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From Craft Market to Father Christmas: Peterborough Cathedral Looks Ahead to an Exciting Festive Season

Uncategorised 6 October 2026

From Craft Market to Father Christmas: Peterborough Cathedral Looks Ahead to an Exciting Festive Season

From the night Peterborough’s Christmas lights are switched on to the first week of the New Year, the Cathedral will be at the heart of Christmas in Peterborough. Starting on Friday 20 November, a packed season of festive events fills the building with artisan makers, music, trees and traditions, something for every age to enjoy. Three highlights lead the way: a Christmas Craft & Gift Market, a unique opportunity to visit Father Christmas in the historic Library, and a Christmas Tree Festival created by local charities and groups.

Statement on Cadent Gas’s works on Hills Road

Uncategorised 1 October 2026

Statement on Cadent Gas’s works on Hills Road

Martin Marsh, Acting Operations Director of Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator, Stagecoach East, said: “We regret, on behalf of our loyal customers, that yet again we have Cadent Gas works on Hills Road with no meaningful prior engagement with affected bus operators.

“Hills Road is the key road artery into Cambridge, bringing tens of thousands of bus passengers into the city. Any traffic-light control on Hills Road causes delays; as previous experience has shown.

Marketing Agency Lends Free Helping Hand to Local Charity

Uncategorised 1 October 2026

Marketing Agency Lends Free Helping Hand to Local Charity

When Nene Park Trust launched its new website, it wanted to ensure it was performing at its very best and could be reached by as many people as possible.

As a charity working to a tight budget, specialist help to make sure a website shows up well in Google search results wasn’t something it could take on. Instead, it asked local marketing agencies for help. MMAgency  stepped up and offered to carry out an audit, free of charge.

Be Seen – Cambridgeshire Bus Passengers Urged to Shine Phone Screens at Bus Stop to Attract Drivers’ Attention

Uncategorised 1 October 2026

Be Seen – Cambridgeshire Bus Passengers Urged to Shine Phone Screens at Bus Stop to Attract Drivers’ Attention

Cambridgeshire bus operator, Stagecoach East, has urged passengers to make themselves visible at bus stops – particularly as the mornings and evenings become darker – to make sure that Bus Drivers can see them.

As Catch the Bus Month comes to an end, Managing Director, Darren Roe urged passengers to “give drivers a helping hand” by lighting up their phone screen at the stop so they can be seen from a distance.

From Garage Startup to £30m Audio Brand

Uncategorised 30 September 2026

From Garage Startup to £30m Audio Brand

Majority Audio began with two friends selling electronics from a garage before growing into one of the UK’s fastest-growing home audio brands.

Co-founder Eddie Latham reflects on a decade of growth, ambition, and why having the right insurance support allows him to focus on building the business.

Louisa Watson named Personality of the Year  in the conference and meetings industry

Uncategorised 25 September 2026

Louisa Watson named Personality of the Year in the conference and meetings industry

Louisa Watson, Marketing Director and Sustainability Lead at Wyboston Lakes Resort and 2025 Chair of beam has been named Personality of the Year at the conference and meetings industry’s prestigious M&IT Awards.

Presented at the M&IT Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House, London, the accolade recognises Louisa’s outstanding contribution to the meetings and events industry through her leadership, advocacy and commitment to positive change.

Mind the Gap – Cambs Bus Operator Calls for Action to Raise Profile of Free Bus Passes to Combat Loneliness

Uncategorised 25 September 2026

Mind the Gap – Cambs Bus Operator Calls for Action to Raise Profile of Free Bus Passes to Combat Loneliness

Cambridgeshire bus operator, Stagecoach East, has called for more to be done to close the “knowledge gap” that is preventing entitled people from getting their free bus passes.

As part of Catch the Bus Month, Darren Roe, Managing Director of Stagecoach East, has called on operators to promote the availability of free bus passes, after Stagecoach’s own research showed that over a third (34%) of people eligible for a free concessionary bus pass have not even claimed theirs.

Peterborough Cathedral to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with special service, artwork and illumination

Uncategorised 25 September 2026

Peterborough Cathedral to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with special service, artwork and illumination

Peterborough Cathedral will mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with a special service, a dedicated prayer station featuring new artwork, and a week-long illumination of the Cathedral.

The Cathedral’s Baby Loss Awareness Service takes place at 6pm on Sunday 11th October, offering a quiet and supportive space for remembrance, reflection and prayer for anyone affected by the loss of a baby.

The Difficult Conversations We Need to Have About Money – with Paul Steed

Uncategorised 23 September 2026

The Difficult Conversations We Need to Have About Money – with Paul Steed

Alan Boswell Financial Planning’s Paul Steed recently made a guest appearance on Eve Stanway’s podcast to talk about why financial planning isn’t simply something for wealthy people.

It is about understanding what you have, what you need and what your choices might look like in the future. The podcast focuses on separation and divorce, where a lack of financial knowledge can suddenly become important.