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.
Painted stones taken from marathon runner Ben Ashworth’s memorial
Painted stones that were placed at Ben Ashworth’s memorial have been moved since. Ben’s widow Louise posted on Facebook asking for the public’s help if they knew who had taken […]
Work has began on the first phase of the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. The Environment Agency, who have been working alongside Lancashire County Council, Preston City […]
Lancashire police have made a further arrest in relation to a murder of a teenager in Preston. A 25-year-old man was arrested at an address in Preston this morning (Tuesday […]
Now that the festive period is winding down, the Christmas decorations will soon be packed away for another year. But many people will be left unsure what to do with […]
More than £6,000 has been raised to go towards building water wells in different countries in memory of a teenage boy who died after a stabbing in Deepdale. Sarmad Al-Saidi, […]
The parents of Sarmad Al-Saidi, 16 who died on Sunday (27 December) as a result of a stabbing have paid tribute to their son. Officers were called to an address […]
Police have released a picture of the 16-year-old boy who died following a stabbing in Deepdale. Sarmad Al-Saidi, from Broadgate, was found with stab wounds to his chest and legs […]
A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in Deepdale has died from his injuries. The teenager, named locally as Sarmad Al Saidi, from Broadgate, was rushed to hospital after suffering serious […]