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Boy attacked by crocodile at Cambridgeshire zoo has seventh surgery

A three-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries after "ending up" in a crocodile enclosure has undergone his seventh surgery, his family have revealed.

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EXPLAINED: What will be happening to Peterborough’s Beefeater Granary after it closes on September 10?

The restaurant will close its doors in just a few weeks time

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Man jailed for six years after killing a stranger by punching him to the ground in Peterborough

A man who killed a stranger by punching him to the ground in Peterborough city centre has been jailed.

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Family of man killed by one punch in Peterborough City Centre say the dad acted with 'extraordinary selfless courage'

The family of a man who was killed by one punch in Peterborough city centre have paid tribute to the ‘father, brother and friend’ who acted with ‘extraordinary selfless courage.’

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The political make up of Peterborough City Council after Thursday's by-election - and how it has changed in 2026

The Green Party in Peterborough were celebrating in the early hours of the morning after claiming by-election success in Fletton & Woodston.

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Cambridgeshire Police joins new scheme to tackle domestic abuse

Cambridgeshire Police have signed up to a new national scheme to help improve its response to domestic abuse.

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Whittlesey estate agents Malcolm James & Partners enters liquidation after more than 20 years of trading

Liquidators were appointed on July 10

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Plans for an activity centre that no longer includes a 34 metre climbing wall at Ferry Meadows take leap forward

Scaled down plans for an activity centre that no longer features a 34 metre climbing wall at Ferry Meadows have taken a leap forward.

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A47 to close at Guyhirn this weekend for major works

Overnight closures will be needed on the A47 at Guyhirn this weekend for major works.

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Former Cambridgeshire Police officer failed to pay tax on £20,000 of Vinted sales

A former Cambridgeshire Police officer has been barred from police work after he was found not to have paid tax on £20,000 of Vinted sales.

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WATCH: Crooks' own dashcam footage catches 750 tonnes of waste being dumped near Peterborough

A criminal waste dumping operation was exposed after one of the offenders unknowingly filmed 750 tonnes of rubbish being tossed on his own dashcam.

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School Leavers part three: 37 photos capture Peterborough’s Year 6 Classes of 2026 - from Sacred Heart to Woodston

Thousands of Peterborough children have been photographed by this newspaper taking important steps on their education journey.

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School Leavers part two: 33 photos capture Peterborough’s Year 6 Classes of 2026 - from John Clare to Ravensthorpe

Thousands of Peterborough children have been photographed by this newspaper taking important steps on their education journey.

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School Leavers part one: 33 photos capture Peterborough’s Year 6 Classes of 2026 - from All Saints to Highlees

Thousands of Peterborough children have been photographed by this newspaper taking important steps on their education journey.

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Peterborough pupils rewarded for celebrating nature through art

A community painting competition – "I Love Nature" – saw hundreds of Peterborough schoolchildren celebrating the beauty of the natural world through art.

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Green Party win Fletton and Woodston by-election in Peterborough

The Green Party have won the Fletton and Woodston by-election in Peterborough.

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Peterborough's newest Green Party councillor sets out her priorities after winning by-election

Peterborough’s newest councillor has spelt out her priorities after winning election to the authority.

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Busy stretch of A15 London Road in Peterborough to close for two nights

A busy stretch of the A15 London Road is set to close for two nights to allow road works to take place.

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Two cars torched in Millfield in space of just 50 minutes

Two cars were burnt by arsonists in the same Millfield street in the space of less than an hour.

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Council to grant lease for Bushfield Leisure Centre and playing fields to pass on 'significant investment' required in building

Peterborough City Council is set to grant a 35-year lease for Bushfield Pavilion and Playing Fields to pass on the costs of ‘significant investments’ required at the site.