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.
These pensioners decided to do something for the homeless this ChristmasSome of Preston’s oldest residents decided they wanted to make Christmas better for those who have nothing. Staff and users of the Charlotte House day centre in Avenham made up […]
7 years ago In pictures: Ben Ashworth and bum pants runners take over Avenham ParkMore than 120 runners took to Avenham Park and showed more than a bit of leg. The park was taken over for Ben Ashworth’s third Cheeky Santa Dash. Ashworth, who […]
7 years ago Firefighters continue investigation into fire which caused Preston flats evacuationA block of flats was evacuated in Preston city centre due to a bin fire. Firefighters from Penwortham and Bamber Bridge were called shortly before 3am on Saturday (17 December). […]
7 years ago Preston Egyptian restaurant is offering free food on Christmas DayA Preston restaurant is to open its doors on Christmas Day to feed the homeless and the lonely. Anyone can visit Lola an Egyptian-themed restaurant in London Road. Owner Walaa […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Here’s the listed and historic buildings being developed in PrestonThe last year has seen a flurry of activity in revamping some of Preston’s listed buildings. Many have stood empty for decades, running into disrepair but now there appears to […]
7 years ago Bums out! Ben Ashworth’s Cheeky Santa Dash is backBottoms out, pert and ready for the third annual cheeky Santa Dash. Hundreds of runners are expected to turn out to support Preston’s Ben Ashworth. Ben, who has run many […]
7 years ago Cannons, statues and the Belverdere a short history of Avenham Park landmarksThe recent Heritage lottery funded restoration of Avenham and Miller parks has highlighted the presence of a number of art works that can be viewed when visiting. Some are better […]
7 years ago Fly tipping leaves Frenchwood path in a stateThis is the state a Preston footpath was left in on Friday morning. Cyclists and walkers were left needing to find an alternative route after these materials were found dumped […]
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