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 birthdayThe 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 replacementsOnly 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 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 month 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 […]
1 month ago Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]
1 month 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, […]
2 months ago Plain clothes police officers tackled London Road gunman to the groundTwo 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 ActA 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 Most Discussed