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Peterborough’s £6 million Central Library revamp might close take up to two years to complete
The £6 million project to revamp Peterborough Central Library could take up to two years to complete, it has been revealed.
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Town Hall View: We're working to get rough sleepers off the streets
“our council’s outreach teams work tirelessly around the clock to engage people sleeping rough”
Political View: A bus pass that works around people’s lives
“When transport is expensive or difficult to access, it can become another barrier to opportunity.”
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Westminster Life: Fixing our broken mental health provision
“society is defined by how it treats its most vulnerable people”
Political View: Where is the transparency?
“All 60 councillors have been equally elected by the public to oversee and scrutinise council decisions”
Mayor's View: Peterborough students looking forward to their next life steps
“there is more choice than some may realise”
Political View: Climate change is happening and it's affecting us in Peterborough
'biggest threat to this country since the Second World War,'
Political View: Homelessness is a key priority for Peterborough
“putting systems in place to get people the right help”
Former Peterborough bowling alley set for new lease of life with padel courts venture
The Peterborough city centre building that was formerly home to the city’s bowling is to be given a new lease of life.
Peterborough Reform UK councillor suspended from party
A Reform UK councillor on Peterborough City Council has been suspended from the party.
WANTED: Police appeal to find wanted man with links to Market Deeping and Spalding
Police have launched an appeal to find a wanted man with links to Market Deeping.
Contractors awarded place on £22m framework to support disabled people in Peterborough
Fourteen contractors have been awarded a place on a multi-million pound framework to support disabled people in Peterborough.
Peterborough City Council receives £600k to help young people get into work and education
Peterborough City Council has accepted a £600,000 grant to help young people get into work and education.
Women's fashion retailer Vanilla prepares to open in Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre
Women’s fashion brand Vanilla is planning a move into Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre.
‘Everyone’s hard work has gone to waste’: Daughter of man who drowned in River Nene in Peterborough left frustrated after lifebuoy goes missing AGAIN
Thousands of pounds were raised to install lifesaving equipment after Damian McNutt drowned in May 2024
LOOKING BACK: The last timetabled passenger service to use the NVR line
Passengers rode the local service – which was fated for the famed Beeching cuts – for the final time in 1966
Popular village pub in Yaxley begins search for new landlord or landlady
A popular village pub in Yaxley has begun the search for a new landlord or landlady, offering the chance to take on a recently refurbished venue.
Peterborough teacher who works with deaf children to appear on children's TV on Channel 5
A Peterborough teacher is set to appear on children’s TV on Channel 5.
100 new affordable homes to be delivered at Great Haddon, close to Peterborough
A new contract has been secured to deliver 100 affordable homes at Great Haddon in Peterborough.
Volunteers needed for Great Eastern Run half marathon in Peterborough
Volunteers are needed to help the Great Eastern Run half marathon run smoothly.