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New Mexican takeaway 'Mexi Bean' opens in Peterborough
New Mexican takeaway ‘Mexi Bean Express has opened in Peterborough.
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Opening of new Korean supermarket Seoul Plaza brings crowds to Peterborough city centre
Large crowds were seen in Queensgate Shopping Centre on Friday morning (February 27) for the opening of Seoul Plaza.
Three Peterborough shops closed due to drugs and ASB concerns
Three shops have been closed in Peterborough after concerns were raised about drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour.
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Significant road closures set to take place near Boongate this March
Motorists are being urged to reconsider making journeys that may take them close to Boongate in the city centre as works take place in March.
Paston Parkway roadworks likely to affect Peterborough motorists next week
City motorists are being warned in advance to consider using alternate routing if their journey will include using the Paston Parkway from the start of next week.
Six year-old from Peterborough braves hair chop to support children's cancer charity
A young girl from Peterborough has donated 10 inches of her hair to a charity making wigs for children with cancer.
Two fly-tippers fined for dumping waste in residential streets in Peterborough
Two fly-tippers who dumped household waste in residential streets in Peterborough have been fined.
Peterborough Women's Aid launches new podcast to highlight "far-reaching impact" of domestic abuse
A new podcast has been launched in Peterborough to “amplify women’s voices” and highlight the “far-reaching impact” of domestic abuse.
Supermarket chain Aldi raises pay for staff for second time in a year
Supermarket operator Aldi has announced a pay rise for its store staff in Peterborough.
Peterborough woman wins one million pounds on National Lottery scratchcard
A Peterborough woman is celebrating after winning a cool £1 million on a National Lottery scratchcard.
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with lorry in Wisbech
A cyclist has suffered serious injuries in a collision with a lorry in Wisbech.
New figures reveal fall in large scale fly-tipping incidents in Peterborough
New figures show there was a fall in the number of large scale fly-tipping incidents across Peterborough over the last six years.
Peterborough mum-of-one sees dream of creating her own hair dressing business come true
A Peterborough mum with a dream of setting up her own hair dressing salon has seen her hopes come true.
Nearly 2,500 potholes fixed in Peterborough this year - as reports increase significantly
Pothole reports in Peterborough have increased significantly since last year, according to Peterborough City Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment & Transport.
Spalding man jailed for theft and public order offences after assaulting shop workers and police
A Spalding man has been jailed for 14 weeks and served a two-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) for shop theft and public order offences.
Man jailed for his part in "shameful" attack on pub-goer in Wisbech two days before Christmas
A man has been jailed for his part in a violent assault at a Wisbech pub just before Christmas.
Ownership dispute blamed for Peterborough's Bretton Court eyesore could be resolved in months
An ownership dispute blamed for the creation of an eyesore at Peterborough’s Bretton Court could be resolved this summer, it has been revealed.
Westminster Life: Remembering Ukraine after four long years of war
This week we mark four years since Russia launched its brutal invasion of Ukraine, a war that continues to shape Europe’s security and our own future, writes Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes.
Recruitment campaign in Peterborough to fill 150 jobs at flowers supplier ahead of Mother's Day
A recruitment campaign has been launched in Peterborough as a supplier of flowers creates 150 jobs ahead of Mother's Day.
Cambridgeshire man thanks air ambulance for saving his life following serious car crash
A Cambridgeshire man and his family have thanked East Anglian Air Ambulance for saving his life following a serious road accident.