Author Archives: Pete of MIP

PNE rumour mill

Posted on 28 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

Talk is that Alan Irvine is wanted by Reading, although PNE are denying any offer. Hope it’s true and he stays at Preston. It’s always flattering and you know you have someone worthwhile if a club higher in the table … Continue reading →

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Unwanted posts and what an unwonderful world this can be

Posted on 26 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

I’m not getting a lot of genuine comment on this blog, although I don’t mind that.  The blog is fully moderated so posts need approval. Unfortunately the people who think they can automatically get a comment onto this blog that advertises … Continue reading →

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Gas and Electricity Prices

Posted on 26 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

We get both our gas and electricity from British Gas Norweb region. Some people say it’s foolish not to move but I’ve found BG tariffs to be competitive.  The downside is that you need to keep an eye on their … Continue reading →

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Richard Branson wants to update Preston railway station

Posted on 23 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

Richard Branson spoke at Euston Station and said in return for a longer franchise he would invest to improve the West Coast Line top speed and bring Preston, Crewe and Carlisle stations into the 21st century. Taken at face value … Continue reading →

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Voting and Parties in the European Elections – North West England

Posted on 20 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

In the North West we have 12 parties, each with 8 candidates who are ranked in priority. There are 8 seats which is the second highest representation in the UK.  The parties are:  Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Green, BNP (British National … Continue reading →

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European Parliament Elections

Posted on 18 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

On 4th June there is an election for the European Parliament. So far I’ve received a leaflet from the Conservatives although I don’t know who my MEP is or what he or she does and the leaflet doesn’t tell me. … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Tranche 3 initial signature

Posted on 18 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

On May 14th the Prime Minister added his signature to the 4 nation requirement that will start negotiations for tranche 3 of Eurofighter Typhoon.  As is often the case the defenders of budgets in the treasury didn’t want to spend … Continue reading →

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PNE v Sheff United 1-2 aggregate in the play-off 1st round

Posted on 16 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

Watched the Deepdale game in full on TV while on holiday overseas. Do the players know how far their fame is spread. Overall PNE put on a decent display and looked threatening but without showing any real flair.  Sheffields goal in … Continue reading →

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PNE in the play-offs

Posted on 4 May 2009 by Pete of MIP

Two great results.  Birmingham 1 PNE 2, PNE 2 QPR 1. Just ousted Cardiff from the play-offs by scoring 1 more goal than them. So the 6-0 victory must have been fortune smiling down.

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PNE 6 Cardiff 0

Posted on 18 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

One has to say,  jolly good result. Against a team that could still get an automatic promotion spot.  Sealed at least 8th for PNE and 4th still possible although only Burnley have a worse goal difference.  A good season, doing … Continue reading →

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Tithebarn on TV

Posted on 18 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

Blackburn council have distributed 59,000 newspapers outlining their objections to Prestons Tithebarn scheme.   I was impressed that, on BBC Look North, Blackburns council leader seemed to make Preston appear like a major centre that would become even more dominant in the region. It made … Continue reading →

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New nuclear station at Heysham

Posted on 15 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

Heysham nuclear power stations are 20 miles from Preston.  Lancaster is 5 miles away from them and on the route of the prevailing wind. I’ve never particularly  felt threatened by their proximity.  Should we be worried on the grounds of safety that a new … Continue reading →

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Football Finance

Posted on 13 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

After the complaints last year and Derek Shaw giving and retracting notice, the sense of PNE’s conservative financial policy is looking clearer (I’d add that the Made in Preston site has always supported this policy, ref 29/8/07  ).  This seasons financials weren’t … Continue reading →

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English Electric Canberra 60 years old

Posted on 13 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

 Just read Aircraft Illustrated, May 2009, and the big article with loads of pictures about it being 60 years in May since the first flight of the Canberra.  Some interesting stuff about the choice of name that I hadn’t read before. First … Continue reading →

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PNE 0 Blackpool 1

Posted on 12 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

Sounds like PNE should have won but didn’t really do the stuff. Over 21,000 there as well. Even if PNE get max points they’ll be struggling to get near the top 6. Stranger things have happened at sea though. Blackpool … Continue reading →

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North – South Divide

Posted on 10 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

Interesting programme on BBC last night. John Harris a Mancunian living in the south travelled to Yorkshire, Godalming and Cambridge to find out if there was a north south divide. Apparently people in the south don’t recognise such a thing … Continue reading →

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Local Newspapers

Posted on 10 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

I keep reading about the difficult times the local newspapers are having. I don’t buy the Lancashire Evening Post but I look at their website a lot and enjoy reading some of the comments people make under the articles. The … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing job losses in Blackpool

Posted on 9 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

EMCON Technology are an American company who make vehicle exhaust products at factories at Warton and Squires Gate, Blackpool. The Blackpool Evening Gazette says it was announced today that 100 jobs will be moved abroad from Squires Gate and the … Continue reading →

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BAE shares up

Posted on 8 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

I was reading that the US defence budget has been cut and it sent BAE shares up as it’s thought their business might actually increase. At risk are some of the big US projects like the Raptor for which BAE, … Continue reading →

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Brockholes Wetland at junction 31 of M6 / A59

Posted on 7 April 2009 by Pete of MIP

The Lancashire Wildlife Trust got funding to turn the gravel workings by the River Ribble and M6 into a wetland and has now received more funding to create a Visitor Centre which will open in 2010.  The official name is the Brockholes Wetland … Continue reading →

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