Peterborough news

• Man returns to half marathon after cardiac arrest

  08-03-2026 07:30 via bbc.com
  George Collyer says he collapsed and was given CPR by another runner during the race in 2024.
  
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• Blossoms to symbolise kindness of Covid volunteers

  08-03-2026 07:27 via bbc.com
  Council says the trees will be a "poignant reminder", as a national day of reflection takes place.
  
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• Posh forward Leonard out following hernia surgery

  07-03-2026 13:01 via bbc.com
  Peterborough United striker Harry Leonard is likely to be out for over a month following a hernia operation.
  
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• The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley

  07-03-2026 12:56 via bbc.com
  The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.
  
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• Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack

  07-03-2026 11:13 via bbc.com
  Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.
  
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• Runners dressed as vegetables take on half marathon

  07-03-2026 07:34 via bbc.com
  About 15,000 runners are expected to take part in the race on Sunday.
  
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• 'Why is it always the women that get punished?'

  07-03-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  Volunteers are transcribing records of women imprisoned by Cambridge University in the 19th Century.
  
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• Council considers extending food voucher scheme

  06-03-2026 18:06 via bbc.com
  The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
  
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• High-speed rail is coming to Peterborough… but where, exactly? - Peterborough Currents

  06-03-2026 16:26
  High-speed rail is coming to Peterborough… but where, exactly?  Peterborough Currents
  
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• Relief for Devotees as Court Stops Peterborough Temple Sale - EasternEye

  06-03-2026 16:00
  Relief for Devotees as Court Stops Peterborough Temple Sale  EasternEye
  
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• Peterborough United Striker Sidelined After Op - Vital Football

  06-03-2026 16:00
  Peterborough United Striker Sidelined After Op  Vital Football
  
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• City care home rated 'good' after being removed from special measures - Peterborough Matters

  06-03-2026 16:00
  City care home rated 'good' after being removed from special measures  Peterborough Matters
  
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• New owner snaps up former Peterborough home of collapse holiday giant Thomas Cook - Trending Now Infrastructure

  06-03-2026 15:56
  New owner snaps up former Peterborough home of collapse holiday giant Thomas Cook  Trending Now Infrastructure
  
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• Hear how Peterborough City Hospital is run at board meeting - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 15:42
  Hear how Peterborough City Hospital is run at board meeting  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Annual 'Spencer's Ball' fundraiser to return to Peterborough - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 15:36
  Annual 'Spencer's Ball' fundraiser to return to Peterborough  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Peterborough education group bolsters leadership team with new appointment - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 15:28
  Peterborough education group bolsters leadership team with new appointment  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Peterborough residents urged to join in Great British Spring Clean - with multiple events taking place across city - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 15:20
  Peterborough residents urged to join in Great British Spring Clean - with multiple events taking place across city  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Leading property agents accolade for Peterborough's BTG Eddisons - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 14:45
  Leading property agents accolade for Peterborough's BTG Eddisons  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Boccia event was a great success and anyone looking to support Peterborough Special Olympic group would be most welcome - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 13:10
  Boccia event was a great success and anyone looking to support Peterborough Special Olympic group would be most welcome  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Peterborough dog lovers invited to special event to celebrate our four legged friends - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 12:59
  Peterborough dog lovers invited to special event to celebrate our four legged friends  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Major disruption planned for train services from Peterborough later this month - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 12:51
  Major disruption planned for train services from Peterborough later this month  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Peterborough named as 'one of the favourites' in UK City of Culture bid - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 12:40
  Peterborough named as 'one of the favourites' in UK City of Culture bid  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• The cheapest unleaded prices in Peterborough as petrol prices rise 3p in three days as Middle East conflict continues - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 12:29
  The cheapest unleaded prices in Peterborough as petrol prices rise 3p in three days as Middle East conflict continues  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• The Posh Lotto – Week 10 Winners Announced - Peterborough United

  06-03-2026 11:38
  The Posh Lotto – Week 10 Winners Announced  Peterborough United
  
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• Peterborough Sports slash admission prices for their big game at PIMS Park on Saturday - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 11:20
  Peterborough Sports slash admission prices for their big game at PIMS Park on Saturday  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• The contenders for the Peterborough United striker slot and the need for players in other positions to step up to avert a 'disaster' - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 11:01
  The contenders for the Peterborough United striker slot and the need for players in other positions to step up to avert a 'disaster'  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Strictly Glitterball winners bringing spectacular new show to Peterborough - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 09:43
  Strictly Glitterball winners bringing spectacular new show to Peterborough  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Rail passengers reminded of upcoming disruption to services to London - The Hunts Post

  06-03-2026 08:00
  Rail passengers reminded of upcoming disruption to services to London  The Hunts Post
  
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• Hindu temple raises £50,000 to fight site's sale - BBC

  06-03-2026 07:21
  Hindu temple raises £50,000 to fight site's sale  BBC
  
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• Hindu temple raises £50,000 to fight site's sale

  06-03-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  One of the temple's fundraisers says the public response has left worshippers "blown away".
  
