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Appeal for information after driver flees crash scene

Update 5pm: Police are searching for a motorist left the scene of an accident in Peterborough this afternoon (Thursday).

Former head of Peterboroughs childrens services John Richards. Photo: Rowland Hobson/Peterborough ET

Former Peterborough children’s services chief - ‘I acted with integrity’

Former head of Peterborough’s children’s services John Richards said he acted with “great integrity” during a period when the department was “not functioning” and the safety of children was put at risk.

A string of cars were damaged in Bretton. Photo: Ben Truslove/Peterboroguh ET

‘Mindless attacks’ damage eight cars

Vandals carried out a string of ‘mindless attacks’ across Bretton damaging at least eight cars but taking very little.

Empty shop unit in Bridge Street, Peterborough. Photo: Peterborough ET

Concern as more businesses leave Peterborough’s Bridge Street

Business leaders in Peterborough have voiced their confidence in a major shopping street in Peterborough city centre, despite a growing number of vacant units along its stretch.

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MOUTH AND EYE-WATERING: Martin Trendall at his Oundle  Market Place butchers where he sells probably the hottest sausages in the world. Photo: David Lowndes/Peterborough ET

Video: Butcher’s bangers are sizzling hot video

An Oundle butcher claims to have created the hottest sausages in the world containing ghost chillies - used as an elephant deterrent and an anti-terrorist weapon.

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Sport rss

POPULAR WITH THE FANS: Darragh MacAnthony. Photo: Peterborough ET

Darragh’s book: Hobby has now turned into an obsession for Posh chairman

Multi-millionaire, entrepreneur, property magnate, football club chairman, world-class orator and now an author.

Lee Richardson. Photo supplied

Speedway: Let’s deliver a fitting tribute to former Panthers star Lee

Former owner Mick Horton has called on Peterborough Panthers and their supporters to help deliver a fitting tribute to the late Lee Richardson on Friday night (18 May).

Peterborough United news and match coverage.

Ferguson: We’ll prove the bookies wrong

Darren Ferguson insists Peterborough United will make fools of the bookies... as long as he acquires the majority of his summer transfer targets.

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Eye 10k road race: 1st place - James Verneau (NVH) Photo: Andy Laithwaite/pictures365.co.uk

Vernau wins in rare 10k outing

IT’S been a great month so far for Nene Valley Harriers youngster James Vernau.

Jaidka Cup final 2011 at Bretton Gate: Bourne celebrate victory over Wisbech. Photo: Ben Davis/Peterborough ET

Jaidka Cup 2012 draw: Big guns to clash in first round shoot out

There will be a battle of the big guns in the preliminary round of the 2012 Jaidka Cup.

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Video: Butcher’s bangers are sizzling hot video

An Oundle butcher claims to have created the hottest sausages in the world containing ghost chillies - used as an elephant deterrent and an anti-terrorist weapon.

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Lifestyle rss

Lola cars parade through Huntingdon town centre. Photo: Suzanne Dilly

Administrators called in at race car maker Lola

Iconic Huntingdon-based racing car maker Lola applied on Wednesday (16 May) for administration, meaning an uncertain future for more than 170 staff.

Old Brewery Cottage, in Main Street, Ailsworth, near Peterborough. Photo: Peterborough ET

Telegraph Property: Cottage’s heady brew of charm and history

Jonathan and Corinne Craymer are living a dream 11 years after moving into their thatched cottage in Ailsworth, near Peterborough.

Review: Good Things - Peterborough Playgoers

Good Things – Peterborough Playgoers

Musicians hope gala will strike right chord

MUSICIANS with Peterborough Opera will be serving up a musical treat for city folk.

The 18th century-built property in Gracious Street, Whittlesey. Photo supplied

Telegraph Property: Good Gracious, it’s a character property

This charming three-storey character property in Gracious Street, Whittlesey with period features comes to the market fully furnished.

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Paul, Aaron, Ellarnya and Vivien have provided a caring environment for many children. Photo: David Lowndes/Peterborough ET

The search for 40 fabulous foster families

Peterborough City Council is looking for 40 more foster carers to join up as part of its Fostering Fortnight. John Baker spoke to a family who have taken on 38 children in the past few years – and have no desire to stop:

Save £s on your shopping and help Amazon children’s ward

Save £s off shopping and help Amazon children’s ward at PCH by shopping at your local Anglia Co-operative foodstore.

Bryan Fox paid for workers to clear a strip of land between Eastleigh Road and Padholme Road to create a community garden. (METP-11-05-12RH121) Photo: Rowland Hobson/Peterborough ET

Garden twist in Eastfield land battle video

A battle over a strip of private land has taken another twist after residents revealed they hired workmen to clear the site in a bid to create a community garden.

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Pupils at the Duke of Bedford Primary School, Thorney, were impressed by Peterborough MP Stewart Jackson. (METP-27-04-12AS023) Picture: Alan Storer/Peterborough ET.

MP invited into school to be questioned by pupils

YOUNGSTERS grilled their MP about his role, and what he has done to make a difference, in a question and answer session.

The watermill at Sacrewell Country Farm is one of the last of its kind in the country. Picture supplied.

Grant will preserve a heritage site for years

A HISTORICALLY important watermill is close to landing a grant for conservation and restoration.

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