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'Devastated' family of Benedict Blythe (5) label report into his death following allergic reaction at Peterborough school as 'missed opportunity'
The family of Benedict Blythe (5), who died from an allergic reaction suffered at a school close to Peterborough, have been left ‘devastated’ at a report into his death.
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Carers from Stamford save kitten 'Willa Wonka' who suffered 'horrendous' injury in dog attack
A tiny kitten suspected of being the victim of a vicious dog attack has been nursed back to health by a dedicated team of Stamford carers.
Police launch 'winter of action' initiative to tackle crime in Peterborough city centre
Peterborough is set to benefit from a new government ‘Winter of Action’ initiative to tackle crime.
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Tributes paid to 'deeply loved family man' from Peterborough murdered in London
The family of Ruben Nunes (34), from Peterborough, have paid tribute to a ‘deeply loved family man.’
Top appointment announced at Peterborough engineering giant
A leading engineering company near Peterborough has announced a new top appointment.
Polly vows her annual toy appeal for Peterborough Children’s Ward will be best ever
An East of England Ambulance Service clinician hopes her annual toy donation appeal will be the best ever as she seeks to spread festive cheer to young patients at Peterborough City Hospital.
Peterborough councillors pass motion supporting government's Hillsborough Bill
A motion supporting the government's recent Hillsborough Law Bill was passed by Peterborough city councillors.
Peterborough's Cross Keys Homes agrees £25 million a year repairs deal with maintenance provider
A social housing association with hundreds of homes in Peterborough has agreed a new 10 year deal with a repairs and maintenance provider.
Arrest in murder investigation launched after Peterborough man killed in London crash
The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after a man from Peterborough man killed in London.
Eagerly anticipated opening of Frasers is 'best Christmas gift' for Peterborough
The long-awaited opening of retail giant Frasers in a few days has been greeted as the ‘best Christmas gift for Peterborough.
In Pictures: Peterborough litter warrior's mission to clear litter grot spots along road system hits a new milestone
A litter warrior from Peterborough has reached a milestone in his campaign to clear rubbish from the city roads.
Police issue advice to 999 callers after 'silent call' from Peterborough woman in danger
Police have issued advice to 999 callers on what to do if they’re in danger but cannot speak – after receiving a call from a Peterborough woman who was in fear of her life.
Plans for £1.5m regeneration in Peterborough to be finalised by early 2026
A plan to regenerate Peterborough city centre and surrounding areas is expected to be in place by early 2026.
Police called out to site near Peterborough after grenade is uncovered
Police responded to a potentially explosive discovery which caused alarm at a recycling plant in Peterborough this week.
Refuse workers from Fenland retire after each serving an impressive 46 years
Two refuse workers are retiring from Fenland District Council after each serving for a whopping 46 years.
Taxi CCTV motion passed by Peterborough city councillors
Peterborough city councillors have passed a motion calling on the government to provide funding support for CCTV installation in taxis.
Jobs to be created with launch of commercial waste collection service in Peterborough
A supplier to the construction industry in Peterborough is creating jobs with the relaunch of a commercial waste bin collection service.
In Pictures: Peterborough care home celebrates "success" of industry awards and "joy" of Christmas fair
Staff at a retirement home in Peterborough have been celebrating awards success and bringing Christmas cheer to their residents.
Relief for rail passengers in Peterborough as planned strike action for Saturday is called off
It’s relief for rail passengers in Peterborough this Saturday with the announcement that planned strike action has been called off.
"Animals are starving behind closed doors" - warning as pet neglect rises 21% in Cambridgeshire
“Animals are starving behind closed doors” – that’s the message from the RSPCA, who have revealed a heartbreaking 21% rise in neglect reports in Cambridgeshire.