Peterborough News

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

A police closure order was issued for 159 Kesteven Walk in Peterborough.

A police closure order was issued for 159 Kesteven Walk in Peterborough.

Peterborough flat “closed” by police following anti social behaviour

Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service has issued advice about tumble dryer safety after two separate blazes at houses in March and Peterborough. This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service has issued advice about tumble dryer safety after two separate blazes at houses in March and Peterborough. This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire service issues tumble dryer advice after two separate house fires in one week

Best Friends Veterinary Group colleagues Lucy Craddock and Danielle Webb raised £1,200 for Crohns and Colitis UK by walking 18 miles from Peterborough to March.

Best Friends Veterinary Group colleagues Lucy Craddock and Danielle Webb raised £1,200 for Crohns and Colitis UK by walking 18 miles from Peterborough to March.

Fundraising walk raises more than £1,000 for charity

March father and son James and Scott Brady launched a “shocking” attack in which they doused a man with petrol and threatened to burn him alive.

March father and son James and Scott Brady launched a “shocking” attack in which they doused a man with petrol and threatened to burn him alive.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Father and son doused man with petrol and threatened to burn him alive

Police are appealing for help to find William Wenman, 43, from Chatteris, and Terrance Fowler, 33, from March, who are wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary.

Police are appealing for help to find William Wenman, 43, from Chatteris, and Terrance Fowler, 33, from March, who are wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Appeal to find men wanted in connection with aggravated burglary

Classic buses will be on show for the 2023 Busfest event.

Classic buses will be on show for the 2023 Busfest event.

More Things to do

Here are the details of this year's Busfest event

Rikki Neave (Handout/PA)

Rikki Neave (Handout/PA)

Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

The A605 Cardea bypass at Stanground was closed this morning (February 2) following reports of concern for a woman.

The A605 Cardea bypass at Stanground was closed this morning (February 2) following reports of concern for a woman.

Reports of 'concern for woman' closed A605 in Cambridgeshire

Crews were called to different emergencies from across Cambridgeshire on Christmas Day.

Crews were called to different emergencies from across Cambridgeshire on Christmas Day.

Fire crews kept busy keeping county safe at Christmas

March Town FC are planning to deliver presents to patients on the Amazon Children's Ward at Peterborough City Hospital this Christmas.

March Town FC are planning to deliver presents to patients on the Amazon Children's Ward at Peterborough City Hospital this Christmas.

Footballers plan to give children's ward a touch of Christmas cheer

A motorcyclist who died in a three-vehicle crash on the A47 near Peterborough has been named.

A motorcyclist who died in a three-vehicle crash on the A47 near Peterborough has been named.

Cambridgeshire Highways

Motorcyclist who died in three-vehicle A47 crash named

The donated Build-A-Bear bears have been successfully delivered to RAF Wittering. Credit: Little Troopers.

The donated Build-A-Bear bears have been successfully delivered to RAF Wittering. Credit: Little Troopers.

Military charity to donate toys to RAF Wittering personnel's children

A motorcyclist has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A47 between Peterborough and Thorney.

A motorcyclist has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A47 between Peterborough and Thorney.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Motorcyclist dies after three-vehicle crash on A47

Traffic and travel updates for Cambridgeshire.

Traffic and travel updates for Cambridgeshire.

Check out roads closures and delays for October 31

Winning hospital Trust staff on stage at the event.

Winning hospital Trust staff on stage at the event.

Hospital staff honoured as public says 'thank you' at awards ceremony

Check out roadworks and closures for today (October 27) across Cambridgeshire.

Check out roadworks and closures for today (October 27) across Cambridgeshire.

If you are travelling, check out the roadworks and closures

Awais Rehman, 20, has been jailed for raping a woman and sexually assaulting another.

Awais Rehman, 20, has been jailed for raping a woman and sexually assaulting another.

Knife wielding rapist jailed more than five years after attacks

Karl Bradshaw died after he was struck by a vehicle in Peterborough.

Karl Bradshaw died after he was struck by a vehicle in Peterborough.

