Peterborough News

Man jailed for stealing large quantities of chocolate on two occasions

Serial chocolate thief faces jail time for sweet swipe spree

The new site - which is set to open later this year- will create 40 jobs in the local area.

The new site - which is set to open later this year- will create 40 jobs in the local area.

Odeon cinema to open at Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough

MP exposes high rates of private health providers in regional GP services

MP exposes high rates of private health providers in regional GP services

MP criticises high private provider rates at regional GP practices

Chocolate thief Mark Smith has been jailed and banned from entering any Tesco, Spar, or Co-Op in Peterborough.

Chocolate thief Mark Smith has been jailed and banned from entering any Tesco, Spar, or Co-Op in Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail and shops ban for Peterborough thief who stole more than £400 worth of chocolate

Open day at city hospital's Radiotherapy Department for public

Open day at city hospital's Radiotherapy Department for public

Peterborough City Hospital offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes

Paedophile Lorcan Elliott, 25, contacted children over social media and using gaming platforms.

Paedophile Lorcan Elliott, 25, contacted children over social media and using gaming platforms.

Cambridge Crown Court

Paedophile enticed children to perform sex acts online

Police have been cracking down on poor parking in Peterborough.

Police have been cracking down on poor parking in Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Obstructive parking crackdown by police in Peterborough

Street soccer scheme encourages Peterborough teens to connect with weekly games

Street soccer scheme encourages Peterborough teens to connect with weekly games

Free weekly street soccer offered in Peterborough

A man with dementia living in Peterborough has been safeguarded thanks to the kind efforts of a concerned member of the public.

A man with dementia living in Peterborough has been safeguarded thanks to the kind efforts of a concerned member of the public.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man in his 70s with dementia safeguarded thanks to kind member of the public

Gheorghe Badelita, of Burmer Road, New England, Peterborough, has been jailed for attacking his wife and threatening to kill her.

Gheorghe Badelita, of Burmer Road, New England, Peterborough, has been jailed for attacking his wife and threatening to kill her.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for Peterborough domestic abuser who attacked and threatened to kill wife

Imran Ali was due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court today (4 September)

Imran Ali was due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court today (4 September)

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man charged after stabbing in Peterborough

Hospice benefits from Amazon team's participation in dragon boat festival

Hospice benefits from Amazon team's participation in dragon boat festival

Amazon employees join charity boat race for Sue Ryder Hospice

MP Andrew Pakes endorses CDA, a charity changing lives in Peterborough

MP Andrew Pakes endorses CDA, a charity changing lives in Peterborough

Local government

Peterborough MP calls local deaf charity 'invaluable'

A 17-year-old boy from Peterborough has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl in the red car park of Queensgate Shopping Centre on August 21.

A 17-year-old boy from Peterborough has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl in the red car park of Queensgate Shopping Centre on August 21.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

14-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Peterborough

Fly-tipping marred communities targeted in new council campaign

Fly-tipping marred communities targeted in new council campaign

Local government

Peterborough council launches innovative campaign to tackle fly-tipping

Sing for Life: An initiative for women to find their voice and raise funds

Sing for Life: An initiative for women to find their voice and raise funds

Women invited to belt out tunes for a great cause in a local singing project

This is the man police would like to talk to.

This is the man police would like to talk to.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Do you recognise this man?

Allergy management plan implemented in schools after tragic incident

Allergy management plan implemented in schools after tragic incident

Emergency allergy kits provided to local schools for pupil safety

Crispin Froment's inquest was opened at Peterborough Town Hall.

Crispin Froment's inquest was opened at Peterborough Town Hall.

Coroner's Court

Man understood to have drowned in temporary swimming pool

‘Medical cannabis transformed my life, and my boss let’s me vape it at work’

‘Medical cannabis transformed my life, and my boss let’s me vape it at work’

Could medical cannabis be the answer to 'sick note Britain'

Workers at Tesco distribution site in Peterborough have rejected a pay offer.

Workers at Tesco distribution site in Peterborough have rejected a pay offer.

Workers at supermarket distribution site in Peterborough reject pay offer

Sea creatures exhibition's last hurrah at Peterborough Cathedral

Sea creatures exhibition's last hurrah at Peterborough Cathedral

Final weekend for Peterborough Cathedral's sea creatures exhibition

Pc Cunningham, Craig Easeman, Mary Palmer and David Palmer (neighbourhood watch coordinators) Alan Paul, and Amanda Large.

Pc Cunningham, Craig Easeman, Mary Palmer and David Palmer (neighbourhood watch coordinators) Alan Paul, and Amanda Large.

Safety kits to be distributed to tackle neighbourhood crime

Two-day music festival thrills thousands in unique setting

Two-day music festival thrills thousands in unique setting

Review: House and drum 'n' bass DJs create electrifying weekend

A man in his 30s from Peterborough has been arrested following a fata crash near Tavistock, near Devon.

A man in his 30s from Peterborough has been arrested following a fata crash near Tavistock, near Devon.

Road Traffic Collision

Peterborough man arrested after man and baby die in Devon crash

A driver whose car broke down on the Fletton Parkway in Peterborough was found to be running a 'taxi service' without the correct insurance.

A driver whose car broke down on the Fletton Parkway in Peterborough was found to be running a 'taxi service' without the correct insurance.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Broken down car uncovers 'taxi service' without correct insurance in Peterborough

EastEnders icon Cheryl Fergison (left, centre) is returning to Peterborough for The Cresset's Christmas pantomime Cinderella.

