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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 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 months ago
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) […]

2 months 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 […]

2 months 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 […]

3 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

4 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
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 […]

5 months ago
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