News and information about the village of Broughton which is just to the North of the city of Preston, Lancashire
Beers, ciders and pies to star in this Broughton festivalThe popular Broughton Beer and Pie Festival is returning for the fifth year running. The three-day festival will feature locally-crafted pies that can be washed down with a selection of […]
5 years ago Demolition in sight for fire damaged Boar’s HeadA fire damaged pub in Barton has been earmarked for demolition after a long running campaign by locals to save it. Barton NWL Properties Ltd want to pull down the […]
5 years ago Where you can explore with Heritage Open Days 2019 in PrestonHeritage Open Days are returning to Preston, with even more venues opening their doors in 2019. This year there are 36 different buildings available to explore between Friday 13 September […]
5 years ago M6 reopens between Junction 32 and Junction 31 at PrestonMonday morning commuters are seeing major delays on the M6 at Preston. Preston Police had shut the M6 in both directions due to a police incident on the Longridge Road […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Barton homes plan for Jepps Lane is submittedProposals for new homes on fields at Barton have been lodged. Story Homes wants to build 125 homes off Jepps Lane. The land, just off the A6, would be a […]
5 years ago Police searching for Preston boy last seen near Flower Bowl at Barton GrangePolice are continuing to appeal to trace a missing teenage boy. Levi Slade-Jordan was last seen near the Flower Bowl entertainment complex at Barton. The 13-year-old has been missing since […]
5 years ago Major delays on M55 after crash on M6 slip road at BroughtonBroughton roundabout has been gridlocked throughout Monday morning due to a crash where the M55 meets the M6. Drivers trying to reach the M6 south from the M55 and the […]
5 years ago Mystery over where blue plaque on former Broughton restaurant has goneA blue plaque which used to be fixed to the wall of a Preston pub has gone missing. The Touch of Spice Indian restaurant in Broughton is in the process […]
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