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BBC Peterborough March 30th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Tuesday 30th March 2010.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Tuesday 30th March 2010.

Topics:
An emergency council meeting to discuss the NHS Peterborough budget deficit was unproductive.
A local MP backs the Chair of NHS Peterborough to stay in his job for a while longer.
The government sets out proposals for a compulsory levy to pay for continuing care.
Russia mourns its bomb victims.
A Helpston teenager who overcame anorexia wants to help others.
A committee of MPs says that the Govt. strategy to combat extremism stigmatises and alienates Muslims.
The Energy and Climate Change Committee says Govt will miss its fuel poverty targets.
Tony Blair is expected to campaign for Labour in the forthcoming general election.
A rabbit welfare charity launches a Make Mine Chocolate campaign to stop people buying live rabbits.
Resident health guru looks at smoking cessation and fitness routines.
Former Olympic Torch Bearer from Park Ward Peterborough wants to do it again.
Waterstones offer book recommendations.
Gary Johnson is widely expected to replace Jim Gannon as manager of Peterborough United FC.

Interviewees:
Darren Fower LibDem Councillor.
Anne Mitchell Rabbit Welfare Association.
Abbey Baker Beating Eating Disorders Charity.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.
Stewart Jackson MP.
Graham Lowndes 1948 Olympic Torch Bearer.
UNITE union seeks to build a strike fund.
Anna Elmore Waterstones.

Companies mentioned:
BA
Cadburys (Chocolate Egg Brands)
Waterstones

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Samatha Dalton
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Phil Garner
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Marco Cereste on the NHS Peterborough Deficit

Marco Cereste Chair of NHS Peterborough comments on the crticisms levelled at him following the announcement that this year NHS Peterborough overspent by a far greater amount than expected, and that next year it will need to reduce its spending by tens of millions of pounds to balance the books. Broadcast at 08:10 on Friday 26th March 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

Marco Cereste Chair of NHS Peterborough comments on the criticisms levelled at him following the announcement that this year NHS Peterborough overspent by a far greater amount than expected, and that next year it will need to reduce its spending by tens of millions of pounds to balance the books. Broadcast at 08:10 on Friday 26th March 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

PS: This is the big news locally that you’re waking up to. NHS Peterborough is planning to make twenty seven millions of pounds of cutbacks next financial year. But people in Peterborough seemingly won’t lose out on health care. Here’s interim Chief Executive Sheila Bremner’s guarantee, shortly after a meeting of the Board of NHS Peterborough.(TAPE)
SB: We will seek to maintain the quality of services that we provide and make sure that we meet the needs of local people, absolutely.
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BBC Peterborough March 26th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Friday 26th March 2010.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Friday 26th March 2010.

Topics:
NHS Peterborough is aiming for £27 million cuts next year to balance the books.
The local English Democrats have challenged the council’s decision to sell the Lady Lodge Arts Centre in Orton.
The Vatican slams the media over abuse allegations and the suggestion of a Papal cover-up.
BA are defiant as UNITE strike approaches. 100 academics slam Wille Walsh in The Guardian.
Anglian Water flatly deny plans to cut 80 jobs.
A national rail strike over a planned 1500 layoffs is timed for the launch of the General Election campaign.
Beekeeper workshop to be held. Hamfisted beekeepers slammed by Bee Inspector.
Gannon rallies his troops for one last desperate effort.
Earth Hour: PECT say a mass electricity turn-off is on at local venues.
Canon Cattle will be turning the Cathedral clocks forward on Sunday night as should we all.
Forces Sweetheart Susie Hutson sells her favours in a good cause.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan could buy the National Lottery.
Bishop Donald arrives and will start work in mid-April DV.

Interviewees:
Sheila Bremner Interim CE NHS Peterborough.
Ed Murphy Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate.
Darren Fower LibDem Councillor.
Nyree Ambarchian Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Rev. Canon Richard Cattle Peterborough Cathedral.
Graham Murphy English Democrat Councillor.
Keith Morgan Regional Bee Inspector National Bee Unit The Food and Environment Research Agency.
Susie Hutson Forces Sweetheart.
Marco Cereste Chair NHS Peterborough.
Venerable Donald Spargo Bishop of Peterborough

Companies mentioned:
BA.
Park Inn.
Holiday Inn.
Cadbury/Kraft.
Network Rail.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 18th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Thursday 18th March 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Thursday 18th March 2010

Topics:
300 jobs have been saved after plans to close the Peterborough Land Registry were shelved.
Four hospital wards in Peterborough are closed due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting virus.
Local JobSeeker claimant numbers rise but Peterborough wins £1.5 million for job creation.
Three quarters of UK Universities face budget cuts.
Cornish sea shanty singers sign for Lady GaGa’s record label.
Forest manager says ex-PUFC player George Boyd needs fitness and has a lot to learn.
Local PUFC fans walk to Nottingham via pubs for Free Kicks Foundation charity.
Rare birds spotted locally.
Waterstones recommend best books to buy.

Interviewees:
Stewart Jackson MP.
Chris Wilkinson Director of Nursing NHS Peterborough.
Richard Astle Greater Peterborough Partnership.
Malcolm Dawson HR Director Land Registry.
Victoria Dyke Public and Commercial Services Union.
Dr Alastair Hunter University and College Union.
Mike Weedon Birdwatching Magazine.
John Warren Falmouth Shout Shanty Singers.
Dave Murray Chair Peterborough Campaign for Real Ale.
Nilesh Patel PUFC fan and Charity Walker.
Anna Elmore Waterstones.

