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Shoppers can save £120 on Philips’ clever stacked air fryer on Amazon (aff)
This space-saving Philips air fryer packs a huge 10 litres of cooking capacity into a compact vertical design
Kids’ trampoline deal slashes garden toy from £99 to £34.99 (aff)
The Alivio kids’ trampoline has a safety enclosure, padded poles and indoor-outdoor design.
A weekend of food and drink from around the world
A fun-filled weekend with delicious food and drinks from around the world is in store when the Charters International Food and Drink festival returns this month.
Police arrest Poundland shoplifter in Wisbech and discover crowbar and 31 cans of Lynx body spray
Police who arrested a suspected shoplifter in Wisbech found 31 cans of Lynx body spray in his bag – along with a crowbar.
What's on in Peterborough this week - including a great new musical
Look out for a brand new musical packed with 60s hits, Peterborough Jazz Club, great theatre and more across the city this week.
Meet Peterborough’s new city councillors: Reform UK’s Peter Reeve
Last week’s local elections have seen quite a comprehensive changing of the guard at Peterborough City Council.
Huntingdon care home welcomes therapy pets
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon were delighted by a recent visit from a variety of beautiful therapy animals. The visit brought smiles, laughter, and a sense of calm, as residents spent time stroking, talking to, and playing with their furry guests.
Found in a roof, saved for the future: A John Clare-era poor parish record book restored
A “poor parish book” from the 1830s, that mentions the poet John Clare, has been restored and is now available to view thanks to Peterborough Archives Service.
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"


















