News and information about the village of Broughton which is just to the North of the city of Preston, Lancashire
M6 lane closures between Junction 32 and 33 for eight weeks due to bridge repair worksBridge repair and waterproofing works are to see lane closures on the M6 northbound between Preston and Lancaster for eight weeks. A section of the M6 to the north of […]
8 months ago Broughton Beer and Pie Festival returns in SeptemberA popular beer festival is returning to a village on the outskirts of Preston. Broughton Beer and Pie Festival is back at the Broughton Club. Running over three days there’s […]
8 months ago Fundraiser to support Millie Gribble’s family passes targetMore than £5,000 has been raised to help support the family of Millie Gribble following her death. The six-year-old died in hospital from injuries sustained when a van hit her, […]
8 months ago Emotional tribute paid to ‘happy little girl’ who died in Barton crashTributes have been paid to the six-year-old girl who died in the crash on the A6 this week. Millie Gribble died in hospital from her injuries after she and two […]
8 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Six-year-old girl dies from injuries sustained in Barton crashA six-year-old girl has died in hospital from injuries sustained in a crash on Tuesday (15 August). Preston Police said her family were by her bedside as she passed away […]
8 months ago Barton mega-battery farm alongside M6 approvedA farmer’s field in rural Preston is to be turned into a battery plant that will store renewable energy until it is needed by the national grid. Preston City Council’s […]
8 months ago Three children in hospital after Barton van crashThree children are in hospital after a crash in Barton during Tuesday lunchtime. The A6, Garstang Road, has been shut just south of Owd Nells after a van collided with […]
8 months ago Heritage Open Days in Preston 2023: What’s happening and whenThe history and heritage of Preston is being explored this September as Heritage Open Days return. From exploring the city’s suburbs to going behind the scenes at the waste-collection service […]
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