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Here's why I like this lovely village pub near Peterborough
I could share with you a whole host of reasons why I like the Millstone pub at Barnack - and now there is one more.

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Can you leave money to your dog in your will? How to provide for your pet after you're gone
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Emergency alert test 2025: can you turn-off emergency alert text? Rules explained
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Peterborough social enterprise offering music workshops to people with additional needs left devastated by break-in
A social enterprise in Peterborough has been left devastated by a break-in.


Peterborough business owner to launch appeal after new leisure venture at Ferry Meadows denied planning permission
The No Work Club is set to appeal against the decision that has seen a new venture consisting of axe throwing, escape rooms and crazy golf refused planning permission by Peterborough City Council.


Peterborough paedophile plotted to abuse children - now he is behind bars
A paedophile who plotted to sexually abuse children is now in jail after being captured by undercover police officers.


Bird's Eye View: Take a look at Lincoln Road from the skies as £3.4 million scheme continues
A multi-million pound scheme to make vital improvements has been running several months now – and while it is causing traffic issues at the moment, it is hoped that in the long run, it will make one of the busiest roads in the city easier to navigate – especially for pedestrians and cyclists.


Peterborough-based domestic appliances manufacturer Beko Europe creates new sales jobs as it expands services
A leading Peterborough company is about to recruit new staff as it expands its services.


WATCH as police search Peterborough's man car and home in search for drugs
A man found to be dealing steroids in Peterborough has been given a suspended jail term.


Tributes to 'solicitor of rare calibre' Roger Terrell who founded Peterborough law firm - and was Peterborough United chairman
Tributes have been paid to a Peterborough solicitor whose career was ‘defined by integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.’


Residents in Bourne can access free paint and "live more sustainably" - thanks to new 'RePaint' store
Residents of Bourne and surrounding areas now have access to free paint with the opening of a new Community RePaint Store in the town.


Works finally set to take place on A1 at Peterborough this week TEN MONTHS after lane closure and speed restrictions introduced following fatal crash
Ten months after a fatal crash left long lane closures and speed restrictions on the A1 at Peterborough, works are finally set to get underway to get traffic moving smoothly again.


Police object to alcohol licence for potential new off-licence in Peterborough
Police in Peterborough have objected to an application for a new premises to sell alcohol.


John Howard Column: Falling in love with the Embankment again
Councillor John Howard, Conservative Press Officer.


Westminster Life: Proud to support our city’s Beer Festival
Last week, I had the chance to spend some time at one of Peterborough’s best-known annual events, the Beer Festival on the Embankment. It was a brilliant afternoon, and a reminder of how much local culture and community spirit we have to celebrate here in our city.


WATCH: Cambridgeshire woman phones 999 to complain police cars have woken her from her nap
A woman phoned 999 to complain police cars were ‘too loud' and had woken her from her nap.


The reason armed police were called to Peterborough street on Thursday
Armed police were called to a street in Stanground, Peterborough on Thursday after officers received reports of a man with a firearm.


East of England Ambulance Service facing possible strike action
More than 1,000 ambulance staff at the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) - including frontline workers - could vote on strike action over a proposal that would change members’ working lives.


MP seeks to enshrine findings of Benedict Blythe inquest in law following 5-year-old's death from anaphylaxis in Peterborough school
A new amendment to existing law has been brought forward to protect children with allergies in schools following the tragic death of Benedict Blythe.


Former Peterborough man to be county's new top cop on £181,000 annual salary
A former Peterborough man is expected to be appointed as the new top cop for Cambridgeshire on an annual salary of £181,575.
