I had planned a completely different photo for this week but the lousy weather and other commitments have combined to scupper my plans. Instead my picture this week is one […]

Avenham and Miller parks were both opened in 1867, however, Miller Park was created on land extending from the East Lancashire Railway to the North Union Railway embankments and was laid […]

Avenham Valley from the Vicarage Grounds,Preston 1862 (Courtesy of Preston City Council) A very early image of the area that was soon to be transformed into Avenham Park. This photograph […]

A pregnant woman and her young son have gone missing from Avenham. Police in Preston are appealing for help in tracking down Shona Blundell, 24, pictured left, who has not […]

Cannabis and cocaine were seized and five people were arrested as police carried out a series of drugs raids in Preston yesterday morning. Warrants were executed under the Misuse of […]