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Empty streets and shops - five years after the first COVID lockdown began we take a look at how Peterborough was left looking like a ghost town
First lockdown began on March 23 2020
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Praise for Peterborough College's skills initiative to help unemployed people into work
Concern voiced at city’s recruitment headache
Police conclude allotment searches in 'no body' murder investigation that saw man arrested in Peterborough
Maris Ile was reported missing in November – earlier this month five people, including a man in Peterborough, were arrested on suspicion of murder
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Northamptonshire pub with 'great reputation' taken over by McManus Pubs
McManus Pubs is ‘delighted’ to have taken over The Montague Arms in Barnwell.
Delays on Eastbound Fletton Parkway after lorry overturns
Motorists warned of disruption
Recruitment starts for 27 staff at new Miller & Carter steakhouse in Peterborough
Plans for skills training workshops
Mystery resolved over ‘cow art work’ in Peterborough's Station Quarter vision
‘Cow’ image used to highlight city centre potential
"Actions of few are pushing us to a point where we need CCTV cameras": Call for action over flytipping at Peterborough grotspots
Councillors, police and council officials toured part of the Ortons to see extent of problem
UK weather: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK - 5 day weather forecast
The Met Office is forecasting heavy and thundery showers for some areas in the UK today, with the rain set to continue into next week.
28MW solar farm near Bourne will generate power for 13,600 homes
Solar farm will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 8,200 tonnes each year.
Why Peterborough Council has only spent half of its £3 million Ukraine support funding since 2022
Council has spent £1.4m of funding
Political View: Decision made on Werrington Fields but will it stick?
Last week we saw another chapter in the saga surrounding the Werrington Fields and Ken Stimpson Academy, writes Lib Dem Group Leader Christian Hogg.
Opposing View: Land use disputes are all around us
‘In uncheck’d shadows of green, brown and grey Unbounded freedom ruled the wandering scene Nor fence of ownership crept in between To hide the prospect of the following eye.’
Political View: A difficult Task with flytipping
A potpourri of Council issues and agendas to address as I write this week’s comment piece, writes Conservative Group deputy leader Steve Allen.
Town Hall View: A significant moment for the city
If you were watching last night’s Full Council meeting, you will have heard me announce that the Full Business Case for the redevelopment of the Station Quarter has been submitted to Government, writes city council leader Dennis Jones (Labour).
New JD Gyms outlet opens in Peterborough creating 20 jobs
Special offer for early-bird members
Nursery nurse from Peterborough to run London Marathon in support of fertility charity
“Going through IVF treatment can be heartbreaking”
Rail passengers experience fewer delays at Peterborough train station thanks to new technology
450 potential delays avoided during trial
NHS urges eligible people in Cambs to get vaccinated against respiratory virus which can cause infant death
The virus tragically causes 20 to 30 infant deaths in the UK every year
Rough sleeping event at Peterborough United stadium raises over £15,000 for the homeless
The event was a joint venture between The Light Project Peterborough and The Peterborough United Foundation.