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Long serving Orton councillor Julie Stevenson announces decision to stand down
A long serving Peterborough City Councillor has announced she will not seek re-election in May.
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House closed in Ramsey after anti-social behaviour makes neighbours' lives a misery
A three-month closure order has been placed on a Ramsey home following concerns about anti-social behaviour, Cambridgeshire Police have said.
Masked man gets away with booze after Orton B&M break in
A masked man got away with ‘bottles of alcohol’ after breaking into the B&M store at the Ortongate Centre in Peterborough.
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Car mounted pavement and collided with pedestrians on Oundle street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car mounted a pavement and struck two pedestrians in Oundle.
Peterborough GP surgery receives 'Good' CQC rating but concerns raised about availability of appointments
The Willow Surgery in Peterborough has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.
Local elections 2026: Who is standing in every Peterborough ward on May 7
Local elections will take place on May 7 in Peterborough, with a third of the seats on the city council up for grabs.
New Greggs set to open in place of former Peterborough pub
A new Greggs is set to open in Peterborough in the coming weeks.
All of the upcoming road and footpath closures in Peterborough to be aware of this April
Peterborough City Council will be carrying out these road and footpath upgrades across April.
Tributes paid to "deeply loved" motorcyclist killed in Fenland motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist who died after a collision with a tractor on the A142 last month has been named as Napoleon Georgoulias.
Warning after house fire rips through upstairs of Cambridgeshire home due to candle
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue have issued a warning after a home was seriously damaged due to a fire caused by a candle.
‘Talks have continued’: Forever Panthers issue update on potential new home and return of speedway to Peterborough
Panthers were forced to leave the East of England Showground at the end of the 2023 season
Why this ‘absolute gem’ farm shop near Peterborough serving ‘banging’ breakfasts is a must-visit during spring 2026
The farm shop has attracted rave reviews since opening in 2021
Peterborough named as worst area in country for potholes causing damage to cars
Peterborough has been named as the worst area in the country for potholes causing damage to cars.
World's biggest jigsaw puzzle arrives at Peterborough Cathedral - as preparations for giant dinosaur exhibit continues
Work to put the ‘world’s biggest jigsaw puzzle’ together is taking place at Peterborough Cathedral, ahead of a giant sized dinosaur exhibit opening next week.
Peterborough DIY-fanatic builds supersized versions of everyday items
A DIY-fanatic has built supersize versions of everyday household items - including a giant pencil, cassette tape and playing card.
Bright Street closure: Peterborough city centre road set for three-week closure to allow for traffic light refurbishments
A diversion will be in place
Final farewell to 'absolute legend' Peterborough musician Chris Allen at Cathedral
There were emotional scenes at Peterborough Cathedral as friends, family and colleagues of an ‘absolute legend’ of the city music scene said a final farewell.
New owners of Cambridgeshire property shocked to find what was left inside - as police launch investigation
The new owners of a Fenland property near Peterborough were greeted with a smelly surprise when they opened up the home for the first time.
Milestone for police in Peterborough as medical treatment saves 50th person in county from drugs overdose
Police in Peterborough have reached the milestone of 50 people having been saved from a drugs overdose by officers administering emergency treatment.
Plans for new HMO above bakery and takeaway in Peterborough
Plans have been submitted for a new HMO above a bakery and takeaway in Peterborough.