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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.

Corporation Street bus gate signage starts to appear for Preston’s latest bus-only street

Number 23 services are one of the four bus routes to see a reduction in evening services Pic: Blog Preston Signage and road markings have begun to appear ahead of Preston city centre’s latest bus-only lane being put in place. A section of Corporation Street, from Marsh Lane to Heatley […]

2 months ago
Dental clinic being offered to Preston by UCLan dentists in training

A patient being seen at UCLan's Dentistry school on the city campus Pic: UCLan Preston’s university is offering free dental treatment by dentists in training. The University of Central Lancashire is running a Community Dental Clinic in the city. Patients needing difficult surgical procedures, […]

2 months ago
Founder member of Chumbawamba, Boff Whalley, in conversation at UCLan

Continuing its series of free talks, the History Department at the University of Central Lancashire welcomes Boff Whalley, founder member of Chumbawamba, who reflects on his career as a writer, musician, and […]

2 months ago
Man gets appointment after liver screening on Preston Flag Market

The 'Love Your Liver' van on Preston's Flag Market. Pic: Paul Ridyard A man from Preston got his liver screened at the Flag Market last month after three hospital cancellations and an incorrect referral. Paul Ridyard, of Plungington, had an abdomen ultrasound […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man charged after laptop, phone and cash stolen from Plungington

Preston Magistrates' Court A man has been charged following two burglaries in Preston.  They happened in the Plungington area on Sunday February 4 and Saturday February 10. Items including a laptop, phone and […]

2 months ago
Fulwood sisters hosting art sessions at venues around Preston

Sally and Lucie from Art Donkey Two Fulwood sisters have launched a new art venture in Preston. Sally and Lucie Ward are starting up art sessions at venues in and around Preston under the name Art […]

2 months ago
Former Preston nightclub set to be latest city centre adult gaming arcade

The former Macs bar in the city centre A former Preston city centre night spot will be turned into an adult gaming arcade after the conversion got the go-ahead from council planners. The venue, on Friargate South, existed […]

2 months ago
Free Japanese culture day taking place in Preston

Attendees at the sixth UCLan Japan Day A free event sharing Japanese culture is taking place in Preston. Organised by the University of Central Lancashire, the day is a celebration of a decade of promoting Japanese studies […]

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