Local News
Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Man who sexually assaulted young girl claimed he ‘didn’t know what he was doing’
The man sexually assaulted the girl at a Cambridgeshire house in 2024
Stansted Airport train disruption warning with no direct trains this weekend
Stansted Airport has issued a warning to passengers about train disruptions this weekend
Passengers warned as Stansted Airport trains face disruption soon
Engineering works mean that buses will replace trains on some routes
Locals say village is ‘back of the queue’ as polls set to open in local elections
Some locals feel their village is 'left behind' by a district council
DWP PIP health assessment changes confirmed for nearly four million claimants
The DWP has confirmed major PIP health assessment changes, extending review periods to a minimum of three years — and up to five years — for nearly four million claimants
Universal Credit cap changes and household limits explained
The DWP has confirmed the household benefit cap is frozen again for 2026-27, with the maximum amount unchanged at up to £25,233 for eligible households in Greater London
Former soldier stockpiled 600 weapons in 'man cave' after developing Nazi fascination
Paul Page has also spent time in prison after admitting making indecent images of children
Haverhill market trader who sold fake designer clothes ordered to pay £150k
He will need to sell his house and personal possessions to pay back the sum ordered
Traveller site expansion approved amid pitch 'shortfall' despite local concerns
The parish council said the village has already made a 'substantial contribution' but council officers noted that there was a 'shortfall' of available pitches in the district
Man threatened to smash former partner's windows and threw phone at her face
MacDonald had thrown a phone at his victim's face, which injured her lip and chin.
Attempted stabbing in Cambridgeshire town as police hope to speak to man in CCTV
A man reportedly had an altercation with a member of the public and then threatened to stab him.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Peterborough
The man driving the car has been arrested.
