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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.

These pensioners decided to do something for the homeless this Christmas

Some of the Charlotte House regulars with the Christmas bags Some 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 Park

Ben and his wife Louise before the Santa Dash More 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 evacuation

Queen Street residents were evacuated during the fire Pic: Google A 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 Day

Lola opened in May 2014 in London Road Pic: Tony Worrall A 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 Preston

Three of the redevelopment schemes in Preston - two have plans lodged and the other is approved The 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 back

Bottoms 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 landmarks

The 'peace' cannon and the frog in Avenham Park The 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 state

The rubbish was found dumped on Friday morning This 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 […]

7 years ago
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