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Frenbury Developments Ltd hand over keys to new Peterborough offices to AB Agri Ltd, 27 August 2008

'Frenbury Developments Ltd will hand over the keys of a three-storey 22,264sq ft office building at Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, to international agri-business, AB Agri on Friday 29 August...'

Making the most of the internet, 4 August 2008

'Peterborough's public relations, marketing and advertising specialists will be meeting to chat about the opportunities of new media at the next Peterborough Communicators' Network meeting. From podcasts to social networking, blogs to news sites, the city's communicators will be discussing how they can use the internet to their advantage.'

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Are we building a 'bigger and better Peterborough'?, 26 June 2008

'For the past three years, members of the Greater Peterborough Partnership (GPP) have been working together to build a 'bigger and better Peterborough.' The GPP will provide a detailed review of their progress on 30 June, at their annual forum...'

GPP Forum to look at culture as a key driver for social and economic growth, 13 June 2008

The Greater Peterborough Partnership (GPP) is holding its annual forum on Monday 30 June at the Bull Hotel Peterborough. The theme of this year's forum is the role of culture in driving social cohesion and economic growth in Peterborough.

New Website for Peterborough Based Charity, 12 June 2008

Peterborough based national charity ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus) has launched a new webshop offering easy access to over 150 leading stores with the added benefit that up to 10% of each purchase made through the website goes straight to the charity.'

The End of the Line for Rogue Traders, 10 June 2008

Greater Peterborough's new Trade Association, trustourtrades.com can help put an end to the era of the rouge traders in our area by providing householders with simple, free access to a database of local reputable trade professionals.'

Putting the business back into Cambridgeshire Business Ltd, 21 May 2008

'New chief executive Greg Byrne has pledged to put the business back into Cambridgeshire business.'

Local National Charity sets up stall in Queensgate, 13 May 2008

'Peterborough-based national charity, the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, (ASBAH), will be visiting Queensgate on Saturday 17 May, to give information on spina bifida and hydrocephalus to shoppers.'

Frenbury hands over Corby warehouse to tenants Zeus Packaging, 25 March 2008

'Frenbury Developments Ltd recently handed over the keys to their £3.1m warehouse development in Corby to Irish packaging specialists, Zeus Packaging Ltd. The 40,264 sq ft development, which was started in June 2007, was completed on time and on budget...'

Langdyke Trust launches appeal to save heritage sites in Peterborough, 20 March 2008

'The Langdyke Countryside Trust has today launched an appeal to raise £120,000 to buy two valuable heritage sites in the heart of the countryside west of Peterborough, both of which it will manage for the benefit of the local community and for wildlife...'

Eileen scoops award for the best new business idea, 19 March 2008

'Eileen Le Voi was crowned as the winner of Greater Peterborough's competition to find the Best New Small Business Idea 2008, organised by the Peterborough Enterprise Programme. Eileen, 41, who impressed judges with her website, TrustourTrades.com, a local network of vetted and recommended tradesmen, was awarded her prize by three-time Olympic medallist and TV personality, Kriss Akabusi, who entertained the audience of more than 100...'

Athene Communications expands client base across sectors and across country, 11 March 2008

'Peterborough-based PR and employee communications company, Athene Communications has continued to expand its client base both by industry and by geography over the last three months, landing new contracts with footwear giants Wolverine World Wide; the country's leading cheque processor...'

Finalists revealed in business ideas competition, 5 March 2008

'Finalists in this year's Start Doing Something New Today competition will be venturing into the dragon's den this Friday to present their ideas to judges and stake their claim for the title of Greater Peterborough's best new business idea. The winner, who takes home a trophy, £2,000 cash and 12 months' mentoring from some of the city's leading business figures will be announced by three-times Olympic medallist and TV personality Kriss Akabusi...'

AB Agri to relocate to Peterborough Business Park, 3 March 2008

'Frenbury Developments Ltd have secured a prestigious tenant for their 22,248 sq ft office building on the Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough. Work on site has already begun, and tenants AB Agri will move into the building this autumn...'

Business bright ideas competition is going for gold, February 2008

'Olympic medallist and TV personality Kriss Akabusi will be the guest speaker at an award ceremony to celebrate the best new business idea in Greater Peterborough. People who think they have a great business idea or who have just started their firm were encouraged to enter...'

Staff at city firm get green day off to save environment, 18 February 2008

'Local PR company Athene Communications is giving staff the day off on 29 February as part of Green Leap Day. In return for a day off on full pay, the team at Athene will be taking part in a national initiative to tackle climate change and improve the environment. Athene is following in the footsteps of the National Trust...'

