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Peterborough's One-Metre Pizza: Who's Hungry Enough?

Forget arguing over the last slice. Peterborough has a pizza that's a full metre long — but is bigger always better?

Graham

Graham

Oct 16, 2026
Peterborough's One-Metre Pizza: Who's Hungry Enough?

A metre of pizza sounds like a challenge rather than a meal.

We look at Peterborough's supersized pizza offering and whether it's something you'd order for the table.

Three Peterborough Shops Worth Making a Detour For

Books and coffee, crates of vinyl and two floors of vintage finds these are the Peterborough shops where browsing is half the reason to go.

Graham

Graham

Sep 28, 2026
Three Peterborough Shops Worth Making a Detour For

Discover three Peterborough shops worth seeking out, from independent bookshop Ink & Ember to Wired Records and Sue Ryder Vintage & Retro on Bridge Street.

Not every shopping trip needs a list. We visit three Peterborough shops where you can browse books, hunt through vinyl or uncover something completely unexpected.

Peterborough Cathedral: The Local Place People Can’t Quite Agree On

It is a church, a visitor attraction, an events venue and a very expensive building to look after. That is the source of the argument.

Graham

Graham

Sep 28, 2026
Peterborough Cathedral: The Local Place People Can’t Quite Agree On

Peterborough Cathedral is one of the city’s best-known landmarks, but not everyone sees it in the same way.

Here is why its events, entrance arrangements and financial pressures keep causing disagreement.

Why Peterborough Cathedral keeps splitting opinion

Which Pubs In Peterborough Are Worth Travelling Across Town For?

From Thai food and Oakham ales to riverside drinks and a West Lake beer garden, these are the places that offer more than just the nearest pint.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Which Pubs In Peterborough Are Worth Travelling Across Town For?

Not every pub trip needs a taxi across Peterborough. But if you are making the effort, these three venues give you a proper reason to go: Thai food and local ales at The Brewery Tap, riverside character at Charters Bar, and a relaxed West Lake setting at The Moorhen.

Which Pubs In Peterborough Are Worth Travelling Across Town For?

Where Should You Go In Peterborough When You Have A Sweet Tooth

From a proper sit-down pudding to tempura ice cream or a box delivered to your door, these three Peterborough options cover very different sweet-tooth moods

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Where Should You Go In Peterborough When You Have A Sweet Tooth

Looking for dessert in Peterborough? Compare The Amore Dolci, Dessert Haus ,Cafe Creams, Kaspa  with a review from our friends at Peterborough Taste Trail

4 places you can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings check out this article

Which International Deli's, Food Shops In Peterborough Are Worth Making A Trip For?

A City centre Italian restaurant part cafe, and an amazing authentic deli, plus a Fletton pasta shop a Stanground Polish supermarket and a Global spice specialist in Dogsthorpe

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Which International Deli's, Food Shops In Peterborough Are Worth Making A Trip For?

We spill the beans on why the diverse population has led to there being some awesome food outlets when you are looking for something different to cook at home.

We talk of a four Peterborough shops worth visiting for Italian , Polish foods plus an selection of great spices.

Selling Your Peterborough Home? Don't Spend £20,000 to Add £10,000

The best improvement is not always the biggest project. Fixing obvious problems and improving usable space can beat expensive work that buyers may not value enough to repay you.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Selling Your Peterborough Home? Don't Spend £20,000 to Add £10,000

A new kitchen, loft conversion or extension might look tempting before selling. But will Peterborough buyers pay enough extra to cover the work? Here's how to avoid an expensive mistake.

For the other article, Which Home Improvements Are Most Likely To Help A Sale Rather Than Delay It?, I'd use a different headline:

Level 1, 2 Or 3? Which Home Survey Do You Actually Need In Peterborough

Paying for the wrong survey can mean wasting money at one end or missing the detail you needed at the other. The property itself should decide the level.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Level 1, 2 Or 3? Which Home Survey Do You Actually Need In Peterborough

Level 1, 2 or 3? See what each RICS Home Survey is for and how to choose the right level for the Peterborough property you are buying.

Make sure you are using the survey you need to avoid paying more than you need or finding unexpected problems with your ideal property.

