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Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
"Cowardly" driver fled the scene of high-speed crash that seriously injured two people near Peterborough
A man who was driving at 91mph before causing a crash near Peterborough which left two people seriously injured has been jailed.
Store in Stamford announces closure in May - with the loss of several jobs
A much-loved store in Stamford has announced it will close at the end of May – with the loss of several jobs.
Every speed camera in Peterborough ranked by how many drivers they’ve caught over the past five years
There are six fixed speed cameras across Peterborough
Record-breaking year for TMWF 10 hours of sport as over 800 students raise £21,750+
The Malcolm Whales Foundation’s annual 10 Hours of Sport has reached new heights in 2026, with record participation and fundraising totals showcasing the extraordinary power of sport, teamwork and community spirit.
Local care home residents special visit from senior carers horses
“Horse riding is like breathing to me, and today was such a special experience”
Local care home celebrates International Nurses Day with tributes and treats
Hampton Grove Care Home in Peterborough pulled out all the stops to celebrate International Nurses Day, honouring the dedication, strength, and compassion of nursing staff who make a difference every single day.
Ultenic cordless vacuum cleaner deal cuts powerful pet-hair model to £109 on Amazon (aff)
Amazon shoppers looking for a powerful cordless vacuum for pet hair, carpets and hard floors can currently save 21% on the Ultenic U15 before the deal disappears on May 17.
Peterborough United star selected for New Zealand's World Cup Finals squad
Peterborough United star Matt Garbett will play in the World Cup Finals for New Zealand this summer.
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


















