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Paul Grinnell
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Multimedia Chief Journalist for the Peterborough Telegraph.
Dad of two.
Politics graduate #Portsmouth
Leicester Tigers fan
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Congratulations to Dave and Kez, founders of #Peterborough 's @upthegardenbath who've won royal recognition with an invitation to meet the #King at #BuckinghamPalace Garden Party next month
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Royal accolade for Peterborough's Up The Garden Bath as founders are invited to meet the King
Invitation to attend Royal Garden Party
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April 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Peterborough's political leaders are confident of a jobs boost for the city after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the revival of Govt. support for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
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Hopes for Peterborough jobs boost after Chancellor revives Oxford-Cambridge Arc vision
Chancellor announces Government support for vision
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January 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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A new Greggs outlet is to open at a business park in #Yaxley #Peterborough
The pre-let has just been agreed and a pre-sale has also been signed with Timber Services at this 20-unit development.
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Bakery chain Greggs to open new outlet at business hub in Yaxley
Opening date not yet confirmed
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January 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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New action is planned to help jobseekers in #Peterborough back into the workplace.
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Employers signed up for major careers fair in Peterborough
Companies struggle to fill vacancies
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January 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Rough times ahead - again - for #FairlineYachts #Peterborough #Oundle #Northamptonshire as it goes into administration. Administrators @alvarezmarsal hopeful of a sale to keep this 62-year-old business afloat.
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Uncertain future for Oundle boat builder Fairline Yachts as it goes into administration
Search starts for a new buyer for manufacturer
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January 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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There's more uncertainty for #Peterborough city centre as @WHSmith says it's looking to sell its high street business. The store, which employs scores of staff, is also home to the main #PostOffice It's one to watch. @andrewpakes_ @PboroPositive
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Concerns voiced for Peterborough city centre as uncertainty grows over future of WH Smith
MP vows to keep watch on situation
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January 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Hoped for opening of @TimHortons in #Peterborough is delayed as the Canadian fast food giant focuses on its existing stores.
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Opening delayed for Peterborough's Tim Hortons drive-thru coffee shop and diner
Fast food giant focused on existing stores
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January 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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No such thing as 'cheap as chips' now, Cathy Braithwaite, owner of Parrotts Fish and Chip shop, told me as soaring prices for spuds & cod take their toll. Good to learn @CrossKeysHomes #Indigo flats will be a game changer for the business. #Peterborough
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January 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Great to see #Peterborough city centre is bustling and full - a quick check shows that are about 10 premises that seem to be long-term empty. It shows retailers do think Peterborough is a great place to do business. @PboroPositive @OP_Peterborough

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IN PICTURES: Snap survey reveals few empty shops and shows Peterborough is 'good place to do business'
Check finds 10 proper empty shop units in city centre
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January 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Congratulations to #Peterborough business mentor and entrepreneur Mike Greene on his appointment as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire @Lord_Lt_Cambs @cambschamber @OP_Peterborough
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Peterborough entrepreneur Mike Greene appointed as Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire
Business leader ‘honoured’ at new appointment
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December 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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A new survey shows #Peterborough ranks 6th best city in the UK for startups, beating Oxford and Cambridge!
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Peterborough named as one of top 10 best places for startup businesses
City ranked in 6th place out of 56 cities and towns
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December 16, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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Mothballing #Peterborough's #Lido & a 9.99% Council Tax hike were the takeaways from a fascinating chat w
@peterboroughcc 's Cllrs Dennis Jones and Mohammed Jamil about tackling a £23m budget shortfall for 25/26. Now it's over to the public for their say.
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Lido to be mothballed to save £400,000 a year as Peterborough City Council looks to close £23 million budget gap
Range of cuts proposed to services
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December 9, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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The signs that show that retail giant Frasers will soon open in #Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre
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IN PICTURES: First signs that Frasers is on its way to Peterborough go up in Queensgate Shopping Centre
No date set for opening but retailer says it will be ‘soon’
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December 6, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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Peterborough's MPs are split over new moves to legalise assisted dying. Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes says he will vote against while North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling says he will vote in favour. Both say it has been a tough decision to make.
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Peterborough MPs split over voting in House of Commons debate to legalise assisted dying
Vote will be taken after five hour debate
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November 29, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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The prominent Churchgate office block in #Peterborough has been sold to a private investor in multi-million pound deal.
#Eddisons
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Five storey Churchgate office block in Peterborough sold in multi-million pound deal deal
Deal is one of largest in city
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November 27, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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Good to meet Work and Pensions Secretary of State Liz Kendall @leicesterliz during a visit to @PboroCollege ahead of her announcement of a £240m reform of employment support. @andrewpakes.bsky.social _ www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/...
WATCH: Secretary of State Liz Kendall taps into apprentice engineering skills at Peterborough College ahead of major employment overhaul
County to be announced as ‘youth trailblazer’
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November 26, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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Congratulations to all our winners at last night's Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards 2024 and a big thank you to everyone for joining us in this celebration of the city's enterprising excellence. #Peterborough #PeterboroughBusinessAwards
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Congratulations to all our winners at the Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards 2024
Trophies presented to best in 13 categories
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November 22, 2024 at 10:26 AM