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News and information about the village of Broughton which is just to the North of the city of Preston, Lancashire

Broughton teen Ava Jolliffe wins Disability Power 100 award

Broughton teenager Ava Jolliffe has won a Disability Power 100 award. The 17-year-old has won the Clare Gray rising star award 2023 due to her achievements as a deafblind person and […]

4 months ago
M6 reopened between junctions 32 and 33 after lorry crash

An empty northbound M6 carriageway viewed from Stubbins Lane bridge due to the crash Pic: Traffic Cameras The M6 northbound has now reopened between junctions 32 and 33 after a lorry crashed into the central reservation. All three lanes were closed after the crash but all three […]

5 months ago
Almost double the number of new pupils expected at Broughton school

Broughton In Amounderness CoE Primary School Image: Google A primary school on the outskirts of Preston will see the number of new pupils it admits next year almost double – with the possibility that the expansion could then become […]

5 months ago
Broughton Mosque shortlisted for national Best Future Design Award

Design view of planned Broughton mosque Brick Veil Mosque has been shortlisted for the Best Future Design Award as part of the British Beacon Mosque Awards 2023. The category recognises mosques that have recently been built […]

5 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Developer seeks to overturn local decision on Broughton housing estate

Site of rejected Broughton housing estate A public inquiry will be held next year into controversial plans for a proposed housing estate on the outskirts of Preston. Hollins Strategic Land (HSL) has twice failed to secure […]

5 months ago
Christmas parties for dachshunds and cockapoos coming to Preston

Barton Equestrian Centre is due to play host to the doggy meet-ups once again and features 60-minutes of off the lead playtime.

5 months ago
Local housing plan deadline must be hit to avoid building free-for-all

New homes on Hoyles Lane The race is on for Preston, South Ribble and Chorley councils to complete years of work that will determine where and how many new houses are built in each area […]

5 months ago
The Italian Orchard at Broughton make major donation to Rosemere Cancer Centre

Ivan, Louise and Carlo Bragagnini with the donation Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation Both Ivan Bragagnini and Carlo Bragagnini have received treatment from Rosemere when they've battled cancer. A charity ball was held at the popular Broughton restaurant to mark 38 years of operating.

5 months ago
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