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Jack Hunt Academy raises funds to support student’s London Marathon Challenge
Students and staff at Jack Hunt Academy in Peterborough raised £1,689.81 for Teenage Cancer Trust to support sixth-form student Cristiano Calitri’s preparations for the London Marathon in April 2027. The school held a…
Young star Byron blasted his way to an excellent second place to cap a great year for PACTRAC athletes
Young PACTRAC athlete Byron Stother secured an impressive second-place finish in a competitive four-way regional duathlon. Competing against top 9-10 year-olds from across the region, Stother completed the 600m run…
Bin lorry catches fire while out on recycling collection rounds in Peterborough
A recycling collection vehicle caught fire in Peterborough on Tuesday morning while on its rounds at Dingley Court. According to the Peterborough Telegraph, fire crews extinguished the blaze quickly with no injuries…
Appeal for help to pot 18 Christmas trees to brighten up Peterborough city centre
Peterborough City Council is seeking donations of large pots, sand and gravel to prepare 18 six-foot Christmas trees for the city centre. The trees, which will have festive lights, are expected to arrive toward the end…
Long-serving Cambridgeshire city shop closes after 27 years
Clarks has closed its shoe shop at the Serpentine Green shopping centre in Hampton, Peterborough, after more than 20 years. The store was among the centre’s longest-serving retailers, having opened around the time the…
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Robbie Savage defends TNT Sports commentator job as Peterborough manager says 'it's my life'
Peterborough United manager Robbie Savage has defended his work as a TNT Sports commentator amid criticism that he is taking on television duties while his team struggles. Peterborough have gone six matches without a…
LIVE: A1(M) reopens near Yaxley after 'serious' crash
The A1(M) near Yaxley has reopened after a serious crash caused lane closures and delays. Cambridgeshire Constabulary and local traffic updates reported the incident, with the road disruption affecting drivers in the…
Campaigner heralds new benches as small win for residents battling for community facilities in 'forgotten' area of Peterborough
Four public benches have been installed in Peterborough’s Manor Drive area, a small step toward improving facilities for the Roma Fields community, campaigner Radek Juszczynski says. The benches were funded by a grant…
A1 near Yaxley reopens after ‘serious’ crash
The A1 northbound near Yaxley has reopened after a single-vehicle crash prompted a closure between junctions 16 and 17 on Tuesday morning. Cambridgeshire Police said officers and paramedics were called at 8:30 a.m. and…
Sweeney’s Martial Arts' gold success at Peterborough
Competitors from Leamington’s Sweeney’s Martial Arts returned from the Peterborough Open 2026 with four medals: one gold and three silver. The team’s results followed its previous success at the Northern Open. Coaches…
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Savage denies media work is impacting role as manager
Peterborough United manager Robbie Savage has rejected claims that his work as a football pundit is affecting his commitment to the club. The League One side have gone six games without a win and lost 5-0 at home to…
Peterborough business gives cyber guidance following European security forum
Peterborough-based technology firm Lifeline IT is urging local businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity after attending the ONE Conference in The Hague. Founder Daniel Mitchell represented the company as part of the…
JS Davidson secures top AA* BRCGS grade following unannounced audit
Temperature-controlled storage and distribution company JS Davidson has received the highest AA* grade under the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage & Distribution after an unannounced audit. The assessment examined the…
Slip road onto Peterborough parkway to close for roadworks
The southbound slip road at Junction 7 leading onto Peterborough’s Frank Perkins Parkway will close overnight for roadworks. The closure is scheduled from 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, until 6 a.m. Thursday, November…
Peterborough Slimming World team leaders pull together to make new year wishes come true
Slimming World team leaders across Peterborough are joining forces to support residents seeking healthier habits, improved wellbeing and greater confidence. The group says it offers friendly, non-judgemental help with…
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City of Peterborough Academy recognised in Royal Shakespeare Company’s associate schools impact report
City of Peterborough Academy has been featured in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s annual impact report for its work in the Associate Schools Programme over the past three years. The partnership brought rehearsal-room…
Peterborough United: Robbie Savage rejects commentary work criticism
Peterborough United manager Robbie Savage has rejected claims that his television and radio work is affecting his commitment to the club. The League One side have gone six matches without a win in all competitions…
LIVE: A1(M) lanes closed and delays after 'serious' crash
A serious crash has closed lanes on the A1(M) near Yaxley and caused delays, according to reports being followed by local news outlets. Cambridgeshire Constabulary is among the sources providing traffic updates. Drivers…
Man died after being hit by train near Peterborough
A man has died after being struck by a train on the tracks between Huntingdon and Peterborough. British Transport Police confirmed the incident occurred on November 9, with emergency services pronouncing the man dead at…
Four people rushed to hospital after serious crash
Four people were taken to Peterborough City Hospital after a serious crash involving one vehicle on the A1 northbound near Norman Cross. Emergency services were called shortly before 8.30am on Tuesday, November 10. The…
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More e-bikes seized by police in Peterborough operation
Cambridgeshire Police have seized multiple illegally modified e-bikes during an operation in Peterborough. One bike could reach 44mph without pedalling, nearly three times the legal assistance limit of 15.5mph. Officers…
From 'dire' to 'absolute class' in three days for away specialists Peterborough Sports
Peterborough Sports beat Redditch United 1-0 away on Monday night, extending their unbeaten league record on the road this season. Harry Vince scored the only goal eight minutes from time, lifting the team to fifth in…
Man bailed after woman killed in five vehicle crash near Peterborough
A man has been released on police bail while enquiries continue into a five-vehicle crash on the A605 near Elton that killed a woman in her 40s. The collision happened at about 1.30am on Sunday, November 8…
A1 near Yaxley partially closed after ‘serious’ crash
The A1 northbound carriageway is closed between junctions 16 and 17 near Yaxley after a serious collision on Tuesday morning. National Highways said emergency services were at the scene and traffic officers were on…
'Serious crash' blocks major Cambs A-road
The A1 northbound is closed between junctions 16 and 17 near Yaxley after a serious collision on Tuesday morning. Emergency services are at the scene, and National Highways says traffic officers are heading there to…
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Woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect after car breaks down on A47 in Peterborough
A woman was arrested after her car broke down on the A47 in Bretton, Peterborough, on Monday morning. Cambridgeshire Police said a young child was also in the vehicle and was taken to a safe place. The woman was…
Part of River Nene in Peterborough to shut for £8.3m bridge works
A section of the River Nene in Peterborough will be closed to navigation from 16 November until 24 December. The restriction is necessary to facilitate the installation of the £8.3m Cygnet Bridge, a project designed to…
Peterborough United have invited the circus into town
Peterborough United is facing significant scrutiny following a poor run of form under manager Robbie Savage, who has failed to win any of his last six matches. Once praised for a sustainable 'buy low, develop and sell…
Plans submitted by Barclays Bank to fit out new Peterborough city centre branch
Barclays has submitted plans to fit out a new branch at 25-26 Long Causeway in Peterborough, in a unit formerly occupied by Sports Direct. The bank is expected to move from its Church Street premises in 2027. Proposed…