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.
Preston’s last windmill set for either Airbnb or bedsits planThe future of Prestonâs only remaining windmill could spin in one of two directions after planning officials gave the go-ahead for different visions of how to bring it back into […]
2 months ago The Ferret hoping to see ‘For Sale’ sign brought down soonThe future of one of Preston’s most iconic, influential and important nightspots could be secured soon, it is hoped. The Ferret, on Fylde Road, is Preston’s most prominent provider of […]
3 months ago Parking, empty units, shopping habits and impact discussed as readers consider Friargate South plansOne of Prestonâs main shopping areas is set for a significant transformation with the hope it can help attract new retailers and solve the areaâs empty unit issue. Plans were […]
3 months ago Firefighters tackle Plungington Road commercial building fireFirefighters were tackling a fire in Plungington for two hours during Saturday (30 December) afternoon. Four fire crews from Preston, Fulwood and Penwortham were called to Plungington Road at 1.24pm. […]
3 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Friargate South plans unveiled in full with hope it can help solve empty unit problemOne of Prestonâs main shopping streets is set for a facelift with the hope it can help attract new retailers and solve the area’s empty unit issue. Plans have been […]
3 months ago Preston to host international premiere of Greek mythology jukebox musicalPreston is set to host the international premiere of a brand new jukebox musical. The Olympians, which follows Greek mythology, features hit songs from the 1970s onwards. A group of […]
3 months ago Have your say on planned redevelopment of Friargate SouthA public consultation has been launched for the redevelopment of Friargate between the Flag Market and Ringway. Business owners, landlords and the general public are being invited to âHave Your […]
3 months ago Preston dance, movement and social inclusion class supporting people living with Parkinson’sA programme of dance, movement and social inclusion is supporting people in Preston living with Parkinson’s disease. The Neuro Moves initiative, led by LPM Dance in partnership with UCLan, is […]
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