International 16 July 2026
Business Backs Focus On Trade and Devolution
Responding to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, Kate Shoesmith, Policy Director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“There were clear themes in tonight’s speech by the Chancellor that businesses will hope are carried on by Andy Burnham’s new administration.
Construction & Property 15 July 2026
BuildSmart Aspiring Leaders Programme – Turning Factor
BuildSmart Aspiring Leaders is a comprehensive ILM Level 3 programme, tailored for individuals working within the UK construction sector who are looking to develop a solid foundation in leadership and management skills.
Designed for a diverse audience within the construction industry, including construction site workers with some supervisory experience, trade apprentices aiming to develop management skills, and entry-level personnel aspiring to leadership roles.
Agri-Food & Agri-Tech 15 July 2026
Farm Forwards Level 2 Programme – Turning Factor
Farm Forwards is a practical ILM Level 2 programme, created specifically for those working in the UK agriculture sector who want to build leadership and management skills and strengthen their business for the future.
The programme supports individual development and future sustainability within agriculture by equipping participants with essential knowledge in enterprise, decision-making, and resource management.
Uncategorised 15 July 2026
Cambs bus operator launches ‘NHS Heroes’ competition to celebrate the NHS’ 78th birthday with free bus travel
To mark the recent 78th anniversary of the founding of the NHS, a Cambridgeshire bus operator has launched a campaign to give extraordinary healthcare workers the chance to win free travel.
Stagecoach is inviting communities to nominate “NHS Heroes” for a chance to win a full month of travel on Stagecoach buses.
Uncategorised 15 July 2026
Tees Better Future Fund awards grant to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Tees is pleased to announce that Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has received a £2,438 grant from the Tees Better Future Fund to support bereavement workshops for children and young people across Cambridgeshire.
The funding will help deliver four quarterly creative therapy workshops for young people aged 10 to 16 who have experienced bereavement. Led by professional Art and Music Therapists, the sessions will provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can express and process grief through activities including clay work, painting, songwriting and group music-making.
Next Generation 15 July 2026
Bright Sparks – Local school children get a glimpse into the science ‘Behind the Buses’
Primary school pupils have discovered the science, engineering and technology that keeps the region moving, after taking part in a ‘Behind the Buses’ experience with Stagecoach East and Cambridge Science Centre.
The immersive day gave Year 4 pupils from Beaupre Community Primary School in Outwell the opportunity to explore the science behind public transport, combining hands-on STEM learning with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Stagecoach East’s Peterborough depot.
Uncategorised 15 July 2026
Free Big Screen Film in Cathedral Square
Families are in for a brick-tastic treat as Peterborough Positive presents a free big-screen showing of The LEGO® Movie in Cathedral Square on Sunday 2 August from 3pm, to coincide with Peterborough Cathedral’s summer exhibition, Travelling Bricks.
Uncategorised 15 July 2026
Forget World Cup fever…Peterborough has caught LEGO fever!
Move over football.
There’s a new obsession sweeping Peterborough, and it’s arriving in brilliant shades of red, blue, yellow and green.
Over the past few days, eagle-eyed passers-by may have noticed mysterious bursts of LEGO colours appearing across the city centre. The colourful takeover is the first sign that the city is preparing to welcome Travelling Bricks, the spectacular LEGO exhibition arriving at Peterborough Cathedral on Saturday 18 July.
International 14 July 2026
BCC Welcomes Enhanced Swiss Trade Deal
Reacting to news of an upgraded free trade agreement with Switzerland, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:
“This is an important upgrade as Switzerland is one of the UK’s largest trading partners, especially in services. It will provide welcome certainty for thousands of companies in the legal, financial services, and accounting professions.