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Peterborough Beauty Prices: Where To Save And Where To Spend
GrahamPeterborough salon prices vary widely, from commercial hair appointments over £160 to training-salon services starting in single figures. Where is it worth paying more?
Read morePeterborough MOT Prices Compared: £29.99 To £54.85
GrahamHow much should an MOT cost in Peterborough? We compare current prices in Fengate, Werrington, Eye and the council test centre.
Read morePeterborough Bus Discount: 50% Off Group Day Travel
GrahamThree people can currently get half-price unlimited bus travel around Peterborough using a Stagecoach app code. Here’s how the offer works.
Read morePeterborough Restaurants With A Difference: Where Would You Take A Visitor?
GrahamPeterborough has restaurants on a converted barge, historic city-centre venues and distinctive independents. Which one best shows off the city?
Read morePets And Fireworks: How To Help Animals Through Thunder And Loud Noise
GrahamDogs, cats, rabbits and horses can all struggle with fireworks and thunderstorms. Here’s how Peterborough pet owners can help them feel safer.
Read moreDolly Parton Dies At 80: Why She Became A Global Icon
GrahamDolly Parton has died aged 80. We look beyond the country hits at the humour, philanthropy and Imagination Library that made her a global icon.
Read morePeterborough Gym Prices 2026: £29 To £65.99 Compared
GrahamHow much does gym membership cost in Peterborough? We compare current prices from Vivacity, JD Gyms and Bannatyne.
Read moreHair Dye Allergy: What Peterborough Salon Clients Should Know
GrahamHair colour can trigger allergic reactions, even after previous use. Here are the signs Peterborough salon clients should recognise.
Read morePeterborough Lunches Under £15: Where Can You Still Eat Well?
GrahamWhere can you get a good lunch for £15 or less in Peterborough? We compare current menu prices at three named local venues.
Read moreBuying A Flat In Peterborough: What To Check Beyond The Price
GrahamPeterborough flats average around £113,000. Before buying, check the lease, service charges, major works and other costs behind the asking price.
Read morePeterborough House Prices 2026: Why Buying Still Feels Hard
GrahamThe average Peterborough home costs £236,000 and prices are barely rising. So why does buying still feel so difficult?
Read morePeterborough Landlords: The New PRS Database Coming In 2026
GrahamA new national private-rental database is due to start rolling out in late 2026. Here’s what Peterborough landlords may need to provide.
Read moreRenters’ Rights 2026: What Changed For Peterborough Tenants?
GrahamSection 21 ended and tenancy rules changed on 1 May 2026. Here’s what Peterborough renters and landlords should know
Read morePeterborough Rent Prices 2026: What £1,000 A Month Gets You
GrahamAverage Peterborough rent has reached £993 a month. See current one, two, three and four-bedroom rental figures and what they mean for local households.
Read moreSchool Readiness In Peterborough: What Four-Year-Olds Really Need
GrahamPeterborough’s Ready Steady Grow campaign focuses on everyday skills that help children settle into Reception, from getting dressed to taking turns.
Read moreAdult Social Care Peterborough: What Families Wish They Knew Earlier
Grahameterborough residents are being invited to share their experiences of adult social care. What do families only discover once a parent or relative suddenly needs support?
Read morePeterborough Riverside Gamble: Will The Embankment Plans Pay Off?
GrahamPeterborough is investing heavily around the Embankment and Fletton Quays. We look at the bridge, pool, food hall, hotel and Youth Zone plans and ask whether the riverside gamble will work.
Read morePeterborough Station Quarter: Could It Become More Like Cambridge?
GrahamPeterborough’s £50m Station Quarter aims to improve the route into the city centre. We compare it with Cambridge and ask what Peterborough station is currently missing.
Read morePeterborough Cathedral August 2026: Dinosaurs, Theatre And More
GrahamPeterborough Cathedral has Titanosaur, Travelling Bricks and theatre events running into the August Bank Holiday period.
Read moreFerry Meadows has a packed late-August programme including Foodie Friday, The Big Jump, Longthorpe Tower tours, Tai Chi and yoga
GrahamWhat’s happening at Ferry Meadows for the August Bank Holiday? Here are current events, activities and one important fire-risk rule.
Read morePeterborough Beer Festival runs on the Embankment from Tuesday 25 August to Saturday 29 August 2026.
GrahamPeterborough Beer Festival returns to the Embankment from 25–29 August 2026. Here’s the key information before you go.
Read moreFree Peterborough Family Festival: Thursday 27 August 2026
GrahamPeterborough Family Hubs’ free Family Festival takes place Thursday 27 August from 10am to 2pm at the Athletics Track.
Read morePeterborough SEND Survey: Parents Asked How Families Should Be Represented
GrahamPeterborough parents and carers can have their say on representation during SEND reforms. The survey closes 25 September 2026.
Read morePeterborough Council Finances: What The New CIPFA Review Actually Says
GrahamCIPFA says Peterborough Council’s finances and governance have improved significantly, but low reserves and social-care costs remain risks.
Read moreCygnet Bridge Peterborough: What The £8.3m Project Changes
GrahamCygnet Bridge is being built across the River Nene. Here’s what the £8.3m Peterborough project connects and why it matters to the future of Peterborough and the areas around the river Nene in the city.
Read morePeterborough Youth Zone: What Has Actually Been Approved?
GrahamPeterborough’s proposed £13m Youth Zone is not yet approved. Here’s what the £410,000 design decision means and what still has to happen.
Read morePeterborough Local Plan 2026: Why You May Need To Object Again
GrahamPeterborough’s final Local Plan consultation is coming. Previous objections are not automatically carried forward to the Planning Inspector.
Read morePeterborough Goods Shed Food Hall: What Is Being Proposed?
GrahamThe Goods Shed at Fletton Quays could become an independent food hall with around 16 operators, live music, comedy and markets.
Read morePeterborough Sports Quarter: Why The New Pool Could Cost £43m
GrahamPeterborough’s new Sports Quarter could cost around £43m. Here’s what is planned, how the £20m grant fits in and what happens next.
Read moreCheap School Uniform Peterborough: Sally’s 2026 Savings Guide
GrahamSave on Peterborough school uniform in 2026 with free second-hand uniform, supermarket deals, current discounts and new rules on branded schoolwear.
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