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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.

Chain Caul Way crash driver, 18, dies in hospital

Chain Caul Way was shut throughout Tuesday night and early on Wednesday morning Pic: Google The driver of a car which came off the road at Preston Docks and hit a tree has died. The 18-year-old man is the second to have died in the […]

7 months ago
Three people in hospital after Preston Docks crash as car hits tree

Chain Caul Way was shut throughout Tuesday night and early on Wednesday morning Pic: Google Two teenagers and a man are in hospital with serious injuries after a crash at Preston Docks during Tuesday night. Preston Police were called to Chain Caul Way in Ashton-on-Ribble […]

7 months ago
Preston Docks industrial estate road re-opens after crash overnight

Chain Caul Way was shut from Nelson Way to Lockside Road Pic: Google A road through Preston Docks industrial park was closed overnight due to a crash. Preston Police shut Chain Caul Way, from the junction of Nelson Way to the junction with […]

7 months ago
Huge transformer convoy makes its way from Preston Docks to Penwortham

The transformer convoy making its way under the Penwortham bypass Pic: Paul Gray A giant electrical transformer has made its way from the Docks to Penwortham. Moving to the National Grid site at Howick Cross Lane the 200-tonne transformer was moved by specialist […]

8 months ago
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Watch as giant transformer lifted onto Preston Docks

The transformer being lifted from the River Trader Pic: Lee Worthington A giant transformer was lifted onto land at Preston Docks during Saturday lunchtime. Being sailed up the River Ribble on Wednesday the team has patiently waited for weather conditions to […]

8 months ago
River Trader departure from Preston Docks is delayed

The River Trader at the city's Docks Pic: Lee Worthington The River Trader barge looks set to stay at Preston Docks longer than planned. Having delivered the giant transformer cargo needed for the National Grid the ship was due to […]

8 months ago
River Trader at Preston Docks draws hundreds of people to see it

People flocking to see the River Trader as it enters the Docks Pic: Andy Tibor Gerencser Hundreds of people flocked down to Preston Docks today (21 August) to see the River Trader. The barge dropped off a giant electricity transformer just after 12pm this Wednesday afternoon.  […]

8 months ago
River Trader timing for Preston Docks update is given

The crane getting into position at the Docks Pic: Preston Swing Bridge Detail on when the River Trader is due to heading up the River Ribble to Preston Docks has been confirmed. The barge is due to deliver a giant electricity transformer […]

8 months ago
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