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Funnel cloud spotted in skies above Peterborough
A funnel cloud has been spotted in the sky above Peterborough on Tuesday (May 3).
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Peterborough’s new Old Station Quarter hub seeks permission to sell alcohol
A brand new multi-use community, social and work hub that has just opened in Peterborough’s old railway station has applied for a licence to sell alcohol.
Hickory’s Smokehouse names opening date for new Peterborough venue that is creating 100 jobs
The opening date has been announced for the new Hickory’s Smokehouse in Peterborough that will create 100 jobs.
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The Peterborough neighbourhoods with the highest violent and sex crime rates
The Peterborough neighbourhoods with the highest rates of violent and sexual offences have been revealed.
Man banned from having a dog off lead and carrying a catapult or air weapon for 10 years after hare-coursing incident in Fenland
A man has been given a 10 year court order banning him from having a dog off lead and carrying a catapult or air weapon following a hare coursing-related incident in Fenland.
Upgrading Manor Drive estate is a ‘complex situation’ says Peterborough city councillor
Peterborough City Council has acknowledged that adding community facilities to the Manor Drive estate has been a challenge.
Upcoming road closures to impact four villages near Peterborough
Motorists who are likely to be driving to or from Peterborough’s surrounding villages over the coming weeks may want to consider alternative routing before they head out on their journeys.
Man who died after his car crashed into a house in Peterborough is named by police
A man who died after his car crashed into a house in Peterborough has today been named by police.
Revamped Vision Express store gives new look to Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre
There is a new look to Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre with the opening of a revamped Vision Express store.
Former England goalkeeper David James to star in Peterborough Football Festival
Former England goalkeeper David James has been signed up to lead a football celebration in Peterborough ahead of the World Cup.
Council approved £700k grant for 'urgent' excavations at Peterborough's Flag Fen to prevent 'catastrophic loss' of Bronze Age archaeology
Peterborough City Council’s Cabinet has approved the receipt of almost £700,000 of grant funding to carry out excavations at Flag Fen to avoid a “catastrophic loss” of archaeological evidence.
Ferry Meadows visitors warned over parking charges text scam
Visitors to Peterborough’s Nene Park – including the popular Ferry Meadows – are being warned about scam text messages giving fake warnings over parking payments.
Work begins on development which will bring 250 new homes to Peterborough village
Work has begun on a new development of 250 homes in a Peterborough village.
Plaque to commemorate former Peterborough mayor and long-serving councillor
Plans have been drawn up for a special memorial for a former Peterborough mayor and long-serving councillor.
Review for Peterborough Towns Fund projects over funding concerns
A review of the financing of key regeneration projects across Peterborough is to be carried out in just weeks.
Explainer: The impact on pedestrians and motorists of a £1.5 million overhaul of the Queensgate roundabout
Hundreds of pedestrians and cyclists will have a safer and more enjoyable experience getting across Peterborough’s Queensgate roundabout with the transformation of what is one of the city’s major traffic intersections.
Three arrests after driver crashes into road closed sign in Deeping
Three people have been arrested following a collision in West Deeping where a driver of a car hit a road closed sign on Tuesday morning (June 2).
Peterborough-born Olympic hero takes part in Lido’s 90th anniversary celebrations
Brian Brinkley won a bronze medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics
Murder detectives release CCTV image of witness they want to trace in connection with death of man in River Nene
Detectives have released images of a witness they want to speak to in connection with the death of Conor Kinlan.
Volunteer earned £5,000 picking elderflowers for drinks maker as new appeal for collectors made in Peterborough
A volunteer picker earned £5,000 collecting the elderflowers vital to the sales success of a national soft drinks maker, it has been revealed.