How a 23-year-old is restoring a fishing boat which has rested in Preston Dock for 10 years

Riversway

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.

Sitting on Preston Dock since 2003 has been the 53-foot hull of Elizmor. Lovingly restored as a house boat after finishing her fishing days in 1989 it has been over […]

8 years ago Preston supermarkets Christmas 2013 opening hours

Looking for the 2014 Christmas opening times in Preston? See here… Turkey, check. Bread sauce, check. Potatoes, check. Bottle of decent red, errr, I’ve forgotten it darling! There’s always something […]

9 years ago Consultants brought in to test viability of Preston council wind farm plan

Green energy and design consultations are being brought in to advise councillors on the potential for wind power in Preston. Preston City Council have signed a deal with Hyder Consulting […]

9 years ago Umberto’s fish and chip shop to re-open after fire

An iconic Preston fish and chip takeaway is due to re-open on Monday. Umberto’s was devastated by a fire in August but customers will be back inside from tomorrow. The […]

9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston business creates new project to help fund The Space Centre

A Preston business has thrown its backing behind keeping The Space Centre open. The centre, which provides respite support to parents whose children have learning disabilities, has been struggling for […]

9 years ago HMS Charger returns to Preston Dock

The Royal Navy’s patrol vessel HMS Charger made a return to Preston docks on Saturday. The ship, which was adopted by Preston during the Guild celebrations returned to the City […]

9 years ago Fire crews attend blaze at business building in Ashton

Two fire engines attended a fire at a business in Ashton. The fire, at a building near to the Trax BMX track on Wallend Road, started at 12.53am on Sunday. […]

9 years ago Preston man jailed for firearms possession and Avenham sexual assault

A Preston man has been jailed for eight and a half years for firearms offences and a sexual assault in Avenham. Samuel Taylor, 29, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court […]

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