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• Peterborough Cathedral to host giant dinosaur skeleton model - BBC

  06-03-2026 07:14
  Peterborough Cathedral to host giant dinosaur skeleton model  BBC
  
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• Thousands getting set for Cambridge Half Marathon

  06-03-2026 07:04 via bbc.com
  Runners will join the start line and finish the race on Victoria Avenue in the city centre.
  
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• Members 'devastated' over charity group's closure

  06-03-2026 07:03 via bbc.com
  The Wisbech Lions will close after 54 years of community fundraising due to a lack of members.
  
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• Peterborough United boss convinced his side can cope without their star striker - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 07:00
  Peterborough United boss convinced his side can cope without their star striker  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Boost for ‘brilliant’ hospice which is hailed for helping people die with dignity - LincsOnline

  06-03-2026 06:00
  Boost for ‘brilliant’ hospice which is hailed for helping people die with dignity  LincsOnline
  
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• A year after opening and Peterborough’s Odeon cinema has become a hit venue - Peterborough Telegraph

  06-03-2026 06:00
  A year after opening and Peterborough’s Odeon cinema has become a hit venue  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Use Of Restraint And Treatment Of Diabetes At Hmp Peterborough To Be Questioned At Inquest Of Annabella Landsberg - inquest.org.uk

  05-03-2026 20:12
  Use Of Restraint And Treatment Of Diabetes At Hmp Peterborough To Be Questioned At Inquest Of Annabella Landsberg  inquest.org.uk
  
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• Blow for Peterborough United as star striker set to be sidelined for at least a month after operation - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 19:16
  Blow for Peterborough United as star striker set to be sidelined for at least a month after operation  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Witnesses sought to arson at children's play area in Peterborough - BBC

  05-03-2026 19:08
  Witnesses sought to arson at children's play area in Peterborough  BBC
  
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• Peterborough steakhouse secures short term future plus other key decisions of council's cabinet this week - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 18:00
  Peterborough steakhouse secures short term future plus other key decisions of council's cabinet this week  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Appeal as equipment at Peterborough play area targeted by arsonists - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 18:00
  Appeal as equipment at Peterborough play area targeted by arsonists  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Large fly-tip found close to Sacrewell Farm in Peterborough - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 17:30
  Large fly-tip found close to Sacrewell Farm in Peterborough  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• 2026 Peterborough Civic Awards: Winners react to council recognition for their community efforts - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 17:08
  2026 Peterborough Civic Awards: Winners react to council recognition for their community efforts  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• World Book Day: 62 great pictures of Peterborough children dressed up as their favourite characters - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 17:01
  World Book Day: 62 great pictures of Peterborough children dressed up as their favourite characters  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Man who stole six bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey from Peterborough supermarkets is jailed - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 16:38
  Man who stole six bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey from Peterborough supermarkets is jailed  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Police patrols in Cambs amid worrying School Wars trend - Peterborough Matters

  05-03-2026 16:29
  Police patrols in Cambs amid worrying School Wars trend  Peterborough Matters
  
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• Peterborough Cathedral – Patagotitan Mayorum Dinosaur - The Association of English Cathedrals

  05-03-2026 15:34
  Peterborough Cathedral – Patagotitan Mayorum Dinosaur  The Association of English Cathedrals
  
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• King's Dyke Bridge between Peterborough and Whittlesey reopens fully after 18 months - Peterborough Telegraph

  05-03-2026 15:30
  King's Dyke Bridge between Peterborough and Whittlesey reopens fully after 18 months  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Male driver died after crash at level crossing

  05-03-2026 14:51 via bbc.com
  The incident is not being treated as suspicious and there was no-one else in the car, police say.
  
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• Refugees face homelessness risk as Peterborough housing pressure mounts - cambsnews.co.uk

  05-03-2026 14:16
  Refugees face homelessness risk as Peterborough housing pressure mounts  cambsnews.co.uk
  
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