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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 crash

Emergency services working at the scene where a lorry has gone through the central reservation Pic: Blog Preston The 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 junction

The crash is also causing issues from the M6 onto the M55 Pic: Traffic England There’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 fears

A 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 crash

There's continued delays on the M6 northbound around Junction 31 Pic: Traffic England Delays 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 ago
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Knitted post box topper disappears from Broughton

The Pumpkin Post Box topper as part of the Broughton Halloween trail Pic: Broughton Parish Council A 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’

The Foot Room in Preston is supporting children in need this 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 club

Padel is popular around the world, and now in Lancashire. Pic: Broughton Padel. Broughton 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 33

The crash took place close to Junction 33 of the M6 northbound Pic: Google Police 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 […]

2 months ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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