News

Large crowds gathered in Cathedral Square.

WATCH: Walk of Witness draws crowds to Peterborough city centre

Marc Coleman.

Man who chased and threatened to stab e-scooter rider in Wisbech is jailed

Peterborough's crime rate is 126.5

Peterborough crime: City neighbourhoods ranked by crime rates

Peterborough Slimming World members with some of the bags of clothes collected for Cancer Research UK.

Slimmers donate 529 bags of clothes to raise thousands for cancer charity

Dr Lukasz Polanski, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,, left, and Consultant Obstetrician Dr Rabia Zill-e-Huma, right.

Awards for NHS consultants working with baby loss and high-risk pregnancies

The view of the Cathedral from The Guildhall - looking through the market decades ago

Civic Pride: Was Peterborough really a better place to live in ‘the good old day...

The Cinnamon Trust's Big Walk event in coming to Whittlesey in May.

Walk event to help charity supporting elderly and terminally ill pet owners

Hayley's brother Richard (right) holding a banner in support of the Industrial Hub.

Campaigners speak of 'heartbreaking' effects of review into hub closure

Samuel Gill

Jail for man who attacked woman in front of her "terrified" children

Traffic and Travel

Emergency services on Eastfield Road. Credit: Graeme Ferrari.

Emergency services respond to three car collision

A section of the A1 has been closed close to Peterborough.

Section of A1 closed due to crash

Peterborough City Council plan to spend £1.9 million on pothole prevention

Wembley Park Underground Station. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

All the must know travel advice for Posh fans heading to Wembley

Crime

Crime news

Murder investigation launched following the death of a prisoner at HMP Whitemoor

Craig Ryan

Paedophile jailed after making and distributing indecent images of children

Crime news

Teenage boys robbed woman of her Audi car at knifepoint in Peterborough

Daniel Casey

Crimestoppers offers £7,500 reward for information on burglary suspect

Crime news

Man found with Class A drugs in Peterborough is given a suspended sentence

Richard Bastow

Family feud led to men fighting in Peterborough street near school

Weather

Cloudy weather is forecast - but there could be some sunny spells over the Easter break in Peterborough

Will it be an Easter wash out in Peterborough?

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

The city has been basking in spring sunshine for several days now

How long the sunshine will last - and the early Easter forecast is for the city

A partial eclipse of the sun over Peterborough, taken in October 2022 by David Lowndes

Partial Solar Eclipse: How and when to view it over Cambridgeshire this weekend

Opinion

​The entry by tearoom helper called C. Layton

City Heritage: ​The Story of Peterborough’s soldiers’ tearoom

During the First World War a tearoom was created for military servicemen.

By The Newsroom
Fulbridge Academy.

Town Hall View: Schools getting the support they need

"Places like Sacrewell are a big part of what makes our region so special," writes MP Sam Carling

Westminster Life: Farm attraction is a vital local institution

Political View: The incredible work of people power

John Howard

Andrew Pakes MP with Sam Carling MP and Councillor Dennis Jones.

Westminster Life: Paving the way for a greener future

Author Matt Anniss

Letters: Peterborough ravers can help create a people's history of rave culture

St John Ambulance's Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign

Letter to the Editor - 'Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign'

Politics

Save the Industrial Hub campaigners.

Closure of hub for learning disabled adults paused

Peterborough city centre

What we know so far about local government reorganisation for Peterborough

31-33 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough

Plans for three homes on site of funeral directors in Peterborough

Cathedral Square, Peterborough.

Plans for 20,000 new homes and much more up for public consultation

Check out this great exclusive reader offer from Talkmobile

Exclusive SIM with £30 voucher under £8 a month

Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes and how to avoid them

Sign up to our new Top Buys newsletter - and never miss a deal again!

Get the best shopping deals with our NEW Top Buys newsletter

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with Utility Warehouse

How bundling energy, broadband and insurance can stabilise your bills

Business

The new look Rose & Crown at Thorney which is recruiting ahead of its reopening

Village pub near Peterborough set to reopen after spectacular refurbishment

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Modified Fire TV Stick users warned this is how police detect them

Jollyes raw frozen food ‘shop-in-shop’

Jollyes removes small animals from stores to make way for expanded raw frozen fo...

UK Trending

Chloe Raisbeck, 27.

Watch: Woman, 27, told she could die by eating single piece of fruit

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, research says

Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended.

Should you sign a mortgage prenup? Expert's advice to homebuyers

Easter eggs can be potentially fatal if eaten by our dogs/

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate

Robbie Williams, Kendrick, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Post Malone; just a handful of upcoming UK tours still set to take place in 2025.

Your Easter guide to the biggest tours coming to the UK still in 2025

Beyond Paradise season three.

All of the guest stars on Beyond Paradise this season

Environment

Residents in Wittering have been left frustrated.

Investigation and low pressure to continue after village has water for a week

Tributes at Crown Lakes.

Warning over 'tragic consequences' of swimming in open water

A worker installing solar panels on the roof.

Peterborough council re-affirms carbon targets

Rats in Oxclose.

Residents call for two-year rat infestation to be taken seriosuly

People

A stretch of Lincoln Road will be one-way for around a year

Year long closure of stretch of Lincoln Road for southbound traffic to begin

Closure will begin on April 22

Stephen Briggs

Peterborough United lift the Vertu Trophy at Wembley. Photo: David Lowndes.

Act quickly to get your photo taken with Posh's 3 EFL trophies

Potholes are a major problem on roads across Peterborough - and the rest of the country

Peterborough ‘in better position than many councils’ with potholes

See a special screening of The Penguin Lessons at Peterborough's Showcase de Lux

Meet the Peterborough producer of Steve Coogan film The Penguin Lessons

The Peterborough Motors site more than 40 years ago

Then and now: New Road and Northminster in Peterborough

Education

Duke of Bedford Primary School in Thorney

Peterborough Council approves expansion of primary school

Primary school offers have been sent to parents in Peterborough

99 per cent of Peterborough children offered place at a top 3 preference school

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

A team crossing the finish line of the 2024 Oundle Schools Triathlon.

The Schools Triathlon at Oundle School is back for 2025

Tutor Doctor revision session

Practice makes perfect: Why now is a crucial time to support your child’s study ...

Duke of Bedford Primary School, Thorney.

New homes prompt school expansion as demand increases

Health

Peterborough City Hospital.

Calls for 'real investment' after hospital rated as 'Requires Improvement'

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

Peterborough City Hospital.

Inspection hits hospital with 'Requires Improvement' rating

Joel with wife Naomi and their young daughter in 2023

Ex PT journalist's fight to get life saving anorexia treatment

Recommended

TGI Fridays two-course dining & cocktails deal from £34.99

Dyson's dehumidifier and heating range is cutting-edge

Save up to £150 on Dyson air purifiers in spring sale

Antler spring sale: 20% off top cabin and large suitcases

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

Must Read

St Dalfour is bringing an indulgent twist to the chic patisserie

Ad Feature Spread a little ooh la la with this Parisian twist on Easter treats

Gamma Horizon has over 20 years of expertise in the industry

Ad Feature Leading VoIP system in UK launches new communications platforms

35 per cent of Brits will power wash this Easter weekend

Ad Feature Over half of Brits will use the Easter weekend to tackle DIY projects

Olympic Champion Joe Fraser launches gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK

Ad Feature Olympic champion Joe Fraser launches UK gymnastics club

News you can trust since 1948
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice