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 DocksFirefighters 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 DocksPreston’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 DocksThere’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 roadA 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 aheadPreviously 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-RibbleFirefighters 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 DocksWith 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 yearDragon 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. […]
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