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Preston Bus bought by Rotala

Posted on January 26, 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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Darren Ferguson sacked

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday PNE lost 3-1 at home to Middlesbrough and a win for either team would have been a good lift up the relegation area. That PNE lost and Scunthorpe won cemented PNE well down in the relegation spots.  Overall PNE had … Continue reading →

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Might have been Swine Flu

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Merry Christmas!  For most, and then there is a case of what might have been a mild dose of Christmas Swine Flu.  Here’s its story. Tuesday had a suspicious wheezy throat.  Thursday whole windpipe felt inflamed on a brisk very cold walk.   … Continue reading →

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Liam Fox in Saudi Arabia supporting local industry

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Pete of MIP

It is reported the UK Minister of Defence Liam Fox is meeting the King of Saudi Arabia and will discuss potential arms sales.  The US has recently announced the sale of $100bn of arms to the region and the UK … Continue reading →

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Andrew Flintoff – Freeman of Preston retires

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Pete of MIP

On the last day of the cricket season Andrew Flintoff MBE, Freeman of Preston, former captain of the Lancashire and England cricket teams, 2005 BBC sports personality of year, 2005 joint cricketer of the year, scorer of the most 6′s for England announced … Continue reading →

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3rd degree vulnerability in Preston

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Pete of MIP

The data research company Experian has published an analysis that shows the areas around Preston to be more vulnerable than average to government cut-backs.  Out of 324 areas Preston and its surroundings are generally in the third quartile 0r positioned around 250th.  … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 11, Preston 3*

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Pete of MIP

A wake up call. The elected Preston council is struggling to get its projects put into place. Tithebarn, Winckley Square, Flag Market are being thwarted. On transport the bus sale has been done and redone, and light rail proposals seem uncertain.  The … Continue reading →

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Garstang Agricultural Show

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Went to the Garstang Show today. Bit worried the car would be stuck in the field but it was pretty dry.  The bulls are creatures of awe bellowing at the cows, not sure what it was about but imagined. Horses, … Continue reading →

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Sunday morning cruising in Preston

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Pete of MIP

This morning, Sunday, was warm and bright and it was necessary to drive across Preston quite early. Just the day to take a leisurely detour. It’s times like this when Preston looks very pleasing, so much greenery, several old buildings and generally looking in decent … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name: The Mall re-named St Georges

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Will confess that it isn’t too long ago that I realised that the name of St Georges Shopping Centre had been changed to The Mall mall and now it’s reverted to St Georges.  Seems a mistake to call a mall The Mall. … Continue reading →

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Defence Minister fires warning shots at Farnborough

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Liam Fox the Defence Minister made a speech at Farnborough giving a warning about the affordability of defence projects in the current climate.  Although some might say in any climate. The most promising part of the speech was the support … Continue reading →

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Preston entrepreneur wins over Dragons

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Kirsty Henshaw of Preston coolly put out the Dragons fire on BBC Dragons Den last night. Entering the room with her Worthenshaws Iced Pudding Kirsty presented the product with a modest certainty and assuredness that couldn’t fail to impress.  At times it … Continue reading →

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Industrial Revolutionaries at the Harris Museum

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Pete of MIP

In tune with the theme of this website, www.madeinpreston.co.uk, the Harris Museum has a new exhibition. Industrial Revolutionaries Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston 26 June – 6 November 2010 Think the Industrial Revolution was just about machinery and smog? … Continue reading →

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Bad Sewage Day with United Utilities

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Pete of MIP

There’s still raw sewage at the neighbours. Can’t say I’m impressed by United Utilities.
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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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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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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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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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Labour or Conservative best for Lancashire?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Pete of MIP

Our fourth review seeking the effect of political parties on the region around Preston. This time it’s head to head with the Conservatives and Labour. Not only head to head but neck and neck in some places. With no major … Continue reading →

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