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Members of the public have been asked to stay away from the scene.

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IN PICTURES: Chancellor of the Exchequer applauds falling health waiting lists as she meets ARU Peterborough's midwifery students
Chancellor points to five months of falling waiting lists

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Education Minister visits Peterborough school following new funding for school-based nurseries announcement
The first 300 schools to benefit will provide up to 6,000 new childcare places by converting classrooms into state-of-the-art early years spaces.


WATCH: Dashcam catches reckless driver from Bourne crashing his car into bushes after careering across A1
The footage also captured him plotting to report a fake car theft


Full list of candidates for Peterborough by-election confirmed
The deadline for nominations has closed


Micro pub in Peterborough thanked for donations to two good causes
The pub has recently donated £1500 to two groups


"Huge response" from armed police after teenage boy claimed he was being chased by knife-wielding men in Peterborough
The teen was said to have made multiple hoax 999 calls on April Fools Day


Nigel Farage criticises use of Peterborough's Dragonfly Hotel to house asylum seekers
Home Office says few hotels are now being used as refuges


Ban for drink driver after he crashed into zebra crossing in Peterborough
“I don’t need to say how dangerous drink driving is, and this case exemplifies it”


Russia media falls for hilarious April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew as RT left with egg on face
Russian media has fallen for an outrageous April Fools joke involving Prince Andrew.


Peterborough pubs and clubs - including a Met Lounge gig for Hound
Emo night at the Met, a Lady Gaga tribute at the Cock Inn and where to find all the top local bands playing this weekend


Anglian Water launches £694 million project to enhance supplies across rapidly growing Peterborough
New work to create 200 jobs


Cambridgeshire father nominated for National Diversity Award for advocacy work for children with disabilities
Andi has been nominated by the National Diversity Awards for the second consecutive year.


Peterborough YMCA group announce 'difficult decision' to close gym in the city
The charity has said that operating the gym is no longer sustainable.


Ukrainians in Peterborough offered scheme allowing them to stay for further 18 months
The scheme is free for applicants


Police give update on two-vehicle collision that temporarily closed road near Bourne
Police say the road re-opened later that evening


Eye GP surgery in Peterborough to reopen following security concerns for staff
Patients will be contacted to confirm the location of their appointments.


WATCH: Would-be burglar caught on camera trying to block CCTV in Peterborough
He cut CCTV wiring at one address and tilted security cameras at another


Haul of stolen items found in Peterborough shoplifter's car
Goods found in his car included chocolates, alcohol, and infant formula
