Peterborough News 18th June 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 18th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 18th June 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
A growth conference aimed at attracting inward investment went well according to Council Leader.
The East of England Show starts today and features historic vehicles and farm implements. 10,000 expected.
Another bout of street drinking is planned for tonight’s World Cup match between England and Argentina.

Government has scrapped the Olympic initiative of free swimming for pensioners and young people.
Fletton locals complain of rats and blame fly-tipping and the railway line.
A team of council binmen will compete in the Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday.
Environment Agency gives the River Nene a clean bill of health for Sunday’s Dragon Boat Race.
Peterborough United FC have received details of next season’s fixture list. Bob Burrows comments.

Interviewees:
Mary Cooke Peterborough Pensioners’ Association.
Peter Mortimer Pig Farmer.
Mike Heath Commercial Services Director Peterborough City Council.
Andrew Mercer Chief Executive Royal Agricultural Society.
Alan Clark Fletton Resident.
Marco Cereste Leader Peterborough City Council.
Bob Burrows Posh Commentator.
Simon Baker Sports Lounge.
Carlos Palato Drummer and Football Fan.
James Coward Chief Steward Vintage and Steam Section East of England Show.
Chris Reed Environment Agency.
Steve Thorpe Free Kicks Foundation.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Andy Burrows
News: Jo Taylor
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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