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Tacklefest Hit By River Nene Weed Growth

An infestation of river weed has postponed Tacklefest , cancelled the Peterborough City Rowing Club Junior Regatta, and anglers report the river is unfishable. Ken Wade a Peterborough angler describes the problem. His interview is followed by another interview with a spokesman from the Environment Agency who puts their side of the story. Broadcast at 07:22 and 08:37 respectively on Thursday July 1st in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

An infestation of river weed has postponed Tacklefest , cancelled the Peterborough City Rowing Club Junior Regatta, and anglers report the river is unfishable. Ken Wade a Peterborough angler describes the problem. His interview is followed by an interview with a man from the Environment Agency who puts their side of the story, but doesn’t really begin to address the root of the problem. Broadcast at 07:22 and 08:37 respectively on Thursday July 1st in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Peterborough Heritage Festival Weekend

Stewart Orme from Peterborough Museum and Charles Taylor Dean of Peterborough talk to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about the varied events that make up the Heritage Festival weekend. Broadcast at 08:29 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Stewart Orme from Peterborough Museum and Charles Taylor Dean of Peterborough talk to the BBC’s Paul Stainton in a chaotic fashion about the varied events that make up the Heritage Festival weekend. Broadcast at 08:29 on Monday 28th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Voyage to Hollywood Cinema at the Voyager School

The Voyager School have begun using their theatre as a community cinema, which could prove to be a popular move, since the price is a lot cheaper than the Showcase Cinema, and the journey is a lot more convenient for local families. In future the venue could host live acts and act as a replacement for the Cresset Theatre, currently under threat. Louise Hill from the School talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about their new venture, which they have called “Voyage to Hollywood”. Broadcast at 08:38 on Thursday 24th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Cathedral Square Fountains – Public Opinion

The final cost for maintenance on the Cathedral Square fountains has yet to be established. Reporter Lynnette Moore goes out in Cathedral Square to find out what people think of them. Broadcast at 07:35 on Thursday 24th June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Nobby the Tramp

For many years Nobby a famous tramp lived in a bus shelter on Oundle Road Peterborough. Nobby caught the public’s imagination, and Kate Hall from Eastern Angles tells the BBC’s Paul Stainton that they would like to write and perform a play about his life called Our Nobby.

David Seaman on the England v Slovenia Match

Posh legend and former England goalkeeper talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about today’s crunch World Cup fixture with Slovenia. Broadcast at 08:50 on Wednesday 23rd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

Posh legend and former England goalkeeper David Seaman talks to the BBC’s Paul Stainton about today’s crunch World Cup fixture with Slovenia and about the John Terry incident and his love for the Posh. Broadcast at 08:55 on Wednesday 23rd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
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The Peterborough Festival Preview

Peterborough Festival start this weekend 26th June 2010 and runs for three weeks. Fesival Organiser Dave King tells Paul Stainton about some of the entertainment on offer. Broadcast at 07:55 on Tuesday 22nd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Peterborough Festival starts this weekend 26th June 2010 and runs for three weeks. Fesival Organiser Dave King tells Paul Stainton about some of the entertainment on offer. Broadcast at 07:55 on Tuesday 22nd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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PECT Introduce Their Peterborough iPhone App

Peterborough Environment City Trust are working on an idea to produce an iPhone app that will provide some extra information and guidance for people undertaking set walks around Peterborough. Chief Executive Hugh Cripps explains. Broadcast at 07:50 on Tuesday 22nd June 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.