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.
Teenage girl grabbed as she walked through rec in FrenchwoodThe Smiths rec in Frenchwood Pic: Google A teenage girl has been grabbed by a man while walking through a recreational ground in Preston. The 16-year-old girl was making her […]
6 years ago Former SoBar to become venue inspired by Manchester’s Albert’s SchlossNew owners of the former SoBar, in Avenham Street, are putting dramatic plans in place to transform the venue into a bar similar to Manchester’s renowned ‘Albert’s Schloss’. Holt Pub […]
6 years ago Three Preston car parks to see some prices rise from AprilAvenham car park Pic: Tony Worrall Parking in council-operated car parks in Preston city centre is set to increase. Avenham car park is to see its prices rise slightly for […]
6 years ago Tribute paid to woman found dead near Avenham ParkCaren Murtagh, who also went by the name Karen Buchanan. The woman who was found dead in Avenham Park has been named. Caren Murtagh, 54, was found by runners during […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Body of a woman found in Avenham ParkThe woman’s body was found near to one of the park’s bridges Pic: Tony Worrall A pathway by the River Ribble was closed off near Avenham Park during Saturday morning […]
6 years ago Arrest after man barricades woman into flat and threatens with knifeThe start of Avenham Lane. It is not clear where exactly the incident took place A man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and false imprisonment after a woman […]
6 years ago Boulevard community centre plans are lodged for former shopA former shop in Carlton Drive has seen plans go in Pic: Google A new community centre could be created in Frenchwood in a former shop. The building at the […]
6 years ago Spending a morning with the Sisters4Sisters women’s group in FrenchwoodSofia from the group is far right in full niqab Interfaith Week is held in November every year, usually running from Remembrance Sunday to the following Sunday, and aims to […]
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