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Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Concerns of Peterborough employers to be heard in 'corridors of power'
A leading voice of business has been in Peterborough to assess the challenges facing the city’s employers.
Peterborough Local Elections 2026: Everything you need to know
With the countdown to the local elections now truly on, now is the time for voters to ensure they are as well-informed as they can possibly be.
Former Magnet store in Peterborough earmarked for new padel courts
A planning application that will see padel courts replace a former kitchen store in Boongate has been submitted to Peterborough City Council.
Huntingdon care home teams up with local men’s charity to provide safe space
Bayleaf Care Home, in Huntingdon have teamed up with local charity Space for Men and will be hosting a regular meeting for the purpose of providing support and wellbeing to local gentlemen.
Hometown gig for Austin Gold at The Met Lounge in Peterborough
Peterborough rock band Austin Gold are bringing their first hometown show of 2026 to The Met Lounge on May 22, and if previous shows are anything to go by, tickets won't last long.
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It more than lived up to my high expectations
Music line up at Peterborough Beer Festival to close with Chris Allen tribute
A great selection of live music is always a big part of what makes Peterborough Beer Festival a success year after year - and closing the event this August will be Citizen Smith with a tribute to the late Chris Allen, who was much loved on the city’s live music scene.
Administrators still working to complete sale of Peterborough's Hilton Garden Inn
Administrators are today (May 6) still working to secure the completion of the sale of Peterborough's partly-built Hilton Garden Inn.
Concerns raised over 'infection prevention' risks at Cambridge dental practice
A spokesperson for the dental practice confirmed they have "already undertaken significant work across the practice"
DWP to review five major benefits for fraud and error – including PIP and Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed five major benefits are being assessed for fraud and error during the 2026/27 financial year, with findings due to be published in May next year
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
