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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).
Jail for man who repeatedly punched and "strangled" hotel security guard in Wisbech
A man who drunkenly attacked a hotel security guard three times in one day, and later punched a police officer in the nose, has been jailed.
Get glowing skin on the go with this best-selling e.l.f. travel kit - now on sale on Amazon (aff)
The e.l.f. SKIN Brightest Besties Duo is a travel kit made for glowing skin on the go - and it’s on sale on Amazon right now.
Man dies after crash with HGV on Peterborough’s Fletton Parkway near A1 exit
The road was closed for several hours
80s classic sitcom Hi-de-Hi! coming to a Peterborough stage
The much-loved television sitcom Hi-de-Hi! is set for a lively revival next month, as Yaxley Amateur Players present a musical stage adaptation at Yaxley Public Hall.
Police update on fatal A10 crash near Ely
A man died when car left the road in the early hours of Sunday (May 17) morning
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


















