Peterborough news

Residents living near Whittlesey's Saxon Pit are being urged to take part in a new survey which will feed into an official assessment of the site’s impact on local people’s health.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland residents urged to join new health survey over impact of Saxon Pit

Cllr Chris Boden says the road infrastructure around Whittlesey cannot support any more housing developments.

Cllr Chris Boden says the road infrastructure around Whittlesey cannot support any more housing developments.

Fenland District Council

Councillor says 'legal and practical' tipping point reached for new homes

The fake beer can that Patrick Smith used to hide a ball of class A drugs

The fake beer can that Patrick Smith used to hide a ball of class A drugs

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

WATCH arrest of dealer who concealed ball of drugs in fake beer can

More than 680 nails have been installed on the embankment to help stabilise the King's Dyke crossing at Whittlesey, which has been partially closed since June 2024.

More than 680 nails have been installed on the embankment to help stabilise the King's Dyke crossing at Whittlesey, which has been partially closed since June 2024.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Full reopening date set for busy railway crossing after 18 months of works

An application to expand its operations by Johnson Aggregates is due to be decided next month.

An application to expand its operations by Johnson Aggregates is due to be decided next month.

Cambridgeshire County Council

‘Strong public presence matters’: residents urged to pack crunch meeting

Consultation on the future regeneration of Whittlesea railway station has been extended after the process suffered

Consultation on the future regeneration of Whittlesea railway station has been extended after the process suffered

Fenland District Council

Public consultation on station extended after 'technical glitches' with survey

Wally Newman receives his citation certificate and medal from Whittlesey Mayor Alex Miscandlon.

Wally Newman receives his citation certificate and medal from Whittlesey Mayor Alex Miscandlon.

Whittlesey, Peterborough

'Shining example of community spirit' receives top honour

A public information session was held on Wednesday at the Manor Leisure Centre to hear people's concerns over Saxon Pit. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

A public information session was held on Wednesday at the Manor Leisure Centre to hear people's concerns over Saxon Pit. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Saxon Pit health drop-in session 'significant step forward' say campaigners

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Public information session being held on recent Saxon Pit public health report

Cllr Eamonn Dorling wanted Whittlesey Town Council to back a campaign to encourage more people to volunteer in the town.

Cllr Eamonn Dorling wanted Whittlesey Town Council to back a campaign to encourage more people to volunteer in the town.

Whittlesey, Peterborough

Calls to help town's struggling charities fall on deaf ears

Viktoria Jupe is urging people across Cambridgeshire to back a national petition calling for better diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis which affects 1.5m women in the UK.

Viktoria Jupe is urging people across Cambridgeshire to back a national petition calling for better diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis which affects 1.5m women in the UK.

Cambridgeshire woman pushes campaign for recognition of debilitating illness

Findings of a public health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey has been published today by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Findings of a public health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey has been published today by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Health risk assessment of industrial site says 'no risks identified'

Colin Goodman swapped his civvies as a motor engineer to join the prison service working at Whitemoor in March.

Colin Goodman swapped his civvies as a motor engineer to join the prison service working at Whitemoor in March.

Engineer to prison officer: Colin swaps car engines for role in Fenland jail

Three pigs were found dumped in a field in March on Wednesday afternoon sparking a major rescue mission.

Three pigs were found dumped in a field in March on Wednesday afternoon sparking a major rescue mission.

Tale of three little pigs dumped in town field has a happy ending

Whittlesey Mayor Alex Miscandlon has sent residents a New Year's message. (Image: Fenland District Council).

Whittlesey Mayor Alex Miscandlon has sent residents a New Year's message. (Image: Fenland District Council).

New Year message from town's mayor and praise for its events

Wally Newman, who turned 100 on Christmas Eve, attended an end of term prize-giving to hand over a history cup to a champion pupil at New Road Primary School.

Wally Newman, who turned 100 on Christmas Eve, attended an end of term prize-giving to hand over a history cup to a champion pupil at New Road Primary School.

School combines landmark birthday celebration with history champion presentation

In October, the council launched a survey on how people use Whittlesea station to help unlock funding for station improvements.

In October, the council launched a survey on how people use Whittlesea station to help unlock funding for station improvements.

