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Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Government accused of using local councils as 'scapegoat' in plea to new PM
The council leader argued that "the people of Fenland should have as much of a voice in change as the people of Makerfield"
Child harmed herself at children's home as Ofsted concerns persist
The care home has had several monitoring inspections since a full inspection in February 2026 which found it to be 'inadequate'
Woman riding bike killed in crash with bin lorry
The woman died at the scene
'Safety risk' means Cambridgeshire paddling pool will not open this summer
'Unforeseen' issues were found which means that the pool cannot open in 2026
Major change to local councils delayed as 'mired in chaos' government slammed
The county council said the delay will prolong the "current period of uncertainty" faced by locals waiting to find out how services will change
Woman died with drugs brought into prison illegally in her system, report finds
The 29-year-old died in a Cambridgeshire prison in October 2024
Teen 'clinging onto side of moving vehicle' in Essex park died after falling off
Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident
Dozens of objections lodged against 'inappropriate' 100-home development on 'green belt'
A developer is hoping to build up to 100 homes in a village near Cambridge
‘Authentic’ Italian restaurant a favourite with locals announces closure
Following the announcement, customers said it is 'such a shame'
Wife of Peterborough man who died in Morocco spa fire sues hotel for more than £500,000
He was on a business trip with colleagues at the time of his death
Cambridge's 'hyper-dense' HMO hotspots revealed as council considers restrictions
Cambridge City Council will debate restrictions on HMOs at a council meeting after residents shared concerns about parking and the 'character' of communities
Claims city off-licence sold alcohol and vapes to children as young as 10
Reports by a police force suggest that children as young as 10 were sold vapes
