Saturday 8am: A grandfather and a young child caught an itchy skin rash after coming into contact with hairy caterpillars which have descended on a Peterborough estate.

A Peterborough health campaigner has spoken of her concerns a new health watchdog (whose first meeting is next week) will not have enough power to make a difference.

Peterborough health bosses seek to recruit extra maternity staff as concerns grow at the number of times the city’s maternity unit is forced to close:

Visitors enjoyed a brew or two to help raise £700 at a charity coffee morning and sale in Peterborough.

Anyone who would like to lose a few pounds ahead of their summer holidays may like to join a new weight watchers group.

A special test which must be completed by many people with lung disease in order to be insured for air travel is now available in Peterborough.

A new South Lincolnshire health group will discuss the cost of buying medical care for thousands of residents.

A nurse from Peterborough with a passion for Harley Davidson motorbikes is to take to the road in bid to help ease the suffering of cancer patients.

Staff at Peterborough City Hospital are joining in the celebration of International Nurses Day this week.

The parents of a young Posh fan who suffered an epileptic fit just minutes before Peterborough United’s vital game against Crystal Palace have praised fellow supporters who came to his aid.

Merry Raymond (39) and husband Max (42) live in Alwalton, Peterborough with daughters Fran (15), Maddy (13), Amelie (11) and Josie (8), and son Bene (15 months).

A new online directory for carers has been launched by Peterborough City Council.

A paramedic working for the East Anglian Air Ambulance has become the first in the country to be cleared to fly at night.

Health bosses hope a multi-million pound investment in a purpose-built housing complex can attract medics to Peterborough City Hospital.

Peterborough bikers worried about failing sight can bag free eye tests on Saturday (4 May).

The new boss of Peterborough City Hospital has pledged to “put the patient first” and find solutions to the tough challenges facing the troubled health complex.

Peterborough City Hospital has been criticised for failing to ensure all patients are getting the care they require.

A purpose-built medical centre to replace four GP surgeries in Peterborough has been given the go-ahead.

A rare case of Scarlet Fever has been reported at a school near Peterborough.

Monday, 4.30pm: A new reflexology service has been introduced for patients who attend Peterborough’s Robert Horrell Macmillan Day Centre.