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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.

Preston Sea Cadets celebrate centenary and first official unit badge

The Preston Sea Cadets with the Mayor of Preston in the Town Hall Pic: Preston Sea Cadets Preston Sea Cadets (T.S. Galloway), celebrated its 100th anniversary and unveiling of the first official Ship’s Badge on Armed Forces Day. The Unit held a celebratory luncheon hosted by the Mayor of Preston, at the Mayor’s Parlour and Council […]

2 months ago
Death of man at house near Bow Lane not treated as suspicious

Gerrard Street saw an emergency services presence during Thursday afternoon Pic: Google Police say the death of a man close to Bow Lane is not being treated as suspicious. The man, in his 40s, was found dead at a property in Gerrard […]

2 months ago
Man in his 40s found dead at a house near Bow Lane

Gerrard Street saw an emergency services presence during Thursday afternoon Pic: Google Police are treating the death of a man near Preston city centre as ‘unexplained’. North West Ambulance Service called Preston Police to an address in Gerrard Street, off Bow Lane, […]

3 months ago
Broadgate’s £54.7million flood defence project wins ‘considerate constructor’ award

The Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme (P&SR FRMS) has won a Considerate Constructors Scheme 2024 National Site Award, in recognition of the scheme’s positive delivery. The P&SR […]

4 months ago
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Lea man charged with West Cliff stabbing

The scene in West Cliff during Friday morning Pic: Blog Preston A man has been charged after a man was stabbed in the chest near Avenham and Miller Park on Friday morning. Preston Police say Jack Sanderson, 31, of Charlesway Court, […]

4 months ago
Preston walk and fundraiser for Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity at The Continental

Ann Coles and her sister, walking in memory of Andrew at the London event. Pic: Ann A woman has set up a local walk in Preston to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (CRY). Ann Coles started fundraising for free heart screenings for people aged […]

4 months ago
The Doors Rising to play gig at Preston’s The Conti

The Doors Rising The Doors Rising will play at The Continental in Broadgate on Friday. The UK-based Doors tribute band are known for capturing the sound, feel and experience of the psychedelic 60s. […]

4 months ago
Investigation underway after altercation during Palace Shield Premier Division match

Altercation at Preston Cricket Club An investigation is underway after an altercation at a top division cricket fixture in Preston. Preston 1s were facing Vernon Carus 1s in a Palace Shield Premier Division fixture at […]

4 months ago
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