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Police appeal for help to identify man following sexual assault in Peterborough underpass
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault.
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End in sight for Peterborough's Dragonfly Hotel as a home for asylum seekers with government's 2029 pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the government will end the use of hotels for asylum seekers by 2029.
Appeal to help police locate wanted man believed to be in the Peterborough, Spalding or Boston areas
Police are appealing for help to locate a man wanted in connection with harassment and two breaches of a non-molestation order.
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Plans submitted for new McDonald's between Peterborough and Whittlesey
Plans have been submitted for a new McDonald’s between Peterborough and Whittlesey.
Demolition of eyesore Peterborough pub begins
Demolition work has started at a once popular Peterborough pub which closed more than a decade ago and has become something of an eyesore .
Three proposals put forward for major reorganisation which will see Peterborough City Council disappear
Three proposals have been put forward for a major local government shake-up, which is set to see Peterborough Council disappear.
The exact time the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster bomber will fly over Peterborough on Saturday
One of Britain’s most iconic aeroplanes will be making a flying visit to Peterborough this weekend.
Drug dealer caught by traffic police in Peterborough is jailed
A drug dealer found with cocaine and more than a thousand pounds in cash on him has been jailed.
Furniture retailer Oak & More is set to open its first showroom in Peterborough.
A furniture retailer is to open its first showroom in Peterborough in a move that will create a range of jobs.
Travel disruption warning to rail passengers in Peterborough ahead of planned works
Great Northern and Thameslink passengers are being advised to plan in advance and check before they travel ahead of planned signalling works this weekend.
Council confirms £5m budget overspend last year as reserves continue to fall
Peterborough City Council overspent on its revenue budget by £5 million in the 2024/25 financial year.
Two local men charged with burglary in Peterborough
Two men have been charged in connection with a burglary on Westwood Park Road, Peterborough, on Monday, 9 June.
The 19 best rated GP surgeries in Peterborough based on satisfied patients felt after their appointment
Patients in Peterborough have been polled for their opinions on their doctors surgeries.
Heat warning issued for Peterborough as temperatures set to rise
A heat warning has been issued for Peterborough for this weekend, as temperatures are set to rise in the city.
Sports and education leaders welcome Chancellor's support for indoor swimming pool in Peterborough
A pledge from Chancellor Rachel Reeves to support a multi-million pound plan for a new swimming pool in Peterborough has been welcomed by sports and education leaders.
Prominent former city council offices in Peterborough up for sale with a price tag of £10 million
A prominent apartment block in the heart of Peterborough has gone on the market with a price tag of £10 million.
Combined Authority boss issues cautious welcome for Chancellor's support for Peterborough swimming pool
The Combined Authority Mayor has given a cautious welcome to Government support for a new multi-million pound swimming pool plan for Peterborough.
Frustration as Peterborough day centre for learning disabled adults repeatedly targeted by thieves
A day centre in Peterborough for adults with learning disabilities has been left devastated after being targeted by thieves.
Historic purchase will see world's first prisoner of war camp- built in Peterborough- open to the public
Norman Cross became the site of the world’s first purpose built prisoner of war camp in 1796.
I took my first ever swim at Peterborough Lido after working in city for 18 years - it was like being transported to the Mediterranean
I guess this is a confession more than anything else.