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7 off-the-beaten-track beauty spots near Peterborough to go for a walk and beat the crowds during summer 2026
You might even find yourself the only person visiting these beauty spots
LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP: New manager appointed at one of Peterborough United's League One rivals.
Barnsley have re-appointed Daniel Stendel as manager.
'This is not goodbye' says furniture retailer as its closes Peterborough store after a year
A furniture retailer has moved out of a prominent store in Peterborough city centre a year after opening.
Bloomsbury Money appoints new head of compliance
Bloomsbury Money, a Jersey regulated Money Services Business specializing in global payment solutions and treasury management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Clarke as its new Head of Compliance.
Three years after taking up his sport Etienne (13) will compete for GB at the European and African Waterski Championships
Etienne Barron, a 13 year-old waterskier, has been selected to compete for Great Britain at the European and African Championships in Greece later this summer.
Summer of music and open air theatre in the Cambridgeshire countryside
Nestled within 120 acres of peaceful Cambridgeshire countryside, a popular summer theatre programme of open-air performances for all the family will be performed in a hillside amphitheatre at Waresley Park Estate.
Lego set to build incredible exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral
This summer, Peterborough Cathedral will become the setting for Travelling Bricks, an extraordinary globally touring exhibition made from over one million Lego bricks, combined with hands-on interactive experiences designed for families to create, explore, and play together.
New Peterborough Reform councillor explains slip-of-the-tongue “UKIP” TV gaffe
A Reform UK councillor who has become the star of a viral video has spoken about his now-infamous “UKIP” gaffe.
Family home for less than £200k that you could move straight into
The affordable property is perfectly suited to first time buyers looking to raise a family
Crash causes three-mile queues along busy route on Cambs border
The incident is affecting traffic heading southbound towards Stansted Airport
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

















