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News and information about the Riversway area of Preston, Lancashire. You won’t hear many people talk of Riversway apart from the annual festival, but its more commonly associated with Preston Dock and Marina.

 Residents and businesses invited to share their views on the Flood Risk Management Scheme

The Ribble in flood down at the Bullnose on Boxing Day Pic: Roger Goodwin Residents and businesses are invited to attend a number of events hosted by the Environment Agency to share their views on the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. […]

1 week ago How this group covered 360 miles around Preston Docks for mental health awareness

Mental Health Marathon participants Pic: Tracy Jackson A charity event for mental health has seen participants cover 360 miles-worth of laps around Preston Docks and raise hundreds of pounds for charity. The Mental Health Marathon was planned […]

4 weeks ago Review: Blog Preston gets silly for chilli at Chiquito

The chilli and spiced rice was unexpectedly excellent This week Yvonne and I took my niece Millie to Chiquito as part of Blog Preston’s series of best and worst Preston restaurants according to TripAdvisor. Situated at Preston Dock, […]

1 month ago Major Preston junction reopens following crash

The scene in Water Lane Pic: Tony Worrall A busy Preston junction has reopened after a crash. Preston Police were at the scene in Water Lane in Ashton-on-Ribble. Where the road meets West Strand and Watery Lane has […]

2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Daughter tells of father’s air ambulance rescue at Preston Marina after heart attack on his boat

Christina with her father Dennis on a recent holiday to Wales Pic: Christina Shiels A family have told of their heartfelt thanks to the city of Preston and its emergency services after a father and grandfather was rescued after having a heart attack aboard […]

2 months ago Mental health marathon to see laps round Preston Docks

Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall A charity event promoting the benefits of exercise for mental health is taking place at Preston Docks. The Mental Health Marathon is being organised by the Preston Community Mental Health […]

2 months ago Police reopen Preston Docks junction which was closed due to flooding

Drivers are being turned round on Riversway Heavy and persistent rain in Preston forced the temporary closure of a junction at Preston Docks. Where Pedders Lane crosses the A583 was closed off by Preston Police due to […]

3 months ago Docks to Disney walk sees hundreds take part at Preston Docks

Paula Barrow, right, with daughter Eve and friend and former Ashton Community Science College colleague Lavinia Hundreds of people took a big step towards raising money for a Preston cancer foundation. Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald joined Preston’s Mayor councillor David Burrow in the Docks to Disney […]

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