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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.

Local band embarking on ‘gruelling’ tour of Preston and not even the surrounding areas

Zvilnik - Claire, Paddy and Tom A Preston band is setting out to demonstrate that you can do a tour without giving up the comfort of sleeping in your own bed. Zvilnik – made up of […]

5 months ago
‘Apocalyptic lounge music’ band coming to Preston’s The Conti

Erotic Secrets of Pompeii are Thomas Hawtin (vocals), Tom Hackwell (guitar/synth), Sean Jones (guitar), Julian Port (bass), Jake Cheesman (drums) A band that plays ‘wild, weird apocalyptic lounge music’ is coming to Preston. Erotic Secrets of Pompeii – who describe their sound as a mix of angular art rock and […]

5 months ago
Acclaimed musician Ken Nicol returning to Preston with band Lockstep

Ken Nicol's Lockstep Ken Nicol is making a return to Preston with his band Lockstep. The show at The Continental in Broadgate on Friday 3 May follows a sold-out performance last year. A […]

5 months ago
International DJ Anavi to light up Preston’s The Conti with Bollywood night extravaganza

DJ Anavi on stage The vibrant sights and sounds of Bollywood will come to Preston when international DJ Anavi takes centre stage at The Continental. Renowned for her infectious energy, eclectic beats, and irresistible charisma, DJ […]

5 months ago
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Volunteers from Preston’s sacred Hindu place of worship help clean the neighbourhood

Keep Britain Tidy initiative. Volunteers help to pick up rubbish. Pic: Kailash Parekh Volunteers from Preston’s sacred Hindu place of worship braved the rain to help clean and rejuvenate the Broadgate neighbourhood, as part of the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ campaign. The group […]

5 months ago
Protected species takes up residence on busy Preston road

A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood Pic: FixMyStreet Edit: It is of course April Fools Day Preston’s crumbling roads have long been a source of frustration, with the large potholes on South Meadow Lane in Broadgate causing particular […]

6 months ago
Mobius Loop return to Preston for album launch gig

Mobius Loop performing on stage L-R Alex, Sean, Rose Preston band Mobius Loop are set to swap festival stages for an intimate indoor gig at The Continental. The band, formed in 2008, will launch their new album Dance While […]

6 months ago
Man who went on burglary spree across Frenchwood, Deepdale and Broadgate jailed

Dale Thomason Pic: Preston Police A man who went on a spree of burglaries over the course of three days has been jailed. Dale Thomason was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to eight years and […]

6 months ago
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