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Bringing folk-punk energy back to The Met Lounge after 14 years
British folk/punk band Skinny Lister will be back on stage at Peterborough’s Met Lounge in November after a 14-year absence.
VE Day celebrations bring wartime spirit to Brampton residents
Spam sandwiches, live music and a traditional street party helped residents at a Brampton care home step back in time as they celebrated VE Day in style.
Local care home residents fly the flag for VE Day
Residents at Werrington Lodge in Peterborough have celebrated VE Day by flying the Union Jack all over the home. The residents enjoyed a party for VE Day where they enjoyed musical entertainment with lots of laughter.
The stylish £20 razor shoppers say delivers a smoother, irritation-free shave (aff)
Featuring a weighted handle and precision trimmer, this affordable grooming tool has become one of Cremo’s standout products
Portable outdoor pizza oven bundle drops to £99 in Wowcher summer deal (aff)
Shoppers planning garden parties and summer BBQs can now grab a portable outdoor pizza oven bundle for £99 complete with pizza stone, peel, thermometer and waterproof cover.
Peterborough's new top cop vows to improve police response to public's emergency calls
Peterborough's newly appointed top cop has vowed to improve the police response to 999 calls from the public.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet drops to £69.99 in huge 53% sale ahead of summer holidays (aff)
Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 Kids tablet has crashed to under £70 in a limited-time deal, giving parents a cheaper way to keep younger children entertained with books, games and videos.
Amazon slashes family-sized dual zone air fryer to almost half price in limited-time deal (aff)
A powerful twin-drawer air fryer with sync cooking and multiple presets has dropped to one of its lowest prices on Amazon
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"
Former RAF base used by the US during D-Day that's now a museum
Military enthusiasts may find it worth a day trip away from Cambridgeshire
Seven adorable dogs looking for their forever home in Cambridgeshire
There are many different breeds of dog who are on the hunt for their forever home
Two new compulsory driving tests proposed for over-70s in England
The Labour government is consulting on two new tests — a cognitive assessment and mandatory eyesight checks — for six million older drivers in England.
Nationwide customers could see £500 paid into their accounts with 'outstanding' deal
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has highlighted Nationwide's first-time buyer mortgage among this week's most notable new financial products, rated by personal finance experts
