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Never give up: event gives students hope after exams
A careers advice event has given GCSE and A-level students hope about their future education and employment options. Peterborough City Council and the Youth Hubs organised two events for young people who were uncertain about their next steps after receiving their exam results. One student, Euan, said: "It's a good place to understand what jobs and education you could get into. It's given me a lot of confidence to find something that suits me and gives me the opportunity to do what I enjoy.
Schizophrenic man who killed dad admits manslaughter
A man with severe schizophrenia who stabbed his father to death in a "brutal" attack has been given a hospital order after admitting manslaughter. Adam Merritt stabbed 60-year-old Robert Merritt 16 times at the home they shared in Orton Malborne, Peterborough in June 2022. At Cambridge Crown Court on Friday, Merritt pleaded not guilty to murdering his father, who had cared for him for more than a decade, but guilty to manslaughter.
'I wouldn't wish bedbugs on my worst enemy'
Thirteen days after Hannah Stephenson stayed a night in a Travelodge hotel, she is still itching with red lumps over her body - a nightmare she would not wish on her "worst enemy". The 31-year-old from Bassingbourn had been out with friends in Cambridge and decided to book a one-night stay at the hotel on Newmarket Road on 26 July to save money instead of getting a taxi home.
Life sentence for man who killed and buried woman
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a woman whose body was found buried in a Fenland village months after she was last seen. Julie Buckley, 55, was found in 10 pieces in a shallow grave in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, last September. Karl Hutchings, 48, who was sentenced at Cambridgeshire Crown Court on Thursday, was told he would serve a minimum of 21 years behind bars.
Net zero school stays cool and open during heatwave
As more than 1,000 schools closed in England and Wales during June's heatwave, one primary school celebrated how its sustainable design was keeping classrooms cool. Hertfordshire County Council said Buntingford First School is the first in England to be net zero carbon in both its construction and operation. With north-facing classrooms, triple glazing and a solar-powered cooling system, the school was able to remain open as outside temperatures soared recently.
Grieving family warn of open water swimming risks
"Don't put your parents through this," a mum and dad said as they warned teenagers to take seriously the dangers of open water swimming after their 16-year-old son drowned. Jack Lloyd, from Peterborough, died in April last year after he jumped into a cold lake near Crown Lakes Country Park in Farcet. His family, alongside Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, have come together to share Jack's story in a short film to highlight the risks of swimming in open water.
Football stadium hub helps young people score jobs
Jess McGhee said she felt defeated by rejection until she found the help she needed to secure employment at the hub [Emma Baugh/BBC] "I am so, so excited to start my new job, genuinely - I'm incredibly excited," said Jess McGhee. The 18-year-old is one of 28 young people who have been helped to find work since October, when an employment hub opened at a League One football club stadium.
People reflect on lido as it celebrates 90 years
Local residents and swimmers have been celebrating the 90th birthday of Peterborough Lido. The Grade II-listed Art Deco outdoor pool opened on 28 May 1936 and it has survived several threats of closure - and even a World War Two bombing raid.
Then and now: 100 years of the High Street
It started life 100 years ago when shopkeepers and other businesses got together to give themselves more of a say. A century later, Peterborough's chamber of commerce is still working to help its businesses and the High Street stay relevant. But how is the city faring in the ever changing online world? What of its past and what is still to come? The woman at the helm of the chamber says it has a "fantastic future".
Raac-riddled theatre reopens after £2.2m revamp
The Key Theatre opened in 1973 [Emma Baugh/BBC] A theatre forced to shut following the discovery of dangerous crumbling concrete has reopened after a major redevelopment. The Key Theatre, in Peterborough, was first shut in September 2023 when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was found in its roof, putting it at risk of collapse. After a temporary roof structure was installed, the 400-seat venue closed again last May for essential works to make it safe.
WW2 veteran says working with others eased her fear
Elsie Wilkins spoke to the BBC about her time as a cook during World War Two [Emma Baugh/BBC] A veteran who worked as a cook for the woman's branch of the British Army during World War Two has spoken about the experience ahead of VE Day. VE Day marked the end of the war in Europe on 8 May 1945, when people joined together to sing, dance and rejoice after nearly six years of war.
My sister was killed by her partner – I want to give her a voice
Karina says she and her family are trying to get used to life without her sister, Simone Smith Karina remembers all too well the moment she discovered her sister, Simone Smith, had been killed. "It was despair. You know your world has changed forever," she says. But Karina's grief has been compounded by unanswered questions about what happened to Simone. Her body was found in the Huntingdon home she shared with her partner, Cody Parker, the chief suspect in her killing.
Airman's son pays emotional visit to dad's exhibit
Richard Moseley said it was emotional visiting where his father served [Emma Baugh/BBC] The son of an American airman downed over France in World War Two has paid an emotional visit to an exhibition honouring his father. Richard Moseley, from Utah, visited Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford on Thursday to see part of a collection, which included forged French papers and clothes the fighter pilot wore in disguise.
'Landmark' as dinosaur cast arrives at cathedral
Emma Baugh - BBC Peterborough A full-scale cast of one of the most complete giant dinosaurs ever uncovered has arrived at a city's cathedral as part of moves to help promote science and discovery. Peterborough will be the home of the Natural History Museum's titanosaur until the end of May. At 37m (121ft) long and 6m (19ft) high, the dinosaur - or Patagotitan mayorum - is the largest known dinosaur ever to walk the Earth.
'Landmark' as dinosaur cast arrives at cathedral
Emma Baugh - BBC Peterborough Mon, April 13, 2026 at 4:41 a.m. UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A full-scale cast of one of the most complete giant dinosaurs ever uncovered has arrived at a city's cathedral as part of moves to help promote science and discovery. Peterborough will be the home of the Natural History Museum's titanosaur until the end of May.