Could Your Peterborough Council Tax Band Be Wrong? Here’s How To Check

Council Tax bands in England are based on 1991 property values. If similar homes nearby are in a lower band, you can check the Valuation Office list and challenge with evidence

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Could Your Peterborough Council Tax Band Be Wrong? Here’s How To Check

See how to compare nearby homes, gather evidence and challenge a Council Tax band through the Valuation Office.

We walk you through the process on how to find out if your over paying and could be eligible for a rebate (refund) or reduction. 

Is Your Car Ready For The First Cold Morning?

A quick Peterborough-friendly check of tyres, lights, fluids, battery and the bits that can turn a cold morning into a roadside wait

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Is Your Car Ready For The First Cold Morning?

Colder mornings can expose small car problems quickly. This Peterborough-focused guide covers the checks worth doing now, from tyre tread and lights to battery, visibility and your breakdown kit.

The winter car checks worth doing before colder weather arrives

The Peterborough Girls’ Night Out Shortlist: Four Very Different Ways To Do It

Cocktails, curry, a riverside barge or a central restaurant — the best choice depends on the kind of night your group actually wants.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
The Peterborough Girls’ Night Out Shortlist: Four Very Different Ways To Do It

Planning a girls’ night out in Peterborough?

This local shortlist compares four very different options, from cocktails and entertainment at Bijou to riverside drinks at Charters, Indian food at Tap & Tandoor and brunch at Middletons.

Four Peterborough venues for very different girls’ nights out

What Are House Prices Doing In Peterborough This Month?

The latest completed-sale figures show little movement, while autumn activity points to a more cautious market with buyers getting more choice.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
What Are House Prices Doing In Peterborough This Month?

Peterborough house prices have barely moved over the past year.

We explain what the latest completed-sale figures show, why asking prices tell a different story and what buyers and sellers should watch next.

Peterborough prices are flat, but buyer activity is changing

Which Market Town, Suburb Or Village Around Peterborough Deserves A Half-Day Visit?

Easy Escapes From Peterborough :Four nearby places offer very different days out, but one gives you the fullest mix of history, food and things to do.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Which Market Town, Suburb Or Village Around Peterborough Deserves A Half-Day Visit?

Need a change of scene without planning a full day away?

We compare Stamford, Oundle, Crowland and Helpston, with the local detail you need to pick the right half-day trip from Peterborough.

Four easy half-day ideas near Peterborough, compared

 Which Home Improvements Are Most Likely To Help A Sale Rather Than Delay It?

Fix the things buyers notice first, improve the feel of the home and think twice before starting a major project just before listing.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
 Which Home Improvements Are Most Likely To Help A Sale Rather Than Delay It?

If you’re preparing to sell in Peterborough, the best spend is rarely a shiny new kitchen.

Here’s where repairs, cleaning, kerb appeal, energy improvements and careful timing can help and where a big project could leave you waiting.

Which improvements help Peterborough homes sell without causing delays?

Before You List Your Peterborough Home

You probably don’t need a new kitchen. Clearer rooms, brighter spaces and a better first look online can do more than expensive work.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
Before You List Your Peterborough Home

Thinking of selling your home in Peterborough?

Here are the small presentation changes buyers are most likely to notice, from decluttering and cleaning to kerb appeal, lighting and better listing photos.

The small changes Peterborough buyers notice first can make selling your home much more effective.

What Peterborough’s New Local Plan Could Mean For You

The replacement plan is still being shaped. Here’s what residents need to know about new homes, roads, green spaces and the next chance to have their say.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
What Peterborough’s New Local Plan Could Mean For You

Peterborough’s Local Plan will help decide where future homes, jobs, roads and protected land go across the city and surrounding villages.

We explain what has changed, what has not, and what residents should watch next.

What Peterborough’s new Local Plan could mean for you

The Shopping Habits That Really Cut The Bill

The biggest saving may not come from chasing every money of sticker. It starts with where you do your big shop, then comes down to planning, prices and waste.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
The Shopping Habits That Really Cut The Bill

A Peterborough-focused guide to the grocery habits that can make the biggest difference each month, from choosing your main supermarket to avoiding costly top-up trips and using food before it is wasted.

