Author Archives: Pete of MIP

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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Residential Speed limits to be 20mph – ridiculous!

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

Lancashire County Council announced that all residential roads will have a speed limit of 20mph by 2013 to create a new attitude towards speeding and reduce road deaths. There is some merit in the proposal but how many deaths will … Continue reading →

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Phil Brown appointed Preston manager

Posted on 6 January 2011 by Pete of MIP

Some optimism now. We all know Phil from his extravert antics at Hull, providing a lot of entertainment; singing to the crowd, keeping the players on the pitch at half-time. He did a good job there, although they seemed to … Continue reading →

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Stoke City take back loan players from Preston

Posted on 31 December 2010 by Pete of MIP

If David Unsworth becomes a successful manager he has the opportunity to perhaps look back to this week as his finest hour.  Imagine that 2 days before a match you’re appointed caretaker manager and later in the day 2 of your best players have … Continue reading →

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Manchester United take back loan players from Preston

Posted on 31 December 2010 by Pete of MIP

Following the ending of Darren Ferguson’s term at PNE his father Sir Alex Ferguson has immediately recalled two loan players and a third who is on a longer contract is wanted back.  Two of the players appear to have made a … Continue reading →

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Darren Ferguson sacked

Posted on 29 December 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 27 December 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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The Strange Story of the Secret Park and Ride

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Pete of MIP

Down in Bluebell Way, east of Preston in Lancashire lies a secret Park and Ride.  No-one knew why it was there or what it was for.  It seems someone had a good idea and then there it was. If only other plans … Continue reading →

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BAE SYSTEMS announces potential redundancies

Posted on 14 December 2010 by Pete of MIP

The UK’s biggest advanced engineering company, BAE SYSTEMS, has announced potential local job losses following the cancellation of the UK Nimrod MRA4 and Harrier contracts.  These include 668 at Warton and 119 at Samlesbury.   In addition jobs will be lost … Continue reading →

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