Police appeal after two young boys assaulted just off Fishergate Hill

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Broadgate

News and information about the Broadgate area of Preston, Lancashire. Although part of the Riversway electoral ward, Broadgate is very close to the city centre and is an area of housing that spills down Fishergate Hill towards the River Ribble.

Preston Police are investigating a report of an assault on two youths by an adult male. The incident happened on Sunday (15 November) at around 2pm at Fishergate Hill in […]

3 weeks ago Preston’s Hindu community celebrate Diwali virtually despite lockdown restrictions

Preston’s Hindu community celebrated Diwali in a different way this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, they could not gather for a service and fireworks as they usually would. The […]

3 weeks ago Broadgate school pupils learn about sight loss thanks to charity Galloway’s

Youngsters at a Broadgate school were given a lesson in looking after their eyes and keeping their classrooms tidy during a visual awareness session. The pupils at St Stephen’s C […]

3 weeks ago 17-year-old arrested for possession of hunting knife after Broadgate chase

A 17-year-old has been arrested in relation to the possession of a large hunting knife. The male was caught by police after a foot chase through the streets of Broadgate […]

1 month ago Advertisement Advertisement Knuckle duster, hammer and drugs seized as police step up anti-social behaviour patrols across Preston

A crackdown by police on anti-social behaviour and organised crime in Preston has yieled a number of arrests and seized property. Preston Police began Operation Edge on Thursday (1 October) […]

2 months ago Digital platform launches for Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk scheme

Residents of Preston and South Ribble now have access to a new online platform to attend virtual meetings, access information and provide feedback on their proposed flood risk management scheme. […]

2 months ago Longridge and South Ribble are not included in the Preston local lockdown

After the announcement today of a government enforced local lockdown from midnight, many people in and around Preston are concerned about whether the lockdown will affect their household. The local […]

4 months ago Preston Hockey Club raising £200k to replace pitch

Preston Hockey Club, part of Preston Sports Club, has seven men’s teams and two ladies teams and is at the heart of hockey in the North West. Around a year […]

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