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.
Police charge man for six Broadgate burglariesPolice have remanded a man to prison for six December burglaries in the Broadgate area of Preston. On Monday 13 December 2021, Preston Task Force was made aware of the […]
2 years ago Beautiful, bright handmade children’s clothing created in BroadgateIf you are looking to shop local this festive season we will be focussing on a selection of makers and creatives who are selling their wares both online and at […]
2 years ago ‘Walking-friendly’ Broadgate junction plan for Preston Cycle SuperhighwayA new Preston Cycle Superhighway proposal aims to make cycling and walking safer for residents. The proposal involves a junction upgrade known as CYCLOPS that will improve facilities for those […]
2 years ago Penwortham cycle superhighway roadworks to beginThe county council is asking people to allow extra time when travelling around Penwortham as essential work is being carried out to construct a continuous two-way cycle track between Penwortham […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s The Continental to host Steve Barker’s ‘On the Wire’ radio show celebrationThe Continental is hosting a celebration for BBC Radio Lancashire’s Steve Barker this weekend. On Sunday 19 September, from 2pm until 9.30pm, musicians will gather at the Preston restaurant for […]
3 years ago Firefighters attend living room fire on Langton StreetFire crews attended a fire at a house in Langton Street, off Fishergate Hill, in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 14 September). The incident involved a fire in […]
3 years ago Penwortham to Preston Cycle Superhighway plans revised after concerns raised by publicFollowing on from a public consultation during the summer to introduce a one-way traffic restriction on Kingsway, a revised Penwortham to Preston Cycle Superhighway scheme has been developed to respond […]
3 years ago Further arrest made after Grafton Street stabbingAn arrest has been made in connection with the Grafton Street stabbing earlier this month. Jordan Bailey was apprehended in Bamber Bridge yesterday (Friday 18 June), following an appeal by […]
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