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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.

Safety warning after skinny-dipper rescued from Preston Docks

The man aboard the rescue boat Pic: Brian Sandham of Stillshot photography Firefighters have reminded the public about the dangers of swimming in open water after a rescue operation on Preston Dock during Sunday. A skinny-dipper got into difficulty in the Docks […]

8 years ago
Skinny-dipper rescued from Preston Docks

The fire service rescue crew in action Pic: Ian Preston’s heatwave was too much for one man, who decided to take a dip in the city’s Dock. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service had to call out their rescue sled […]

8 years ago
How to see common terns at Preston Docks

A common tern feeding a chick Pic: Billy Matthews There’s a star turn at Preston Docks during the weeks ahead. Hundreds of common terns are nesting at the Marina with around 130 pairs spotted. The RSPB is running a […]

8 years ago
Preston Docks crash: One person injured as police close road

The junction of Portway and Watery Lane Pic: Google A road near Preston Docks has reopened following a collision. Watery Lane near the docks was closed for around two hours while police dealt with a crash. Preston Police said […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Affordable housing wrangle agreement means Preston Docklands flats could go ahead

An artist impression of the Maritime Way flats and a Ribble Steam Railway engine in operation Previously rejected plans for a new block of flats in Preston’s Docklands are set to be approved. A wrangle about how much affordable housing needs to be built caused the […]

8 years ago
Car fire at park and ride sends smoke across Ashton-on-Ribble

The car before the fire service arrived Pic: Lou Taylor Firefighters were called to reports of a car on fire near Preston Docks. The incident on Monday (June 6) saw smoke billowing up across the Ashton-on-Ribble sky. A gold car […]

8 years ago
In pictures: Dragon boat racing returns to Preston Docks

Dragon boats in action at Preston Docks With sweltering temperatures it’s been a glorious day for the annual dragon boat racing at Preston Docks. Teams from businesses across the city and surrounding area have been competing. Organised […]

8 years ago
Dragon boat racing returns to Preston Docks for business groups 100th year

Dragon boat racing at Preston Docks in previous years Pic: Tony Worrall Dragon boats will once more charge down Preston Docks as hundreds of people take on a charity challenge. Companies from across Lancashire descend on Preston to take up their paddles. […]

8 years ago
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