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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.

Riversway re-opens between Edith Rigby Way and Preston Docks

The stretch of Riversway heading towards the Docks is closed Pic: Google A road leading to Preston Docks was closed by police due to a crash. Emergency services were on the scene at Riversway on the eastbound stretch. The road – the […]

4 months ago
Preston’s Docks, red buses and old pubs in latest 1980s memories

The entrance to the 'Port of Preston' at the Docks Pic: Paul Melling Preston marking Remembrance in the 1980s, the classic red Ribble buses and more have been captured in a photographer’s latest memories. Paul Melling who grew up in Preston has uncovered […]

4 months ago
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum’s Autumn Gala shortlisted for Lancashire Tourism Award

Locomotive at Ribble Steam Railway and Museum's Autumn Steam Gala 2024 Pic: Daniel McCullough Ribble Steam Railway and Museum near Preston Docks is up for a Lancashire Tourism Award. The venue’s Autumn Steam Gala has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Small […]

5 months ago
Burger King closer to filling Preston Docks building vacated by Chiquitos

Burger King at Preston Docks. Credit: Blog Preston Plans to open a drive-thru Burger King at Preston Docks have moved forward with new artwork showing how the restaurant will look. The US franchise is planning to transform the […]

5 months ago
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Person rescued from Preston Docks by fire crews

High winds at Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall A person was rescued from Preston Docks after a concern for welfare incident. Emergency services were called to the scene at Mariners Way at around 4.11pm yesterday (27 September) after […]

6 months ago
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum to host biggest ever Autumn Steam Gala

Steam train Pic: Ribble Steam Railway and Museum This year’s Autumn Steam Gala at the Ribble Steam Railway and Museum is shaping up to be the biggest and best ever. Held at the popular attraction in Chain Caul […]

6 months ago
Morrisons at Preston Docks to take part in charity challenge this month

Community Champion for Morrisons Riversway, Erphelia Chambers. Morrisons at Preston Docks, in Ashton-on-Ribble, is taking part in a charity challenge throughout September, raising money for Derian House and Together for Short Lives. The team is aiming to […]

6 months ago
Tributes to Field of Dreams star Umar Mahmood who died in Chain Caul Way crash

Penwortham Priory Academy pupil Umar Mahmood Pic: ©Andy Ford Tributes have been paid to the 18-year-old and 16-year-old Broadgate pair who died in the Chain Caul Way crash. Penwortham Priory Academy confirmed the death of Umar Mahmood who was […]

6 months ago
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