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Call for action as councillor fears Peterborough park becoming 'no-go area'
A Peterborough councillor is calling for action to be taken to prevent a city park from becoming a ‘no go zone.’
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New push for protection order as incidents of anti-social behaviour grow in Peterborough park
Councillors in Peterborough are pushing for the introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order in a city park.
Peterborough retailer warns business could be 'badly damaged' by year-long £5 million roundabout transformation works
A trader in the heart of Peterborough fears business could be ‘badly damaged’ by expected traffic disruption on a major road junction in Peterborough.
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Peterborough's Cygnet Bridge will generate connectivity and growth, says Council Leader
The Leader of Peterborough City Council has heralded the building of a controversial new £8m cycle and pedestrian bridge over the River Nene.
REVEALED: Every Peterborough secondary school ranked by the number of student suspensions and permanent exclusions
The most recent set of data relates to the 2023/24 school year
Inside Peterborough’s biggest World Cup fan zone where hundreds of England fans will be cheering on the Three Lions against Croatia
The fan zone launches tonight (Wednesday, June 17) as England take on Croatia
The new Peterborough swimming pool hoping to make a big splash in city
Many Peterborough residents have fond memories of learning to swim at the old Regional Pool.
Heat Health Alert issued for Peterborough for next six days
A Heat Health Alert has been issued across Peterborough for the next six days.
Fenland florist enters liquidation after seven years of trading
The business appointed liquidators on June 9
RAF Wittering hosts exciting tests of JCH Hydrogen powered car built to beat the land speed record
RAF Wittering has played host to some exciting testing in the past week as JCB fine tune their preparations to break the land speed record.
A first look inside Peterborough's new Hickory's Smokehouse
There is not long now until Peterborough’s latest dining out destination – Hickory’s Smokehouse – opens its doors…. and here’s a sneak preview to whet your appetite.
Peterborough Police find drugs in dealer's car while he shopped at Waitrose
A drug dealer has been jailed after police found cannabis and cocaine in his car while he shopped in Waitrose.
Emergency vehicles spotted in Peterborough city centre as fire service carries out training exercise
A number of emergency service vehicles have been spotted in Peterborough city centre on Wednesday morning (June 17).
Police investigating if two Cambridgeshire ram raids in two days are linked
Police are investigating any possible links between two Cambridgeshire ram raids that have taken place in the last two days.
Councillor calls for delay on Peterborough's Queensgate roundabout transformation works
A urgent call has gone out for a halt to a £5 million venture to transform a major roundabout in Peterborough city centre.
REVEALED: All Peterborough wards ranked by the number of drug offences recorded – check where yours is included
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Peterborough City Council set to approve £2.1m Wittering Primary School SEND refurb
An upcoming meeting at Peterborough City Council will seek approval to refurbish Wittering Primary School in order to accommodate additional SEND pupils.
New development plans for Peterborough Embankment revealed
A Peterborough City Council cabinet member has suggested the Embankment could become home to a state-of-the-art youth activity hub as part of plans to redevelop the city centre.
Police to deploy facial recognition technology for second time in city on Friday
Police are to bring back state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to Peterborough city centre this week.
IN PICTURES: Celebrating Peterborough Community Business Awards winners
It is congratulations to the inspirational winners of the Peterborough Community Business Awards.