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BBC Peterborough January 14th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 14th January 2010.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 14th January 2010.

Topics:
Animal welfare proponents want Peterborough Greyhound Stadium closed after recent dog fatalities..
City falls further in GCSE league tables as the Council blames immigration.
National Audit Office criticises Ministers for not giving their dementia strategy promised priority.
BT pledges superfast broadband for the Ortons late this year.
Anglian Water report many burst water pipes and offer advice to householders.
Haiti Earthquake aid report: donations needed.
Conservatives propose changing the labelling for units of alcohol.
Confusing diversion signs reported on the Eye Road.

Interviewees:
Peter McCarthy-Ward BT.
Mike Goodhand Red Cross.
Tony Peters Greyhound Action.
Mel Collins Education Peterborough City Council. 
Paul Hardy Roads Peterborough City Council.
Sean Hayes Head St John Fisher School.
Sarah Rowland Anglian Water.
Christine Greer Drinksense.
Father David Jennings.

Companies Mentioned:
Peterborough Greyhound Stadium.
Anglian Water.
Drinksense.
BT.

BBC Peterborough January 5th 2010

A summary of the BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton Breakfast Show broadcast on Tuesday 5th January 2010.

A summary of the BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton Breakfast Show broadcast on Tuesday 5th January 2010.

Topics:
Snow in Peterborough: a local coach driver spells out the risks.
Department of Work and Pensions confirm that eligible households will get extra cold weather payments.
Government calls for an increase in domestic food production.
The Conservatives promise to create an ombudsman to look at supermarkets if they are elected.
The Conservatives pledge their support for the institution of marriage.
The Liberal Democrats deny plans to form part of a coalition government after the election.
Peterborough Greyhound Stadium donates 100 unused turkey dinners to St Theresa’s Shelter.
A local plumber explains the details of the Government boiler scrappage scheme.
A local independent city promotional group advocates developing better overseas links.
Council reports plenty of grit as reports come in of householders trapped indoors and mail delays.
Xmas trading results come in from the high street multiples.
Norfolk Police offer training to mobility scooter riders after a spate of accidents.

Interviewees:
Chris Sandcaster Ace Plumbing and Heating.
Andy Barham Peterborough Greyhound Stadium.
Rowen Squibb Growborough.
Tony Armstrong Live-In Streets Charity.
Andy Tatt Peterborough City Council.
Doug Stiles St Theresa’s Homeless Charity.

Companies Mentioned:
Whippet Coaches.
North Face.
ACE Plumbing and Heating.
Growborough.
Santa Monica Development Corporation.
Hong Kong Society.
Opportunity Peterborough.
John Lewis.
Waitrose.
Next.
Marks & Spencer

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