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RE The rating given to every GP Practice in Peterborough by the Care Quality Commision:

Octagon Medical Practice ( Thomas Walker Surgery ) certainly requires improvement. When they brought in the online services, it took me 6 weeks in total to get access to my account. Dom Hunt Never had any problems getting an appointment with central medical centre . Staff are all lovely. So are GPs , they do have a big turn around of GPs though . Rachel ‘billy’ Symonds Can’t recommend Thorpe Road surgery enough! Laura Setchfield

I’m super pleased that Paston Health Centre were rated good. They’ve always been there when we’ve needed them and they give the personal experience to the community by getting to know each of us and our families.

Fiona Jane

I have been with Thistlemoor for years & I can guarantee it’s a fantastic practice, no appointments in the morning, just turn up just before 9am & wait you’re turn which is usually no more than 10 minutes. Just great.

Ady Shepherd

North Street was the best ... Boroughbury isn’t.

Dan John Dixon

Night, I wanted to remind dog owners that this time of year can be very frightening for our four-legged friends.

Many animals can find the loud sounds and brightness of fireworks very distressing, so it’s important that owners take steps to help ensure their pets feel as safe and relaxed as possible during this time.

One of the best ways to keep dogs calm on Bonfire Night is to build them a doggy den. This provides them with their own space in a quiet place of the house that they can retreat to with their favourite blankets and toys.

While they should be able to move in and out of the den freely, it needs to be somewhere relatively cosy and compact so that they feel safe and secure.

Another good technique is to distract pets from the commotion outside by keeping them entertained. Try playing with them and stocking up on a couple of new toys that you can give to them on the night itself to focus their attention elsewhere, and hopefully encourage a positive association with the relevant scary noises. Similarly, consider turning the radio or television up slightly louder than usual to mask the noise of the celebrations and create a more relaxing environment.

Ensure windows and doors are kept closed as some animals’ reaction to stressful situations is to run away. Taking your dog on a long walk during the daytime ensures you won’t be outside when celebrations begin, and also results in them feeling tired, making them more likely to sleep through the noisy festivities.

Some readers may have plans to go to firework displays to celebrate, but it’s important

not to leave frightened pets at home alone during Bonfire Night.

Owners should behave normally around their pets to avoid them sensing anything unusual and should remain with them to provide comfort if they begin to show signs of stress.

Enjoy the celebrations

with your friends and family, but above all else remember to keep an eye on your furry friends and if they are distressed to the point of concern, give your vets a call so they can advise on next steps. John Burns, founder of Burns Pet Nutrition and Veterinary Surgeon