Peterborough news

• Last drill for longest-serving firefighter

  01-02-2025 18:31 via bbc.com
  
  "To give this length of service is a phenomenal achievement," says chief fire officer Matthew Warren.
  
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• Fewer older people getting shingles jab, says NHS

  02-02-2026 06:27 via bbc.com
  The local NHS is urging people eligible to get their shingles jab.
  
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• Brain cooling collar trial for head injury patients

  02-02-2026 06:27 via bbc.com
  A leading hospital is testing a new device aimed at reducing swelling after a brain injury.
  
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• St Neots bidding for UK Town of Culture 2028

  02-02-2026 06:26 via bbc.com
  One business owner says the title would "make a tremendous difference to the High Street".
  
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• Designer brings items 'back to life' by repairing

  01-02-2026 07:48 via bbc.com
  Cosmin Diaconu says he has received lots of sentimental clothes to repair from across the UK.
  
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• H is for Hawk author on move to namesake village

  01-02-2026 07:32 via bbc.com
  Helen MacDonald says she "did not" move to the Suffolk village because of its name.
  
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• Woman hit by lorry reunited with attending officers

  01-02-2026 07:18 via bbc.com
  Vera Farrell says she was "over the moon" to receive a visit from the officers who helped her.
  
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• Testing times for Lampard and Harris has U's motoring - EFL Takeaways

  31-01-2026 21:30 via bbc.com
  Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.
  
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• Freedom of Whittlesey for banana-a-day centenarian

  31-01-2026 18:09 via bbc.com
  Wally Newman, who credits his long life to a daily banana, will receive the honour on 31 January.
  
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• Concerns spark rapid review of hospital services

  31-01-2026 13:51 via bbc.com
  The Cambridge hospital says it ordered a "rapid but thorough" review of neuroscience services.
  
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• City's 150k homes plan may include other counties

  31-01-2026 09:32 via bbc.com
  The number is "not a daft figure" but could include parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk, an official says.
  
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• More funding requested for new bereavement centre

  31-01-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  The unexpected discovery of underground structures at the Mepal site has led to increased costs.
  
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• Runner 'prepares for dangers that men do not face'

  31-01-2026 07:15 via bbc.com
  Female joggers take precautions to try to stay safe, and say many men do not understand the issue.
  
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• Peterborough United v Huddersfield Town: Manager's praise for two squad players - Yorkshire Post

  30-01-2026 21:00 via news.google.com
  Peterborough United v Huddersfield Town: Manager's praise for two squad players  Yorkshire Post
  
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• Channing Tatum drama Josephine wins top awards at Sundance Film Festival - Peterborough Matters

  30-01-2026 20:59 via news.google.com
  Channing Tatum drama Josephine wins top awards at Sundance Film Festival  Peterborough Matters
  
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• Peterborough: Angela Rippon is still listening to her father - The Telegraph

  30-01-2026 20:00 via news.google.com
  Peterborough: Angela Rippon is still listening to her father  The Telegraph
  
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• Peterborough doctor’s documentary explores complexities and crisis of dementia care - Global News

  30-01-2026 19:55 via news.google.com
  Peterborough doctor’s documentary explores complexities and crisis of dementia care  Global News
  
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• Labour urges Reform by-election candidate to reject Tommy Robinson’s backing - Peterborough Matters

  30-01-2026 19:24 via news.google.com
  Labour urges Reform by-election candidate to reject Tommy Robinson’s backing  Peterborough Matters
  
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• Major British film studio backs youth employment scheme - Peterborough Matters

  30-01-2026 19:00 via news.google.com
  Major British film studio backs youth employment scheme  Peterborough Matters
  
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• Robinson Proud Of Pathway - Peterborough United F.C.

  30-01-2026 17:50 via news.google.com
  Robinson Proud Of Pathway  Peterborough United F.C.
  
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• Political unity is key as business-led Growth Summit told it's 'time for action' - Peterborough Telegraph

  30-01-2026 17:23 via news.google.com
  Political unity is key as business-led Growth Summit told it's 'time for action'  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Multimillion-pound home of Maya Jama and Ruben Dias burgled - Peterborough Matters

  30-01-2026 17:14 via news.google.com
  Multimillion-pound home of Maya Jama and Ruben Dias burgled  Peterborough Matters
  
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• Packed out Peterborough Cathedral service and wreath laying commemorates life of Queen Katharine of Aragon - Peterborough Telegraph

  30-01-2026 16:58 via news.google.com
  Packed out Peterborough Cathedral service and wreath laying commemorates life of Queen Katharine of Aragon  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Peterborough United boss relishing another big game as Huddersfield Town reel from a four-game ban for key striker - Peterborough Telegraph

  30-01-2026 16:56 via news.google.com
  Peterborough United boss relishing another big game as Huddersfield Town reel from a four-game ban for key striker  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Award given to Peterborough woman for 50 years of dedicated service to girl guiding - Peterborough Telegraph

  30-01-2026 15:48 via news.google.com
  Award given to Peterborough woman for 50 years of dedicated service to girl guiding  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Revealed: Statistics show crime increase across Peterborough - including violent and sexual offences - Peterborough Telegraph

  30-01-2026 15:40 via news.google.com
  Revealed: Statistics show crime increase across Peterborough - including violent and sexual offences  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• John Swinney ‘fabricated’ quote on pressure around QEUH opening, claims Labour - Peterborough Matters

  30-01-2026 15:39 via news.google.com
  John Swinney ‘fabricated’ quote on pressure around QEUH opening, claims Labour  Peterborough Matters
  
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• Demolition of six more homes begins in erosion-hit seaside village - Peterborough Matters

  30-01-2026 15:29 via news.google.com
  Demolition of six more homes begins in erosion-hit seaside village  Peterborough Matters
  
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• Council awarded quality mark for 'emotional literacy support' offered to pupils in Peterborough - Peterborough Telegraph

  30-01-2026 15:28 via news.google.com
  Council awarded quality mark for 'emotional literacy support' offered to pupils in Peterborough  Peterborough Telegraph
  
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• Match Preview: Chorley vs Peterborough Sports - Chorley Football Club

  30-01-2026 14:52 via news.google.com
  Match Preview: Chorley vs Peterborough Sports  Chorley Football Club
  
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