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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.

FIVE GOLD RINGS! Carols at the Conti returns for Christmas 2016

Carols at the Continental On the final Sunday before Christmas a modern Preston tradition takes place. The Continental in South Meadow Lane is packed to the rafters for its annual carol concert. Carols at […]

7 years ago
Preston park and play areas bags revamp funding

How Euston Street's old swings look A city centre park tucked away down a side street is to receive funding for a spruce up. Euston Street Park’s friends group has been successful in securing nearly £10,000 […]

7 years ago
Britain’s Got Talent star to headline Preston’s White Ribbon Festival

Becky O'Brien opened up on her battle against domestic violence A campaign group calling for an end to violence against women are hosting their third annual festival. White Ribbon Festival takes place at The Continental for the United Nations International […]

7 years ago
John Peel Day gig to take place at The Continental

John Peel died in October 2004 Pic: Steve_I The musical life and loves of one of Britain’s most-loved DJs is to be celebrated on Friday. John Peel Day is marked by fans of the former radio DJ across the […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Two Preston men jailed for scamming thousands of pounds as fake loan firm

Imran Ahmed and Martin Williams Two Preston men have been jailed for running a business loan scam. Martin Williams, 32 of Broadgate and Imran Ahmed, 42, of Burrow Road, Deepdale, set up fake firms promising […]

7 years ago
Knife-wielding man chases victim in Preston city centre robbery

The victim was chased down Hartington Road Pic: Google A man was chased along a Preston road by a knife-wielding robber. The 22-year-old victim was walking into Hartington Road where it joins Fishergate Hill. He was approached by a […]

8 years ago
Martyn Cunliffe missing: Appeal to find man last seen near Fishergate Hill

Martyn Cunliffe An appeal has been launched to find a Preston man who has not been seen since Monday night. Martyn Cunliffe, 26, was last seen with a white mountain bike in […]

8 years ago
8 things to do in and around Preston this August Bank Holiday weekend

Plenty to keep you and the kids entertained this Bank Holiday weekend As the Bank Holiday weekend approaches we’ve got some inspiration for what to do in and around Preston. Running from Friday 26 August to Monday 29 August there’s plenty to […]

8 years ago
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