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Free entry to all 'Daves' and 'Davids' offered at Peterborough venue to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday
A wave of Daves could descend on Peterborough Cathedral tomorrow – as part of a special day of free entry for all those called David.
Peterborough parents urged to get children in swimming lessons before the summer holidays
As families start to look ahead to the school summer holiday, Swim England's #LoveSwimming campaign is urging parents not to wait until they're packing their suitcases to think about water safety, because the time to start swimming lessons is now.
The best powerbanks to keep your phone fully charged while you're travelling (aff)
These powerbanks will make sure you’ve got the charge you need in your phone while you’re on the move.
Retailer Mountain Warehouse set to close in Peterborough's shopping centre
A prominent retailer in Peterborough city centre is set to close its doors for good.
New lease agreed for former ‘Grizzlers’ restaurant on Bridge Street in Peterborough
Peterborough City Council has announced it has a granted a new commercial lease for 31 Bridge Street
M&S launches ‘Summer of Love That’ campaign with Amelia Dimoldenberg (aff)
The Chicken Shop Date host launches new M&S summer campaign.
Local employers inspire students from Richard Barnes Academy
“We received some fantastic feedback about how positive and engaging our students were during the interviews”
Local Elections 2026: Live blog bringing you all of the details throughout the day as Peterborough decides
The Peterborough Telegraph is running a live blog to bring you all of the updates from the Local Elections 2026 (Thursday, May 7).
Drivers say cracked Cambridgeshire road is ‘absolutely lethal’
Residents believe the road is in 'desperate' need of repairs
Concerns raised over 'infection prevention' risks at Cambridge dental practice
A spokesperson for the dental practice confirmed they have "already undertaken significant work across the practice"
DWP to review five major benefits for fraud and error – including PIP and Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed five major benefits are being assessed for fraud and error during the 2026/27 financial year, with findings due to be published in May next year
WASPI women pursue High Court judicial review over DWP state pension compensation
WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners have launched new High Court legal action against the DWP's decision not to compensate the 1950s-born women impacted by changes to the state pension age.
Pokémon trails coming to popular National Trust site over May half term
The Pokémon-themed trail will feature at a popular Cambridgeshire National Trust site
The city music venue where David Bowie played one time only
A street mural has been painted in honour of Bowie's one-time performance in the Cambridgeshire city
Family home for less than £200k that you could move straight into
The affordable property is perfectly suited to first time buyers looking to raise a family
Crash causes three-mile queues along busy route on Cambs border
The incident is affecting traffic heading southbound towards Stansted Airport
