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Severe delays reported on A1 at Wittering and Wansford due to lorry fire

Severe delays have been reported on the A1 at Wittering and Wansford due to a lorry fire.

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New licence granted for 'modern community pub' to replace Sir Henry Royce in Peterborough

A new licence has been granted for a Peterborough city centre pub to replace the Sir Henry Royce.

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Work still in progress to restore running water for flats residents three weeks after fire

Some residents of Peterborough’s Varity House are still without running water three weeks after fire cut off supplies.

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Convicted sex offender jailed after sharing explicit messages with decoy account he thought was a 13-year-old girl

A convicted sex offender in Peterborough who shared explicit messages with a decoy account he thought was a 13-year-old girl has been jailed.

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Peterborough man admits possession with intent to supply almost £50,000 worth of cannabis and cannabis gummies after M1 crash

Police have issued a warning to parents to be alert to the signs and dangers of cannabis edibles this summer after a Peterborough man was caught with tens of thousands of pounds worth of the banned items.

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Plans to heighten a £2.8 million Peterborough city centre office block for 65 apartments conversion approved

Plans to heighten a prominent Peterborough city centre office block as part of a new apartment conversion have been approved.

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Peterborough obituaries: The 6 lost loved ones named among the Peterborough Telegraph’s death notices this week

These death notices were shared in the Peterborough Telegraph’s edition from Thursday, August 6

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Panto gets a fresh desi twist - with Surinderella at Peterborough New Theatre

Putting a new spin on a classic fairytale through a contemporary British South Asian lens, Surinderella comes to Peterborough’s New Theatre in September.

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A rare chance to spend an hour with veteran comedian Mick Miller at Stamford's Corn Exchange

The Mick Miller Hour comes to Stamford’s Corn Exchange on August 20 – offering a rare chance to see one of Britain’s most iconic comedy performers outside his Northern heartland.

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11 great stand-up shows coming to Peterborough New Theatre - From 25 years of Trigger Happy TV to 40 years of Harry Enfield

From 25 years of Trigger Happy TV to 40 years of Harry Enfield, the comedy line up at Peterborough New Theatre is guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisles.

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Get ready for a sci-fi horror set in the depths of space at The Key Theatre

A sci-fi horror set in the depths of space is set to grip Peterborough audiences this autumn.

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Archive footage of Town Bridge showcases Peterborough’s faded yet ever-dependable 93-year-old river crossing

City’s key crossing point still going strong since it opened in the 1930s - although it’s clearly looking its age

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Attacker jailed for five years after kicking victim in head multiple times in centre of Peterborough

A man who launched a “vicious” attack on a pubgoer in Peterborough three days before Christmas has been jailed.

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On-call firefighters play vital role during one of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s busiest periods

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s dedicated on-call firefighters have played a key role in responding to incidents across the county during one of the Service’s busiest periods of the year.

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Residents report 'big cat' sighting in Peterborough

Residents in Peterborough reported a ‘big cat’ sighting in Peterborough on Thursday night (August 6).

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Metal detectorists warned about using Peterborough City Council land

Local metal detectorists are being reminded that there is a no-detecting policy on all land owned by Peterborough City Council.

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Peterborough's Cross Keys Homes secures £36,500 to help young people into workplace

A Peterborough housing has just secured £36,500 to drive its work to help young people into work.

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The Peterborough neighbourhoods with the highest crime rates - according the very latest statistics

The latest crime statistics for Peterborough revealed the number of offences recorded in the city was rising.

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Appeal after car deliberately set on fire in Peterborough street

An appeal has been issued after a car was set alight in a Peterborough street.

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Life saving Wittering police officers given award

Two police officers who saved a man’s life after forcing their way into a house have been awarded top national life saving honours.