Gemma Gadd

2 weeks ago | peterboroughtoday.co.uk | Gemma Gadd

A fundraiser from Peterborough has thrown herself in the deep end with an epic swimming feat to support the Nene Park Trust. The Trust’s own fundraising officer Shân Barcroft has been making a splash since she began the challenge to swim 93 miles this summer. The target distance she has set herself represents the 930 hectares managed by the charity – and Shân is hoping to raise at least £930 to support its vital work.

2 weeks ago | peterboroughtoday.co.uk | Gemma Gadd

A new model of support has been unveiled to transform the safety and wellbeing of victims of domestic abuse across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. The new service, jointly developed by Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston and partners, is available for all adult victims of domestic abuse assessed as ‘medium risk of harm’ who report their experiences to police.

2 weeks ago | peterboroughtoday.co.uk | Gemma Gadd

A secondary school in Peterborough has been judged ‘outstanding’ in most areas following a recent Ofsted inspection. Staff at Arthur Mellows Village College say they are “delighted” with the education watchdog’s latest report – which rated it ‘outstanding’ in four out of five key areas. The inspection, conducted in May 2025, was the first visit by Ofsted to the Glinton-based school in more than 10 years.

2 weeks ago | peterboroughtoday.co.uk | Gemma Gadd

From history-loving papas, to frill-seeking fathers – there’s plenty of local attractions to spoil the ‘old man’ and create new family memories. However, some on the Tripadvisor list may not exactly be dad’s cup of tea… 1. Peterborough CathedralVisitors rate Peterborough Cathedral highly for its 'fantastic tours' and the stunning views from the top of the tower. Photo: Peterborough Telegraph2.

2 weeks ago | peterboroughtoday.co.uk | Gemma Gadd

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault. “The victim, a woman in her 20s, was walking through an underpass between Bourges Boulevard and Westfield Road, in Peterborough, at about 9.20pm on 30 May when she was approached by a man who asked her for a lighter,” a spokesperson for Cambs Police said.