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Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Brits are turning their backs on meal prep as ‘heat, ding, eat’ food booms (aff)
The days of spending Sundays batch-cooking endless tubs of rice and chicken may be fading as healthier ready meals surge in popularity.
Intex inflatable sofa bed deal is perfect for summer garden parties and camping (aff)
This pull-out inflatable sofa bed is turning heads online thanks to its surprisingly low price, queen-size sleeping space and portable design that works just as well in the garden as it does on camping trips.
'Nice parking spot, Rita!': I joined the Alton Towers queue that everyone's talking about (aff)
The queue almost becomes part of the experience.
How have the players from the last great Peterborough United team fared since leaving London Road?
The 2023-24 League One promotion chasing team was the last great Peterborough United line-up. Unfortunately they were mugged by Oxford United in the play-off semi-final.
Appeal to find missing man with links to Peterborough
An appeal has been launched to find a missing man who has links to Peterborough.
31,000 plus illegal cigarettes and hundreds of illegal vapes found hidden in Peterborough shop
More than 31,000 illegal cigarettes and hundreds of illegal vapes have been found hidden in a shop in Peterborough.
Ambulance response times for serious emergencies "continue to improve" across East of England
Those suffering serious medical emergencies across Peterborough and the wider area are being reached more quickly by ambulance crews, according to new figures.
Barbershop singing group from Peterborough perform at Sue Ryder hospice in memory of founder member
A barbershop harmony singing group from Peterborough brought smiles to guests at the Sue Ryder hospice – in a performance described as “unique and wonderful”.
Person dies in A10 crash with road still closed
Drivers have been told to expect heavy delays
Cambridgeshire play areas to get £1.5 million cash boost
The money could be used to create new play areas, as well as improve established ones
'Rare' cottage at family-friendly National Trust site among last of its type
The Fen Cottage was built in around 1700 and is one of the last surviving homes of its type
Ofsted says pupils at Cambridge school 'not achieving as well as they should'
The school says that "all necessary improvements are already underway"
Full list of 27 reasons for DWP Universal Credit sanctions
The DWP has the power to deduct money from Universal Credit payments for a number of reasons, including to pay for rent arrears or benefits overpayments
DWP issues new guidance on bank checks under fraud prevention measures
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published new guidance explaining what banks and financial institutions may be asked to check under new benefit Eligibility Verification powers
19th century home with its own gym and swimming pool that's right next to the A14
If you are in a position to splash the cash, this Grade II listed home could be yours
Ofsted says children ‘not consistently achieving well’ at Cambridgeshire nursery
The report also recognised that children have "close relationships with their key person"


















