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.
Meet Ishwer who has been donating blood in Preston for 30 yearsA call for new donors to donate blood in the Preston area has begun. NHSBT hold regular blood donation sessions at the Gujarat Hindu Society (GHS) Centre and they need more […]
8 years ago Cult music hero Tim Smith benefit gig at The ContinentalA Preston man is organising a benefit concert for a cult music hero. Tim Smith, of The Cardiacs, suffered a heart attack and stroke in 2008 and continues on the […]
8 years ago The Floyd Band rock The ContinentalPreston was transported back to the heady days of prog rock on Saturday and Sunday night. A Bank Holiday weekend meant the pints were flowing freely and the feet stomping […]
8 years ago Max Neill to be remembered in St Catherine’s Hospice Moonlight and Memories WalkColleagues of a Preston man who bravely blogged about his battle with bowel cancer are to walk in his memory. Max Neill, 49, died in February and wrote openly about […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Broadgate Italian takeaway applies to sell alcoholA Preston takeaway is bidding to be able to serve alcohol. Fabio Real Italian at the corner of Fishergate Hill and Broadgate wants to be able to serve you a […]
8 years ago Ben Ashworth and wife Louise complete London MarathonAn inspirational Preston man who is battling terminal bowel cancer has completed the London Marathon. Ben Ashworth, who lives in Broadgate, took on the challenge alongside his wife Louise. They […]
8 years ago Ben Ashworth shares ‘shock’ bowel cancer diagnosis ahead of London MarathonA Preston marathon runner has received a ‘shock’ diagnosis in his cancer battle ahead of the London Marathon. Ben Ashworth, who lives in Broadgate, received bad news last week about […]
8 years ago Preston asked to help create the ultimate power balladWhat would a power ballad about Preston be like? Artists Eggs Collective bring their Caravan of Love to ask Prestonians for help in working out a song for the city. […]
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