Cambridgeshire fenland

Have your say on options to improve 'vital Fenland gateway' station

CGI images of what the science park might look like submitted in the design and access statement

CGI images of what the science park might look like submitted in the design and access statement

Fenland District Council

Go-ahead for town's science park, but Secretary of State will have final say

CGI images of what the science park might look like submitted in the design and access statement drawn-up in support of the application by Bond Bryan.

CGI images of what the science park might look like submitted in the design and access statement drawn-up in support of the application by Bond Bryan.

Cambridgeshire County Council

'If we don't shape this development, it will shape us' warning over science park

The Ralph Butcher Causey - known as the King's Dyke Crossing - has had one-way traffic since July last year but Whittlesey Town Council is calling for it to fully reopen now.

The Ralph Butcher Causey - known as the King's Dyke Crossing - has had one-way traffic since July last year but Whittlesey Town Council is calling for it to fully reopen now.

Cambridgeshire County Council

'Enough is enough' message over town's much-needed railway crossing bridge

Suspected illegal vapes were among the items seized

Suspected illegal vapes were among the items seized

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

HUGE number of illegal goods seized from Cambs shops in money laundering crackdown

A volunteer who helps look after Whittlesea railway station has raised the issue of unfair train fares with the Combined Authority. (Image: Fenland District Council)

A volunteer who helps look after Whittlesea railway station has raised the issue of unfair train fares with the Combined Authority. (Image: Fenland District Council)

Campaigner highlights unfairness of train fares for town's travellers

More than 680 nails have been installed.

More than 680 nails have been installed.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Councillor calls for important bridge crossing to open ahead of schedule

Cllr Eamonn Dorling has described some meetings of Whittlesey Town Council as a 'Muppet Show'.

Cllr Eamonn Dorling has described some meetings of Whittlesey Town Council as a 'Muppet Show'.

Whittlesey, Peterborough

Public speakers deserve more respect says town councillor

William Wenman is wanted by police.

William Wenman is wanted by police.

'Dangerous' man who struck man with metal baton is wanted

Kevin Oliver has been jailed for 33 months following an attack on his ex-partner.

Kevin Oliver has been jailed for 33 months following an attack on his ex-partner.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man jailed for 'despicable attack' on ex-partner in her own home

Burnthouse Wind Farm is in Burnthouse Sidings, Turves and can produce enough energy to power between 300 and 1,000 homes a day.

Burnthouse Wind Farm is in Burnthouse Sidings, Turves and can produce enough energy to power between 300 and 1,000 homes a day.

Renewable energy

Groups urged to make their bid for share of windfall cash

Concerns over the safety of trees lining Peterborough Road in Whittlesey were raised at the town council meeting this week.

Concerns over the safety of trees lining Peterborough Road in Whittlesey were raised at the town council meeting this week.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Claims residents are playing 'Russian roulette' on tree-lined Fenland road

A man who brazenly stole hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from Tesco, in Hostmoor Avenue, March, has been jailed.

A man who brazenly stole hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from Tesco, in Hostmoor Avenue, March, has been jailed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for thief who stole hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from two supermarkets

A Fenland town is set to get a new sports facility to help more people get active, especially women and girls.

A Fenland town is set to get a new sports facility to help more people get active, especially women and girls.

Fenland District Council

Football Foundation cash will help fund multi-use games area planned for town

Whittlesey Festival is back later this month and promises loads of fun for all. (Image: RWT Photography)

Whittlesey Festival is back later this month and promises loads of fun for all. (Image: RWT Photography)

Fenland District Council

Annual town festival includes parade, live performances and rides

Many of the 29 Whittlesey neighbours get together after £1m win on the People's Postcode Lottery.

Many of the 29 Whittlesey neighbours get together after £1m win on the People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery

Great-gran, teaching assistant and a young mum among winners in Postcode Lottery

Phoenix Youth Provision staged a 'Bake-off' style competition for its members.

Phoenix Youth Provision staged a 'Bake-off' style competition for its members.

Cambridgeshire fenland

Budding bakers show they have what it takes in the kitchen

Peterborough United mascot Peter Burrows was at the school for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Peterborough United mascot Peter Burrows was at the school for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Peterborough United

More playground fun for pupils at Fenland school as play area opens

North East Cambridgeshire MP raises concerns over the Government's plans to reform local government.

