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.
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 […]
8 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 […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston author Jenn Ashworth releases her fourth bookJenn Ashworth, an author from Preston, has released her fourth book after the success of her previous three novels. “Fell”, published by Sceptre earlier this year, is set in Morecambe […]
8 years ago Want to see Roald Dahl classic on giant screen for free?Fans of Roald Dahl are in for a treat as big screen viewing of some of his most famous works are to be held in Preston. Matilda and James and […]
8 years ago Preston teenager headbutted and threatened with knife during robberyA Preston teenager has been robbed at knifepoint in Broadgate. The 16-year-old boy was approached by a group of six youths in Winckley Road around 8.45pm on Tuesday (21 June). […]
8 years ago Ben Ashworth given Hero Dad award on Good Morning BritainAn inspirational Preston dad was beaming from the TV screen while the city munched on their cornflakes. Ben Ashworth was given a surprise birthday party live on Good Morning Britain […]
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