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Retail Therapy with Caroline Sheffield: Pucker Up
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?
Uni courses take-up low
A UNIVERSITY is calling on city firms to take advantage of its business skills courses after a lower than expected take-up.
Training shortfall dents digital jobs demand
THERE is an ever-increasing demand for digital marketing specialists in the Peterborough jobs market, according to independent recruitment agent Anne Corder Recruitment.
Booming ‘recession baby’ businesses
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 celebrates 10 years in city
BURNT Tree Vehicle Rental’s Peterborough branch has celebrated its 10th anniversary following a £45,000 investment in refurbishing the premises.
Smart way to make taxis in Peterborough ‘greener’
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.
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No visitor charge but Peterborough Cathedral needs cash
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.
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Trio to prove they are a cut above rest
A TRIO of apprentices from a city salon are looking to prove they are a cut above the rest.
LEP looking to kick-start stalled work
AN APPEAL has been issued for organisations to bid for cash to get delayed projects in the area off the ground.
Recruitment drive in city a success
A RECRUITMENT drive held by Norwich and Peterborough over the course of the weekend was a success, according to the building society.
Recruitment drive for contact centre
A MAJOR recruitment drive has been launched to fill a number of new roles, bringing a jobs boost to the city.
Friends forge a new hair and beauty enterprise
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.
2 commentsBosses ‘should start Olympic training’
EMPLOYERS have been warned to start their Olympic training early by city-based solicitors Roythornes.
Massive losses for Thomas Cook
STRUGGLING travel giant Thomas Cook announced heavy losses yesterday but said the future was looking brighter.
Mini-gritter on trial in Lincolnshire
A MINI-GRITTER designed to tackle narrow country roads in icy weather is being trialled in south Lincolnshire.
Auction: Whittlesey Penny Black stamp valued at £150
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.
Skills are the main course at dinner
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.
Steve in Frontline of eCommerce
PETERBOROUGH-based Frontline, a division of the BGL Group, has appointed a new eCommerce manager for its in-house brands.
Builders merchant expands
A PETERBOROUGH builders merchant has purchased new, larger premises from which to expand, using a £92,000 loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial.
New King’s Cross area set to open
COMMUTERS between Peterborough and London will be using a £500 million revamped concourse at King’s Cross station from next month.
Canine health and fitness venture doing swimmingly
THE well-being of dogs is at the heart of the reason why Stacey Gaskin set up her new business venture in Wulfric Square, Bretton, Peterborough.
Smart meter firm targets engineering professionals
Landis+Gyr is set to recruit up to 30 people across its manufacturing facility in Market Deeping to meet the demands of its significantly expanding smart metering equipment business.
Agents scoop top property awards
BARKER Storey Matthews and Savills have been named the most active commercial agents in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, by leading trade publication Estates Gazette.
Business Advice Column with Steve Cox: preparing for continued economic difficulties
THE latest statistics suggest that the economy is continuing to struggle and that we may be heading back into recession. This will undoubtedly result in an increasingly challenging trading environment. What can I do to prepare my business for the difficulties ahead?
Firms urged to take on apprentices
LOCAL small and medium-size enterprises are being urged to apply for an incentive payment of £1,500 to take on their first apprentice in 2012/13.
Blending wellbeing with fund-raising
THE BGL Group recently teamed up with Love Smoothies Ltd to promote fitness and healthy eating across its Peterborough sites.
Bank’s support is here for the long run
2012 could be a positive 12 months for the local economy if Peter Abel’s team at Barclays Corporate has anything to do with it.
Krushr launches ‘next generation appliance’
A BOURNE-based business could be set to take the kitchen industry by storm with the launch of its “next-generation appliance” Krushr across John Lewis stores nationwide.
Regional developer in early year success
REGIONAL developer Linden Homes is celebrating its best January for five years – selling a home a day for the entire month.
Coloplast machines cut production times
PETERBOROUGH-based medical devices company Coloplast is bucking the belt-tightening trend and has invested in a series of new cutting machines.
Apprentice star’s advice to get hired
YOUNGSTERS taking vocational courses at Peterborough Regional College on Tuesday received inspirational talks from a past winner of The Apprentice.
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Bus station works ahead of schedule
COUNCIL bosses have announced that the first phase of maintenance work at the city’s bus station will be finished ahead of schedule.
2 commentsDelivery move
ROYAL Mail has announced it is going ahead with its bid to move a rural delivery office to Peterborough.
Business Surgery: Employee benefit advice
I would like to provide benefts for my employees but there are so many options I don’t know what to start with. What do other employers offer? Is it expensive?
Thatch the way to live the dream
A PROUD family from near Whittlesey who transformed a village eyesore into their dream thatched cottage are set to star in a TV show.
4 commentsBoost for city firms at trade fair
CITY tradesmen could get a boost from Enterprise Peterborough at an open evening.
Firm shows bottle in green packaging
PETERBOROUGH-based specialist plastics packaging technology business Petainer has developed its “greenest ever” refillable bottle – further improving the sustainability of what is already one of the most environmentally-friendly forms of beverage packaging.
1 commentThree new board members at Accent Nene
A PETERBOROUGH-based housing association has appointed three new members to its board.
Could you take up red tape challenge?
FIRMS which believe there is too much red tape when it comes to running a business have been urged to take advantage of the Government’s latest initiative.
Freezing weather bursts water mains
PLUNGING temperatures over the weekend caused water mains to burst cutting off dozens of homes in Peterborough on Sunday.
7 commentsCouncil uses Twitter for gritter news
A NEW Twitter account has been launched to keep Lincolnshire motorists informed of which roads will and won’t be gritted during cold snaps.
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Werrington: Pub campaigners at new Tesco opening
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save an award-winning pub from demolition by a supermarket giant have taken their battle to the opening ceremony of the retailer’s newest store.
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Whittlesey: Concern at plans for supermarket
A BUSINESS in Whittlesey has expressed concerns about plans to build two new supermarkets on the outskirts of the town.
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New council budget is published ahead of meeting
AN updated version of Peterborough City Council’s budget for 2012/13 and its medium-term financial plan between 2012 and 2022 has been published ahead of a cabinet meeting on Friday, 10 February.
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Jobs to go as banking giant axes Peterborough office
MORE than 100 finance staff in Peterborough face an uncertain future as a European banking giant announces it is winding up part of its operation.
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£25m investment for Peterborough Energy Park
AN INVESTMENT of £25 million by a Malaysian firm could see the dream of a £600 million renewable energy park in Peterborough be realised.
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Concern for Peterborough City Market over council cuts
FEARS have been raised about the future of Peterborough City Market following proposals to axe its market manager.
20 commentsCity is at forefront of youth enterprise
CITY-based international online sports retail company Mad Ants Sport is to utilise its company infrastructure to revolutionise youth enterprise in the UK with Peterborough leading the way on the project.
Print firm arranges a very special thank-you
AT the recent open day for the newly rebranded Printmarshall in Broadway, Peterborough, proprietor Bill Marshall arranged a special thank-you to one of his long-standing customers.
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