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Plans unveiled for adult gaming centre at site of former Preston nightclub

The former Macs bar in the city centre A Preston nightclub that closed down at the height of the pandemic could be converted into an adult gaming centre. Krush Sports Bar and Nightclub, on the southern section of […]

4 months ago
‘Pauline in yellow dress’ mural adorns wall of Friargate pub

Pauline in the yellow dress re-created in mural form Pic: Shawn Sharpe The iconic Preston painting - which hangs in the Harris - has been given a modern makeover in Shawn Sharpe's latest creation.

5 months ago
Adult store in Friargate to close blaming roadworks and ‘anti-car’ policy

Softys has decided to close in Friargate Pic: Alan Essex An adult and sex shop in Preston city centre has decided to close blaming long-running roadworks. Softys which has traded for two-decades in Friargate is in the process of shutting. […]

7 months ago
Preston Police call for trouble-hit takeaway Bianco to be stripped of licence

Bianco Pic: Google A license review hearing will take place on Monday 6 February, after Bianco in Friargate was served with a closure order over serious reports of criminal behaviour and the owner […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police still seeking further witnesses to Jack Jermy-Doyle death in Preston city centre

Jack Jermy-Doyle Detectives continue to appeal for information in relation to the death of Jack Jermy-Doyle. 25-year-old Jack was assaulted at the junction of Harris Street and Birley Streeton Friday, August 12th […]

2 years ago
Preston and South Ribble plans within £50m ‘Levelling Up’ bid

Preston and South Ribble have launched bids for the Levelling Up Fund as part of a county council request seeking £50m for ‘exciting projects’. Preston City Council’s bid focuses on two […]

2 years ago
Ringway roadworks update given by Lancashire County Council

Major partners in the plans to transform Preston city centre have been given a tour of the project to see how the transformation is going. The £14.7m scheme aims to […]

2 years ago
Changes to Preston Bus services due to Friargate North and Ringway scheme

Friargate bus stop Pic: Blog Preston Changes to Preston Bus services in Preston City Centre have come into force as part of the Transforming Friargate North and Ringway scheme. The £14.7m revamp, which started in November […]

2 years ago
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