Monthly Archives: June 2010

Bad Sewage Day with United Utilities

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Pete of MIP

There’s still raw sewage at the neighbours. Can’t say I’m impressed by United Utilities.
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Leyland Trucks Best British Manufacturer 2010 (and 2009)

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Pete of MIP

On June 23rd the Institute of Mechanical Engineers announced that Leyland Trucks were overall winner of the Manufacturing Excellence Award 2010 (MX Award). Continue reading →

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PNE get new Chairman

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Maurice Lindsay has been appointed Chairman of Preston North End to replace Derek Shaw who has been given the post of  Vice President of PNE. Maurice was on the board of Wigan Athletic and before that was Chief Executive of the … Continue reading →

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Tithebarn, the battle continues, Preston v Blackpool and Blackburn

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Since 18th May the inquiry has continued into whether Tithebarn is giving the City of Preston too much retail advantage in relation to the towns of Blackpool and Blackburn. Some highlights of this week’s case by Blackpool and Blackburn against the … Continue reading →

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2010 / 11 Preston Football Fixtures announced

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Pete of MIP

2010 / 11 season opens on the 7th August which is 2 weeks earlier than it should.  A home game for Preston North End against Doncaster should be a good demonstration of what to expect in the new season.  Portsmouth and … Continue reading →

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England 1 USA 1, a night to not remember

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Pete of MIP

If you believe in wearing a lucky pullover then maybe the ITV commentators comment 8 minutes before half-time that Fabio Capello would be satisfied at half-time was an omen of doom. Even without my pullover I knew they’d score when … Continue reading →

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England v USA

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Here’s hoping for a good result for England. One not too good that it brings over-expectation, one that’s good enough, like 2-0. No goals conceded, a couple of good goals from different players so there’s no over-dependency. Here’s hoping that Wayne only gets … Continue reading →

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PNE take over by Trevor Hemmings

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Trevor Hemmings in the form of Deepdale PNE Holdings now has almost 52% of the clubs shares and following stock exchange rules is offering to buy out all other shareholders.  Failure to obtain adequate shares will result in financial support being withdrawn from … Continue reading →

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