Tribute to man who died in Peterborough fail-to-stop collision

The Vaccinators on Tour bus will be hitting the road this autumn half term.

The Vaccinators on Tour bus will be hitting the road this autumn half term.

Covid vaccine team tour Cambridgeshire this half term

Several crashes took place in Cambridgeshire on October 20, but it is unclear if they were linked to a yellow thunderstorm warning issued by the Met Office that morning. Pictured: flooding in Cambridgeshire in July 2021.

Several crashes took place in Cambridgeshire on October 20, but it is unclear if they were linked to a yellow thunderstorm warning issued by the Met Office that morning. Pictured: flooding in Cambridgeshire in July 2021.

Cambridgeshire Highways

Spate of crashes in matter of hours amid thunderstorm warning

A police officer has been sacked after he was found in possession of extreme pornography.

A police officer has been sacked after he was found in possession of extreme pornography.

Cambridgeshire officer sacked for illegal pornographic material

The incident happened on Thursday, August 19 2021.

The incident happened on Thursday, August 19 2021.

Several factors led to train and tractor collision, according to new report

The Hereward Rail Partnership has kick-started its 10th anniversary celebrations.

The Hereward Rail Partnership has kick-started its 10th anniversary celebrations.

Parties on the platforms as rail partnership celebrates 10th anniversary

Anglian Water has been ordered to repay ?8.5m to its customers by the regulator Ofwat. Pictured: a neighbourhood flooded in Huntingdonshire.

Anglian Water has been ordered to repay ?8.5m to its customers by the regulator Ofwat. Pictured: a neighbourhood flooded in Huntingdonshire.

Anglian Water to repay £8.5m to customers after missed targets

Sergeant Sarah Phillips from Peterborough’s Eastern Neighbourhood Policing Team, with Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Hutchinson, Head of Local Policing.

Sergeant Sarah Phillips from Peterborough’s Eastern Neighbourhood Policing Team, with Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Hutchinson, Head of Local Policing.

Cambridgeshire Police teams nominated for crime prevention awards

Peterborough Cathedral grounds. Photo: John Baker

Peterborough Cathedral grounds. Photo: John Baker

Peterborough Cathedral

Cathedral to host live screening of Queen's funeral

Cervenak Vojtech, 36, was arrested in Broadway, Peterborough city centre, on the afternoon of February 22 last year

Cervenak Vojtech, 36, was arrested in Broadway, Peterborough city centre, on the afternoon of February 22 last year

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man caught with knife in city centre

Thomas Hutchinson, 45, and Teresa Gaskin, 50, have been charged with multiple offences including burglaries and vehicle thefts. This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Thomas Hutchinson, 45, and Teresa Gaskin, 50, have been charged with multiple offences including burglaries and vehicle thefts. This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Pair in court charged with burglaries in Peterborough and Fenland

Phillip Kelly, 38, was captured on camera having let himself and an accomplice a the stall in Bridge Street, Peterborough.

Phillip Kelly, 38, was captured on camera having let himself and an accomplice a the stall in Bridge Street, Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Thief caught on CCTV breaking into fruit and veg stall

The Combined Authority is making preparations for the permanent closure of Kings Dyke Crossing.

The Combined Authority is making preparations for the permanent closure of Kings Dyke Crossing.

Combined Authority makes preparations for permanent closure of Kings Dyke Crossing

The Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community was created by the Queen in 2002.

The Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community was created by the Queen in 2002.

Volunteer remembers moment he received Queen’s award for voluntary service

The experts leading the panel, Richard Jones, Steve Stafford, Stephanie Creasey and Robin Meynell

The experts leading the panel, Richard Jones, Steve Stafford, Stephanie Creasey and Robin Meynell

Local businesses invited to cost-of-living crisis event

Bruno Pereira seriously injured his nine-year-old son after crashing into the River Nene on Whittlesey Road, Benwick.

