Local News

Under-construction business park in Peterborough generates interest among employers
New estate expected to create about 70 jobs


Cambridgeshire Police chief constable discusses officer funding at Parliament
Police funding was on agenda for top cop and police and crime commissioner


Flood warning: North Bank and B1040 closed by Peterborough City Council
Flooding expected on North Bank Road


Disruption continues on railways around Peterborough
All four lines between Peterborough and Grantham needed repairs on Sunday


Swimming caps swapped for woolly hats at last session of the year at Peterborough Lido
Lido closes several months later than normal due to issues at Regional Pool


Peterborough's Anglia Ruskin named University of the Year 2023
The launch of Anglia Ruskin Peterborough was among the successes hailed at the ‘Oscars of the university sector.’


Plans to build new homes on vacant land in Peterborough village refused once again
Plans for the parcel of land in Newborough have now been refused twice.


Over 60 arrests already made as Peterborough police launch 'Operation Interstellar to crackdown on retail crime this Christmas
Operation Interstellar will be running throughout the festive period in Peterborough as Cambridgeshire Police fight back against prolific shoplifters.


Vital aid convoy from Peterborough reaches Ukraine- with the help to two ambulances
Transformation Programme Manager Maxine, who works at Peterborough City Hospital took part in the convoy.


Pupils sing carols and deliver gifts in special Christmas surprise for care home residents in Peterborough
Pupils from Newark Hill Academy have been bringing Christmas cheer to residents in local care homes.


Opinion: Working for a better Peterborough
It is clear that the challenges facing Peterborough's public health and healthcare systems are complex and multifaceted, writes Cllr Ishfaq Hussain, shadow cabinet member for adult social care and public health.


Listen to call made by hoaxer who said bomb would blow up in eight minutes in Cambridgeshire pub toilets
Simon Latore jailed for more than a year after saying bomb was in disabled toilets in Huntingdon


Police appeal after two drivers seriously injured in crash in Peterborough
Police are appealing for witnesses after the drivers of two vehicles were injured following a collision.


Opinion: Nightmare scenario ‘a step closer’
Earlier this year I warned the people of Peterborough that there was a very real risk of congestion charging or Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) type charging coming to our city, writes Peterborough MP Paul Bristow.


Opinion: Doing what we can for others
I haven’t been in Peterborough much for the past two weeks. I was privileged to be accepted on a Local Government Association (the voice for local councils) Leadership course, writes Labour Group leader Dennis Jones.


Opinion: Many difficult decisions lie ahead
Setting the council’s budget each year is one of the most important pieces of work that the authority undertakes and as always, we want your views as part of the process, writes city council leader Mohammed Farooq.


Milestone for Peterborough College as construction starts on £13.5m Centre for Green Technology
Innovative centre is expected to be completed by November 2024


Peterborough man jailed after burgling ex's home, and punching her in the face
Nasir Neufville admitted a string of offences at court


Young arm of the law: Peterborough pupils get experience of courtroom life with mock trials
Children told that a legal career is open to everyone during day of activities at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court


Police cordon in place on Peterborough street amid 'welfare concerns' for woman
A section of St John’s Street remains cordoned off by police.
