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.
Free Japanese culture day taking place in PrestonA 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 […]
2 months ago Free talk on human movement and the importance of physical eduction coming to PrestonA free public talk on the importance of physical education is set to take place at the University of Central Lancashire. Presented by human movement lecturer Richard Whall, the event will […]
2 months ago How you can celebrate Chinese New Year in PrestonChinese New Year will be celebrated in Preston with a number of events taking place across the city. Marking the transition between zodiac signs, in 2024 Chinese New Year begins on […]
2 months ago A short history of Preston’s Caribbean community – from colour bar to cricket to CarnivalPreston is home to many diverse communities that have helped shape the cultural landscape of the city as it stands today. Home to people from Ireland, Eastern Europe, Hong Kong, […]
2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston band playing free gig after feel-good reel goes viral with 15m viewsA Preston band is playing a free gig tonight at Vinyl Tap. All Hail Hyena decided to play the how after an Instagram reel went viral, hitting almost 15m views. […]
3 months ago Good Samaritan helps rescue driver after car crashed into lamppost in PlungingtonA Preston woman helped to rescue a driver involved in a crash on Plungington Road on Wednesday last week. 62-year-old Deborah Walklate, who has lived in Preston for more than […]
3 months ago UCLan unveils plans to change name to University of LancashirePreston’s university has unveiled plans to switch to a new name. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), which has carried that name since 1992 and referred to itself as UCLan […]
3 months ago Preston charity launches year-long 90th anniversary celebrationDeputy Mayor Phil Crowe was the guest of honour at Caritas Care’s Launch Luncheon as the local charity began a year of celebrations to mark its 90th anniversary. Since its […]
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