Footballer commentator Tim Alban went to London Road to watch Peterborough United play Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly. He saw Posh go down 3-2 but he reports they put up a creditable show and did themselves some good. Tim gives some more details to Paul Stainton in his report which was broadcast at 08:37 on Tuesday 20th July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Peterborough News 20th July 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 20th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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NHS Peterborough will probably have to close a fairly new doctors’ surgery in Alma Road in order to save money. The centre is underused, and some of the services it provides are duplicated. Local politicians comment.
A local estate agent believes that the downward pressure on house prices nationally is not reflected in the Peterborough market.
Local campaigners Growborough welcome new jobs at a proposed Eddie Stobart depot but would like to see some better quality employment arrive in the city.
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Peterborough News 19th July 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Monday 19th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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NUT Peterborough intends to join a lobby on Parliament today protesting at the scrapping of the Building Schools for the Future programme.
A shop called Poundland has applied to open a second outlet in Hereward Cross in addition to its Bridge Street shop.
Council says it will make an effort to replace 1000+ trees cut down during the access widening work for the new Peterborough hospital.
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Peterborough News 15th July 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 15th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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Council voted narrowly to reject the demolition of the historic Thurston House, but the Leader who supports demolition expects an appeal from developers Accent Nene.
Stewart Jackson MP explains why he voted in support of cut to the police budget.
The saga of free JLS concert tickets for councillors is partly resolved after some are handed to deserving recipients, one of whom from Paston is heard on the programme today.
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Posh Sign Boyd Again
Peterborough United FC have agreed a new three year contract with popular winger George Boyd (25). Manager Gary Johnson talks to the BBC’s Steve Fakes broadcast at 07:26 on Monday 12th July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
Peterborough United FC have agreed a new three year contract with popular winger George Boyd (25). Manager Gary Johnson talks to the BBC’s Steve Fakes. Broadcast at 07:26 on Monday 12th July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Peterborough News 12th July 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Monday 12th July 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 Monday 12th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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There are suggestions that a number of public houses being reopend by individuals could indicate that the recent trend of pub closures is being stemmed.
Customs officers raided a number of premises in Peterborough recently seizing bootleg tobacco and alcohol.
1200 Girl Guides marched and were give the Freedom of the City of Peterborough over the weekend.
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Peterborough News 9th July 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 9th July 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 Friday 9th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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Peterborough City councillors have been offered free tickets to the JLS concert on Sunday 18th July 2010 in a Town Hall ballot.
The brand new leisure trust Vivacity will immediately look to shed 30 of its 300 staff in an effort to save £800,000.
The final weekend of the Peterborough Festival will include an event in Cathedral Square tomorrow Saturday 10th July 2010 2pm to 7pm featuring jugglers, a funfair and the Edwin Starr band.
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Peterborough News 2nd July 2010
A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Friday 2nd July 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 Friday 2nd July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
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Plans by Huntingdon District Council to site a travellers’ encampment on the popular Great Drove site near Yaxley have enraged residents, 1000 of whom attended a public meeting last night.
Cambridgeshire Police appeal for more Specials to compensate for budget cuts. Local security companies feel they could benefit from the situation with private patrols and alarm response contracts.
An ONS report that 22% of jobs in Peterborough are held by foreign workers has prompted a lively debate around subsidising cheap labour with benefits.
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