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.
Digital platform launches for Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk schemeResidents 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. […]
4 years ago Longridge and South Ribble are not included in the Preston local lockdownAfter 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 years ago Preston Hockey Club raising £200k to replace pitchPreston 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 […]
4 years ago Here’s a list of the Preston pubs and restaurants opening their doors this weekAs lockdown restrictions ease, Preston’s hospitality sector is gearing up to reopen. Many pubs and restaurants will be opening their doors on July 4 but if you are planning a […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Fire crews called in to rescue teenage boys who were stuck under Avenham Park bridgeFirefighters were called in to rescue three teenage boys who were stuck on a plinth under the old railway bridge on Avenham Park. Crews from Penwortham, Preston and Chorley went […]
4 years ago Attempted murder investigation underway after man hit by a car near the ContinentalPatrols have been stepped up patrols in Broadgate after a serious disorder incident on Thursday (June 4). Four men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was […]
4 years ago Maps show areas of Preston and South Ribble most at flood risk as first stage of Ribble defences scheme beginsMaps showing the areas in Preston and South Ribble which could be worst-hit by flooding have been released as the latest flood-defences work takes place. The Environment Agency is starting […]
4 years ago Environment Agency plan first stage of flood defences work on River Ribble and River Darwen at PrestonWork from the Environment Agency is to begin in late April in Preston and South Ribble. Major flood defences are being proposed along the River Ribble and ground investigation works […]
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