As part of the ongoing debate surrounding recent negative publicity about Peterborough in the national press, Stewart Jackson MP and Rowen Squibb from Growborough talk to the BBC’s Andy Gall about what they feel needs to be done to improve the situation. Continue reading “Stewart Jackson and Growborough on Peterborough’s Image”
Neil Darwin on Peterborough’s Image
As part of the ongoing debate surrounding recent negative publicity about Peterborough in the national press, Neil Darwin from Opportunity Peterborough talks to the BBC’s Andy Gall about what they are trying to do with the limited resources at their disposal. Continue reading “Neil Darwin on Peterborough’s Image”
Peterborough News 23rd August 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Monday 23rd August 2010.
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Following recent unfavourable publicity, a general consensus is emerging that Peterborough needs to find the funding to make an energetic effort to improve its image, and emphasise the good points about the city that would attract the right sort of interest from investors, companies and individuals.
The Italian community held a protest yesterday against the sudden closure of their Fletton church. They question the stated reasons for ending worship on the site.
A Fleet Hargate couple defend their right to a costly medical procedure that enabled them to lose a combined total of 20 stone in weight.
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The Closure of St Anthony’s Church Fletton
The owners of St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fletton which serves the Italian community have said it will be closed immediately due to safety concerns. A local councillor and the Leader of Peterborough City Council, both of Italian descent, speak to the BBC about the issue.
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The Aircraft Restoration Company
A little profile piece by BBC East on the Aircraft Restoration Company in Duxford. The presenter is Andy Gall.
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Peterborough News 20th August 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 20th August 2010.
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The A-Level pass rate in Peterborough is improved, with St John Fisher School, just out of special measures, doing well with a 100% pass rate.
The Italian community in Fletton intend to protest on Sunday against the sudden closure of their church by the Scalabrini Fathers.
The newly-refurbished Cathedral Square will be under the pneumatic drill again next week with further remedial works to be carried out.
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Peterborough University Places Available
University Centre Peterborough has an extra 200 places available this year, and hopes that local students will want to take up some of those. Executive Director Mark Mabey talks to Andy Gall from the BBC.
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Matthew Bullock Norwich & Peterborough on the Keydata Decision
AG: There’s been a breakthrough for investors who lost savings in the collapsed firm Keydata. Many bought their plans through the Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, and yesterday the Financial Ombudsman ruled in a test case in favour of a retired couple who lost twenty eight thousand pounds. He said the Norwich & Peterborough had mis-sold the plans, and exposed their customers to inappropriate risk. And Matthew Bullock is Chief Executive of the Norwich & Peterborough and joins us now. Good morning Matthew.
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