Menu

Broughton

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

Garstang Road contractor booted off road over temporary traffic light rules

The spot on Garstang Road A contractor whose roadworks brought bumper-to-bumper tailbacks to one of the busiest routes around Preston was ordered to fill in the hole they had dug and leave the site, after […]

5 months ago
The Salvation Army in Preston launches annual Christmas present appeal

A child receiving a Christmas gift from the Salvation Army appeal Pic: Salvation Army Preston The Salvation Army in Preston has launched its appeal drive for presents and support for families who are struggling this Christmas. More than 700 gifts were donated last year to […]

5 months ago
Have your say on proposals to expand Broughton CE Primary School

Students in art class with teacher A consultation has begun for a proposed expansion at Broughton in Amounderness Church of England Primary School. The expansion would see the school admitting 25 additional pupils to each reception […]

5 months ago
The Watermills over-60s development officially opens in Broughton

The Watermills over-60s development has officially opened in Broughton. The development is made up of 52 one and two-bedroom apartments for affordable rent, meaning they are priced at 80% of […]

5 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

5 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 […]

6 months ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures British Home Stores (BHS) in PrestonPreston Street photographyMiller Arcade is PrestonPreston Street photographyMiller Arcade is PrestonPreston bus stationMother & LambMother & Lamb View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails