Opinion - Peterborough Telegraph

The time is right for an England reality check

Now the World Cup euphoria and hype has died down I suspect a large dose of reality is about to wash over the millions who lost their heads during England’s unlikely run to the semi-finals.

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Jonathan Lewis, service director for education at Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council EMN-180519-081630009

EDUCATION MATTERS: Getting your head round GCSE changes

A head of GCSE results day on Thursday, August 23, I thought I would help to demystify the changes to GCSE grading.

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Ensuring everyone can achieve wealth - Peterborough Labour leader

Cllr Shaz Nawaz, leader of the Labour group on Peterborough City Council:

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Treasure the old, welcome the new

Mayor of Peterborough Chris Ash:

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Tax rises might hit the poorest - MP for Peterborough Fiona Onasanya

According to a report by Sky News, the Government is considering ending the freeze on alcohol and fuel duty to help fund the boost to the NHS.

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More businesses arriving in Peterborough - council leader

Peterborough City Council leader Cllr John Holdich:

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History that truly matters over 900 years

The Rev Canon Sarah Brown:

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Peterborough Labour councillors seek ‘robust estimate’ for taking services in house

Leader of the Labour group on Peterborough City Council, Cllr Shaz Nawaz:

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The sounds of the summer

Music and sunshine go together like a G&T, strawberries and cream, Simon & Garfunkel…(you get the picture). With this year’s summer music festival programme in full swing, the fabulous weather is certainly providing a wonderful excuse to enjoy some outdoor musical entertainment.

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My concerns about Amazon - Peterborough MP Fiona Onasanya

O nline shopping is alluring. Like many people who work long hours, it’s difficult for me to find time to do my weekly shop in person: it appears that buying over the internet is a tailor- made solution. I can even get my purchases delivered on a Sunday; furthermore, it is often cheaper.

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Peterborough Freemasons reflect on Junes past and present

Craig Bunday, Peterborough Freemasons

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‘Look carefully’ before choosing Peterborough councillors

UKIP Peterborough city councillor John Whitby:

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Much to be proud of in Peterborough says council leader

Peterborough City Council leader Cllr John Holdich:

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Deigo Maradona has been an embarrassment.

SWANNY’S WORLD OF SPORT: The good, the bad and the ugly of the 2018 World Cup

There has been the usual cast of heroes and villains in the current World Cup and here are mine....

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Gareth Southgate celebrates England's win over Colombia.

SWANNY’S WORLD OF SPORT: Genius Gareth is a lucky general

Gareth Southgate is clearly a genius.

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It’s not too late to re- discover your spark. What is the thing you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t done so far?

I’m getting to that age now where I say things like, ‘I remember when this was all fields’ and ‘What did I open the fridge for?’, writes columnist John Cooper. Time goes by quickly and in 30 years from now Zac Efron will mean as much to kids as Conway Twitty did to me back then.

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An all-party approach to tackling fly-tipping - Peterborough City Council leader

Peterborough City Council leader Cllr John Holdich:

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Second EU referendum? Forget it

Steve Lane, Werrington First independent councillor:

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The end of austerity? ‘I would celebrate that’, says Peterborough MP after extra £20 billion for NHS

Like many of my colleagues, I was astonished when the Prime Minister announced there would be an extra £20 billion allocated to the NHS. She stated that this is a “birthday present” for this vital service, which turns 70 this year.

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The incident with the gang began at McDonald's

‘What is happening to our beloved city?’ asks Peterborough Labour leader after gang attack and stabbing

Labour group leader on Peterborough City Council, Cllr Shaz Nawaz:

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