Test your hero status when this assault course comes to Preston

Avenham

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.

Prestonians will be given the chance to test their hero status once again when the Hero Assault Course returns to Avenham Park. The course, which is designed by Royal Marine […]

5 years ago Old Tram Bridge was last repaired in 2014

Repair work to the now closed Old Tram Bridge last took place in 2014. Campaigners who want Lancashire County Council to reopen the bridge had submitted a Freedom of Information […]

5 years ago Lancashire Deaf Service has gone into administration

A charity to support deaf people in Preston has gone into administration. Lancashire Deaf Service, in Cannon Street, offered advice, advocacy and information for people with hearing difficulties. But after […]

5 years ago Estate on a Plate project gives Preston communities a chance to grow and thrive

People living in five communities in Preston and South Ribble are being invited to sign up to the Estate on a Plate project – a green-fingered initiative to learn new […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Avenham arson investigation begins after fire at a flat

The occupant of a flat in Avenham had a lucky escape when arsonists targeted their flat. Preston Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Avenham Lane around […]

5 years ago Arson investigation underway after fire in Avenham

Police have launched an investigation after a fire at a flat in Avenham last night. Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze in the doorway of a ground […]

5 years ago Flood defences plan for Frenchwood and Fishwick to be shown

Flood defence proposals for Frenchwood and Fishwick are to be displayed this week. The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session to show how they want to protect the area […]

5 years ago Preston bakes for the annual Easter Egg Rolling in Avenham Park

Preston basked in temperatures reaching 26 degrees during the annual Easter Egg Rolling. Thousands of people flocked to Avenham and Miller Park for the free festival. The Preston tradition of […]

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