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.
Review: Ken Nicol’s Lockstep at the ContiAs the retreating ambers of a sunny Broadgate evening stream their way through the Continental’s tastefully evergreen décor, my wife and I thread our way through the assembled Friday masses. Immediately my […]
12 months ago Man jailed for ‘frenzied attack’ on sleeping victimA man has who launched a frenzied attack on his victim as he slept, stabbing him more than 20 times, has been jailed. Lewis Robinson, 31, of no fixed address, […]
12 months ago Broadgate pub suggests alternative routes during Riverside road closuresThe Environment Agency are delivering a Flood Risk Management Scheme to protect homes and businesses from flooding in Preston and South Ribble. This has resulted in a series of road […]
12 months ago Preston’s city streets feature in new music videoPreston’s city streets provide the backdrop to a new music video released by local band Ginnel. Preston train station, the bus station, Preston Market Hall, Avenham and Miller Parks and […]
1 year ago Advertisement Advertisement Ramadan celebrations with free meals and 15 events across PrestonPreston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET) is celebrating Ramadan on a grand scale for a third consecutive year, with a weekly roadshow planned for every week during the […]
1 year ago Riverside road closures delayedRoad closures for the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme have been delayed. The closures were due to come into force yesterday (Monday 20 March) along Riverside, and […]
1 year ago Preston Police on how youth anti-social behaviour in city centre is being tackledPreston Police have teamed up with partner agencies to continue to challenge youth anti-social behaviour in the City. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing and Early Intervention teams joined forces with […]
1 year ago Preston City Council respond to Hartington Road litter bin removalsConcerns have been raised over the reduction of litterbins across the city, which are constantly under review of Preston City Council. A reader contacted Blog Preston to express how more […]
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