Peterborough News 20th May 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 20th May 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 Thursday 20th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
The Chief Executive of NHS Peterborough explains how they plan to save £20 million from the budget.
A local patient expresses their dissatisfaction with treatment received from Peterborough NHS.
A Peterborough sculptor is unhappy with PECT’s standards of maintenance and plans to remove his sculpture and sell it.
Calls are growing for the Peterborough Lido to be opened in time for this weekend’s forecast scorching weather.
A Werrington Jet petrol station will send donated football kit to children in South Africa for VSO.
A local farmer predicts a late strawberry crop this year due to drought and a harsh winter.
Peter Bowles couldn’t attend a Waterstones promotional signing but gave a telephone interview to the BBC.
Preparations are well in hand for this year’s Dragon Boat Festival on 20th June 2010.

Interviewees:
Sheila Bremner Chief Executive NHS Peterborough.
Mike O’Connor Manager Woodgrange Petrol Station Werrington.
Robert Erskine Sculptor.
Angela Cavill-Birch Wife of Patient.
Merkly Hauck Gable Events Dragon Boat People.
Paddy Ivens Hill Farm.
Hugh Cripps Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Anna Elmore Waterstones.
Peter Bowles Actor.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Law

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Samantha Dalton Peterborough Cabinet Member for Environment Capital

Cllr Sanatha Dalton is given one of two new Peterborough Cabinet member posts and she talks to BBC’s Paul Stainton about her Environment Capital portfolio. Broadcast at 08:10 on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Cllr Sanatha Dalton is given one of two new Peterborough Cabinet member posts and she talks to BBC’s Paul Stainton about her Environment Capital portfolio. Broadcast at 08:10 on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

STAINTON: Now on yesterday’s show we heard that Peterborough City Council’s Cabinet had two new Members. Here’s Marco again with a reminder of those changes.
CERESTE: ( TAPE) We’ve had two new Cabinet Members. One is Councillor Samantha Dalton who will look after the Environment and the Environment Capital portfolio and the other is Councillor Irene Walsh and she will look after Women’s Enterprise, Community Cohesion, HR, Health and Safety and so on.
STAINTON: That’s Marco Cereste. One of the new members is Councillor Samantha Dalton who’s now in charge of Peterborough’s environment portfolio. I’m happy to say she’s in the studio. Morning.
DALTON: Good morning.
STAINTON: Welcome to our little humble abode.
DALTON: Yes thank you for having me.
STAINTON: Our little corner of Cathedral Square as it were. The environment of course is a big priority in the national election, the LibDems, the Conservatives, the Greens won their first seat as well, And a big priority for the administration in Peterborough as well. What do you bring to the role Sam? Continue reading “Samantha Dalton Peterborough Cabinet Member for Environment Capital”

BBC Peterborough May 13th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 13th May 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 Thursday 13th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Local MP and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says that the NHS is safe with the LibDem/Conservative coalition.
Cresset Theatre believes survival may be possible after promoters and public voice their support.
NHS Peterborough apologise for losing a laptop and data from the Peterborough District Hospital.
St Theresa’s a local homeless charity is looking for forward funding.
Peterborough Environment City Trust’s Greeniversity concept is nominated for an award.
Tickets go on sale locally for JLS’s Embankment concert.
Peterborough Museum launches a promotion aimed at single people.

Interviewees:
Andy Jardine Cresset Campaigner.
Karen Lawrence Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Gavin Elsey Cabinet Member Regional and Business Development Peterborough City Council.
Jonathan Martin YMCA for Cresset Theatre.
Anna Elmore Waterstones Bookshop.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough May 6th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 6th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 6th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
The General Election is today.
Continuing demonstrations against austerity measures in Greece put the stability of the Eurozone at risk.
Large cracks are appearing in the newly laid paving in Cathedral Square Peterborough.
A Green Festival organised by Peterborough Environment City Trust begins on 29th May 2010.
BP engineers hope to install a funnel over the Gulf of Mexico oil leak to channel the spill.
Freedom of Information requests reveal 1100 unsolved murders across the UK.
Peterborough City Council has produced a series of leisure cycling maps.
The World Cup Sticker Book for the 2010 competition is launched by Panini.
A Leeds school has lost a high-altitude science experiment which may have come down to earth locally.
Local amateur footballers plan a marathon 50 hour game at Hinchinbrooke School for charity.

