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Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Traffic alert: Road near Peterborough closed after lorry sheds load of NAILS over the carriageway
Motorists are being advised to avoid the A16 south of Crowland after a lorry spilled its load of nails this afternoon (Friday, May 8).
Recognition for an outstanding season for Peterborough United goalkeeper as he makes a League One 'Team-of-the-Year'
Goalkeeper Alex Bass has earned recognition for his ‘standout’ season with Peterborough United.
Running Slugs raise thousands of pounds for charities close to their hearts
A group of friends from Peterborough known as The Running Slugs have raised over £21,000, which they have shared between Sue Ryder and Cancer Research UK, in memory of family members who have died from cancer.
Everything new at Alton Towers for 2026 – Bluey ride and Nemesis (aff)
A major new family attraction, the return of Nemesis and extended Twilight openings are among the biggest changes visitors will notice at Alton Towers in 2026.
Local Election 2026: The full results for each ward in Huntingdonshire
The results for Huntingdonshire District Council are now coming in
Care home celebrates VE Day with the RBL and community
Head chef, Nikki whipped up a delicious selection of bacon butties, cakes and delicious snacks for the event visitors and residents.
IN PICTURES: First apartment block nears completion as Peterborough historic Whitworth Mill development progresses
The first of the three new apartment blocks is nearing completion as the transformation of Peterborough’s historic Whitworth Mill makes progress.
Vandals go on destruction spree on Peterborough estate
An estate in Peterborough has fallen victim to a large amount of vandalism.
WASPI women pursue High Court judicial review over DWP state pension compensation
WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners have launched new High Court legal action against the DWP's decision not to compensate the 1950s-born women impacted by changes to the state pension age.
Pokémon trails coming to popular National Trust site over May half term
The Pokémon-themed trail will feature at a popular Cambridgeshire National Trust site
The city music venue where David Bowie played one time only
A street mural has been painted in honour of Bowie's one-time performance in the Cambridgeshire city
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


















