News and information about the village of Broughton which is just to the North of the city of Preston, Lancashire
Preston City Council withdraw High Court challenge against Cardwell Farm development
A legal challenge against a housing developer has been withdrawn after Preston City Council were told pursuing the High Court challenge would not be in their best interests. The legal […]
The cause of a fire is under investigation after fire services were called out during Monday afternoon. At 5.51pm, two fire engines from Fulwood and Preston were called to an […]
This is a guest post by Broughton Parish Council in response to the approval of plans to build a mosque in North Preston. Broughton Parish Council (BPC) should and has […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident on the M6 in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 9 February). Police are asking people to submit their footage of […]
Overnight the M6 was closed causing traffic delays, and Lancashire Police have taken to social media to let people know why. The M6 Northbound has now been reopened between J31A […]
Plans to build a mosque in Broughton are set to be approved. A report to Preston City Council Planning Committee recommends permission is given, subject to car parking requirements being […]
A change to proposals for a new retirement home in Broughton is set for approval. The development would be on the former Touch of Spice restaurant and its car park, […]
A historic Winckley Square charity with reserves of ÂŁ600,000 is searching for applications from local causes. The Daniel’s and Houghton’s Charity is an amalgamation of two charities created in 1649 […]