Companies mentioned:
Nissan.
Indesit.
Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.
Perkins Engines.
Cross Keys Homes.
Waterstones.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: John Symes
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 15th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Monday 15th March 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Monday 15th March 2010

Topics:
Following a controversial deselection, the replacement Conservative candidate for Walton ward sets out his stall.
The Lady Stern review of the handling of rape cases recommends improvements.
Peterborough United win away after a 29 week drought.
100th anniversary of the founding of Rolls Royce.
Exorbitant parking charges noted at Peterborough Railway Station.
Following closure dereliction and fire, council plans to sell off Lady Lodge Arts Centre to a private care home.
Local newspaper uses Cathedral image to advertise Mexican restaurant.

Interviewees:
Adam Barker prospective Conservative ward councillor for Walton.
Lisa Longstaff Women against Rape.
Graham Simmons Aviation Historian.
Guy Dangerfield Passenger Focus.
Kate Elmy NHS Peterborough.
DCI Melanie Dales Cambridgeshire Police.
Peter Lloyd Chairman Posh Supporters’ Trust.
Andrew Edwards Head of Strategic Property Peterborough City Council.
Toby Earl TV Easy Magazine.

Companies mentioned: Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Rolls Royce.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: John Symes
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 10th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough news for Wednesday 10th March 2010

Topics: Voyager School applies to become a Co-Operative Trust, aiming to partner with businesses and with other schools. Peterborough United FC win a match. Network Rail think level-crossing safety should be included in the driving test. Peterborough City Council fills 5000 potholes at a reasonable cost per hole thanks to their partnership with Ringway. Today is National No Smoking Day. RAF Wittering perform a Crash and Disaster exercise. Nuclear waste dumping at Kingscliffe: campaigners vow to fight on. Northern Rock’s results out today show a reduction in losses from £1.4 billion to £257 million. Growborough offer their opinion on Opportunity Peterborough, and present their own ideas for regenerating city centre nightlife. Extreme swimmer from Haddon seeks sponsorship for his charity Atlantic swim. Cambridgeshire County Council blame BAM Nuttall for delays to their guided busway scheme. UK Card Association reports a drop in credit and debit card fraud. Flag Fen has been saved by volunteers. Scientists use new DNA technology to discover how the giant elephant bird of Madagascar became extinct. Local newsreader has multiple minor niggles with her KIA car.

Interviewees: Hugh Howe CBE Headteacher Voyager School. Martin Gallagher Head of Community Safety Network Rail. Andy Tatt Peterborough City Council. Serena Singh NHS Peterborough Stop Smoking Team. Group Captain Richard Knighton RAF Wittering Station Commander. John Holdich Peterborough City Cllr. Rowen Squibb Growborough. Dan Martin Extreme Swimmer.

Brands Mentioned:  Network Rail. BAM Nuttall. UK Card Association. KIA. Ringway. Tesco. Bank of China. National Australia Bank. Virgin Money. IKEA.

Team:

Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Samantha Dalton
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 9th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough news for Tuesday 9th March 2010

Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Ben Stevenson

Topics: NHS Peterborough is now £10.9 million in the red but the Interim CE has a plan.  Opportunity Peterborough restructuring: former Director of Strategic Growth becomes Head of City Vibrancy: the Plain English Campaign are summoned. Public and Commercial Services Union strike: Day Two. The Royal Society of Arts collaborates with Peterborough City Council to launch “Citizen Power Peterborough”. Beetroot is good for the spleen. Rumours of back-room tantrums as Peterborough United FC. prepare for relegation: Glumbusters called in.

Interviewees: Steve Bowyer Head of City Vibrancy Opportunity Peterborough. Ian Albert PCS Union. Matthew Taylor CE Royal Society of Arts. Michael van Straten Health Guru. Darren Fower Peterborough City Cllr. John Cousins Glumbusters. Sheila Bremner Interim CE NHS Peterborough and CE NHS Mid-Essex. Marie Claire Plain English Campaign.

Brands Mentioned:  Glumbusters. Opportunity Peterborough.
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BBC Peterborough March 8th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough programme summary for Monday 8th March 2010

Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Ben Stevenson

Topics: Council leader sets out his defence in the cash for consultants investigation. Panorama report shows Peterborough NHS miscertified in 75% of standards checks. Peterborough United manager reviews his situation. PCSU strikes underway against changes to redundancy terms. Accusations of electioneering around the Afghan conflict. OSCAR reports. Inside Out preview: Stilton cheese wrangle. New household recycling centre proposed for south of city. RSA  launches “Citizen Power” initiative in Peterborough. Six local venues accept lightbulbs and batteries for recycling.

Interviewees: Mike Fletcher Cllr. and Chairman Sustainable Growth Scrutiny Committee. Hugh Lanning Deputy General Secretary Public and Commercial Services Union. Marco Cereste Cllr. and Council Leader. Angus Ellis Public and Commercial Services Union. Peterborough United FC Club Mascot “Peter Burrow”. Leslie Ebbetts Fashion Journalist.

Brands Mentioned: Tesco. Morrisons. Aldi. Stilton Cheesemakers’ Association. Atkins. Amtec Consulting.

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