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This area is home to the main campus of the University of Central Lancashire and includes news about Friargate, one of the major shopping areas in the city and Plungington an area inhabited by thousands of students.

Plungington festival gives a taste of gins to come

The bowling green and beer garden hosted the festival at the Plungington The bowling green and beer garden hosted the festival at the Plungington Plungington echoed with the sound of clinking gin goblets during Saturday as a large-scale gin festival was held. […]

7 years ago
Lead thieves strike at Preston garage and damage vintage car

Damage to the roof at Eldon Street garage Damage to the roof at Eldon Street garage A Preston garage has seen lead stripped from its roof and the owner’s vintage Jaguar damaged. Eldon Street garage, in Ashton-on-Ribble, was […]

7 years ago
The Unicorn appears to have served a final pint

The Unicorn pub closed up The Unicorn pub closed up A pub in Preston appears to have called time at the bar. The Unicorn, in North Road, had its doors closed during Friday (18 August) […]

7 years ago
These two Preston nursing teachers are recognised for work

Kathryn Smyth (left) with Georgina Ritchie Kathryn Smyth (left) with Georgina Ritchie A pair of nurses who have worked together for more than a decade are to receive the Queen’s Nurse Award. Georgina Ritchie and Kathryn […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Arrests made after stolen car crashes in Plungington

The car was found abandoned in Eldon Street Pic: LancsRoadPolice The car was found abandoned in Eldon Street Pic: LancsRoadPolice Police have made arrests after a stolen car crashed into a number of vehicles in a Preston side road. The […]

7 years ago
University applies to make new Preston car park permanent

Onlookers gather to see the Goss demolition Pic: Richard Richmond Onlookers gather to see the Goss site demolition Pic: Richard Richmond A new car park at the University of Central Lancashire is to be made permanent. Land at the former […]

7 years ago
This city centre café is the latest to close down

Beautiful Planet has closed its doors. Credit: Beautiful Planet One of the most recognisable cafes in Preston closed down last weekend (July 22). Beautiful Planet, a vegetarian cafe in Friargate, […]

7 years ago
Macs Bar is re-opening under new management

Macs bar remains closed Macs bar in Friargate is soon to re-open under new management. The bar will open its doors again on Saturday 29 July. The bar had its closing party on 28 May 2017. […]

7 years ago
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