News and information about Preston Docks, which includes Preston Marina. Now a leisure, retail and housing complex it was previously the city’s docklands.
Preston couple grow ‘first crop of Docks tomatoes’A Preston couple have grown what could be the first crop of tomatoes originating from the Docks. The story began in December 2022 when Victoria and Ste Whiley were out […]
6 months ago ‘Serious and widespread failures’ at Preston Docks children’s home planning expansion at Phoenix ParkA children’s home at Preston Docks has been rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted. Pioneer Residential Care is home to up to six children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. Registered […]
7 months ago Phoenix Park leisure complex at Preston Docks approvedPreston is set to get its own water sports lake and dry ski slope after councillors gave the go-ahead to a leisure facility that one of them described as like […]
8 months ago Preston Docks leisure complex including ski slope set for approvalAmbitious proposals for a leisure complex on the banks of the River Ribble look set for the green light. The Phoenix Park development is due to go before councillors for […]
8 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Iconic Preston vessel saved by maritime enthusiastAn iconic Preston vessel has been saved by a maritime enthusiast. At 19.8m long and weighing in at over 30 tonnes, retired Grimsby motor fishing vessel MFV Jarvit has been […]
9 months ago Porsche Centre Preston reveals new bespoke artwork to mark anniversaryPorsche Centre Preston has revealed new artwork to mark the sports car firm’s 75th anniversary. Renowned local artist Carla Raads created her tribute inspired by the global theme of Dream […]
9 months ago Preston energy firm fined for unlawful marketing callsA Preston-based energy firm has been fined for making unlawful marketing calls. Crown Glazing Limited – based at Preston Docks in Navigation Way – has been hit with a fine […]
10 months ago Preston Docks, tank landing ship and ferry serviceJust after World War II, an ex-tank landing ship was brought into service to transport loaded commercial vehicles to Northern Ireland. The first trip was well patronised with over 80 […]
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