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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.

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 […]

9 months ago
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 […]

9 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 […]

9 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.  […]

9 months ago
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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 […]

9 months ago
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 […]

9 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 […]

9 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 […]

9 months ago
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