Railway offers day out for Autism Awareness Day
A heritage railway centre has held an event to mark World Autism Awareness Day - offering families the chance to enjoy a quiet and safe day out. Nene Valley Railway (NVR), near Peterborough, welcomed visitors on Thursday from across the UK as part of the event, which aimed to support people with visible and hidden disabilities. Families were able to travel on the Thomas stream train, which ran between Wansford and Yarwell in Cambridgeshire, as well as a range of other activities.
Sir Frank Bowling's artwork on show in new exhibit
Sir Frank said it was a "great pleasure" to have his work shown in Cambridge [PA Media] Two artworks by the painter Sir Frank Bowling will be displayed for the first time in a new exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Sir Frank, 92, who in 2005 became the first black artist to be elected to the Royal Academy of Arts, said it was a "great pleasure" to have his work shown in the city.
Young job hunters upskill their search for work
"Hard and demoralising" is how CJ Turner describes job hunting in 2026 [Emma Baugh/BBC] "You apply, apply and apply. When you constantly get rejected it takes its toll." CJ Turner describes the tough reality of looking for a job. But he remains undeterred, and says he now has new confidence. He is taking part in Upskill Peterborough, a university programme to help young people boost their search for work.
Female-only support for homeless is a 'life-saver'
Jo, 50, says Light Project Peterborough helped her get back on her feet [Shariqua Ahmed/BBC] A cup of tea, a shower and a friendly chat in a safe space might sound like basics, but for vulnerable women living on the streets they are "life-savers". Every Friday morning, Light Project Peterborough (LLP) opens The Garden House, its respite centre for female rough sleepers, where they can find help with issues such as healthcare and housing.
Poet-inspired project sees gains for wildlife
Richard Astle thinks John Clare would find great joy in hearing skylarks in the landscape he wrote about more than a century ago [Emma Baugh/BBC] A landscape restoration project inspired by one of the nation's most beloved nature poets has already seen good results, according to the project's chairman. The 19th Century poet John Clare grew up in Helpston, Cambridgeshire, then a part of Northamptonshire, and wrote about the loss of the scenery he loved as a child.
Can street art help boost city centre footfall?
The Beatles mural at Hereward Cross is among the artworks to be showcased during the art trail [Emma Baugh/BBC] Can art and creativity really help bring people back into town? Peterborough Positive, the city's business improvement district (BID) body, has launched a new street art trail and map celebrating the collection of murals brightening up the city, hoping it will attract visitors to the centre.
Missed opportunity to take footballer to hospital
Luke Abrahams, 20, died in January 2023 of sepsis and necrotising fasciitis [Abrahams Family] Paramedics missed the opportunity to take an amateur footballer to hospital who later died from a bacterial infection and flesh-eating disease, a coroner has said. Luke Abrahams, from East Hunsbury, Northampton, died in hospital on 23 January 2023 of sepsis and necrotising fasciitis.
Calls for government to define Islamophobia
Abdul Chaudhuri said the rise in Islamophobia was "concerning" [Emma Baugh/BBC] A Muslim leader is calling on the government "to do more" to help his congregation feel safe. Abdul Chaudhuri, chairman of Peterborough's Joint Mosque Council, said hate crimes against members of the community had "significantly increased" and he called on ministers to "adopt a definition of Islamophobia".
National Gas announces £870m of regional investment
Peterborough will be home to the new headquarters for the company's regional operations [Emma Baugh/BBC] National Gas has announced a large regional investment, including in new headquarters in Peterborough. The company, which builds and manages the country's gas infrastructure, plans to install new equipment at its facility north-west of the city. National Gas said it would be spending £870m over five years in the region and the investment would "support critical infrastructure projects...
'Jobs hub at football ground means I'm not alone'
Lukas Karciauskas says he meets "like-minded" people at the jobs hub at Peterborough United's stadium [Emma Baugh/BBC] "It's demoralising. You get a reply saying you haven't made it. What makes other people better than me?" The words of Lukas Karciauskas, 21, one of an estimated 1,400 young people in Peterborough looking for work. The city has one of the highest rates of young people not in employment, education or training.
When Frankenstein took over a stately home
Actress Mia Goth plays Lady Elizabeth Harlander in one of the scenes filmed at Burghley House [Netflix] Staff at a stately home used for scenes in the new Netflix film of Frankenstein said they hoped it would introduce a new generation to the historical home. Burghley House, an Elizabethan mansion near Peterborough, lies on the border between Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
Parents out of pocket after baby shop goes bust
A woman said she had lost hundreds of pounds after a company selling baby items went bust. Karen Betts, from Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, discovered the firm "mybaby" had folded after she recently chased up the delivery of a £600 pram for her daughter which she had ordered in August from its Peterborough shop. The company's out-of-office email said "due to insolvency" the business, which was set up in 2020 and has stores in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, was unable to fulfil orders or issue refunds.
Charity launches anti-misogyny classes in schools
Mandy Geraghty, from Peterborough Women's Aid, said the charity wants to show young people what a "healthy relationship looks like" [Emma Baugh/BBC] A charity said it has begun giving anti-misogyny talks in schools to help teach students how to recognise toxic behaviours in relationships. Peterborough Women's Aid, which works with victims of domestic violence, said it has been invited into schools in Cambridgeshire to help counter misogynistic posts on social media.
Hindu community reacts to temple site sale plan
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Paedophile former Catholic priest jailed for 11 years
Dennis Finbow, 77, was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court [BBC] A former Catholic priest has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for 15 counts of indecent assault on two males and three females, most of whom were under the age of 16 at the time of the offences. In July, Dennis Finbow, 77, who is already serving a prison sentence for abusing a girl while working in Peterborough, admitted to further child abuse offences between 1975 and 1992.
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