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 revolutionFew 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 apprenticesLancashire 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 museumA 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 YearAs 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 DocksThe 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 DocksA 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 cafeThe 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 downThe 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, […]
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