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News and information for the Avenham area of Preston City Centre which includes Winckley Square, Avenham and Miller Parks and the surrounding streets. Winckley Square is a designated conservation area.

Avenham man to appear in court charged with London Road gun incident

The scene in London Road during Tuesday as police investigated the scene Pic: Blog Preston An Avenham man is set to appear in court following an incident which saw a gun fired in London Road. Daniel Hopkins, 42, of Guildford Road, Avenham, has been charged […]

3 weeks ago
Four Preston projects helping city’s homeless and young people received funding boost

St George the Martyr church off Lune Street in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is among the areas to receive a cut of £156,000 seized criminals cash to put towards crime-fighting schemes. Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has invested the money into […]

4 weeks ago
Tree removal work for Old Tram Bridge replacement now underway

The Old Tram Bridge site from the south side as work begins to fell trees. Pic: Blog Preston The work to prepare the area around the Old Tram Bridge for its replacement is underway. Dozens of trees will either be removed or cut back in order to carry […]

4 weeks ago
Preston Caribbean club Jalgos holding open day this weekend as fears grow over future

Jalgos members Jalgos Sports and Social Club is holding on open day and night this weekend. The free event kicks off at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday 23 March) with a series of family-friendly […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Harris Institute owners move to squash ‘for sale’ rumours

The Harris Institute today Pic: Preston Digital Archive A grade-II listed building in Preston city centre was the subject of speculation about its future in the last 24-hours. The Harris Institute, in Avenham Lane, is currently standing empty […]

4 weeks ago
Preston netball team wins national competition

Newman netball team as Sisters n Sport winners Cardinal Newman Netball Academy has won the Sisters n Sport U19 National Netball Shield Competition. Sisters n Sport is an organisation that aims to inspire and empower girls through sport. The […]

1 month ago
Preston Basketball Club celebrates huge growth since the pandemic

Preston Basketball Club playing a match and shooting through the hoop. Preston Basketball Club are celebrating a massive growth since re-opening after the pandemic. The group, run by Shaun Hoyle, Andrew Thrower and Sam Fitzpatrick, have gone from 70 members to […]

1 month ago
Running, conversation and doughnuts: The group bringing people together in Avenham Park

Two Lancashire businesses have teamed up to bring the community together through social, all-ability 5K runs at Avenham Park. The runs are led by Flow Collective, a new business that […]

1 month ago
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