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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.

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 […]

2 days 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 […]

5 days ago
Oldest surviving member of Preston’s Windrush community celebrates 100th birthday

Jim with his wife Gwen. Pic: Preston Community Gateway The oldest surviving member of Preston’s 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 replacements

Designs released for the new bridge over the Ribble Only one design option has been deemed suitable as a replacement for Preston’s Old Tram Bridge – 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 photographer

Photographer Ash Hardman is exhibiting his work at SHOP. Pic Ash Hardman A 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 Parks

Children throw eggs down a hill for a previous egg rolling event Pic: Michael Porter Photography Egg 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 public

The 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 housing

The Horrocks Mill site looking back towards Preston city centre Pic: Blog Preston Social 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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