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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.

Preston and the communications revolution

Preston Telephone Exchange 1918 Pic: Preston Digital Archive Few know that the electrical communications revolution began in the 19th century. By the 1870s the wealthy could telegraph New York to book a hotel and then hop on a […]

2 years ago
New Preston College and Bowker Motor Group partnership to benefit apprentices

Representatives from Bowker and Preston College Lancashire automotive retailer Bowker Motor Group and Preston College have teamed up with a new long-term partnership. The new automotive technologies partnership will help apprentices learn a breadth of knowledge, […]

2 years ago
New short film highlights Santa Special trains at Preston steam railway museum

A local history buff has featured the Santa Special trains at Ribble Steam Railway and Museum in a short YouTube film. Former Preston teacher Gary Cunliffe was offered the chance […]

2 years ago
Preston supermarket opening hours for Christmas 2021 and New Year

Asda Fulwood As Christmas 2021 fast approaches, shop and supermarket workers are looking forward to a well-deserved break. But for Preston residents, getting caught without essential supplies during this time can be […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement In pictures: St Catherine’s Hospice Santa Dash returns to Preston Docks

The annual three-mile St Catherine’s Santa Dash returned on Sunday, December 5, to raise funds for residents living with life-shortening illnesses. This year, supporters of St Catherine’s can choose to […]

2 years ago
Plans for new Aldi at Preston Docks

Artists impression of Aldi at Preston Docks Pic: The Harris Partnership A planning application has been submitted for a new Aldi at Preston Docks. The store would be located at the site of The Trident Centre, a former headquarters of a […]

2 years ago
Review: Not a Yacht of homemade fare at this Preston Docks cafe

The Beach Hut pork sandwich The next venue to get a visit from Blog Preston as part of our series of reviews on dog-friendly establishments is The Beach Hut Coffee Shop at Preston Marina in […]

2 years ago
Preston marketing chair Tony Attard OBE steps down

The chair of Preston-based firm Marketing Lancashire has stepped down from the role after nearly six years. Businessman Tony Attard OBE DL, founder and Group Chief Executive of Burnley-based Panaz, […]

2 years ago
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