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Exiled Afghan footballer launches indoor programme for girls

2 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Fatema Baratyan, 23, fled her home country after the Taliban regained power in 2021, putting her life in danger due to her status as a female footballer. After being trapped in Pakistan, she was helped to safety by ex-Afghan international and human rights advocate Khalida Popal, and eventually settled in Peterborough. Fatema is now the head coach of the Girl Power Peterborough Squad, an indoor futsal programme for refugee and Muslim girls aged 12 to 14.
Peterborough city centre small grant scheme launched

2 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Peterborough Positive, the Business Improvement District (BID) for the city centre, hopes the scheme will help to support creative, innovative projects and events that will increase footfall and benefit businesses in the area. Organisations including limited companies, Community Interest Companies, charitable organisations, and community benefit societies can apply by May 28 for grants of up to £3,000, with the possibility of larger awards in special cases.
Tesco, Asda, Iceland and more recall products as 'do not eat' warnings issued

3 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Joshua Searle

Products sold at Asda, Tesco, Iceland and more have been recalled with 'do not eat' warnings in place. (Image: Newsquest) Products sold at Asda, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled with 'do not eat' warnings in place from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Recalls have been issued on products for a variety of reasons, including the risk a breakfast food may contain insects, and plastic being found in food items.
Vet saves dog's leg from amputation by performing rare operation

4 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Whiskey, a five-year-old Springer Spaniel from Peterborough, was left unable to walk after previous fracture repairs on both elbows failed. The left elbow was particularly problematic, with the fractured bone fragments not healing together, resulting in a non-functional joint. Owner Sam Cameron was faced with the prospect of having Whiskey's leg amputated due to the chronic pain and lameness.
Captioned tours of Peterborough Cathedral set to be trialled

4 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Captioned tours to be trialled at Peterborough Cathedral (Image: Peterborough Cathedral) Captioned tours are set to be trialled at Peterborough Cathedral. The Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA) has announced the trial, which will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, between 11am and 2pm.
Kariuki targeted stole from women in Peterborough city

6 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Debbie Davies

Jane Kariuki who targeted women in Peterborough city centre to steal purses and use their bank cards will be deported (Image: Cambs Police) A serial thief who is currently serving more than four years in prison has been convicted of further offences and told she will be deported. Jane Kariuki, 48, targeted women in Peterborough city centre to steal purses and use their bank cards.
VE Day events across Peterborough to make 80 years

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Debbie Davies

VE Day 80 will be celebrated in Peterborough. (Image: Government) Peterborough is lighting up in red, white and blue for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Victory in Europe Day occurred on May 8, 1945, when Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces leading to widespread celebrations signifying the end of World War II in Europe. Peterborough Cathedral and Queensgate will be among the iconic buildings lit up, while many of the city's other buildings will be decked in patriotic bunting.
Peterborough man caught on CCTV riding stolen motorcycle

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Debbie Davies

Dawid Gabryelski is well know to Cambridgeshire police. (Image: Cambs Police) A thief who was caught on CCTV stealing a motorcycle and then riding it in Cathedral Square in Peterborough has been jailed and banned from driving. Dawid Gabryelski, 20, took a black Lexmoto motorcycle from the driveway of a house in Fletton Avenue, Fletton, at about 3.15am on October 15 last year.
Appeal lost to build school for children with special educational needs

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Hannah Brown

Site off Conquest Drove, Farcet, Cambridgeshire, where a SEN school was proposed to be built (Image: Google Maps) Concerns about road safety have seen plans to build a new school for children with special educational needs blocked. A planning inspector said the proposed school would have “poor accessibility” and that the lack of space for children to be dropped off and picked up raised highway safety concerns.
Peterborough cleaner stole cash while tenant was at bingo

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Debbie Davies

Modesta Kelpsaite has been barred from working in care settings. (Image: Cambs Police) A woman who was employed to clean at a supported living facility in Peterborough has been banned from working in care settings after being caught burgling one of the flats. Modesta Kelpsaite, 36, was caught in the act after one of the tenants at the complex in Eaglesthorpe, Millfield, hatched a plan with a friend to catch whoever was stealing cash from her purse.