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Sacrifices of war heroes honoured in VJ Day service in Peterborough
A special service was held in commemoration of VJ Day in Peterborough this afternoon.
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Fenland Road set to be shut 'for some time' after serious collision
A Fenland road is set to be closed ‘for some time’ following a serious collision this afternoon (August 15).
Riding school based near Peterborough to move from possible housing development site saying it is “no longer the safe, peaceful home” it once was for horses
A riding school has announced it will be leaving its village site saying it is “no longer the safe, peaceful home” it once was for horses.
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Everything to know about 2,000-home development on edge of Peterborough
Plans are in motion for a major housing development on the edge of Peterborough.
Vacant former Peterborough military hospital building could become flats
A former military hospital in Peterborough could be turned into flats if plans are approved by the city council.
Major cash boost for Peterborough community projects Nene Park Trust and Project Abundance
Two Peterborough community projects have secured a vital funding boost
Local leaders agree Peterborough should be at forefront of council restructure
The region is poised to undergo significant changes as part of the UK government’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) plans – and some local leaders are in agreement that Peterborough must be at the forefront.
Fresh plans to convert historic former Peterborough school building into children’s care home
A full planning application has been submitted to Peterborough City Council for the conversion of a historic building into a children’s care home.
Brief history of Peterborough Town Hall as it faces an uncertain future
Peterborough Town Hall has been a staple of the city centre for almost 100 years – but the building faces an uncertain future amid structural concerns.
New energy scheme sees community hall in Peterborough fitted with solar panels
A village community is benefitting from new solar panels at a popular facility, which have been installed thanks to a sustainable energy scheme.
Huge haul of suspected stolen goods found in Peterborough as three people arrested
Three people were arrested when police uncovered a huge haul of suspected stolen items in Peterborough.
A Level Results Day 2025: All of the best pictures as happy Peterborough students collect their results
It was a momentous day for many students in Peterborough on Thursday (August 15) as they entered their school for the last time.
Peterborough weather: When heatwave will end as city has one of warmest summers for 20 years
Peterborough has had one of the warmest summers for two decades, with plenty of blue skies and sunshine throughout the last few months.
Whittlesey man arrested after teenager motorcyclist killed in crash near Peterborough
A Whittlesey man has been arrested after a teenage biker was killed in a crash.
Plans for huge Peterborough solar farm that could power a quarter of city’s homes
Plans have been submitted to Peterborough City Council for a huge solar farm which would have the capacity to power a quarter of homes in the city.
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car on A1 slip road at Yaxley
A cyclist was seriously injured in a collision that closed the slip road off the A1 at Yaxley on Thursday evening for two hours.
Council decides not to fight against appeal to build 115 new homes on edge of Yaxley despite calls to protect the village’s buffer with Peterborough
A council has decided not to fight a developer’s appeal to build 115 new homes on the edge of Yaxley, despite calls to protect the village’s buffer with Peterborough.
Teen arrested after armed police called to reports of 'stabbing' and 'house fire' in same Cambridgeshire street
A 16-year-old boy was arrested after emergency services – including armed police – were called to reports of a ‘stabbing’ and a ‘house fire’ in teh same Cambridgeshire street.
EuroMillions statistics reveal most drawn numbers ahead of £201m jackpot
With the EuroMillions jackpot at £201 million, new statistics show which numbers appear most often – and which are long overdue.
Scores of vacancies available to be filled at Peterborough Jobs fair
Scores of vacancies will be up for grabs at a major jobs fair to be held in Peterborough.