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 plans and schemes, more lost railways and the original M6 plansStudying old plans can lead to interesting discoveries. One such discovery reveals another of Preston’s lost railways. Also, the origin of the UK’s motorways goes back further than you might […]
7 months ago River Ribble flood alert issued covering Penwortham, Hutton, Preston Docks and FreckletonEnvironment Agency North West has issued the warning around the high tide expected on the River Ribble around 1am on Sunday.
7 months ago Preston Docks workshop units have space become availableCouncillor Martyn Rawlinson said the workshops are an affordable business premises and it's rare they are available.
7 months ago 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 […]
7 months ago Advertisement Advertisement ‘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 […]
9 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 […]
9 months ago 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 […]
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