North East Cambridgeshire MP raises concerns over the Government's plans to reform local government.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

MP Steve Barclay brands local government consultation as 'botched'

A games are will be open daily

A games are will be open daily

More Things to do

Summer pass available to enjoy Peterborough attraction

The Duke of York Military Band travelled from Dover to be at the event.

The Duke of York Military Band travelled from Dover to be at the event.

Whittlesey, Peterborough

Sunshine brings out the town for annual event

Mickey Boots has been jailed for four years.

Mickey Boots has been jailed for four years.

Peterborough Crown Court

Paedophile asked 13-year-old girl to call him “daddy”

A drunk man from Thorney kicked a Peterborough paramedic who was trying to help him in the head.

A drunk man from Thorney kicked a Peterborough paramedic who was trying to help him in the head.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drunk man kicked paramedic who was trying to help him in the head

Site of proposed new McDonald's drive-thru off Peterborough Road, between Whittlesey and Peterborough

Site of proposed new McDonald's drive-thru off Peterborough Road, between Whittlesey and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire County Council

REVEALED: Location for possible new McDonald’s drive-thru off main Cambs road

A Lithuanian crime gang have been jailed for profiting £8 million from cannabis farms.

A Lithuanian crime gang have been jailed for profiting £8 million from cannabis farms.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Lithuanian crime gang jailed for £8 MILLION cannabis farms

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a trespass incident on the rail line between Peterborough and Whittlesey on Thursday May 22.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a trespass incident on the rail line between Peterborough and Whittlesey on Thursday May 22.

British Transport Police

Boy, 16, arrested after 'train interference' on Cambs rail line

In April 2024, a campaign was launched to keep people off the train tracks in East Anglia.

In April 2024, a campaign was launched to keep people off the train tracks in East Anglia.

Trespassers disrupt rail services in Cambridgeshire

A prolific shoplifter who continued to steal from shops in Peterborough and Fenland while waiting to appear in court has been jailed.

A prolific shoplifter who continued to steal from shops in Peterborough and Fenland while waiting to appear in court has been jailed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

JAILED: Prolific shoplifter continued stealing while waiting to appear in court

Team members from Nene Vets are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge

Team members from Nene Vets are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge

National Three Peaks Challenge

Vets to take on National Three Peaks Challenge in aid of charity

The art sessions are catered to all skill levels

The art sessions are catered to all skill levels

Former accountant brings creativity to care homes

Alan Neville, Customer Engagement manager for Greater Anglia

Alan Neville, Customer Engagement manager for Greater Anglia

Public transport

Hourly train service between Peterborough and Ipswich delayed again

Train services through Cambridgeshire were stopped this evening due to trespassers on the railway at Manea.

Train services through Cambridgeshire were stopped this evening due to trespassers on the railway at Manea.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

BREAKING: Trespassers on railway stop train services in Cambridgeshire

A pub-goer who was caught leaving a pub and getting behind the wheel has been banned from driving.

A pub-goer who was caught leaving a pub and getting behind the wheel has been banned from driving.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Pub-goer caught almost twice legal limit while behind wheel at 4am

Damien Ramm, left, with Ben Smith, managing director of Persimmon Homes East Midlands

Damien Ramm, left, with Ben Smith, managing director of Persimmon Homes East Midlands

Persimmon donates £1000 ahead of Macmilla charity golf day in Peterborough

Brother Tree Sound will be joined by celebrated horn player Ben Goldscheider

Brother Tree Sound will be joined by celebrated horn player Ben Goldscheider

Classical music

Renowned string quartet to deliver 'unforgettable' performance in world premiere

Kickboxer Charlie Bird, 13, has been selected to represent England at a world competition later this year.

Kickboxer Charlie Bird, 13, has been selected to represent England at a world competition later this year.

Kickboxer, 13, to represent England at world championships

Police are searching the Forty Foot Bank after a motorist drove through the road closure and fled the scene.

Police are searching the Forty Foot Bank after a motorist drove through the road closure and fled the scene.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police search launched as motorist flees scene after driving through road closure

Train services running through March, Ely, Whittlesey and Peterborough are disrupted this morning (November 3) due to animals on the track.

Train services running through March, Ely, Whittlesey and Peterborough are disrupted this morning (November 3) due to animals on the track.

Cambs trains disrupted due to animals on railway