Motorway closed for five hours after 24 vehicle pile up

Broughton

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

The M55 was closed for five hours last night after 24 vehicles collided in the carriageway. A sudden snowstorm led to treacherous driving conditions with several motorists losing control of […]

5 years ago Preston accountant stole more than £280,000 from client pension funds to prop up his own businesses

A Preston based accountant who stole more than £280,000 of pension funds to prop up his struggling businesses has been jailed for three years and four months. Preston Crown Court […]

5 years ago New homes planned for Broughton Bypass due to refusal

New homes being potentially built just off the new Broughton Bypass look set to be blocked. Gladman Homes had applied to build 95 properties on land between Pinewood Avenue on […]

5 years ago CCTV released after car dashboard and steering wheel ripped out

Police are trying to identify two men after a car was broken into causing £6,000 of damage in the early hours of Saturday morning. The men approached the vehicle in […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Latest stage of Broughton roadworks moves to southern side of crossroads

Temporary traffic signals move to the southern side of the Broughton crossroads from today (Monday 25 March) for three months. Broughton roadworks are taking place over the coming months following […]

5 years ago M6 Brexit go-slow protest warning from police

Another group of pro-Brexit campaigners are threatening a go-slow on the M6 just north of Preston. Drivers were braced for delays after a social media campaign was founded for a […]

5 years ago M6 set for ‘Brexit go-slow’ protest drive

Drivers are being warned of delays throughout Friday morning due to a ‘Brexit go-slow’. Lorry drivers are being encouraged by the Brexit Direct Action group to join the protest. Read […]

5 years ago Longridge podiatrists put best foot forward with new Broughton clinic

Podiatry clinic The Foot Room is stepping out of Longridge with a new satellite clinic in Broughton. The clinic is running at Broughton Physiotherapy every Monday. Traditional podiatry and chiropody […]

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