Monthly Archives: January 2011

PNE’s big game at Scunthorpe

We’re all waiting for the lift off and the 6 pointer at Scunthorpe is the place to start.  Defeat will leave PNE at least 5 points adrift, pschologically damaged although perhaps theoretically little further away from safety, and with only 2 points … Continue reading

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Alston Hall 2010 course programme issued

For those with an interest in the area the new course programme has been issued by Alston Hall, the day and residential college for adult learning near Longridge. Local historian Stephen Sartin will be speaking about the history of Preston to … Continue reading

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Preston Bus bought by Rotala

Preston Bus has been sold by Stagecoach to Rotala for just over £3m.  It has been said the Preston Bus identity and staff will be retained, although that must have some caveats.  Preston Bus now has 85 buses and 240 staff … Continue reading

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Harris Museum gets £1.1m from lottery

The Harris Museum is to spend £1.5m on rejuvenating displays, in particular the history of Preston room.  This room has had a tired look for many years and got a bit of a filip when the recent Industrial Revolutionaries display … Continue reading

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Residential Speed limits to be 20mph – ridiculous!

Lancashire County Council announced that all residential roads will have a speed limit of 20mph by 2013 to create a new attitude towards speeding and reduce road deaths. There is some merit in the proposal but how many deaths will … Continue reading

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Phil Brown appointed Preston manager

Some optimism now. We all know Phil from his extravert antics at Hull, providing a lot of entertainment; singing to the crowd, keeping the players on the pitch at half-time. He did a good job there, although they seemed to … Continue reading

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