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 2016On 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 fundingA 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 FestivalA 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 ContinentalThe 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 firmTwo 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 robberyA 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 HillAn 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 weekendAs 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 […]
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