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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.

Acclaimed Polish post-punk band Trupa Trupa coming to The Conti in Preston

Trupa Trupa Critically acclaimed Polish post-punk band Trupa Trupa are set to play The Continental in Broadgate this weekend. The Preston show is one of only three gigs Trupa Trupa are playing […]

19 hours ago
Police appeal for Broadgate witnesses and footage after woman attacked

The police cordon in place in Broadgate Gardens during Wednesday afternoon Pic: Neil Cross/National World Police have remained on the scene in Broadgate throughout Wednesday as they investigate an attack on a woman. Broadgate Gardens, near to the Strand Road and Fishergate Hill junction alongside […]

21 hours ago
Leyland man arrested as Broadgate attack investigation continues

Police in Broadgate Gardens during Wednesday (21 May) afternoon Pic: Neil Cross/National World Police have a man in custody after an attack on a woman in the Broadgate area during Tuesday evening. A 20-year-old man from Leyland was arrested on suspicion of section-18 […]

1 day ago
Woman attacked and threatened with knife between Broadgate and Fishergate Hill

Police have a presence in the Broadgate Gardens area during Wednesday morning Police are stepping up patrols and activity around Fishergate Hill and Broadgate after reports a woman was assaulted and threatened with a knife. A police cordon is in place at […]

1 day ago
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Two people rescued after becoming stuck in mud on banks of the River Ribble

Preston's skyline as viewed from the River Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall Two people were rescued from mud on the banks of the River Ribble during Friday evening. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews to Preston and Lancaster to the incident […]

5 days ago
Broadgate eviction protest sees 20 people stand in solidarity

Members of the Acorn union standing outside Miguel's home in Broadgate Pic: Neil Cross/National World More than 20 people have stood in solidarity outside a house in the Broadgate area to halt an eviction. Miguel, 39, said he had received letters telling him he was […]

6 days ago
Preston Jazz Festival returns for 2025 with 42 free musical events and activities

Prestonians enjoying Jazzin’ the Park on Winckley Square in 2023 Pic: Michael Porter Photography Preston Jazz Festival is returning for 2025 with a total of 42 different free musical events and activities. Between Sunday 18 May and Saturday 7 June, 17 concerts and 24 […]

2 weeks ago
Local elections 2025: Preston City in profile as long-standing councillor who defected from Labour faces six-way fight

Three of the Preston City candidates gave their thoughts on why you should vote for them Preston City will see six candidates compete for the publics vote in this years upcoming local election – as a defected Labour candidate holds the seat. Current county councillor Yousuf […]

3 weeks ago
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