They are volunteer medics who turn out to a whole manner of emergencies to help save lives in often the most difficult of circumstances.

The same can be said of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, another life-saving organisation dependent on charitable donations to keep its two helicopters in the air.

The two charities work hand in hand – with Magpas medics manning the choppers – so it makes sense that both should merge.

Presumably both will benefit from a greater sharing of experience and best practice, but the real winners will be those served by the organisations – the public. Read the full story: Magpas and air ambulance charities merge

Bryony showing blonde ambition

GOOD luck to Peterborough singer Bryony Cooper, who is heading for the bright lights of London to further her music career.

The blonde 23-year-old is giving up her job and moving to London, determined to crack the music charts.

Now that is blonde ambition. Read Bryony's story

Film-makers get taste of big time

CONGRATULATIONS to all the young film-makers whose work was rewarded with golden statuettes at the city's "Poscars" ceremony last night.

Next stop – Hollywood?

See the photo galleries from the awards:
Peterborough Children's Film Awards

Peterborough Young People's Film Awards