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Railway Improvements – New trains and electrification Northern Rail

Posted on 28 July 2019 by Pete of MIP

Northern Rail are obtaining 101 brand new diesel and electric trains from CAF of Spain. Many of these will be assembled in Newport, Wales. There are also 243 ex-ScotRail diesel trains, class 158, and ex-Thameslink electric trains, class 319, being … Continue reading →

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Museum of the Moon at the Harris

Posted on 14 February 2019 by Pete of MIP

This is an excellent exhibition at the Harris in Preston, The Museum of the Moon until 24th February 2019. The star exhibit being a 23ft diameter moon hanging over central atrium, at night it’s illuminated. While we were there dozens … Continue reading →

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The Preston Open Art Exhibition at The Harris

Posted on 8 January 2019 by Pete of MIP

Every year artists from the PR postcode are invited to submit work to be exhibited and categorised prizes are awarded. The 2019 exhibition finishes on 20th January 2019, below are some photos from the exhibition:

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Harris 125th and Triple Exhibition

Posted on 31 October 2018 by Pete of MIP

The 26th October 2018 is the 125th birthday of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston. Congratulations! Three exhibitions are on and these are Whittingham Hidden Lives, Windrush Generation and Preston Indoor Market. All end on 25th November 2018. … Continue reading →

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Dear Harris

Posted on 15 August 2018 by Pete of MIP

In honour of the hanging at the Harris. Dear Harris, (abridged) Is your permanence set in stone? On the road to death do you tread? Frequented by the old, neglected by the young, But the young will polish your dreary … Continue reading →

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Tail winds at BAE Systems Lancashire

Posted on 23 July 2018 by Pete of MIP

First there was Tornado, then there was Typhoon and what next? The concept for the anticipated next aircraft project at BAE Systems in Lancashire and the Royal Air Force has been announced as the Tempest, photographed below. A concept design … Continue reading →

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Iconic Art at the Harris

Posted on 7 May 2018 by Pete of MIP

If you know the Harris, is an icon ‘Hannibal’s Sister’ or ‘Pauline in the Yellow Dress’? Your choice, but on 28th April we took in a talk by two Sisters from the St Elisabeth Convent in Minsk about creating religious … Continue reading →

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Courtaulds at the Harris

Posted on 1 April 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Preston Courtaulds factory operated from 1939 to 1981 producing Rayon. The display at the Harris shows a video of its history along with worker’s stories, maps and a painting from the Courtauld Gallery in London. The painting was selected … Continue reading →

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Ikea at Cuerden

Posted on 31 March 2018 by Pete of MIP

The first Ikea in Lancashire is earmarked for the proposed 160 acre Cuerden retail site at the end of the M65 other retailers are being discussed. This nice green field site is another extension to the built up area south … Continue reading →

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Preston’s New Market

Posted on 22 February 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Victorian Covered Market has been updated with a stylish structure creating an internal market space under the canopy. On entering from Orchard Street there are 3 smart stalls, as it’s just opened there are a few stalls still being … Continue reading →

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Penwortham By Pass

Posted on 14 February 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Penwortham By Pass will run from the A59 to the A582 which runs to the M6/M65 and to Preston. Work started on the new £17.5m bypass in January 2018 and is scheduled to be completed early 2020.

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New Road Costs increase by £60m

Posted on 14 February 2018 by Pete of MIP

The new Western Distributor Road from the M55 to Blackpool Road was originally around £100m but has now increased to £160m. This is due to two long viaducts being needed and that the original estimate was done without design or … Continue reading →

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Delay to Rail Electrification to Manchester

Posted on 16 January 2018 by Pete of MIP

Network Rail announced that electric services on the route from Preston to Manchester have been delayed to December 2018 from May 2018, 7 months. Diesel services will continue but the line will be closed at weekends until September. Weekend Rail … Continue reading →

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Another step on the Preston Tramlink

Posted on 9 January 2018 by Pete of MIP

Preston’s tram line took another step forward this week when Eric Wright Civil Engineering Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the route. There will be a sod cutting ceremony for the tram test line in Deepdale on … Continue reading →

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Preston Open Exhibition at the Harris Dec to Jan 18

Posted on 5 January 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Preston Open Exhibition for local artists is held at the Harris Art Gallery during December and finishes on the 21st January 2018. This year’s has a wide selection of creations, some tableaux based on the gallery’s own collection plus … Continue reading →

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North End keeping their chances open

Posted on 5 January 2018 by Pete of MIP

The last game of 2017 away at Cardiff City on Friday 29th January ended with a win putting PNE into 8th place at the end of the year. Still in touch with the play-off positions. With an excellent run they … Continue reading →

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Qatar signs for Typhoon Jets

Posted on 12 December 2017 by Pete of MIP

After signing a letter of intent in September a contract agreement has been signed by the UK Government and Qatar Government for 24 Typhoon jets and their support, said to be worth £5bn. The support element will extend the contract … Continue reading →

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Preston based artist wins Turner Prize

Posted on 8 December 2017 by Pete of MIP

The prestigious Tate Gallery has awarded its prestigious Turner Award 2017 to Lubaina Himid, Professor of Contemporary Art at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Preston. The winning work is described on the Tate website as ‘ Inspired by William Hogarth’s Marriage … Continue reading →

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Potter and Winckley at the Harris

Posted on 4 December 2017 by Pete of MIP

Two displays to catch the eye in the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library, Preston. Winckley Square Inside Out A display created by the Friends of Winckley Square and Preston Photographic Society. A set of placards on both sets of … Continue reading →

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Booths Supermarket Deal or No Deal

Posted on 29 November 2017 by Pete of MIP

Big surprise that Booths Supermarket, headquartered in Preston, is said to be up for sale. After last year’s loss some have speculated that a buy out, perhaps by Waitrose, could be on the cards. The company says it’s one option … Continue reading →

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