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Sculpture could be focal point of Peterborough at tranquil park

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:49 +0100

A spectacular 10 metre sculpture visible to thousands of passing motorists every day could become the new focal point for Peterborough in proposals to improve city parks:

Jobs at risk following £50k fine for Safapac

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:50 +0100

Peterborough chemicals firm Safapac, which allowed a toxic mix of insecticide and disinfectant seep into the River Nene has been ordered to pay almost £100,000

Streets cleaner after organised litter pick

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:55 +0100

The streets of Fletton are cleaner this week thanks to the efforts of two devoted groups.

Plastic fantastic as John aims to recycle waste

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:36:39 +0100

Features editor John Baker is sick of the volume of plastic rubbish which goes from his house to landfill.

Old shopping trolleys, sackfuls of rubbish all dredged from the River Nene

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:48:49 +0100

Special Report: Trolleys, traffic cones and dozens of bags of rubbish have been pulled from the River Nene in Peterborough to make it a safer place for wildlife.

Whittlesey: Muck squad haul met with mixed feelings

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:51:18 +0100

From a false leg to a roadside lay-by overflowing with filthy debris, nothing phases the volunteers who have cleared tens of thousands of kilograms of rubbish.

Large turnout for public meeting against wind turbines

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:04:34 +0100

Thursday, 11pm: Scores of concerned residents attended a public meeting in Thorney this evening (April 25) over controversial proposals for a wind farm near the village.

Tree stump hazard removed from Nene

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:15:30 +0100

Thursday, 5.15pm: A partially submerged tree stump which was posing a hazard to boaters has today (April 25) been removed from the River Nene near Peterborough.

Other cities adopt scheme

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:55 +0100

A scheme to help people learn skills such as growing food, woodwork and knitting, which was set up in Peterborough, is being rolled out to other cities in the UK.

New bid for wind turbine

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:49:24 +0100

New plans have been drawn up to install a wind turbine on farmland near Peterborough.

Youngsters enjoy creepy crawly search

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:15:29 +0100

Nature-loving youngsters were given the chance to search for creepy crawlies as part of an eco-fun event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough.

Award nominations for Enterprise Peterborough

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:32:11 +0100

Enterprise Peterborough has been nominated for two national awards in recognition of their recycling efforts in the city.

Nature project for teens takes shape

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:58:38 +0100

Dreams of helping teenagers run a conservation habitat in Paston have moved a step closer.

Proposed wind turbines four times height of historic Thorney Abbey

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:58:32 +0100

Outraged villagers in Thorney have vowed to fight to overturn a £29 million plan to create a huge wind farm in open countryside outside Peterborough.

Poll: Would you object to wind turbines near you?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:05:21 +0100

Every week the Peterborough Telegraph asks readers and those who view our website to vote on a key local or national issue.