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 celebrationA 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-cultureUCLan 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 dropPrestonâs Salvation Army food bank has told the Guardian itâs âdown to the last few tinsâ 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 CentreWork 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 campusA 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 jailedA 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’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 isolationA 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 […]
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