Author Archives: Pete of MIP

Trams in Preston – Edinburgh’s lessons

Posted on 27 August 2011 by Pete of MIP

For quite some time there has been the idea of building a tram track and trams in Preston using part of the old Longridge rail line, including a route along Church Street. On paper this seems a good idea enabling … Continue reading →

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High Speed Rail consultation period ends

Posted on 8 August 2011 by Pete of MIP

The High Speed Rail consultation period concluded at the end of July and decision making will take until the end of the year. At present the line is planned to extend as far as Manchester in the north-west but it … Continue reading →

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Tithebarn another step forward

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Pete of MIP

The appeal by Blackburn against the Tithebarn project has been rejected.  Blackburn are now considering whether to make a further appeal although most think it’s throwing good money after bad. Whether the Blackburn appeal has already done its job might … Continue reading →

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Made in Britain, we’re on TV again

Posted on 22 June 2011 by Pete of MIP

The BBC once more centred around the area of Preston in its Made in Britain programme fronted by Evan Davies on the 20th June. A visit to Warton to see the highest levels of technology followed by a flight in … Continue reading →

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PNE 2011 / 12 fixtures released

Posted on 18 June 2011 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday the Football League released Preston’s League 1 fixtures.  The first game is at home against Colchester on the 6th August. The last time PNE played Colchester it was in the cup and PNE scored 7 goals. The second game … Continue reading →

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The Street That Cut Everything

Posted on 26 May 2011 by Pete of MIP

Out of thousands of streets in the UK the BBC selected a street in Preston for ‘The Street That Cut Everything’ broadcast last week.  Meant to highlight the difficulty of providing public services with a limited budget it seemed to … Continue reading →

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University of Central Lancashire £9,000 fee ripples

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Pete of MIP

Following the announcement last month that UCLan will charge £9,000 a year for students enrolling in 2012, Blackburn FEC is to break its association with UCLan as it has proposed to charge £7,000. UCLan is well down the performance tables of universities and … Continue reading →

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Preston Council May 2011 Labour Gain Control

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Pete of MIP

On May 5th the local elections were contested in 19 out of a total of 57 council seats in Preston.  Of these 4 changed hands giving Labour a narrow gain with an overall majority of 1 councillor. The full council now comprises: Labour … Continue reading →

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PNE Relegated 25th April 2011 – back for the Guild?

Posted on 25 April 2011 by Pete of MIP

After being promoted to the Championship in 2000 and reaching the play-offs 4 times: 2001, 2005, 2006, 2009 Preston lost at home today while teams above won, and so PNE were relegated. During the time in the Championship North End … Continue reading →

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PNE: 3 games to go – still not down

Posted on 24 April 2011 by Pete of MIP

Poor result at Millwall and on TV. Or was it on TV so was obviously going to be a  poor result.  Phil Brown has a big job to keep belief high in the squad after losing 4-0 but it’s still there … Continue reading →

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Recession Blues

Posted on 24 April 2011 by Pete of MIP

Not sure if the recession is making things quiet or that there is a feeling that even if people have plans the lack of money will stop them.  Or is it just that PNE aren’t fairing too well and it … Continue reading →

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PNE not out, but looking sick

Posted on 9 March 2011 by Pete of MIP

North End have played all the top teams in the last few weeks and in reality haven’t done that badly. Depressing that the new manager Phil Brown has not won a single game yet little more has been expected in … Continue reading →

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Three Wind Turbines near the docks

Posted on 28 February 2011 by Pete of MIP

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

Posted on 28 February 2011 by Pete of MIP

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

Posted on 5 February 2011 by Pete of MIP

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

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Pete of MIP

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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PNE’s big game at Scunthorpe

Posted on 29 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

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

Posted on 27 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

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

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

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

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

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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