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- 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
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- Man quizzed over village murder
- Alexander urges tax relief reform
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- 'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
- Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'
Events & Festivals
Video: Peterborough pupils sign up for signing and singing record video
HUNDREDS of Peterborough children sang and signed their way into the record books on Wednesday, February 8 by joining thousands of youngsters across the country in a musical challenge.
Deadline to take part in Peterborough Artists Open Studios summer event fast approaching
APPLICATIONS to take part in this year’s Peterborough Artists Open Studios (PAOS) summer event are due in shortly.
Special guest on Peterborough FM this weekend
ONE of the top DJs from the BBC Asian network is a special guest on Peterborough FM this weekend.
Review: Hairspray at The Voyager Academy
PANTOMIME season may well be shutting up shop for one year but that doesn’t stop the laughs in this warming school production of Hairspray.
Meet the Gruffalo at Peterborough libraries
ARE you brave enough to see the Gruffalo when he visits a number of city libraries next week?
Find out more about historical objects at Duxford’s Imperial War Museum.
THERE’s a chance to become a history detective and test your investigative powers at Duxford Imperial War Museum.
Learn how to be a spy or a detective this half term week
SPORTS and physical activities provider Sports Xtra has lined up a wide range of events for primary school children this week.
Posh stars will send shopping centre football crazy
CHILDREN can get stuck in to a whole day of activities at Peterborough’s Serpentine Green shopping centre.
Circus fun arrives in March for Valentine’s Day
ONE of the UK’s oldest traditional circuses arrives in March with a Valentine’s Day special this week.
Choir strikes love notes
A LEADING store in Peterborough is to play host to a lunchtime choir on Valentine’s Day.
Peterborough poet has YouTube battle rapped up
Peterborough poet Mark Grist has clocked up almost one million hits in a video posted to YouTube.
Ancient skills taught at site
THERE is a chance to learn more about the technology and challenges faced by our ancestors many thousands of years ago.
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.
Love 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.
Shop scheme to benefit children
SHOPPERS are helping to sow the seeds for an amazing environmental experience for schoolchildren.
Outgrown items to go on sale for children’s ward
THE children’s ward at Peterborough City Hospital will benefit from a new and nearly-new sale taking place this weekend.
Sign up to a spring talent competition
PLACES are still available in a Whittlesey talent competition.
Youngsters aiming for top performance
THE ever-popular Deeping Gang Show is getting nearer with the final preparations well underway.
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.
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.
Youngsters 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.
Disney magic at studio’s half term workshop
A SPRINKLING of Disney magic is promised for youngsters when a performing arts studios in the city holds a Sleeping Beauty workshop this half term.
Children’s cupcake decorating workshop
YOUNGSTERS are invited to take part in a cupcake decorating workshop during their break from school lessons next week.
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.
Popular authors line up for festival
DETAILS have been released of some of the attractions set to delight audiences at Oundle Festival of Literature’s 10th anniversary celebrations.
The Master Wit of Westminster hosts an evening for John Clare
JOURNALIST and broadcaster Simon Hoggart will be the special guest at this year’s John Clare literary dinner.
Spring opening: Wisbech’s Peckover House gardens
GARDENERS at a historic home are preparing to welcome visitors to admire some early spring flowers.
Bollywood and bling at Stamford’s Mama Liz’s bar
SAMPLE a taste of Bollywood when a Come Dine With Me guest hosts a food and dance evening in Stamford.
Snaps may star in first holiday album
HOLIDAY makers in Peterborough with a love of nostalgia are being urged to dig out their favourite holiday snaps to star in the nation’s first photo album.
Musical stars put through final paces
TALENTED theatre students have been polishing their performances before opening night of a hit musical at a city school.
Apprentice week events at college
STAFF at Peterborough Regional College will be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with a jam packed agenda of activities.
Chance for music talent to shine
THE CALL is out for talented musicians and singers to take part in an open mic night near Peterborough.
Burghley’s royal seat to see Games
Burghley House will be offering visitors a unique take on Britain’s Olympic year, including the chance to sit in the most scenic place to watch the London 2012 Games.
Treat for music fans at evening at pub
MUSIC fans are in for a treat with an evening of folk music being held at a pub near Peterborough.
Exhilarating African dance show arrives in Stamford
INSPIRED by the culture and warmth of Malawi comes Tavaziva Dance’s Sensual Africa.
TOWIE star will appear at Peterborough Truckfest
REALITY TV star Mark Wright is the first big name announced to appear at Truckfest 2012 in Peterborough.
Peterborough Arts Cinema: 13 Assassins
13 Assassins (15) showing at Peterborough Arts Cinema, John Clare Theatre, Central Library, Broadway, Thursday 9th February:
Showcase gig for The Willow Festival announced
A TRIO of bands will help showcase The Willow Festival at a gig at Peterborough’s Club Revolution.
Lunchtime concerts at Oundle’s St Peter’s Church
TALENTED young performers will be the musical focus of a pair of lunchtime concerts.
Welsh pranksters get up to tricks in Peterborough
WELSH pranksters Dirty Sanchez will be up to their crazy antics at Peterborough’s Club Revolution this weekend.
A pie, a pint and poet in Spalding
ENJOY a double-bill of shows packed with value for wallet-tight times.
Sex on Fire at the Peterborough Met Lounge
KINGS of Lyon exploded onto the scene at the beginning of 2009 and have since been propelled to the top of the tribute ladder.
Catch Macbeth at Stamford Arts Centre
A BOLD and exciting production of Shakespeare’s most fear-filled tragedy, Macbeth, is on in Stamford tonight.
Peterborough is the star of new album from MJ Hibbett & The Validators
PETERBOROUGH is obliterated by space dinosaurs in a new album by indie band MJ Hibbett & The Validators.
Hairspray musical at The Voyager Academy
HIT musical Hairspray provides the platform for talented Peterborough pupils to impress on the school stage.
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Sunday 12 February 2012
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