Shariqua Ahmed

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Elderly people invited to join friendship clubsLouise Hulland & Shariqua AhmedGoogleThe Salvation Army, off Lincoln Road in Peterborough, runs two clubs for elderly peopleA charity helping to beat loneliness said it was looking for more elderly people to join its friendship clubs. About 25 people attend the twice-weekly Young at Heart sessions in Peterborough, but volunteers have invited more to come along.

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Council's appeal to save Christmas celebrationsShariqua AhmedPeterborough City CouncilPeterborough City Council needs £58,000 to host Christmas festivities in the city For a second year, a cash-strapped council is calling on businesses to help save Christmas celebrations in a city. Peterborough City Council (PCC) issued an appeal to raise £58,000 for this year's festivities, which included a Christmas tree and decorations in Cathedral Square.

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Demand for foodbank is 'heartbreaking' - charityShariqua AhmedBBC News, East of EnglandLittle MiraclesLittle Miracles said it was "struggling to cope" with rising demand A charity that supports families of children with special education needs and disabilities (Send), said a rise in demand for its services was "heartbreaking". Little Miracles supported more than 5,000 people in April across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with counselling, therapy, activities and family support.

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City to light up in patriotic colours for VE DayShariqua AhmedPeterborough City CouncilPeterborough City Council said the city will stand "proud" as it marks VE Day on ThursdayA city will be lit up in red, white and blue to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Victory in Europe Day is marked on 8 May, which signifies the end of World War Two in Europe.

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Barbecue in bin blamed for beach huts fireShariqua AhmedEssex County Fire and Rescue ServiceFour beach huts were damaged in fire - including two that were destroyed Two beach huts were destroyed after a hot barbecue was apparently put in a nearby bin. Essex County Fire Service was called to the promenade at Frinton-on-Sea at 21:00 BST on Friday.