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Edwin Everett served at the Redbank brickworks in Measham, Leicestershire

Brickworks remembers former employee who fought in WWII

Stanground Academy in Peterborough. Photo: P&R Architects

City school expansion plans revealed including improved dining facilities

Snow falls in Leicestershire.

Watch: Snow falls in parts of the UK as weather warning is issued

The tiny beetle, Baranowskiella ehnstromi.

Europe's smallest beetle found near Peterborough

The M42.

Watch: Man labels smart motorways “most useless invention ever”

Terri Picton-Clark and dance partner Glenn Badham at the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Twinkle-toed lottery winner dances at the Tower Ballroom in dream gown

Alex Green bowling for Leicestershire.

Professional first-class deal for teenage city-born cricketer

Burgling gangsters make dangerous getaway in BMW

Burgling gangsters' dangerous getaway after stealing two Mercedes cars

Josh Hull in action for Leicestershire this season. Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images.

Stamford School cricketers hit the big time

Jamie Murray on the top of the podium on the Isle of Man.

Great success for Peterborough Cycling Club stars

Steve Wilson Managing Director (White shirt) Lee Botham – Director

New access solutions supplier for Peterborough and surrounding areas

Wistow Maze has been designed with an Olympic theme this year.

Check out Wistow Maze’s 2024 Olympic theme!

Tristan Morton. Photo David Lowndes

Local bowlers in England action this weekend

Land Rover driver reverse rams police car.

Watch: Land Rover driver reverse rams police car

Ad Feature Join pickers at Belvoir Farm’s elderflower harvest this season

The festival is returning this year after a seven year break

Stilton Cheese Rolling: Festival to return this weekend after 7 year gap
Cheese rolling last took place in Stilton in 2017, after being an annual tradition for more than 50 years
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Pev Manners, founder of Belvoir Farms, top, has launched the company's annual elderflower harvest in Peterborough a fortnight early because of poor weather. The elderflowers are the key ingredient in the its signature Elderflower Cordial

Plea for volunteers to help drink maker’s elderflower harvest

Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain.

Watch: Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain

Ivor Ward, 98, at work in EM Pharma.

Watch: Britain’s oldest worker, 98, says his job “keeps me young”

High-class Oundle Town CC all-rounder Conor Craig. Photo David Lowndes.

Oundle CC to prove last season wasn't a one-off

Borough;s East Midlands girls, from left, Alys Masters, Leah Dormon, Nash Hadley, Lorrin Arslan, Molly Rain, Abi Tuson, Lucy Dangerfield.

Borough girls win regional honours

The Asda van after the collision and inset, Erich Modrowics of Hinkley, Leicestershire

Video captures the moment Asda van collides with veteran's car

The Skylark Lodge at Brook Meadow viewed from across the campsite's five-acre fishing lake

Brook Meadow offers award-winning accommodation in a tranquil setting

Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life after strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire (PA)

Colin Pitchfork: Double child killer and rapist to be released again

Woman in her 20s left fighting for her life - 15-year-old boy arrested

Elonor Tivey at her seven acre field in Leicestershire where she farms peonies.

Teacher who quit to grow peonies says sales have doubled every year

Lord Lawson was also a journalist and the father of celebrity cook, Nigella Lawson (Picture: B Barrett/Express/Getty Images)

Former Conservative party politician Nigel Lawson dies aged 91
Lord Lawson was also a journalist and the father of celebrity cook, Nigella Lawson
Chloe Clarke

The cow spent more than 10 hours ‘behind bars’.

Escaped cow mysteriously breaks into tennis court for 10 hours

This image shows how Radical Motorsports' new HQ at Donington Park will appear.

Sportscar maker relocates sales staff to iconic race track

Around 1,600 jobs are under threat after fashion retailer Joules revealed it is set to appoint administrators following a failure to secure a vital cash injection.

Joules set to enter administration putting 1,600 jobs at risk

Raj Regmi at the cafe at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough - he has just taken over the operations of the Fuel Tank Kitchen at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.

Peterborough entrepreneur expands with award of lease at historic venue

Have you seen missing Millie

Police believe missing 15-year-old girl could be in Peterborough

Pev Manners, managing director of Belvoir Fruit Farms who is seeking volunteers to help pick the elderflowers that are crucial to the firm's signature soft drink.

Peterborough volunteers are needed to pick elderflowers for a soft drinks maker

Appeal to find Peterborough relatives of deceased man issued by coroner

Aldi has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August (Photo: Shutterstock)

Aldi is creating 2,000 jobs as it announces launch of 100 new stores

John Lewis is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary staff this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

John Lewis is recruiting 7,000 temporary staff over Christmas - how to apply

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from jail

Ruth Jones in action at Mallory Park.

Ruth ran well, but she didn’t ‘watch’ out for herself very well

This stunning converted water tower was the most-viewed home on Rightmove in January. (Picture: Rightmove)

Look inside this converted water tower - now a stunning luxury home

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access...

Iszaak Setchfield of Netherton United A takes a tumble in a pre-Xmas PDFL Division Four match against Orton Rangers Reserves. Photo: David Lowndes.

Peterborough & District League postponed until at least January 13 as local foot...

Milton's Midland title wining junior side.

Milton Golf Club’s star juniors blitz their way to a National team final when a ...

Shailesh Vara

New call for Stilton to be made in Peterborough village

The former Thomas Cook archivist Paul Smith with some of the Thomas Cook collection during an exhibition at Peterborough Museum four years ago.

Historic archives of collapsed Thomas Cook set to leave Peterborough

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Family break – that won’t break the bank

Peterborough Lions player Suva Ma'asi scores a try for the East Midlands against Leicestershire. Photo: Mick Sutterby, mick@picturethisphotography.

Peterborough Lions players were so close to a cup final appearance at Twickenham

Belvoir Castle

Food range showcases game from Belvoir Castle estate

New Peterborough segregation plant '˜will increase recycling rates'

Christian Edbrooke on the charge for the Lions at Hinckley. Picture: Mick Sutterby

Hungry Lions so close to a precious victory

Chappell bowling for Stamford Town CC 1sts v Skegness CC 2nds

Former Stamford School pupil to play alongside England cricketers after signing ...

Davis Sayer in action for Peterborough Town.

Peterborough Town player's first-class debut for Leicestershire comes to an end

Jordan Temple hit 66 not out for Bourne.

STAMFORD KO SHIELD: Shocks for Bourne and Kings Keys

Jack Berry smacked 76 not out for Bourne at Market Deeping.

STAMFORD CHARITY T20 CUP: Leicestershire star has a blast for Stamford, Bourne's...

Conor Craig in action.

PREVIEW: Local lads to take on Leicestershire side in T20 double header

The East Midlands squad from left Tom Adams, Louis Metselaar, Bailie Harrison, Bethany Eagle-Brown, Jessie Spooner and Holly Leggott (missing Isabel Spinley and Tom Neal).

SWIMMING: Deepings swimmers compete strongly against the best