- Holden cheered on return to BGT
- Carpet rolled out for Bafta awards
- Salmond insists on no-strings poll
- Call to embrace community energy
- Murdoch expected in wake of arrests
- PM 'plans football racism summit'
- Anger over marriage tax breaks
- PM quashes Lansley speculation
- Cowell leads tributes to Houston
- Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48
- Protesters show Syria solidarity
- Police appeal over linked robberies
- 'More families' covering bills
- Police seize spoof poster fanzine
- Families 'set to lose tax credit'
- Man quizzed over village murder
- Alexander urges tax relief reform
- Redknapp hits out at CPS over trial
- 'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
- Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'
Community News
Residents welcome to attend council
FIND out more about what is happening in the Hampton area of Peterborough at a council meeting.
Volunteers needed to be medics
A CALL for volunteers has gone out from medics at the East of England Ambulance Service.
Bumper hampers for charity
PUPILS have been cooking up tasty treats to raise money and provide food for the homeless in Peterborough.
New plea to get flu jab
EXTRA stocks of flu vaccine are being made available in Peterborough following recent outbreaks of the illness across Europe.
Half term fun organised at Jack Hunt School
PARENTS can book their children on free workshops at Jack Hunt School taking place during the February half term.
Half term club set to open for youngsters
A WIDE range of activities are on offer for youngsters at a holiday club in Dogsthorpe this half term.
Whittlesey: Anger at removal of a street light
RESIDENTS feel they have been left in the dark over the removal of a street light on a residential road.
4 commentsLove songs provide soundtrack to event
START the weekend in a soothing style at Whittlesey’s Conservative Club.
Discover all about historic finds at museum
A NEW display has been set up at Whittlesey Museum to reveal the fascinating history of the Must Farm Bronze Age site.
Dance class needs future funding help
A DANCE teacher needs financial support to help keep her weekly Whittlesey class up and running.
Garden designer to speak at WI meeting
PICK up some pre-spring gardening tips at a Whittlesey Women’s Institute (WI) meeting.
Shop scheme to benefit children
SHOPPERS are helping to sow the seeds for an amazing environmental experience for schoolchildren.
Purr-fect start to 2012 for two homeless cats
A PAIR of abandoned cats found new owners thanks to the first re-homing event of the year held by Peterborough Cats Protection.
Chance to learn all about winter wildlife
PEOPLE will be able to learn about how the snow affects wildlife at a talk in Ramsey next week.
Ramsey WI shines a light on town’s library
The Ramsey branch of the Women’s Institute (WI) held a Love Your Library event last Saturday.
Half-term zumba fun for the youngsters
CHILDREN have been invited to put the spring back in their step at half-term zumba sessions at One Leisure Ramsey.
Gyms announce fun festivals for run-up to the Olympic Games
SPORTS fans from Ramsey and Sawtry have been invited to their local gyms to take part in a host of events to celebrate this summer’s Olympic Games.
Plans to relocate car boot sale rejected
RESIDENTS in a city flat complex have been celebrating after plans to relocate a car boot sale to near their homes were rejected.
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Green light given to £800,000 clubhouse
A spectacular new clubhouse for a rugby club on the former Bretton Woods school land has been given the green light by Peterborough planners.
8 commentsSign up to a spring talent competition
PLACES are still available in a Whittlesey talent competition.
Delivery move
ROYAL Mail has announced it is going ahead with its bid to move a rural delivery office to Peterborough.
Youngsters aiming for top performance
THE ever-popular Deeping Gang Show is getting nearer with the final preparations well underway.
Free service to help residents keep warm
VULNERABLE residents in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings can access a range of free services to help them keep warm in the cold snap.
Military band treat youngsters to concert
A SCHOOL in Werrington was among a lucky few to be chosen to be a venue for a concert by an historic military band.
Youngsters at The Voyager Academy to stage Broadway musical
TALENTED youngsters at a Peterborough school are set to stage an acclaimed Broadway musical this week.
Radio presenter retires after 30 years on the air
A HOSPITAL radio stalwart has bowed out after 30 years on the airwaves.
Residents invited to craft fair in Gunthorpe
A SELECTION of handmade items will be on show at a forthcoming craft fair in a Peterborough neighbourhood.
New futsal indoor football course for youngsters at The Voyager Academy
A NEW programme of football sessions, based on one of the fastest growing indoor sports in the world, is to be launched in Peterborough.
Chance to walk and talk at fitness event
RESIDENTS are being invited to get fit while making new friends at a walking event being held in Werrington, Peterborough.
Pub quiz in support of children’s charity
PUT your general knowledge to the test and help raise funds for a local charity at a pub quiz in Peterborough.
Peterborough school display for Islamic art
City West: A HOST of Islamic art went on display at Jack Hunt School to give pupils a rare glimpse into a different culture.
Road improved after concerns
CROSSING a busy Peterborough road has been made easier for pedestrians and wheelchair-users following concerns for safety among residents.
7 commentsYoungsters invited to recreate Harry Potter magic at workshops
CHILDREN can recreate their favourite scenes from the Harry Potter franchise as part of the many activities during February half-term put on by the Wildcats Theatre School.
Police priorities are to be set tomorrow
THE policing teams for the west of Peterborough are inviting the public to suggest ideas when they set their panel priorities.
Have your say on policing in Bretton
RESIDENTS in Bretton are being called on to help set police priorities this week.
Learn to improve your CV at Bretton Library workshop
JOBSEEKERS have the chance to have a free workshop on improving their CV this week.
Talkative tots take up the Chatterbox Challenge
DOZENS of pupils at a village school are busy counting up the sponsor money they raised for children who struggle with their speech.
Chance to celebrate Dr Seuss’ birthday
YOUNGSTERS have been invited to book their spot at a celebration of Dr Seuss’ birthday, which happens to fall on World Book Day.
Looking back in Peterborough sport - 5th February 2012
10 YEARS AGO - SPORTS AWARDS: Posh manager Barry Fry scooped the big Sports Personality of the Year prize at the Evening Telegraph Sports Awards. Fry beat off competition from speedway rider Ryan Sullivan and triple-jumper Femi Akinsanya.
Support Rudolf Fund at fun-filled quiz
PUT your general knowledge to the test and help raise funds for a local charity at a pub quiz in Peterborough.
Hone footie skills at the soccer camp
A TWO-DAY soccer camp for aspiring footballers is to held in Peterborough.
Werrington: Pub campaigners at new Tesco opening
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save an award-winning pub from demolition by a supermarket giant have taken their battle to the opening ceremony of the retailer’s newest store.
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Deepings Community Centre: At the heart of the community
CATHY Pridgeon, the chairman of the board of trustees at Deepings Community Centre in Market Deeping, has a simple tagline about how a centre should run: “If it’s safe, it’s clean, it’s warm and it’s friendly, it works.”
Invitation to new surgery this weekend
A NEW monthly surgery with a Peterborough City Council councillor is set to launch in West Town this weekend.
Whittlesey: Concern at plans for supermarket
A BUSINESS in Whittlesey has expressed concerns about plans to build two new supermarkets on the outskirts of the town.
8 commentsDecision on car boot venue move
COUNCILLORS will decide whether to allow the car boot sale usually held near Peterborough United’s football ground to move to the Railworld car park.
New role for city police inspectors
POLICE inspectors have taken up new roles in the city as part of a restructuring exercise.
Sutton St James: Head praises teachers for keeping pupils calm
PUPILS at a primary school less than half a mile from the siege in Sutton St James near Holbeach on Tuesday, were told to stay indoors at lunch for a ‘wet play time’ during the tense stand-off.
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