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Preston Docks

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

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 […]

2 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 […]

3 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 […]

3 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 […]

3 months ago
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Penwortham Priory Academy and Myerscough College join in tributes to Broadgate biker who died in Preston Docks crash

Patrick Sawicki Pic: Preston Police A school and college have both paid tribute to a Broadgate teenager who died in a motorbike crash at Preston Docks. Patrick Sawicki – who was also known with the […]

3 months ago
Tributes paid to 18-year-old biker who died in Preston Docks crash

Patrick Sawicki Pic: Preston Police The family of an 18-year-old who died in a crash at Preston Docks have paid tribute to a ‘force of nature’. Patrick Sawicki died at the scene of the crash […]

3 months ago
Air ambulance called and road shut at Navigation Way after motorbike hits lamppost

Emergency services at Navigation Way this evening. Credit: Blog Preston A road at Preston Docks is closed this evening after a motorbike struck a lamppost, Blog Preston understands. Police were called to the scene at Navigation Way at around 3.48pm […]

3 months ago
André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas spectacular Gold and Silver coming to cinemas in Preston

A scene from Gold and Silver Pic: Andre Rieu Productions - Piece of Magic Entertainment A brand new concert from world-renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu is coming to cinemas in Preston. Filmed in the picturesque city of Maastricht, Rieu’s hometown, Gold and Silver is the perfect […]

4 months ago
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