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Peterborough councillors set to fight local elections after Prime Minister's U-turn
Peterborough councillors will fight local elections in May after the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer abandoned plans to postpone the spring ballot.
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Peterborough cyclist to raise vital funds for Help for Heroes with ride to mark 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme
A keen cyclist from Peterborough is embarking on a four-day charity bike ride to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
Flooded roads between Peterborough and Whittlesey closed
Two roads between Peterborough and Whittlesey have been closed due to flooding.
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Drug dealer jailed after trying to drag a woman out of her car in Peterborough
A convicted drug dealer who tried to drag a woman out of her car in Peterborough has been jailed
Ice warning issued for Peterborough with more cold temperatures forecast
We may have had some sunshine this morning, but the cold temperatures are still not far away.
Dogs rehomed after hare coursers abandon them near Peterborough
A number of dogs have been re-homed after hare coursers abandoned them at the weekend near Chatteris.
Town Hall View: Providing support for children in care
There are few things more important to my administration than making sure the city’s children and young people get the best start in life, which includes taking care of those who aren’t able to live with their birth families, writes city council leader Shabina Qayyum.
Owner of popular burger bar Higgsy's close to Peterborough to sleep rough at hatch in support of homeless veterans
Adam Miller of popular burger bar Higgsy’s will be sleeping rough at the business's hatch close to Peterborough later this month to raise vital funds for homeless veterans.
Peterborough primary school receives positive Ofsted report in all areas
Old Fletton Primary School in Peterborough has received a glowing report from Ofsted.
Anger as racist graffiti left at Peterborough football club following match
Peterborough Lions Football Club have been left disgusted after racist graffiti was left at their ground.
Further disruption at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough as rainfall continues
Heavy rainfall over the past few weeks continues to cause problems at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough.
Parents call for action over flooded footpath in Peterborough that leaves children wet and muddy before school
Parents are calling for action to stop the flooding of a vital route to school after children arrived for lessons with wet and muddy shoes and clothes.
Councillor criticises ownership dispute that has left Peterborough residents living with eyesore near homes
A councillor has demanded a rapid end to a dispute that has left some Peterborough residents living near an eyesore for years.
First new LNER Peterborough to London morning train service set to start on Monday
Train operator LNER is set to launch its new Peterborough morning service to London next week.
Peterborough hotel seeks licence to sell alcohol
A Peterborough hotel has submitted an application to sell alcohol at its premises in Lynchwood.
Zoo near Peterborough raises more than £12,700 in one year to support animal charities
Various animal charities are set to benefit from a year of fundraising at a zoo near Peterborough.
Views sought on future regeneration of railway station near Peterborough
Views are being sought on the future regeneration of Whittlesea Railway Station – with the public consultation now extended.
WATCH: New fitness and wellbeing programme launches in Peterborough to support children facing challenges in education
A new initiative supporting children with their emotional wellbeing and confidence has launched in Peterborough.
New protections given to "irreplaceable" historic feature in Peterborough village
New protections have been given to an important element of Whittlesey’s heritage - its traditional mud walls.
Cyclists complete city challenge to support upcoming sports taster event in Peterborough
A group of cyclists completed a city challenge at the weekend to support an upcoming community sports event in Peterborough.