Author Archives: Pete of MIP

Inception

Posted on 2 August 2010 by Pete of MIP

Best film for ages, began to feel high at the fantastic idea behind it. Need to keep alert to follow the multi-threaded story. Great music. Was I dreaming? Couldn’t help thinking Leonardo Di Caprio has developed a hint of Marlon Brando or was … Continue reading →

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Leyland bus name slips into Blackburn

Posted on 1 August 2010 by Pete of MIP

The Leyland name is once more associating itself with bus manufacture in Lancashire.  Optare the Leeds based bus manufacturer who bought out East Lancashire Coachbuilders of Blackburn have agreed that Ashkok-Leyland of India will buy a 26% stake in the company.   There … Continue reading →

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PNE pre-season friendlies start

Posted on 26 July 2010 by Pete of MIP

July, and next years season is getting into gear with the first friendlies.   Seems a bad idea.  Surely the season should start on 1st September or maybe August Bank Holiday with a couple of friendlies in the week before. Especially with … Continue reading →

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Sunday morning cruising in Preston

Posted on 25 July 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 25 July 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 22 July 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 15 July 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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Broughton Roundabout No Change

Posted on 13 July 2010 by Pete of MIP

Today the council announced that widening the M55 / Broughton roundabout and associated work wouldn’t go ahead.   The previous plan to by-pass Broughton with a  road from the roundabout east to Whittingham Lane and back to the A6 has also … Continue reading →

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Taranis Unmanned Aircraft unveiled

Posted on 13 July 2010 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday July 12th, BAE SYSTEMS at Warton held a ceremony to unveil the Taranis Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle concept demonstrator which is due to fly in 2011 around 5 years after the programme was launched. The aircraft is the size of … Continue reading →

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Industrial Revolutionaries at the Harris Museum

Posted on 4 July 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 29 June 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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Leyland Trucks Best British Manufacturer 2010 (and 2009)

Posted on 25 June 2010 by Pete of MIP

On June 23rd the Institute of Mechanical Engineers announced that Leyland Trucks were overall winner of the Manufacturing Excellence Award 2010 (MX Award). Continue reading →

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PNE get new Chairman

Posted on 22 June 2010 by Pete of MIP

Maurice Lindsay has been appointed Chairman of Preston North End to replace Derek Shaw who has been given the post of  Vice President of PNE. Maurice was on the board of Wigan Athletic and before that was Chief Executive of the … Continue reading →

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Tithebarn, the battle continues, Preston v Blackpool and Blackburn

Posted on 19 June 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 17 June 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 12 June 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 12 June 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 4 June 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 24 May 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 24 May 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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