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Shoplifting in Peterborough has increased by 48% in the space of a year

Peterborough shoplifting increases by 48 per cent in the space of 12 months

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

Crime has increased by 10 per cent in Peterborough over the past year

Burglary and shoplifting offences on the rise as crime increases in Peterborough

Stress and burnout have been raised as issues

The city schools with highest teacher sickness levels as stress concerns raised

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

Nigel Farage's visit to Peterborough has caused controversy

Union boycotts club that hosted Nigel Farage

A lack of the right skills has been blamed for a rise in unemployment in Peterborough.

Unemployment rise likely to be caused by people without right skills

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Where are the cheapest and most expensive places to buy a house in Peterborough?

The 22 areas with the highest house prices in Peterborough

The number of unoccupied dwellings in Peterborough has risen over the last 10 years.

Empty homes number in city reaches 3,395 dwellings

The recent fall in price follows more than a decade of steady rises after the 2008 financial crash (image: PA/Radar)

Peterborough house prices rose last summer

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names

Census data shows number of people never married rises
A census is taken every 10 years - with the most recent results showing the number of people who have never been married or been in a civil partnership has risen since the turn of the new millennium

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

There were around 380 veterans over 90 years old in Peterborough as of March 2021.

Census 2021: 6,693 veterans living in Peterborough

The neighbourhood with the lowest average household income was Millfield and Bourges Boulevard. There, households had an estimated total annual income, before tax, of £33,500.

Peterborough's 10 poorest neighbourhoods based on average income

The neighbourhood with the highest average household income was Barnack, Wittering and Wansford. There, households had an estimated total annual income, before tax, of £52,400.

Peterborough's 10 richest neighbourhoods based on average income

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.

Most popular Christmas-themed baby names including Holly and Sprout

Crime has risen in Peterborough over the past year

Peterborough crime increases by 12 per cent

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

100 year-old Mona Hurry at Castor Lodge. Mona received a card from the Queen when she celebrated her birthday

Census: Where the most 100 year olds live in Peterborough
Census data shows more than 30 centenarians living in city

More than half the households in Peterborough have been described as 'deprived' by officials and are feared will struggle through the winter as the cost of living crisis tightens its grip.

New figures show householders set to struggle through cost of living crisis

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012

78-year-old Maurice Taylor decided to 'unretire' and re-enter the workforce to combat the cost of living crisis (image: South West News Service).

78-year-old returns to work decade after retiring to ‘future-proof existence’

The Government is urged to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations this winter after new figures revealed the number of excess deaths during the pandemic.

Peterborough suffers hundreds of excess deaths during pandemic

Companies in Peterborough are struggling to recruit enough staff to fill all their vacancies.

Long term sickness is hampering recruitment for Peterborough employers

The population of Peterborough has grown by 17.5%.

New figures confirm growth in both Peterborough and Cambridge population

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash

Coco Fowler and Herculano DeSilva at the West Raven Community Cafe and Garden.

Peterborough foodbank says demand for food has increased by up to 50%

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names

A shopper wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, chooses items off the shelves of an Asda supermarket in London on December 14, 2020. - With just over two weeks to go until Britain leaves the EU single market, preparations have been stepped up as fears grow about the impact of customs checks and congested ports. Concern is rising over the supply of perishable fresh fruit and vegetables, much of which is imported from EU countries. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Asda axes Smart Price range in product shake-up launching legal clash with Waitr...

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Jobless rate in Peterborough dips as national rate hits lowest since pandemic

More sexual offences were recorded in Peterborough over the last year, despite overall levels of crime holding steady.

Rise in sexual offences in Peterborough

Martin Lewis is urging people to check their mobile phone contract to see if they are overpaying (Photo: ITV)

Simple Martin Lewis tip could save mobile users hundreds on bills per year

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT customers face 9% price hike from March amid cost of living crisis

Dozens of people in Peterborough have formed mixed-sex civil partnerships since they first became eligible to do so.

Dozens of Peterborough residents form mixed-sex civil partnerships

Gender pay gap (file picture).

Gender pay gap means Peterborough women “work for free”

Escape the gym and get out into the great outdoors on one of these inspiring Leeds running routes (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to look after your mental health this winter

Have you looked up your name on Urban Dictionary? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Hundreds fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in Peterborough

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Thousands of babies born in Peterborough in year Covid-19 hit

This map shows the most popular baby name choices in every area of England and W...

Life expectancy in Peterborough has risen for men and women, figures reveal.

Life expectancy in Peterborough increases according to new figures

Figures reveal how many Peterborough residents have lost their lives to suicide. Photo: PA EMN-211009-094202001

Figures reveal Peterborough’s tragic suicide toll

More than 600 more workers joined company payrolls in Peterborough between June and July, new figures reveal. Photo: PA

Employment in Peterborough rises further above pre-pandemic levels

Long-term decline in marriage rates recorded likely to be as a result of more men and women delaying marriage or couples choosing to cohabit instead

Fewer opposite sex couples opting for marriage in Peterborough