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Jobcentre steps up action to help growing number of unemployed Peterborough youngsters into work
New action is being taken to help increase the growing number of unemployed Peterborough young people into work.
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Fresh setback for Peterborough's Higgsy's in bid to reopen popular burger bar
The reopening of the popular Higgsy’s has been delayed once again.
Concerns at mixed-sex 'changing village' at Peterborough's £36 million swimming pool prompt new design
Public concerns over mixed-sex ‘changing village’ arrangements at Peterborough’s planned indoor swimming pool have prompted alterations to be put in place.
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'We are not here to manage decline:' Peterborough City Council leader announces new Cabinet
Peterborough City Council unveiled its new ruling Cabinet at Sand Martin House on Monday May 18.
Bank holiday weather: Peterborough in for scorching bank holiday as temperatures forecast to hit 27C - full forecast
Peterborough is likely to experience its hottest day of 2026
The Lynx Effect: Shoplifter jailed after stealing 31 cans of deodorant
A shoplifter who stole 31 cans of deodorant from a Fenland shop during a three week ‘stealing spree’ has been jailed.
Huntingdonshire Reform councillor disputes alleged ‘false statements’ claim being investigated by police
A recently elected Reform UK district councillor has hit back following reports he is being investigated by police.
Free Family Sports and Activity Day at Gladstone Family Hub
Families across Peterborough are invited to enjoy a free day of sporty fun at Gladstone Family Hub and Community Centre later this month.
'Someone will be killed:' Call for action on Peterborough street residents say is used like a race track
Residents have made a call for action to tackle speeding on a Peterborough street – before someone is killed.
Teenager pleads not guilty to murder of Peterborough 16-year-old as two defendants set to stand trial
A Peterborough teenager has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 16-year-old of Baye Bireme Fall.
Councillor Chris Harper officially declared Mayor of Peterborough
Long-serving councillor Chris Harper has been officially elected as Mayor of Peterborough.
Police appeal after items stolen from cake stand
Police have launched an appeal after items were stolen from a cake stand in Spalding.
Burglar who stole tools worth thousands from Halfords in Peterborough jailed
A burglar has been jailed after he was caught red-handed stealing tools worth thousands of pounds from a branch of Halfords in Peterborough, police have said.
Peterborough councillors insist there must be no more delays on speed reduction measures after major crash sees car hit house
Two ward councillors have renewed their push for more speed prevention measures in place in Peterborough after a serious crash left a woman in her 70s with serious injuries.
Live music and family fun set for Peterborough Lido's "big pool party" event to mark 90th anniversary
Live music, swimming and family fun are on the cards when Peterborough Lido hosts a “big pool party” to celebrate its 90th year.
Eight e-scooters seized in two hours in Ortons as police crack down on menace
Eight e-scooters were seized in just a couple of hours in a Peterborough neighbourhood as police cracked down on the menace caused by riders.
Fund-raising appeal launched to help Yaxley mum who escaped blaze that left home badly damaged
A mum-of-one in Yaxley has told how she escaped a night-time blaze that left her house badly damaged.
Pedestrian who died following collision on Peterborough road is named by police
A pedestrian who died following a collision on a Peterborough road has been named.
Peterborough Councillor says 20 is plenty on Oundle Road after fatal incident
A city councillor has called for more to be done to tackle dangerous driving conditions on one of Woodston’s busiest roads.
We visit the former RAF base near Peterborough where a WW2-era plane has returned to the skies
The base played a key role in the Second World War