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Peterborough Town teenager attracts the attention of Northants after another special T20 performance steers team into Finals Day
Sixteen year-old off spinner Raturaj Kale starred again as Peterborough Town stormed into the semi-finals of the Northants T20 Championships on Saturday.
Peterborough Sports appear set to announce legendary former Stamford boss as new manager
Former Stamford AFC boss Graham Drury is expected to be named the new manager of Peterborough Sports on Sunday morning.
Final day heartbreak for a pair of former Peterborough United players
There was final day heartbreak for a pair of old Peterborough United players on Saturday.
Plans for large new solar farm close to Thorney in Peterborough approved
Plans for a new solar farm close to a Peterborough village have been approved.
SodaStream Terra sparkling water maker drops to £56 in Amazon deal saving shoppers 48% (aff)
The bestselling SodaStream Terra sparkling water maker has dropped below £57 in a major Amazon deal, with shoppers snapping up the eco-friendly kitchen gadget for homemade fizzy drinks.
Alton Towers fans can save more than £30 with simple ticket booking trick (aff)
Families planning an Alton Towers trip could save a surprising amount simply by booking online ahead of arrival, with weekday tickets dropping as low as £32
Peterborough charity launches new paediatric CPR training sessions as founder pledges to run Manchester Marathon with mannequin on his back
Peterborough charity Tiny Heartbeat Heroes have launched their latest paediatric CPR and choking response training sessions later this month.
Philips dual basket air fryer drops below £90 in Amazon half-price deal (aff)
The bestselling Philips dual-drawer air fryer has dropped to under £90 on Amazon, with shoppers saving 50% on the 9-litre kitchen appliance deal
Universal Credit rules claimants should check before summer travel abroad
People claiming Universal Credit are being reminded to check DWP rules before travelling abroad this summer as leaving the UK may affect their benefit payments
'Despicable' woman defrauded primary school charity out of thousands
The charity treasurer tried to conceal her crimes by sharing false information about the accounts with committee members
Scooter rider taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after crash in Cambridge
Police are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage
Police give update on 'suspicious item' found in Wisbech
The area was cordoned off this afternoon
New DVSA driving rules for learner drivers come into force
From May 12, 2026, learner drivers must book their own driving tests as the DVSA confirms instructors will no longer be permitted to make bookings on their behalf
Power vacuum at Cambridge City Council amid discussions to form new leadership
The Liberal Democrats said they were "sorry not to have expanded into other parts of the city"
Police ask people to report any suspicious behaviour following farm thefts
Several farms have been targeted by thieves with GPS equipment being stolen
Convicted paedophile sent to jail after breaching strict court order
The sex offender had previous convictions for offences involving children


















