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Peterborough: Are You Checking Before You Spend?

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House prices, childcare, home surveys, emergency savings — plus some very good reasons to get out in Peterborough.

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Peterborough: Are You Paying More Than You Need To?

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Childcare, broadband, moving costs, days out — plus five quick questions to test your Peterborough knowledge.

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Peterborough’s Birdman, Free Outings And Breakfast Under £8

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Film music at the Cathedral, rental repairs with Suzanne, dog-training tips and the Peterborough shops you recommend.

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Peterborough’s Bank Holiday Starts Here — Plus A Goodbye To Dolly

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Bank Holiday ideas, Peterborough prices, Dolly Parton, rents, restaurants and a few questions we need you to settle.

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Peterborough Landlord Registration 2027: Dates, Fees and Requirements

Graham

Peterborough landlords will need to register eligible rental properties from January 2027. Find out about the deadline, £65 annual fee, required information and letting-agent responsibilities.

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Why Dogs Ignore Commands Outside: Practical Training Tips

Graham

Discover why dogs respond well at home but struggle with distractions outdoors, plus practical tips for recall, attention and everyday training.

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Peterborough's One-Metre Pizza: Where to Find It

Graham

A metre of pizza sounds like a challenge rather than a meal. We look at Peterborough's supersized pizza offering and whether it's something you'd order for the table.

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Three Peterborough Shops Worth Making a Detour For

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Not every shopping trip needs a list. We visit three Peterborough shops where you can browse books, hunt through vinyl or uncover something completely unexpected.

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## Peterborough Spotlight #57 — What's Happening, What's Changing and What You Need to Know Where is Peterborough's money going? What changes could affect local landlords? And could that bargain property at auction turn into a financial nightmare? This week's **Peterborough Spotlight** takes a closer look at the decisions, costs and everyday questions that matter to people living and working across the city. We're putting **Peterborough City Council's spending** under the spotlight, exploring what residents should be asking about public money and the services they receive in return. For landlords and property investors, we've got a look at proposed registration changes, the costs involved and the potential pitfalls of buying property at auction. Money is a recurring theme this week. From the hidden pressures on small-business cash flow to practical ways of keeping the weekly food shop under control, we're asking where the pounds go — and what you can do to make them work harder. There's plenty beyond the finances, too. Discover why a dog that behaves beautifully at home can suddenly develop selective hearing outdoors, find inspiration for keeping the family entertained when Peterborough's weather refuses to cooperate, and explore some of the remarkable history sitting right on our doorstep. We're also shining a light on **Mary's Child**, a local community charity, and sharing a tempting Peterborough night-out idea combining a curry with a trip to the theatre. Plus, take a journey back thousands of years to discover what people were eating at Must Farm long before modern supermarkets existed. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, landlord, business owner, parent or simply someone who wants to know more about Peterborough, this edition brings together local stories, useful insights, unexpected discoveries and questions worth asking. **Peterborough Spotlight #57 — because knowing what's happening in your city should be interesting, useful and worth your time.**

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