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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.

Broadgate Gardens reopens with new seating, planting and viewing platform

Broadgate Gardens paths resurfaced Pic: Environment Agency Broadgate Gardens has reopened with new seating, fresh planting and a restored viewing platform overlooking the River Ribble. The work at the junction of Broadgate at the bottom of Fishergate […]

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Fishergate Hill and Broadgate junction gets ‘bee-friendly’ bus shelter

Jennifer Richards, Clear Channel estate manager, County Councillor Scott Smith, cabinet member for highways and active travel, Emma Lloyd, Clear Channel portfolio partnership manager Pic: Lancashire County Council A new bee-friendly bus shelter has been introduced into Fishergate Hill to ‘help contribute to climate change and nature recovery in the city’. It features a mix of 13 native […]

2 days ago
Blog Preston’s arts, culture and city events coverage plan secures major backing

Crowds at the Windrush Festival in Avenham Park Pic: Paul Yates/Preston Photographic Society Multiple projects aimed at helping boost arts, culture and sport in Preston and the surrounding area are set to receive a funding lift. Blog Preston’s plan to increase its coverage […]

1 week ago
Broadgate flood defences scheme sees new Ribble viewing platform taking shape

A restored viewing platform has been built as part of the Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme. The update comes as tarmac is down at the viewing platform at Broadgate […]

2 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Stolen motorbike used for anti-social behaviour found poorly stashed on Guild Wheel

The bike found along the Guild Wheel. A stolen bike that was then taken on to be involved in anti-social behaviour has been found poorly stashed, police have said. The bike was found on Tuesday (February 27) […]

3 weeks ago
Shops across Preston at risk after selling alcohol to 15-year-old test purchaser

Alcohol bought by a tester at shops in Preston Six premises tested as part of a joint operation across Preston failed and sold alcohol to a 15-year-old, police have said. Lancashire Constabulary tested 12 premises on Saturday night (February […]

1 month ago
Nuisance quad bike and off road bike seized in Broadgate

The off road bike and quad bike being seized by police Pic: Preston Police A set of off-road bikes causing a nuisance in the Broadgate area has been seized by police. Preston Police were on patrol during Tuesday (30 January) evening and became aware […]

2 months ago
Cannabis farm busted in Broadgate with more than 100 plants uncovered

The cannabis plants uncovered by police in Broadgate Pic: Preston Police A cannabis farm was sniffed out by Preston Police in Broadgate. PC Pearce uncovered the stash of plants after a ‘rather distinctive smell’ was coming from an ‘innocent looking property’. […]

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