Author Archives: Pete of MIP

Grade II Listing 1416042: Preston Bus Station

Posted on 29 September 2013 by Pete of MIP

The campaign to save Preston Bus Station was given a boost this week when the bus station was listed by English Heritage.  This puts the bus station in the top 800 post war heritage buildings in England. The listing of … Continue reading →

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Transport Plans for Central Lancashire

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Pete of MIP

It’s always pleasing to read about new transport and infrastructure projects. Transport is recognised as a key factor in enabling development. This week Transport for Lancashire announced new road schemes.  Their plan of laying infrastructure is to enable the proposals … Continue reading →

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4G mobile signal in Preston area

Posted on 11 August 2013 by Pete of MIP

Mobile phone companies are racing to roll out the new 4G service.  This will speed up mobile internet making video more viable and there is a commitment to making the signal more usable indoors.  Although it will be interesting to … Continue reading →

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Local interest in ‘The White Queen’ on BBC

Posted on 28 July 2013 by Pete of MIP

The BBC historical dramatisation ‘The White Queen’ based on a book written by Philippa Gregory, seeks to give a female perspective to history in the 15th Century by portraying events from the Queen’s view.  The three ladies most in the … Continue reading →

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Preston Bus Station conspiracy theory

Posted on 19 June 2013 by Pete of MIP

The Evening Post published a story yesterday that the recommendation of the consultants was to refurbish the bus station.  To add a touch of mystery it is alleged this part was deleted at the request of Lancashire County Council (LCC) … Continue reading →

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Museum of Lancashire – Preston People Panorama

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Pete of MIP

What great photographs of the people of Preston. Taken in super wide panorama during the period of the Guild 2012.   The many groups of Preston; sport clubs, public services, schools, churches, businesses.  100s of people on some of the … Continue reading →

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Broadband Speeds accelerate across Lancashire

Posted on 23 April 2013 by Pete of MIP

The recent roll out of fibre by BT has brought high speed internet, 80MB maximum, to areas outside of the towns and cities covered by Virgin and more choice within.  Fibre lines are available through BT, Plusnet, Talk Talk, and … Continue reading →

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Is Stoke giving Preston a Bus Station message

Posted on 31 March 2013 by Pete of MIP

Preston’s Council Leader gave us his version of the Bus Station Blues on the BBC Culture Show last week.  It seems it will be knocked down on the altar of day to day council services and pressure from Lancashire County Council. … Continue reading →

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Big Bra maker hits town

Posted on 21 March 2013 by Pete of MIP

A new name for manufacturing in Preston is ‘made in preston’ and nothing to do with this website.  Newly launched and working from a factory here in Preston.  If you’re looking for a big bra buy one freshly made by … Continue reading →

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Back from holiday and have a few new articles to post.

Posted on 21 March 2013 by Pete of MIP

Just back from a month in Australia.  It was hot, wet, expensive, like someone has turned up the brightness of the sun to double bright.  In the cities and resorts it’s good on creature comforts and you can still taste … Continue reading →

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High Speed Rail Northern Route – 2032!

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Pete of MIP

The high speed rail route beyond Birmingham has been announced today.  The northwest terminus will be four new platforms at Piccadilly in Manchester and there will be a parkway station at Manchester Airport.  A link to the West Coast Main … Continue reading →

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Are we worried about HMV?

Posted on 18 January 2013 by Pete of MIP

Yes we’re worried about HMV.  Worried that it seemed a bit stuck in a time warp, worried it might go when it’s a big store and good to enter when a great track is playing.  Worried that a name from … Continue reading →

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The Preston Doomsday Scenario

Posted on 10 January 2013 by Pete of MIP

It’s easy to sit at home and scoff about Doomsday Scenario statements from the leader of Preston’s council as reported in the Evening Post.  Today’s comment about the Guild Hall being on the agenda for cuts or even knocked down … Continue reading →

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North West of England football hierarchy 1st January 2013

Posted on 1 January 2013 by Pete of MIP

Where does your club stand in the north west from Premier to Conference Premier League? I’d expect Preston North End to be at least 8th and potentially 5th.  Above Wigan and running to be ahead of Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton and … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Sale to Oman

Posted on 23 December 2012 by Pete of MIP

Some good news at Christmas – The Sultanate of Oman announced the purchase of 12 Typhoon and 8 Hawk aircraft in a deal said to be worth £2.5bn.   The announcement was made as David Cameron visited Oman and brings … Continue reading →

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Those Nerdy Sociopaths supporting Preston Bus Station

Posted on 23 December 2012 by Pete of MIP

To add spice and maybe humour to the bus station debate the Leader of Preston Council, or at least someone claiming to be him, tweeted, on the 19th December at 8.23pm and perhaps a few seconds, that nerdy sociopaths who … Continue reading →

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Preston Bus Station ‘demolish in principle’

Posted on 18 December 2012 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday, 17th Dec, Preston council cabinet sat and voted to demolish the Market Hall, Market Car Park and Lancastria House.  The bus station vote was that it should be demolished in principle but a number of alternatives will be looked … Continue reading →

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Preston Council’s D-Day (for Demolition)

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Pete of MIP

On Monday 17th December 2012 Preston Council will have what may be their biggest day for a long time.  Transforming the face of Preston for 100 years.  Here is the list of demolitions taken from the Preston Council website, sounds … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Bottle Necks with the Central Lancashire Transport Plan to 2025

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Pete of MIP

Lancashire County Council today published a transport paper that will be subject of public consultation in front of a government inspector in early 2013. The cost of the plan is estimated at £275million. It isn’t clear if a replacement Preston … Continue reading →

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Fracking in Lancashire

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Pete of MIP

The British Geological Survey will release their figures in the new year for the amount of gas beneath Lancashire north and south of Preston. The Times (8th Dec) states they have learnt it is 300 trillion cubic feet. Far higher … Continue reading →

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