The shopping habits that can shrink your monthly food bill

What Should You Check Before Taking A Pet On A Long Car Journey?

The safest trip starts before you turn the key. Here’s what Peterborough pet owners should sort out before setting off.

Graham

Graham

Sep 27, 2026
What Should You Check Before Taking A Pet On A Long Car Journey?

Planning a long drive from Peterborough with a dog, cat or another pet?

 This guide covers restraint, carriers, water, breaks, heat, travel sickness and when to call a vet before you go.

The checks to make before a long drive with your pet

Where Should Peterborough Families Eat Out?

From kids-eat-free deals to a central curry buffet, here’s where to look when dinner needs to suit more than one age group

Graham

Graham

Sep 26, 2026
Where Should Peterborough Families Eat Out?

Family meals can get expensive and awkward fast.

This Peterborough guide compares five restaurants by price, children’s menus, location, access and the facilities that make eating out with children less of a faff.

Five Peterborough restaurants tested for family-friendly dining

Which Place Around Peterborough Is Better Than People Expect?

Three nearby spots offer very different kinds of escape, from Werrington’s village character to the unique historic village of Eye 

Graham

Graham

Sep 26, 2026
Which Place Around Peterborough Is Better Than People Expect?

To Peterborough locals you don't usually think of visiting Werrington, Stanground or the village of Eye.

But look a little closer and you'll discover therre is a much more to these villages outside the city centre.

From Werrington's historic building and churches , to Stanground Wash and Newt Ponds and its popular pubs.

Not forgetting Eye the village you tend to by-pass. Which was once an island in the Fens.

What Can You Do Around Peterborough This Weekend For Less Than £20?

From free Ferry Meadows plans to a £10 candlelight tour, here are low-cost ideas for Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September.

Graham

Graham

Sep 26, 2026
What Can You Do Around Peterborough This Weekend For Less Than £20?

Peterborough does not have to be expensive this weekend. We have found free walks, family-friendly activities, a museum event, a candlelight tour and late-night entertainment costing no more than £10 to get in.

Six low-cost Peterborough ideas for this weekend

Which Local Walk Has A Good Stop For Coffee, Lunch Or A Pint?

From an easy lakeside loop to a pub beside the rowing lake, these local routes make it easier to avoid the classic post-walk problem: nowhere decent to sit down.

Graham

Graham

Sep 26, 2026
Which Local Walk Has A Good Stop For Coffee, Lunch Or A Pint?

A good walk is even better when you know where the coffee, lunch or pint is coming from. We compare three Peterborough routes around Nene Park, with distances, stops and the best fit for your day.

What Should A Household Compare Before Renewing Broadband?

The cheapest-looking deal may not be the cheapest deal once speed, price rises, contract length and switching costs are added up.

Graham

Graham

Sep 26, 2026
What Should A Household Compare Before Renewing Broadband?

Peterborough homes may have more broadband choices than they realise, but availability and prices vary by address.

Here is what to compare before signing another contract, from total cost and speed to equipment and exit fees.

What to check before renewing broadband in Peterborough

When Is A SIM-only Deal Better Value Than Replacing A Phone On Contract?

The monthly price can hide the real cost. Here’s how to compare keeping your phone with taking on a new handset.

Graham

Graham

Sep 26, 2026
When Is A SIM-only Deal Better Value Than Replacing A Phone On Contract?

Thinking about upgrading your phone in Peterborough?

Current SIM-only and handset deals show why the cheapest-looking monthly payment is not always the best value. We explain what to add up before you sign.

How to compare SIM-only with a new phone contract

Where Should You Go In Peterborough After Dinner?

From escape rooms on Lincoln Road to films at Boon Gate and comedy in the city centre, here’s where to keep the evening going.

Graham

Graham

Sep 26, 2026
Where Should You Go In Peterborough After Dinner?

Dinner doesn’t have to be the end of the night in Peterborough.

We’ve found three current options for what comes next: an escape room, a film with recliner seating or a live show in the city centre.

Three Peterborough ideas for after-dinner entertainment

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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