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Peterborough: Where's the Money Going? Plus a New £65 Rule

Graham

Council spending under the spotlight, landlord changes, hidden business costs and a Peterborough night out.

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Peterborough: Are You Checking Before You Spend?

Graham

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?

Graham

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

Graham

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

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Peterborough Landlords: Is One Hidden Repair About To Wipe Out Your Rental Profits?

Graham

A tiny leak, a furious tenant and a repair bill that could swallow months of rent. Is your Peterborough rental property hiding a financial nightmare? Suzanne at Y-US Lettings features in our latest property spotlight.

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Your Dog Was Fearless Last Year — Now Fireworks Send Them Into A Panic. Why?

Graham

Your dog has never been bothered by fireworks. Then, suddenly, the first bang sends them running for cover. It's a change that can leave even experienced owners baffled.

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More Houses, Stretched Services Is Peterborough Heading For Gridlock?

Graham

New housing, stretched services and the fate of local green spaces: Peterborough’s next Local Plan could change your neighbourhood. The 12 November deadline is closer than you think.

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Dead For 110 Years — So Who's Haunting Peterborough Museum?

Graham

Peterborough Museum hides a chilling wartime story and a ghost legend that won’t go away. Discover the soldier, the mysterious sightings and the secrets of Priestgate.

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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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