4th February 2012: With freezing temperatures terrorising us all of late, it’s easy to feel down in the dumps and in need of a pick me up. But where do we start?

A UNIVERSITY is calling on city firms to take advantage of its business skills courses after a lower than expected take-up.

THERE is an ever-increasing demand for digital marketing specialists in the Peterborough jobs market, according to independent recruitment agent Anne Corder Recruitment.

ABOUT one in 13 businesses in Peterborough that started up in the tough markets over the last three years is achieving £100,000 turnover, according to new figures from Barclays.

BURNT Tree Vehicle Rental’s Peterborough branch has celebrated its 10th anniversary following a £45,000 investment in refurbishing the premises.

AMBITIOUS proposals for environmentally friendly two door cars to be used as taxis in Peterborough look set to be given the green light by councillors.

CLERICS at Peterborough Cathedral have vowed never to charge visitors for entry to the centre of worship despite a £1 million plus bill to keep it open.

A TRIO of apprentices from a city salon are looking to prove they are a cut above the rest.

AN APPEAL has been issued for organisations to bid for cash to get delayed projects in the area off the ground.

A RECRUITMENT drive held by Norwich and Peterborough over the course of the weekend was a success, according to the building society.

A MAJOR recruitment drive has been launched to fill a number of new roles, bringing a jobs boost to the city.

LOUISE Sharpe and Penny Roberts, who met 15 years ago while studying beauty therapy at college, have joined forces to take the leap into self-employment with the opening of their hair and beauty salon in the village of Farcet, near Peterborough.

EMPLOYERS have been warned to start their Olympic training early by city-based solicitors Roythornes.

STRUGGLING travel giant Thomas Cook announced heavy losses yesterday but said the future was looking brighter.

A MINI-GRITTER designed to tackle narrow country roads in icy weather is being trialled in south Lincolnshire.

What is thought to be the first letter with a Penny Black stamp sent to the Peterborough area will go under the hammer at Spink, in Bloomsbury, London, next Thursday, February 16.

THE number of people starting apprenticeships hit a record high in 2010/11 – news that should pay dividends for Peterborough employers struggling to find quality candidates to fill vacancies, according to a Government minister.

PETERBOROUGH-based Frontline, a division of the BGL Group, has appointed a new eCommerce manager for its in-house brands.

A PETERBOROUGH builders merchant has purchased new, larger premises from which to expand, using a £92,000 loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial.

COMMUTERS between Peterborough and London will be using a £500 million revamped concourse at King’s Cross station from next month.