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JACK’S A CRACKER AT THE KEY!

We’re big kids at ESP so when the invite came to check out the theatre’s latest panto Jack And The Beanstalk we were there! And we found we weren’t the only ‘big kids’ in the audience as screams and hollers from decidedly ‘older’ voices were clearly heard behind us. It was another sign that ... Full story

BOOZE AND LOSE WHEN YOU DRINK AND DRIVE

HOW MUCH WILL YOUR NEXT ROUND COST YOU? On average 100,000 motorists across the country are arrested for drink driving every year. The message is: if you think you won’t get caught, think again. The Safer Peterborough partnership has launched its annual campaign to remind everyone to leave the car keys at home if you're ... Full story

GO NUTS FOR BALLET @ SHOWCASE!

It's not just the latest blockbusters at Showcase  in Peterborough these days - the cinema is now screening fabulous  stage performances of  ballet and opera putting you in the fornt row of some of the best ever - and what better at christmas than Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker? A magician with secrets, an enchanted ... Full story

A PINT OF GOOD CHEER AT BREWERY TAP

Popular city centre venue the Brewery Tap is definitely oozing with seasonal cheer. You can now enjoy their fantastic festive menu and their great range of drinks - why not take the opportunity to enjoy a pint of Oakham Ales award winning JHB which is currently on promotion until Christmas Eve. If you really want ... Full story

GARDEN PARK’S A WINNER!

PETERBOROUGH Garden Park has scooped a prestigious award for the best out-of-town shopping centre in the UK. The award, made by the British Council of Shopping Centres, was presented to Peterborough Garden Park chairman Gordon Edington by comedian Rory Bremner at a glittering ceremony attended by 1,100 guests at the Grosvenor House ... Full story

SANTAS ON THE RUN AT FERRY MEADOWS

There'll be a familiar face among the hundreds of Santas joining a charity run through Ferry Meadows on Sunday December 5 as Lauren Hughes, our Face of ESP, dons the famous red suit and beard to help raise money for East Anglian Childrens Hospice (EACH). It's not too late to do your bit for ... Full story

STAMFORD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

On December 12 make sure you head to Stamford for the big Christmas Festival - guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit! Between 10am and 4pm the centre of Stamford is being transformed with stalls selling everything from Christmas crafts to fine foods, and a huge entertainment line-up laid on for the ... Full story

LAUREN HITS THE ICE

Our Face of ESP is joining the mayor in a charity ice hockey game on Wednesday Decemebr 1 so head down to Planet Ice in Bretton and watch Lauren take to the ice. The Christmas Cracker charity game starts at 7.30pm when local business people and Phantoms fans take to the ice once ... Full story

FILM REVIEW: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (12A)

FILM REVIEW: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (12A) Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bill Nighy, Ralph Fiennes, David Thewlis, Helena Bonham-Carter, Rhys Ifans, Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs, Robbie Coltrane, Brendan Gleeson, Timothy Spall, Julie Walters, Imelda Staunton, John Hurt, Mark Williams, Steffan Rhodri, Tom Felton, Clemence Poesy, Bonnie Wright, ... Full story

SUE RYDER ROCKS RADIUS!

Local guy Adam Thomason is setting out to raise some important funds for Sue Ryder and Thorpe Hall with a special charity gig here in Peterborough. He’s put together a very impressive line-up for live fans. The bands playing are Whisky Jax (who played at this year’s Beer Festival) Leon and Sunset Alley. In addition ... Full story