OK, cynics may argue that isn't all bad, because it will save a car journey to Sunny Hunny, but it's actually a serious issue.

Just down the road in Norfolk there's a row raging over a £2 billion proposed project by The Wash Tidal Barrier Corporation to build a whacking great tidal barrier all the way across the sea from Hunstanton to Skegness, and erect offshore wind turbines. Those in favour say it's essential if rising sea levels are to be held back, but others are horrified that it will present an eyesore off the coast, and also endanger fishing grounds, and The Wash's renowned wildlife.

Many are arguing that not enough has been done by the Government to strengthen existing coastal defences rather than surrendering more land to the sea as clifftops along the coast break away.

This argument is likely to run and run, but doubtless Peterborough people will watch it with interest, even if it could be several generations down the line before there's paddling in Cathedral Square.

You can't beat beetroot juice

IT seems if you want to keep healthy, you can't beat eating the humble beetroot. It may not be to everyone's taste, but the proof of the juice is obviously in the drinking.