Author Archives: Pete of MIP

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  Failure to obtain adequate shares will result in financial support being withdrawn from … Continue reading →

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Council Tax 13 years of excess

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Found an old South Ribble council tax bill for 1997 and discovered that since then inflation has increased by about 45% but council tax has increased by over 100%.  A change from £650 to £1350.  That means that the people of South Ribble … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Evening Post without the Lancashire

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Two days after Blackpool won promotion to the Premier league, a feat practically on a par with man landing on the moon, and the Lancashire Evening Post website hasn’t a mention of the event. Guess it’s a difficult one balancing … Continue reading →

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Blackpool the Premier League Club

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Today Blackpool have been promoted to the Premier League leapfrogging PNE in the Lancashire pecking order.  There was a time when it seemed that to go into the Premier League and be thrashed regularly looked a fate worth avoiding but having seen Burnley … Continue reading →

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Local Repairman blues

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Pete of MIP

A few years ago our Hotpoint freezer went wrong and we called in a local repairman at under half the price of the Hotpoint man. Nice bloke, said it was an electronic unit that needed sending for repair by exchange. … Continue reading →

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Preston North End tax difficulty

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Late today an announcement that PNE has an outstanding tax bill that will cause the clubs shares to be suspended on Monday. The formal term appears to be a ‘winding up order’ which is thought to sound more dramatic than … Continue reading →

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Any problem with the coalition?

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Amazing things do happen. Having looked at the policies of all the parties and thinking a pick and mix might make a good option.  Such an option has been created in the coalition between LibDems and Conservatives. Good policies that are … Continue reading →

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British Commercial Vehicle Museum on TV

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Last night the British Commercial Vehicle Museum (BCVM) at Leyland made it onto the BBC in a look behind the scenes. Ex-Leyland employees and bus enthusiasts working to restore and catalogue the exhibits and records. Over the last few years the … Continue reading →

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Post Election – Preston and surroundings

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Pete of MIP

A swing of 5% nationally to the Conservatives. No Lib-Dem surge but a small swing towards them in many seats. Preston is now a red island in a sea of blue seats. Preston had it’s own mini-surge of 2.5% to … Continue reading →

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PNE end of 2009/10 season – one to forget

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Beaten 4-1 at Reading in the last match of the season on Sunday 2nd May. General comment being a poor performance by Preston. End of season position 17th with 54 points. One victory a month in March and April probably … Continue reading →

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The Third Man returns – leaders debate

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Years after the final episode of the Third Man can it be that next week Gordon Brown will still be in power from third position. After putting in a solid display in the third leaders debate it was widely said … Continue reading →

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Visiting Royal Preston Hospital

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Daily visiting an elderly relative last week at RPH. Got a bit of a routine of getting an Evening Post. Today a young woman was giving the counter staff a telling off for some slight and was oblivious to everyone … Continue reading →

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National Football Museum Closed

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Today at 5pm the Preston based national football museum closed at the historic Deepdale football stadium. The displays will next be presented in Manchester in 2011 in the modern Urbis building with the ski-run roof. The trustees said there is … Continue reading →

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Gordon, Dave and Nick talking on TV

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Leaders Debate number 2 last night. Not riveting, these politicians can talk, but that’s what they do. Agree with Gordon that what they say is more important than how they look. Although you could add will they do what they … Continue reading →

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Do we agree with Nick

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Since the leaders debate Nick Clegg has grown into a giant. A clever and catchy campaign slogan, unofficial perhaps and penned by Gordon Brown, of ‘I agree with Nick’ has become a mantra. The debate has brought the Lib Dems … Continue reading →

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Volcanic Ash blowing over Lancashire

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Today, flights all over northern Britain have been grounded because of volcanic ash from Iceland. Quite a coincidence to have these northerly winds at the same time as a volcano erupts. Look out for bright sunsets. Many years ago a … Continue reading →

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