Emma Baugh

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emma Baugh

Emma BaughBBC News, PeterboroughShariqua AhmedBBC News, PeterboroughPeterborough United's historic Wembley victory has boosted civic pride, according to people who live in the city. Posh beat Birmingham City 2-0 to become the first club to retain the EFL Trophy. Susan Broccoli, of We Love Peterborough, said: "When you have a win like this, it puts the city on the map. "Fans are feeling good about the team and good about the win and they feel good about living in the city.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Emma Baugh |Katy Prickett

Image source, Aerial Collective, DuxfordImage caption, Joe Peterburs said the surprise flight in the Mustang was "beyond my expectations"BBC News, NorthamptonshireBBC News, NorthamptonshireA World War Two American fighter pilot has been surprised with a flight in a Mustang aeroplane 80 years to the day after he was shot down. Joe Peterburs was escorting United States Army Air Forces bombers over Germany on 10 April 1945 when he was forced to bail out of his damaged plane and was captured.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emma Baugh |Katy Prickett

Emma Baugh & Katy PrickettBBC News, CambridgeshireA World War Two American fighter pilot has been surprised with a flight in a Mustang aeroplane 80 years to the day after he was shot down. Joe Peterburs was escorting United States Air Force bombers over Germany on 10 April 1945 when he was forced to bail out of his damaged plane and was captured.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Baugh

'I took what wasn't mine - now I'm giving back'Emma BaughEmma Baugh/BBC NewsRic is doing unpaid work after being convicted for theftA man said carrying out unpaid work after being convicted of theft was an opportunity for him to give back to his community. Ric, 22, from Peterborough, was part of a community payback group who worked for seven hours and 30 minutes at the Nene Valley Railway Museum in the city. He said: "I took what's not mine.

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | James Grant |Emma Baugh

Baby Basics has helped over 3000 families across Northamptonshire since 2013 [Emma Baugh/BBC]A charity providing starter packs for newborns has reported a "shocking" increase in referrals for its services. Baby Basics, based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, supplies moses baskets filled with donated bed linen, toiletries, and clothing to support vulnerable families. The charity said it is now assisting one in 16 babies born in the county.