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News and information about Preston Docks, which includes Preston Marina. Now a leisure, retail and housing complex it was previously the city’s docklands.

Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 7 to 13 February

Montage of film posters for Becoming Led Zeppelin, Love Hurts, The Wild Robot and Presence With film awards season in full swing, The Flower Bowl is hosting a variety of screenings of top nominated titles. There are also several live theatre screenings taking place there […]

3 months ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 31 January to 6 February

Montage of movie posters for Pretty Woman, September 5, Zodiac and Luther: Never Too Much With news this week that The Arc Cinema will open on Friday 21 February, it’s an exciting time to be a film fan in Preston. The eight-screen cinema based in […]

3 months ago
TikTok trainspotting megastar Francis Bourgeois spotted at Preston Docks

Francis Bourgeois with Ribble Rail's Martin Corbett and Mick McArthur. Pic: Ribble Steam Railway. The last inbound bitumen trains brought out the crowds at Preston Docks, including social media and television personality Francis Bourgeois. With more than five million followers across TikTok, Instagram and […]

4 months ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 24 to 30 January

Montage of movie posters for Baekhyun: Lonsdaleite [dot] In Cinemas, Maria, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Tabby McTat Preston is home to a wide variety of entertainment, including a growing number of cinemas. With Vue located at the Capitol Centre, Odeon down by the Docks, and The Flower […]

4 months ago
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Teenage boy rescued after becoming stuck up Preston Docks crane

The crane rescue took place during Wednesday evening Pics: Frankie Betteridge/Blog Preston A teenage boy was rescued by emergency services after becoming stuck up a crane at the city’s Docks. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Preston Police were called to the […]

4 months ago
Ribble Steam Railway at Preston Docks to sound engine horns as part of nationwide event

The Sentinel shunters Pic: Ribble Steam Railway A heritage railway in Preston is due to join a nationwide event to celebrate 200 years of railway history. The Ribble Steam Railway and Museum at Preston Docks will see […]

4 months ago
Police shut Guild Way flyover due to ‘concern for safety’

The Guild Way flyover, A59, is closed due to an emergency services presence Pic: Google A major route out of Preston city centre towards Penwortham was shut during Friday evening. Preston Police closed the Guild Way flyover to traffic coming out of the city. The […]

5 months ago
Burger King opens at Preston Docks in old Chiquitos site

Burger King at Preston Docks. Credit: Ste Whiley/Blog Preston Burger King has opened its newest Preston restaurant – replacing what was a very recognisable eatery. Plans for Burger King to open at Preston Docks next to the Odeon cinema […]

5 months ago
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