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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.

Preston pub marks first birthday with week-long celebration

The Vinyl Tap in Adelphi Street A Preston pub is marking its first birthday with a week-long celebration of music, food and drink. Vinyl Tap in Adelphi Street opened on 8 September 2018. Prior to its […]

5 years ago
Lancashire Korea Festival at UCLan to celebrate all aspects of K-culture

Lancashire Korea Festival will celebrate traditional and modern aspects of K-culture UCLan will see a celebration of Korean food, music and costume when it hosts the Lancashire Korea Festival. The day-long event at 53 Degrees is being organised by the International […]

5 years ago
Preston food bank running out of supplies as donations drop

Preston’s Salvation Army food bank has told the Guardian it’s “down to the last few tins” as referrals increase and donations drop. Since the start of the summer holidays the […]

5 years ago
Work has started on UCLan’s Civic Square and Student Centre

Work to create a new ÂŁ60 million student centre and civic square has started at UCLan. Developers Bowmer + Kirkland have set to work on the a 7,304 sqm building […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man in hospital after being punched near Preston’s university campus

The former 53 Degrees venue Pic: Tony Worrall A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked near Preston’s university campus. A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody. […]

5 years ago
Man who burgled two Plungington homes is jailed

Colin Hannan carried out both burglaries in broad daylight Pic: Preston Police A man charged with ‘despicable’ burglaries has been jailed. Colin Hannan was sentenced to three years and four months in prison. During a sentencing at Preston Crown Court the 49-year-old, […]

5 years ago
Derelict group want to be at ‘the art of the city’

Derelict performing on the Flag Market A city arts group is asking what residents would like to see in Preston. Derelict Theatre put on live shows and performances across the city and throughout the year. They […]

5 years ago
Plungington to see new community project tackle social isolation

An aerial view across Plungington A community with a ‘transient’ population is to see a new project take place. Connected Communities is funded by Preston City Council and will be put on by University of […]

5 years ago
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