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Posted by What's Up Preston? on Dec 21, 2011
A bar which was given a reprieve when faced with losing its licence wants to expand to improve customer safety.
Gary Meehan, boss of Cafe Manyana in Preston’s Miller Arcade, has also revealed he wants to give the venue a complete makeover, including a new name which...
Posted by What's Up Preston? on Dec 11, 2011
A community pub has been given the go-ahead for a shisha cafe in its beer garden.
The Fylde Tavern on Fylde Road in Ashton, Preston, can use an outdoor area as a shisha smoking bar after council planners gave permission.
A planning statement, submitted on behalf of...
Posted by What's Up Preston? on Dec 4, 2011
A warning for snow has been issued for higher ground across Lancashire on Monday.
Alan Goodman, Met Office regional advisor, said there was also a chance of snow showers in lower levels, which could settle for a time.
Nick Prebble, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, the...
Posted by What's Up Preston? on Nov 25, 2011
A city centre Chinese buffet restaurant has been closed down without notice.
Diners arriving at the China Papa restaurant on the corner of Friargate and Ringway, found the restaurant closed and a ‘notice of forfeiture’ taped in the windows.
The notice stated the...
Posted by What's Up Preston? on Nov 19, 2011
With only days until Preston’s Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston’s Business Improvement District (BID), organisers of the event, are delighted to confirm the support of a secondary sponsor.
Krispy Kreme UK, famous for their tasty donuts, have pledged their...
Posted by What's Up Preston? on Nov 17, 2011
Preston City Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee has carried out a review hearing into the licensing of Greenland’s Club, Preston that recently held a ‘cage fighting’ event featuring children.
The Sub-Committee has decided:-
That the event featuring children was...
Posted by What's Up Preston? on Nov 12, 2011
Sunday 13th November is to see the city of Preston pay its respects during the annual Remembrance Day Parade.
The Parade starts from the Covered Market at 10.25 a.m. ending up on the Flag Market, the Service of Remembrance will commence at 10.40 in front of the...