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Cygnet Bridge Peterborough: What The £8.3m Project Changes

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Cygnet 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.

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Fletton Quays Hotel Bought: Hilton Opening Planned For 2027

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Peterborough’s Fletton Quays hotel has been bought by Leisure & Co Hotel Ltd, with plans to complete the Hilton Garden Inn by summer 2027.

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Peterborough Climbing Wall Plans At Ferry Meadows

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Peterborough’s proposed £6m climbing centre at Ferry Meadows explained: facilities, timetable, funding and what the plans could mean for visitors.

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Peterborough Station Quarter: What City Link Changes

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Peterborough’s City Link project is changing routes around the station, Queensgate and Cowgate. Here’s what is being built and when it should finish.

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Could The Sir Henry Royce Reopen?

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The Sir Henry Royce pub on Broadway could have a future after Amber Taverns applied to take over its licence. Here’s what we know so far.

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Peterborough’s £1.5m City Centre Improvement Plans Explained

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Peterborough plans £1.5m of city-centre improvements including toilets, seating, greenery, play areas and market stalls. Here’s what is proposed.

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Peterborough City Market: Traders, Opening Times & What’s Next

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Discover what is currently at Peterborough City Market on Bridge Street, its opening times, current traders and plans for more specialist markets.

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Railworld Wildlife Haven: Peterborough’s Hidden Gem

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Could Railworld be Peterborough’s most overlooked attraction? See what to expect, where it is and two other local places worth visiting.

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Which Peterborough Place Has Changed Most?

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Which Peterborough place has changed most in recent years? Nominate a street, venue, neighbourhood or public space and tell us if it improved.

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Peterborough Spotlight


Peterborough Spotlight #56 serves up a lively mix of local stories, discoveries and opinions. This week, we're tackling Peterborough's enormous one-metre pizza, asking whether living near Ferry Meadows adds value to your home, and exploring why Peterborough Cathedral can divide opinion. There's plenty more to enjoy, including unexpected places to eat, ideas for a girls' night out, half-day trips around Peterborough, the real cost of owning a dog and where to grab dinner before a show. We also look at Peterborough's future development plans and the decisions facing homeowners thinking about reducing their asking price. Alongside the articles, readers can have their say on what they'd change about Peterborough, discover local businesses and hear from our community partners. Ten articles, plenty of local personality and a few things worth discussing over the weekend.

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