EastEnders icon Cheryl Fergison (left, centre) is returning to Peterborough for The Cresset's Christmas pantomime Cinderella.

EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison in Peterborough ahead of Christmas panto

Sign up for Sue Ryder's Starlight Hike and support bereavement charity

Sign up for Sue Ryder's Starlight Hike and support bereavement charity

Get ready for the starlit charity hike with Sue Ryder

Unique event combines baking and rugby for young girls at Peterborough

Unique event combines baking and rugby for young girls at Peterborough

Two-day event offers girls intro to rugby at Peterborough club

Wykes was brazen in her crimes and continued to target the same victim over the course of a few days.

Wykes was brazen in her crimes and continued to target the same victim over the course of a few days.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Burglar targeted same house three times in two days

Peterborough firefighter Andy Pryce-Dyer is gearing up for a 'pounds for pull-ups' challenge to raise money for a group of children who currently live in care.

Peterborough firefighter Andy Pryce-Dyer is gearing up for a 'pounds for pull-ups' challenge to raise money for a group of children who currently live in care.

Firefighter's pounds for pull-ups ‍fundraiser for children who live in care

Henrietta Gavaghan celebrates her 105th birthday in style

Henrietta Gavaghan celebrates her 105th birthday in style

Woman's 105th year marked with special celebrations at care home

Betty worked at Bletchley Park in WW2.

Betty worked at Bletchley Park in WW2.

Birthday celebrations for former Bletchley Park decoder

Detectives have released images of some men they would like to speak to in connection with the robbery in Peterborough.

Detectives have released images of some men they would like to speak to in connection with the robbery in Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

CCTV appeal following Peterborough robbery

All ages called to take part in Ferry Meadows charity walk for Parkinson's

All ages called to take part in Ferry Meadows charity walk for Parkinson's

Join the cause - Parkinson's charity seeks walkers for upcoming event

Living Sport announces charity partnership for Great Eastern Run 2024

Living Sport announces charity partnership for Great Eastern Run 2024

Living Sport to boost health in Cambridgeshire via Great Eastern Run 2024

Update: Missing Peterborough woman found safe and well

Update: Missing Peterborough woman found safe and well

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Update: Missing Peterborough woman found safe and well

A teenager has admitted robbing a 72-year-old woman in Nabs Lane, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough.

A teenager has admitted robbing a 72-year-old woman in Nabs Lane, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough.

Teen robbed 72-year-old woman

Robber Jerry Johnson has been jailed for pulling a woman out of her car and stealing it on the Stanground bypass in Peterborough.

Robber Jerry Johnson has been jailed for pulling a woman out of her car and stealing it on the Stanground bypass in Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for robber who pulled woman from car before stealing it

The closure order being served on 18 Shakespeare Avenue, New England, Peterborough.

The closure order being served on 18 Shakespeare Avenue, New England, Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

New England home 'closed' by police following anti-social behaviour

Peterborough thief Joshua Turner has been given a suspended sentence.

Peterborough thief Joshua Turner has been given a suspended sentence.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Peterborough shoplifter given second chance by the courts

Nene Park Academy students with their GCSE results

Nene Park Academy students with their GCSE results

GCSE Results 2024

Nene Park Academy celebrates 'excellent' GCSE results

Ryan (left) and Felix (right)

Ryan (left) and Felix (right)

GCSE Results 2024

Students at Greater Peterborough UTC celebrating GCSE success

David Stevenette to take on double half marathon for Sue Ryder

David Stevenette to take on double half marathon for Sue Ryder

Double half marathon challenge for Peterborough Sue Ryder hospice nurse

A steam locomotive's bank holiday unveiling has been delayed

A steam locomotive's bank holiday unveiling has been delayed

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Tornado steam train's inaugural run delayed due to technical issues

Bar 42 in Broadway, Peterborough, has had its premises licence revoked following recent instances of serious violence.

Bar 42 in Broadway, Peterborough, has had its premises licence revoked following recent instances of serious violence.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Peterborough bar has licence revoked following serious violence

This abandoned caravan was recovered by police in Padholme Road, Peterborough, following reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour.

This abandoned caravan was recovered by police in Padholme Road, Peterborough, following reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Abandoned caravan recovered after reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour

A first look at Peterborough Station Quarter.

A first look at Peterborough Station Quarter.

Planning and development

Nearly £48m allocated to improving Peterborough Station Quarter

The cause of the fire was accidental.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Lithium battery caused Dogsthorpe flat fire

A Peterborough man was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving after a crash in Natures Way, Hampton Hargate, left a moped rider in hospital.

A Peterborough man was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving after a crash in Natures Way, Hampton Hargate, left a moped rider in hospital.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Dangerous driving arrest after Peterborough crash leaves moped rider in hospital

The stretch of road will be shut nightly between 8pm and 4am.

The stretch of road will be shut nightly between 8pm and 4am.

Road in Whittlesey to close for three nights

CTD Tiles in Southampton has closed immediately after the company entered into administration

CTD Tiles in Southampton has closed immediately after the company entered into administration

Peterborough tile shop rescued as company falls into administration

The 17-year-old boy has been bailed until November 18.

The 17-year-old boy has been bailed until November 18.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Teenager arrested after triple stabbing in Peterborough bailed

The plans hoped to convert 9 Padholme Road into a HMO.

The plans hoped to convert 9 Padholme Road into a HMO.

Peterborough City Council

Peterborough HMO plans refused by council over road safety concerns