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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.

All the changes to Preston Bus services after summer public consultation

A Preston Bus service in the city centre. Credit: Blog Preston A number of bus services will see changes in September after a public consultation was held across the summer. Many routes have seen new services added, more frequent buses or […]

8 months ago
Route for giant transformer heading between Preston Docks and Penwortham

Police escort for the heavy load on Sunday (24 June) morning Pic: Lancashire Police Tactical Operations The route for a giant electrical transformer from the Docks to Penwortham has been confirmed. Sunday 25 August is expected to see slow-moving traffic during the morning as the ‘very […]

8 months ago
Preston Docks closure as huge electrical transformer being delivered

The River Trader in action Pic: Andy Speariett A huge electrical transformer needed for a National Grid project is to be delivered to the city’s Docks. Preston City Council says the Marina and Docks are closed to water-based […]

8 months ago
Firefighters continue to tackle fire at Preston Docks waste site

The waste plant site at Wallend Road on the Docks Pic: Google Firefighters remain on the scene at the city’s Docks after a major fire overnight. At its height in Wallend Road eight fire crews, two aerial ladder platforms, a command unit, […]

9 months ago
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Carpetright in Preston shut down despite company’s rescue deal

Carpetright, Mariners Way Pic: Google Street View A carpet store in Preston has closed with very little notice following the takeover of its’ parent company. Carpetright, on Mariners Way, is among more than 200 stores to close […]

9 months ago
Body of a man in his 80s found at Preston Docks

Rainy Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall The body of a man was found at Preston Docks, police have confirmed. Police were called to Preston Docks at 5.40am this morning (20 July) to reports of a sudden […]

9 months ago
Firefighters help rescue hedgehog at Preston Docks

The hedgehog is now recovering after the Docklands ordeal Pic: Leyland Hedgehog Rescue Firefighters were sent to Preston Docks during Thursday evening to help rescue a hedgehog. The spiky creature had become stuck in the section between the Swing Bridge and the Bullnose. […]

9 months ago
Preston Samaritans opens new facility on Navigation Way

The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Phil Crowe, officially opened the branch. Pic: Preston Samaritans Preston Samaritans has unveiled a new, modern facility to support the community. In April, Preston Samaritans moved locations from St Wilfrid Street to Navigation Way. The Samaritans of Preston and […]

9 months ago
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