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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.

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’. […]

3 months ago
Broadgate path reopens with old boundary stone preserved

Boundary stone on newly opened riverside path Pic: Blog Preston A section of the shared footpath and cycleway has reopened on Broadgate. The stretch is part of the £54.7m Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. A diversion remains […]

3 months ago
United Utilities says Fishergate Hill will reopen today after wet weather sinks original plan

Traffic around Fishergate Hill Fishergate Hill should finally reopen today (Friday 8 December) at 4pm. The road has been shut since Tuesday 21 November, when a United Utilities pipe burst at the junction with […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Traffic chaos end in sight as reopening date for Fishergate Hill set

Traffic around Fishergate Hill Fishergate Hill in Preston is due to reopen next week after repairs needed as a result of a pipe burst which happened last week. Fishergate Hill is currently closed from […]

4 months ago
Fishergate Hill water main repair delayed due to ‘specialist’ road material

The repair to Fishergate Hill’s water main has been delayed due to needing “specialist” road material, it has been reported. United Utilities have said it has completed the repair to […]

4 months ago
Alt-rock band of Preston students making waves on the North West music scene

Cadaver Beach performing at The Ferret Pic: Michael Porter Photography On alternative-rock band made up of four Preston students is making waves on the North West music scene. Freyja, Kian, Taylor and Becca, who all attend Cardinal Newman College, make […]

4 months ago
Fishergate Hill still closed as United Utilities repairs continue

The road closure in Fishergate Hill Pic: Blog Preston A major road in and out of Preston is to remain closed throughout the weekend with no timeframe yet for reopening. United Utilities are continuing to repair the burst water […]

4 months ago
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