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Key places and buildings in Preston which are regularly in the news

Why there are allotments being dug in Avenham Park

One of the allotments in Avenham Park Avenham 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 park

The plant, seen on the left with the white flowers, can cause burns The 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 […]

7 years ago
School for disabled children could be forced to shut due to vandals

The Acorns School has been targeted by youths Pic: Google The Acorns School has been targeted by youths Pic: Google A primary school for disabled children in Preston has been targeted by vandals. Preston Police have issued a warning for […]

7 years ago
Grange Park to see major new kids play area in revamp

A sky carver is among the new rides coming to Grange Park A sky carver is among the new rides coming to Grange Park Grange Park is set to see a major overhaul of its play area. Sky carvers, aerial runways and […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Discover why 30,000 people were once on Moor Park

Crowds out in Moor Park early for the astronomical event Crowds out in Moor Park early for the astronomical event On the 90th anniversary of a major astronomical event there will be a celebration held in Preston. More than 30,000 […]

7 years ago
Spot yourself as Preston Carnival makes triumphant return

One of the dancers in the parade Pic: Paul Melling A celebration of the city’s Caribbean culture has taken place for the 41st time. Preston Carnival returned this year after […]

7 years ago
‘Selfish’ vandal wrecks Miller Park trees

Not the scene of a small tropical storm Pic: Maria Not the scene of a small tropical storm Pic: Maria It looks like strong winds have blown through one of Preston’s glorious parks. But it is a human hand which […]

7 years ago
How the weather looks for Preston Carnival and Armed Forces Day

Bright colours expected for the city's carnival as it returns this year Pic: Paul Melling Bright colours expected for the city’s carnival as it returns this year Pic: Paul Melling Two of the biggest events of Preston’s summer take place this weekend. Armed Forces Day […]

7 years ago
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