Bruno Pereira seriously injured his nine-year-old son after crashing into the River Nene on Whittlesey Road, Benwick.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drug driver who seriously injured son after river crash sentenced

Elizabeth Kinlan, 49, hugged a man at a funeral and placed a package including crack cocaine, cannabis, heroin and cocaine worth up to £5,500 into his pocket.

Elizabeth Kinlan, 49, hugged a man at a funeral and placed a package including crack cocaine, cannabis, heroin and cocaine worth up to £5,500 into his pocket.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman used family funeral to supply drugs to mourner

David Wojtowych was jailed for 20 months on August 19, having previously pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm.

David Wojtowych was jailed for 20 months on August 19, having previously pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Peterborough domestic abuser jailed for 20 months after assaulting partner

Thameslink, Great Northern and LNER passengers are among those affected by overhead wire problems between Hitchin in Hertfordshire and Peterborough

Thameslink, Great Northern and LNER passengers are among those affected by overhead wire problems between Hitchin in Hertfordshire and Peterborough

Recap: Wire damage disrupts Hitchin and Peterborough trains

Cameron Shepherd was travelling westbound at Kings Cliffe when he crashed his truck with two HGVs having left the A1 near Wansford.

Cameron Shepherd was travelling westbound at Kings Cliffe when he crashed his truck with two HGVs having left the A1 near Wansford.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man, 28, dies after truck and lorries crash on A47

PC Leo Clarke has spoken out after he was left with a bleed on the brain following an attack while on duty on February 8 last year.

PC Leo Clarke has spoken out after he was left with a bleed on the brain following an attack while on duty on February 8 last year.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police officer speaks out after violent assault left bleed on brain

Lee Norwell (pictured) made homophobic remarks towards his 45-year-old victim on August 6 last year before launching into an attack.

Lee Norwell (pictured) made homophobic remarks towards his 45-year-old victim on August 6 last year before launching into an attack.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man and teenager jailed after carrying out ‘horrific’ homophobic attack

More than 480 people were arrested for drink driving across Cambridgeshire, say the county's police force.

More than 480 people were arrested for drink driving across Cambridgeshire, say the county's police force.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Over 480 arrests for drink driving across county, say police

Hasan Riza Haidary, who died after a crash on the A14 in Cambridgeshire, was described by his family as

Hasan Riza Haidary, who died after a crash on the A14 in Cambridgeshire, was described by his family as

Family pay tribute to 'hard worker' father killed in A14 crash

A lorry ploughed into the back of a van that had broken down in Peterborough on Friday (August 5).

A lorry ploughed into the back of a van that had broken down in Peterborough on Friday (August 5).

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Driver escapes injury after lorry ploughs into back of broken-down van

Pawel Skorupa, 39, sourced houses from letting agents to turn them into cannabis factories across Peterborough.

Pawel Skorupa, 39, sourced houses from letting agents to turn them into cannabis factories across Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fraudster rented out homes for cannabis factories worth over £300k

Thameslink passengers travelling on trains between Peterborough and Horsham face disruption on Saturday, August 6

Thameslink passengers travelling on trains between Peterborough and Horsham face disruption on Saturday, August 6

Thameslink suffers 'staff shortage' with weekend disruption planned

A paddleboarder died after getting into difficulty on the River Nene in Peterborough.

A paddleboarder died after getting into difficulty on the River Nene in Peterborough.

Paddleboarder dies after getting into difficulty on river

An earlier problem with overhead wires at Grantham has prompted LNER to issue a

An earlier problem with overhead wires at Grantham has prompted LNER to issue a

'Do Not Travel' on trains to the North and Scotland for rest of day

Mihai Dobre (pictured), 29, was shot dead in Paston, Peterborough on April 13.

Mihai Dobre (pictured), 29, was shot dead in Paston, Peterborough on April 13.

Cambridge Magistrates' Court

Second man charged in connection with Mihai Dobre murder

'Vital' track and signalling upgrades on lines between Ipswich-Ely and Norwich-Peterborough will take place during August and September.

'Vital' track and signalling upgrades on lines between Ipswich-Ely and Norwich-Peterborough will take place during August and September.

Rail upgrade work starts this weekend through to September