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Hometown gig for Austin Gold at The Met Lounge in Peterborough
Peterborough rock band Austin Gold are bringing their first hometown show of 2026 to The Met Lounge on May 22, and if previous shows are anything to go by, tickets won't last long.
My island paradise in the Maldives was a dream come true
It more than lived up to my high expectations
Music line up at Peterborough Beer Festival to close with Chris Allen tribute
A great selection of live music is always a big part of what makes Peterborough Beer Festival a success year after year - and closing the event this August will be Citizen Smith with a tribute to the late Chris Allen, who was much loved on the city’s live music scene.
Administrators still working to complete sale of Peterborough's Hilton Garden Inn
Administrators are today (May 6) still working to secure the completion of the sale of Peterborough's partly-built Hilton Garden Inn.
Woman banned from every shop in town - except for one - after using threatening and abusive behaviour
A woman has been banned from every shop in Spalding except for one, Police have said.
A1 link road near Peterborough set to close next week
Peterborough motorists are being urged to be mindful of upcoming roadworks that may inconvenience those wishing to make use of the region’s main north-south artery.
Longueville Court Care Home welcomes local firefighters for a heartwarming breakfast visit
Longueville Court Care Home was delighted to host members of the local fire service from Dogsthorpe Fire Station for a special breakfast visit that brought joy, conversation, and community spirit to residents and staff alike.
Full list of 6 fixed speed cameras in Peterborough to look out for in May 2026 - and where the most drivers are getting caught
Data from Cambridgeshire Constabulary reveals where drivers are getting caught speeding
DWP to review five major benefits for fraud and error – including PIP and Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed five major benefits are being assessed for fraud and error during the 2026/27 financial year, with findings due to be published in May next year
WASPI women pursue High Court judicial review over DWP state pension compensation
WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners have launched new High Court legal action against the DWP's decision not to compensate the 1950s-born women impacted by changes to the state pension age.
Pokémon trails coming to popular National Trust site over May half term
The Pokémon-themed trail will feature at a popular Cambridgeshire National Trust site
The city music venue where David Bowie played one time only
A street mural has been painted in honour of Bowie's one-time performance in the Cambridgeshire city
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
