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Town Hall View: Providing support for children in care
There are few things more important to my administration than making sure the city’s children and young people get the best start in life, which includes taking care of those who aren’t able to live with their birth families, writes city council leader Shabina Qayyum.
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Further disruption at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough as rainfall continues
Heavy rainfall over the past few weeks continues to cause problems at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough.
Parents call for action over flooded footpath in Peterborough that leaves children wet and muddy before school
Parents are calling for action to stop the flooding of a vital route to school after children arrived for lessons with wet and muddy shoes and clothes.
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Councillor criticises ownership dispute that has left Peterborough residents living with eyesore near homes
A councillor has demanded a rapid end to a dispute that has left some Peterborough residents living near an eyesore for years.
First new LNER Peterborough to London morning train service set to start on Monday
Train operator LNER is set to launch its new Peterborough morning service to London next week.
Peterborough hotel seeks licence to sell alcohol
A Peterborough hotel has submitted an application to sell alcohol at its premises in Lynchwood.
Zoo near Peterborough raises more than £12,700 in one year to support animal charities
Various animal charities are set to benefit from a year of fundraising at a zoo near Peterborough.
Views sought on future regeneration of railway station near Peterborough
Views are being sought on the future regeneration of Whittlesea Railway Station – with the public consultation now extended.
WATCH: New fitness and wellbeing programme launches in Peterborough to support children facing challenges in education
A new initiative supporting children with their emotional wellbeing and confidence has launched in Peterborough.
New protections given to "irreplaceable" historic feature in Peterborough village
New protections have been given to an important element of Whittlesey’s heritage - its traditional mud walls.
Cyclists complete city challenge to support upcoming sports taster event in Peterborough
A group of cyclists completed a city challenge at the weekend to support an upcoming community sports event in Peterborough.
Peterborough-based Anglian Water launches its biggest apprentice recruitment drive
Anglian Water is celebrating the launch of its biggest apprentice recruitment drive
Cambridgeshire Police issue hoax call warning as man calls 999 'to say he couldn't sleep'
Cambridgeshire Police have issued a warning about hoax 999 calls – after one man dialled the emergency number to report the fact ‘he couldn’t sleep.’
Met Office issues ice warning for Peterborough with freezing temperatures forecast
A weather warning has been issued for Peterborough – with ice and freezing temperatures forecast to arrive overnight.
Reform's first Peterborough councillor says voters have 'sent a message'
The new Fletton and Woodston Peterborough city councillor said voters ‘sent a message’ as Reform claimed their first seat on the authority.
Peterborough house builder announces new move to raise company's profile
A Peterborough-based homes builder has appointed a new marketing boss to help raise the company’s profile nationwide.
Greggs set to replace former Peterborough pub The Ploughman
A new Greggs shop is set to open in place of a former pub in Peterborough.
Reform win Fletton and Woodston by-election in Peterborough
The winner of the Fletton and Woodston by-election has been confirmed.
Turnout confirmed for Fletton and Woodston by-election in Peterborough
The turnout has been confirmed for the Fletton and Woodston by-election.
Farm building near Peterborough to be converted into maisonettes
Plans that will see an agricultural building on the outskirts of Peterborough converted into three residential properties have been submitted to Peterborough City Council.