The Peterborough Telegraph Review of the Year: March and April - Another Wembley win, tragedy at Crown Lakes - and a Peterborough Turner Prize nomination

As spring arrived in Peterborough, there were plenty of celebrations – as Posh triumphed at Wembley once again.

United stunned Birmingham City to claim the Vertu Trophy – and keep their 100% record at the National Stadium.

Scores of Posh fans travelled to London to watch the match, with first half goals from Harley Mills and Hector Kyprianou sealing a 2-0 win.

However, Peterborough was shocked in April following the death of 16-year-old Jack Lloyd at Crown Lakes.

The teenage had gotten into difficulty while swimming at the beauty spot. Tributes were paid to the popular lad – and his family have vowed to help others to create a legacy for the boy.

There was disappointment when Franco Manca announced they would be closing their Cathedral Square restaurant in March. The pizza chain had only been in the city for less than three years.

However, shortly after the announcement it was confirmed that fried chicken chain Wingstop would be taking over in Cathedral Square – much to the delight of many in the city.

A year long closure of a stretch of Lincoln Road began in April, with major improvement works beginning.

While it has been bad news for motorists in the short term, residents have been promised it will be worth the pain in the long term.

There was the end of an era in Peterborough, when demolition works started on the Regional Pool building.

The historic site was earmarked for demolition due to issues with RAAC and asbestos – but as many residents had fond memories of the facility, it was not easy for many to see it pulled to the ground.

The annual Walk of Witness saw Christians mark Good Friday in Peterborough.

The traditional procession saw worshippers walk from Stanley Park to Cathedral Square for an open air service.

There was global recognition for a Peterborough artist, when she was nominated for The Turner Prize.

Rene Matić was nominated for the award – one of the biggest prizes in the arts world.

And there was a special exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral as the incredible ‘Longest Yarn’ arrived.

The 80 metre long work brings to life the pivotal moments of D-Day, skillfully depicted through knitting and crochet. Each scene serves as a poignant and moving tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who participated in that momentous day.

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