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.
Pedalfest returns with two-wheeled fun in Avenham ParkA cyclist in Avenham Park Pic: Paul Melling Lycra-clad riders are preparing to pedal two epic routes from Avenham Park for the city’s annual cycle festival. Pedalfest is returning to […]
7 years ago Five Preston parks named among the best in the worldPreston parks have been earning plaudits again. Credit: Tony Worrall Five of Preston’s Parks have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in […]
7 years ago Boy taken to hospital after Queen Street crashQueen Street was closed following the incident Pic: Google A seven-year-old boy is in hospital following a crash in Preston city centre on Sunday afternoon. Preston Police shut Queen Street, […]
7 years ago Foxton Centre wins funding from BBC Children in NeedThe Foxton Centre aims to help the most vulnerable people in the city Money raised by BBC Children in Need has been granted to a Preston charity. The Foxton Centre […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Man found dead near Avenham Park was due in courtJohn Williamson A man found dead in Avenham Park was standing trial for historic sex offences at Preston Crown Court. John Williamson, 70, was accused of 13 counts of rape […]
7 years ago Preston wants a Ben Ashworth Way – let’s make it happenFriends of inspirational Preston runner Ben Ashworth are calling for a permanent memorial to him – by a section of the Guild Wheel being named after him. Graham Dixon, who […]
7 years ago Why there are allotments being dug in Avenham ParkAvenham Park allotments have appeared A series of vegetable patches have sprung up in a Preston park. They are there to mark 100 years since Britain turned to allotments to […]
7 years ago Plant capable of causing burns being cut down at Preston parkThe plant, seen on the left with the white flowers, can cause burns A plant capable of causing severe skin rashes and burns growing next to a children’s playground in […]
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