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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.

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 […]

1 month 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 month ago
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 month 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 […]

1 month ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

1 month 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, […]

2 months ago
Plain clothes police officers tackled London Road gunman to the ground

Police cordon in London Road during Tuesday morning while the scene was being searched Pic: Blog Preston Two plain clothes police officers tackled the London Road gunman to the ground after a chase, it has been revealed. British Transport Police shared in a thread on X how […]

2 months ago
London Road gun shot incident sees man detained under Mental Health Act

The scene in London Road during Tuesday as police investigated the scene Pic: Blog Preston A man arrested following the firing of blanks from a gun in the London Road area on Tuesday morning. Preston Police said a 42-year-old man who was arrested on Tuesday […]

2 months ago
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