Statistics

Passengers flying out of London Heathrow airport are more likely to have their flights cancelled than in any other UK airport. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)

Heathrow airport’s ‘most cancelled flights’ badge of shame

Tens of thousands of children are being taken on holiday during term time as parents look to save money

More parents opt to take children out of school for holidays

Hampton Hargate Primary School had 131 applicants who put the school as a first preference. However, only 89 of these were offered places. This means 42 people (22.1 per cent) did not get a place.

Seven primary schools that are hardest to get into

Data from the 2021 Census shows there were 643 single dads in Peterborough with dependent children living with them aged under 16.

More ‘unsupported and isolated’ single dads living in Peterborough

International students who come to the UK will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances in a government bid to bring migration down.

Many international students to lose right to bring family to UK

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Figures from the ONS show crime has risen in Peterborough over the past year

Big rise in burglary and shoplifting in city blamed on COVID by police

Plenty of Easter eggs will get eaten this weekend

Nearly 50% of children will have chocolate egg for breakfast on Easter

Dan Walker says he’s ‘glad to be alive’ after collision

How to make your New Year’s resolutions last into 2023

UK unemployment rate rises to 3.7% amid cost of living crisis according to ONS

Unemployment rate rises to 3.7% according to ONS

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

Rishi Sunak will give his first speech of 2023 today. PIC: Leon Neal/Getty Images

All pupils in England to learn maths up to age of 18- according to PM

Christmas baby: Most popular elf names of 2022 revealed by Baby Bella

Peterborough City Council spent more than £290,000 on redundancy packages in 2021/22.

Peterborough City Council spent £293,000 plus as it axed 23 jobs

Peterborough Town Hall EMN-210809-085709009

Campaign to combat Christmas loneliness in Peterborough stepped up by council
Smiling and waving at a neighbour in the street or having a friendly socially distanced doorstep natter are just some of the ways you can help to tackle loneliness this Christmas and brighten someone’s day.

Paul Bristow MP receives his COVID vaccine

Peterborough MP calls for action over city’s low COVID vaccination rates

Best fitness watches 2021 Fitbit, Polar, Garmin - our expert reviews the most popular fitness trackers

Best fitness trackers 2021: from Fitbit to Garmin

Covid Vaccine

More than half of Peterborough over 30s now double jabbed

100,000 people in Peterborough have now had their first dose

Eligible Peterborough residents urged to get COVID vaccine as city lies near bot...

Coronavirus

Residents aged 70 or over urged to contact GP if they have not had COVID vaccine...

Coronavirus 2020 review: how many people died from Covid-19 in England this year...

Job Centre Plus. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) SUS-200204-154906001

New jobs hope for Peterborough as Universal Credit claimants rise

Little things can make a huge difference to tackle loneliness

Peterborough residents urged to help combat loneliness this Christmas

The condition of UK roads are putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in full
(Photo: Shutterstock)

The condition of UK roads is putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in ...

How students can combat anxiety - advice from a therapist

Boris Johnson explained the intention of the plans were to "reduce our health risks and
protect ourselves against coronavirus.” (Shutterstock)

‘Buy one get one free’ deals on snacks could be banned to combat obesity