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80s classic sitcom Hi-de-Hi! coming to a Peterborough stage
The much-loved television sitcom Hi-de-Hi! is set for a lively revival next month, as Yaxley Amateur Players present a musical stage adaptation at Yaxley Public Hall.
The problems the Peterborough United recruitment team need to solve to build a competitive squad
If, by some miracle, Posh have off-loaded their unwanted eight players before the start of the season, it would free up some much-needed salary cap space.
Enjoy traditional music, dance and cuisine at Peterborough's European Cultural Heritage Festival
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Stanley Park next month as Peterborough’s European Cultural Heritage Festival returns for a second year.
Your guide to what's on this week across Peterborough
Great theatre and comedy to look forward – plus the phenomenon that is Bongo’s Bingo!
Why the upcoming Peterborough United summit in Miami is a huge moment ahead of next season
The Posh recruitment and planning meeting in Miami this month is a massive moment for the club ahead of the 2026-27 League One season.
Peterborough care home brews up success for Dementia UK
Residents, staff, and the local community at Hampton Care Home in Peterborough have raised a fantastic £85 for Dementia UK following their successful “Time for a Cuppa” coffee morning.
Beatrice blazed a trail for Peterborough City Rowing Club as juniors shone in a National Junior Sculling regatta
Peterborough City Rowing Club’s junior squad proved they are among the best in the country by returning from the prestigious National NaJunior Sculling Regatta with a haul of top-10 finishes and a standout silver medal.
Residents at Wood Grange celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Residents at Wood Grange in Bourne went loco celebrating Cinco de Mayo which takes place on 5th May every year.
Concerns raised over 'infection prevention' risks at Cambridge dental practice
A spokesperson for the dental practice confirmed they have "already undertaken significant work across the practice"
DWP to review five major benefits for fraud and error – including PIP and Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed five major benefits are being assessed for fraud and error during the 2026/27 financial year, with findings due to be published in May next year
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


















