News and information about the village of Broughton which is just to the North of the city of Preston, Lancashire
M6 shut between Preston and Lancaster ‘for a number of hours’ due to serious crashThe M6 has been shut in both directions to the north of Preston. Emergency services are on the scene including the North West Air Ambulance. Update: One person has died, […]
1 month ago M55 crash leading to 60-minute delays at Broughton junctionThere’s hour-long delays on the M55 due to a crash at the Broughton interchange. Emergency services are on the scene at Junction 1 of the motorway where it meets the […]
1 month ago Village store in Goosnargh loses bid for longer alcohol hours amid police fearsA village store which claimed to be a “trusted local hub” has failed in a bid to sell alcohol from 7am amid police concerns. The Village Store, on Whittingham Lane, […]
1 month ago M6 delays between Junction 31 and Junction 32 northbound after crashDelays remain on the M6 northbound after a crash during Sunday lunchtime. One lane was blocked between Junction 31 (Tickled Trout) and Junction 32 (Broughton). The crash took place around […]
2 months agoA knitted post box topper as part of the Broughton Halloween trail has disappeared. ‘Pumpkin Postman’ was adorning the top of the post box in the village but was no […]
2 months ago The Foot Room in Preston celebrates 14th birthday with ‘Mission Christmas’To celebrate their 14th birthday, a foot care clinic with services in Longridge and Broughton will support children in need through ‘Mission Christmas’. The Foot Room serves the Ribble Valley and Preston […]
2 months ago Broughton padel courts officially open at village’s tennis clubBroughton and District Tennis Club’s new padel courts have officially opened. Blog Preston reported back in May about the planning application for the new courts which have been built on […]
2 months ago Pensioner dies two months after being involved in M6 crash at Junction 33Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner died two months after being involved in a crash on the M6. The 82-year-old woman was taken to hospital after a crash […]
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