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Plungington

News and information about the area of Plungington in Preston, Lancashire. Known locally as “Plungie” the area runs in a strip alongside Plungington Road which is one of the main student housing areas in the city.

Tea party to raise funds for Plungington Community Centre

Emma and Becky from Caritas Care A tea party is set to raise funds for Plungington Community Centre. Caritas Care are organising the event, which will take place on Saturday 18 March at the Centre in […]

1 year ago
Two more spaces open for those in need of warmth this winter in Plungington and Tanterton

Plungington Warm Hub Two further Warm Hubs have opened in Preston to help those in need this winter.   Supported by social enterprise Places for People, the Hubs are open to all and can […]

1 year ago
New ‘chai cafe’ plan for former barbers near Moor Park

The applicant Chai Masala Ltd aims to provide hot food and drinks to the public in 43 Garstang Road Pic: Google Plans to convert a former barber shop into a cafe near Moor Park have been submitted to Preston City Council. The proposal seeks for change of use of The Northern […]

1 year ago
Preston yoga teacher to share wisdom from India in all-day event

Helen Frost in tree pose in a forest Pic: Jyoti Yoga A yoga teacher who learned from yogis in India is set to host an all-day event in Plungington. Helen Frost runs Jyoti Yoga, teaching weekly classes in and around Fulwood, […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Council leader seeks to reassure Preston community after derelict church fire

Firefighters at the scene of the St David's Church blaze Pic: Blog Preston The Leader of Preston City Council has released a statement to reassure the community after the recent fire at St David’s Church in Eldon Street. Councillor Matthew Brown says the […]

1 year ago
Jay Rayner gives glowing review for Plungington restaurant and city bar

A close up of the 'simply magnificent' roast duck and belly pork Pic: @jayrayner1 A well-known food critic for The Guardian and The Observer experienced Preston’s vibrant food and drink scene and left the city to write a glowing review for the world to […]

1 year ago
Body found at scene of fire at St David’s Church in Preston

Firefighters at the scene of the St David's Church fire A body has been found at the scene of the fire at St David’s Church. Police are appealing for information after the sad discovery was made during a search of […]

1 year ago
Firefighters on scene of huge blaze at derelict St David’s Church in Eldon Street

Firefighters are battling a huge blaze at the derelict St David’s Church in Eldon Street. The fire is thought to have started at around 5.45am this morning (Thursday 27 October). […]

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