Halal and allergen-free sweets, February 2008

'A new sweet sensation has exploded onto the market targeting people who have never before been able to taste the melt-in-the-mouth deliciousness of marshmallows or jelly sweets. Mum-of-three Saida Ebrahim had never tasted marshmallows before discovering a halal version...'

Athene Communications contributes towards the Nene Washes appeal, 16 January 2008

'Peterborough-based PR company Athene Communications has made a £500 donation towards the acquisition of land on the Nene Washes by the RSPB. The Nene Washes is one of the most important wetland sites in the UK, home to many wild species, including...'

Zebedee Shoes opens its first shop, 15 January 2008

'A new business selling children's shoes has proved so successful it has opened its first shop. Liz Guarnaccia launched Zebedee Shoes as a mobile business, making home visits and visiting nurseries and mums-and-tots clubs. But demand has soared...'

Win £2,000 with your business bright ideas, 8 January 2008

'The hunt is on to find the best new business idea in Greater Peterborough. The annual Start Doing Something New Today competition to find the city's best new entrepreneurs was launched today. Organised by Peterborough Enterprise Programme, the competition is aimed at...'

The changing face of Peterborough's workforce, 6 December 2007

'Peterborough Regional Economic Partnership (PREP) is holding its autumn conference on Thursday 13 December, at the Bull Hotel in Peterborough, from 8.45am to 1.30pm. The conference will address the changing face of Peterborough's workforce in light of population trends...'

Athene provides advice to Voyager students on creating a magazine - 29 November 2007

'The Voyager School are very priviledged to have Athene Communications' Managing Director, Richard Astle, attend their Post 16 students' media meeting to give support with the preparation, implementation and launch of their first school magazine...'

Questions answered at energypark public meeting, 18 October 2007

'Directors Chris Williams and John Dickie from Peterborough Renewable Energy Ltd, set out their vision for the site, which aims to turn waste into an asset, leaving nothing in landfill and creating electricity for 60,000 homes at the same time...'

Public get to quiz energypark bosses, 11 October 2007

'Members of the public are being invited to a meeting to discuss the £250million energypark planned for Peterborough. Bosses at Peterborough Renewable Energy Ltd will be on hand to answer any questions residents may have about the park, which turns waste into reusable products or energy leaving nothing in landfill...'

New plans for £250million Peterborough energypark, 4 October 2007

'A £250million energy park which turns waste into reuseable products or energy leaving nothing in landfill is planned for Peterborough. The park earmarked for land behind Peterborough Power Station in Fengate aims to be an environmental answer to dumping waste in landfill sites...'

Newsletter in Accord with local businesses, 10 September 2007

'The first edition of Peterborough Regional Economic Partnership's (PREP) newsletter, Accord, was published last week. This quarterly newsletter provides a joint approach to communication and business engagement and includes news from all partners in the city...'

New Director for Cambridgeshire Enterprise Services, 17 July 2007

'Katie Hart has been appointed as director of Cambridgeshire Enterprise Services (CES). Katie was previously Manager at the Peterborough Enterprise Centre. In her new position, Katie will be responsible for driving forward a new range of services and increasing the number of people benefiting from CES’ strong existing reputation for delivering high quality enterprise and business support services...'

GPP Rural Engagement - Shaping the Future of Peterborough's Rural Communities, 12 July 2007'Representatives of Peterborough’s villages and rural communities are holding a series of meetings in July to develop innovative partnership solutions to rural issues such as housing, the environment, transport and the economy...'

PMETB - New guidance for GP trainees, 10 July 2007

Athene wins major new contract, 6 July 2007

PMETB announces new guidance on Article 14 applications, 5 July 2007

BBC Springwatch Festival, Central Park, Peterborough, 10 June 2007

Frenbury Properties Ltd 'Breaking the turf' on new £3.5 million development, 6 June 2007

Greater Peterborough Partnership Annual Forum, 1 June 2007

Peterborough Regional Economic Partnership Annual Forum, 16 April 2007

Refurbished nursery official opening, 24 January 2007

Worlds First Free Talking Computer Software For The Blind Launches Today, 27 July 2006

Thunder Set to Create a Storm for Blind People, 18 July 2006

Athene Communications Help Promote National Survey of Trainee Doctors, 17 July 2006

Villagers Celebrate New Community Asset in Helpston, 12 July 2006