Interviewees:
Nyree Ambarchian Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Nicola Francis Travel Choice Team Peterborough City Council.
Ben Falk Film Guru.
Gillian Beasley Local Returning Officer.
Jess Tadmor Panini.
Steve Parker from Parkers Newsagents.
Steve Hugel Boston Spa School Leeds.
Rowen Squibb Growborough.
Andrew Edwards Peterborough City Council.
Richard Phil Football 50 Charity Marathon Game Organiser.

Mentioned:
BP.
Panini.
GP Print.

Team:
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine

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BBC Peterborough April 28th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Wednesday 28th 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Wednesday 28th 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Goldhay Arts charity for people with learning difficulties may close after sudden news of a £44,000 deficit.
An ownership and maintenance dispute breaks out over the controversial Perkins Eye roundabout sculpture.
The election debate is dominated by an alarming Institute of Fiscal Studies prognosis on the economy.
The Peterborough Festival line-up is announced and features Stavros Flatley , Terry Jones and Nicole Lawrence.
The Great Eastern Run puts out a call for live bands to volunteer to play along the route.
A Whittlesea Park Lane Primary School teacher finally returns from her Gambian exchange after ash-cloud delays.

Interviewees:
Robert Erskine Sculptor.
Stuart Hamilton Peterborough City Council Great Eastern Run.
Alex Kitch Primary Whittlesea Park Lane School Teacher.
Ed Murphy Labour Parliamentary Candidate.
Dave King Peterborough Festival Organiser
Hugh Cripps Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Sarah Burckitt Goldhay Arts.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Answers Magazine.

Mentioned:
Perkins Engines.

Team:
Guest Presenter: Andy Gall
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Chris Bell
Phones: Kerry Devine

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BBC Peterborough April 15th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 15th April 2010.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 15th April 2010.

Topics:
Three party leaders will take part in a televised debate this evening: an image consultant comments.
The Green Party launch their manifesto.
The English Democrats launch their election campaign locally.
Eye locals are told the council will visit to discuss their concerns about plans for more houses in the village.
Peterborough Environment City Trust launch an Investors in the Environment scheme for businesses.
An ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano is disrupting flights from UK airports.
Hoax calls to police: the statistics are published and attract condemnation.
The Titanic sunk ninety eight years ago.
An elderly woman was injured by the door of a moving taxi outside Westgate House in Peterborough.
Anna Elmore from Waterstones recommends some topical reading.

Interviewees:
Dale McKean Eye Campaign Chairman.
Virginia Lovelace American Granddaughter of Peterborough Sailor.
Jackie Perkins Image Consultant House of Colour.
Fiona Radic Green Party Parliamentary Candidate.
Rachel Huxley and Kim Coley Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Anna Elmore Waterstones.

Companies mentioned:
House of Colour.
Business Watch.
Queensgate.
Waterstones.

Staff:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Benoit Stevenson
Sport: Steve Fakes
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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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 17th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Wednesday 17th March 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Wednesday 17th March 2010

Topics:
Kingscliffe protestors celebrate as Augean’s plans to dump radioactive waste nearby are rejected.
Peterborough’s Greeniversity holds it’s first awards celebration.
Southfields Nursery may be under threat as the Infant and Junior Schools merge.
Thinktank REFORM say thousands of hospital beds should be axed.
An Opportunity Peterborough consortium launches a Google Earth project mapping local green assets.
The Association of Head Teachers calls for methadrone to be banned.
Writing in the Lancet a GP calls for a lifting of the ban on ward flowers and on sitting on hospital beds.
Peterborough United await Jim Gannon’s decision on his contract offer.
Tesco are promoting black lager on St Patricks Day.

Interviewees:
Ben Smith Northamptonshire County Cllr.
Nyree Ambarchian and Karen Lawrence PECT.
Sarah Rourke Southfields Nursery.
Trevor Gibson Director of Environment Capital Opportunity Peterborough.
Jonathan Lewis Assistant Director for Resources Peterborough City Council.
Mick McGiven Guinness Store House Dublin.
Michael Murray Parkway Club Lincoln Road
James Wigham Tesco.
Matthew Kirk Kingscliffe WasteWatchers.
Ady Mowles PISA.
Steve Thorpe PUFC fan.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Guru.

Companies mentioned:
Guinness.
Tesco.
Augean.
Opportunity Peterborough.
Green Ventures.
IBM.
Royal Haskoning.
EDF.
Anglian Water.
Environment Agency.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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