Monthly Archives: February 2011

Three Wind Turbines near the docks

Preston council is looking at building 3 wind turbines close to where the Lancaster Canal – River Ribble join. These will be very large, similar to the one near Garstang at Dewlay Cheese, and will benefit from government grants and guarantees … Continue reading

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High Speed Rail challenge

Today the public consultation begins on the High Speed 2 rail link from London to the North, and campaigners who live near London are rallying support.  The campaigners are mainly those who won’t get direct benefit from the line and are objecting on environmental … Continue reading

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PNE at the nadir or on a chute

PNE 0 Bristol City 4. Sounds bad yet PNE were fighting back after losing an early goal until McLaughlin had a serious injury just before half time; all the best to him.  Several new players in the squad.  Sometimes new managers … Continue reading

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Super Fast Broadband in Lancashire by 2014

Lancashire County Council have announced that they are putting together plans to roll out Super Fast Broadband to almost every place in Lancashire by 2014 to attract new businesses and benefit domestic customers.  A partner will be selected by competitive tender to … Continue reading

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