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.
Preston Basketball Club celebrates huge growth since the pandemicPreston 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 […]
2 days ago Running, conversation and doughnuts: The group bringing people together in Avenham ParkTwo 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 […]
5 days ago Oldest surviving member of Prestonâs Windrush community celebrates 100th birthdayThe oldest surviving member of Prestonâs Windrush community has turned 100. Jameson (Jim) St Valle, turned 100 years old this month, celebrating his birthday with family, friends and staff at […]
5 days ago Public denied chance to consult on Old Tram Bridge replacementsOnly one design option has been deemed suitable as a replacement for Prestonâs Old Tram Bridge â meaning the public will not be able to have their say on a […]
1 week ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s SHOP to host new exhibition by local photographerA new pop-up photography exhibition aims to start a discussion about housing in the UK. The Great British Housing Crisis – A Photography Exhibition features the work of photographer Ash […]
1 week ago Egg rolling tradition returns for 2024 at Avenham and Miller ParksEgg rolling – an iconic tradition spanning more than 150 years – is once again scheduled to take place at Avenham and Miller Parks this Easter. Participants are encouraged to […]
2 weeks ago Final designs for Old Tram Bridge replacement unveiled to the publicThe final design has been unveiled for the bridge that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble. The project faces challenges in terms of how far […]
2 weeks ago Preston City Council and Onward Homes strike deal for Horrocks Mill social housingSocial houses under direct Preston City Council ownership will be bought on the new Horrocks Mill development. The city council has signed the first-stage of a deal with Onward Homes, […]
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