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Huge donation from Peterborough building company will help lift people off the floor and provide beds for families in need
A Peterborough building company’s marathon efforts will help lift families in need off the floor – and provide a bed for dozens of people.
Lands’ End to John O’Groats – Peterborough bus drivers take on walking challenge
Drivers, Engineers and members of the Presentation and Support teams at Stagecoach’s depot on Lincoln Road in Peterborough, along with colleagues from around the region, have embarked on a major health and wellbeing challenge – to walk the equivalent of Lands’ End to John O’Groats.
Council pushes ahead with plans to redevelop leisure centre near Peterborough despite loss of contactor
Council plans to redevelop a leisure centre near Peterborough with enhanced facilities are continuing – despite some early setbacks.
Thieves steal thousands of pounds worth of GPS tracking systems from farm vehicles in raids near Peterborough
Thieves have stolen thousands of pounds worth of high tech tracking systems from farm vehicles and machinery in a spate of raids near Peterborough.
A pair of emerging stars have re-signed for the Peterborough Phantoms
Peterborough Phantoms have retained a pair of emerging stars for the 2026-27 season.
Winners announced for the 2026 Charity Film Awards
The ninth iteration of the awards awarded more than £100k in prize money.
Two-thirds support greater education for subjects like esports
Almost two-thirds of people worldwide support more formal education pathways in esports and gaming.
Departing Peterborough United star is spoilt for choice as Championship clubs queue up to sign him
Departing Peterborough United star Archie Collins will be spoilt for choice when picking his next destination.
Family home for less than £200k that you could move straight into
The affordable property is perfectly suited to first time buyers looking to raise a family
Crash causes three-mile queues along busy route on Cambs border
The incident is affecting traffic heading southbound towards Stansted Airport
Person dies in A10 crash with road still closed
Drivers have been told to expect heavy delays
Cambridgeshire play areas to get £1.5 million cash boost
The money could be used to create new play areas, as well as improve established ones
'Rare' cottage at family-friendly National Trust site among last of its type
The Fen Cottage was built in around 1700 and is one of the last surviving homes of its type
Ofsted says pupils at Cambridge school 'not achieving as well as they should'
The school says that "all necessary improvements are already underway"
Full list of 27 reasons for DWP Universal Credit sanctions
The DWP has the power to deduct money from Universal Credit payments for a number of reasons, including to pay for rent arrears or benefits overpayments
DWP issues new guidance on bank checks under fraud prevention measures
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published new guidance explaining what banks and financial institutions may be asked to check under new benefit Eligibility Verification powers


















