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WATCH: Community comes together to enjoy launch of free outdoor Tai Chi programme in Peterborough
More than 80 people from Peterborough’s diverse communities came together to celebrate the launch of the 2026 Tai Chi in the Park summer programme at Ferry Meadows.
More than £300,000 to be spent on changing room refurbishments at three leisure centres and a sports stadium
More than £300,000 will be spent on refurbishing the changing rooms at three leisure centres – including Stamford and Bourne – and a sports stadium.
Innovative ‘Health Pod’ at Thistlemoor Medical Centre helping Peterborough Get Moving
With the Peterborough Get Moving campaign now in full swing, residents are becoming increasingly aware of various health and well-being initiatives that are available at venues around the city.
The fascinating history of this quirky landmark on the A47 near Peterborough that you’ve probably driven past without realising
It dates back to 1750
Share your views on arts and heritage in Peterborough to help shape future events and increase city's vibrancy
Residents are invited to share their views on creativity, arts and heritage in Peterborough as part of a plan to make the city an even more vibrant place to live, work and visit.
6 of the best places in and around Peterborough for afternoon tea this summer, ranked by customer reviews
From farm shops to cafes, there are so many amazing places for a spot of afternoon tea in and around Peterborough
New development accused of turning town ‘almost into Milton Keynes’
A new development has been accused of turning a town “almost into Milton Keynes” as councillors debated the traffic it would cause.
Traveller site expansion approved despite fears it could ‘dominate’ nearby communities
Plans to enlarge a Traveller site near Wimblington have been approved despite fears they could “dominate” nearby settled communities.
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
'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

















