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Why are there queues on the A1 at Alwalton in Peterborough?

3 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

There were significant delays on the A1 in Peterborough this afternoon after a lorry entered a ditch. Queues of more than two miles were reported between Alwalton and Water Newton. Police closed one lane of the northbound carriageway to support the recovery of the HGV. The lane was closed briefly and re-opened at 1.35pm.
School 'shocked' as bus crash leaves pupil with life-threatening injuries

4 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

The teenage boy was cycling to school in Peterborough when he was hit by a bus on the A15 Werrington Parkway. Emergency services were called at around 8.20am with reports a collision between a bus and a pedestrian. The driver of the bus has been arrested on suspicion of cause serious injury by dangerous driving.
Dangerous driving arrest after bus crash leaves pedestrian hospitalised

5 days ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

Police were called at around 8.20am with reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian on the A15 Werrington Parkway. (Image: Getty Images) A bus driver has been arrested after a pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash on a busy A-road this morning (Monday June 23). Police were called at around 8.20am with reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian on the A15 Werrington Parkway, Peterborough.
Detectives charge man after 2am double stabbing in city centre

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

A 999 call was made just before 2.30am reporting two men had been stabbed in Geneva Street, off Broadway. Two men, one his 30s and the other in his 40s, were taken to Peterborough City Hospital â€“ one with serious injuries and the other with life-threatening injuries â€“ where they both remain in a stable condition.
£48m station regeneration project could start later this year

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Ben Jolley

In response to a question from Andrew Pakes MP, Angela Rayner confirmed that the funding, subject to final business case approval, will enable the first phase of the project to begin later this year. MP Pakes said: “This is fantastic news for Peterborough.
City stores at risk as fashion retailer announce shop closures

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Ben Jolley

River Island currently has a store inside the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough (Image: Google Maps) A national fashion retailer has announced that it is closing 33 stores across the UK. River Island, which has two branches in Peterborough, announced that hundreds of jobs will be put at risk. The company said the cuts are part of a restructuring plan following losses in trading.
Witness appeal after e-scooter rider found injured in city road

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Ben Jolley

Shortly after 8pm on Thursday June 19, the rider of a grey e-scooter was found in the road at the junction of the city’s Eastfield Road and Newark Road. The 40-year-old man was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge with serious injuries. Police are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Whittlesey Rifle Club aiming for Olympic standard facilities

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

3 1/1 A historic rifle club is aiming for 'Olympic standard' facilities. Whittlesey Rifle Club (WRC) has been in its community for over a century, with its roots tracing back to training sessions during the world wars. The club, which has around 200 members, including people with disabilities and veterans, operates a 25-metre indoor sports target range. Multi-medal winning Paralympian Matt Skelhon, who is the clubâ€™s president, trained at the facility.
Eastfield Road in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, shut after crash

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Ben Jolley

The junction of Newark Avenue and Eastfield Road in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, is currently closed due to a crash. (Image: Newsquest) A busy road in PeterboroughÂ is currently shut due to a crash.Â The junction of Newark Avenue and Eastfield Road in Dogsthorpe, is currently closed whilst emergency services deal with a road traffic collision.Â Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.
New Peterborough car retailer at former Big World Motoring

1 week ago | peterboroughmatters.co.uk | Ben Jolley

2 1/1 A new car retailer will officially open in Peterborough this weekend. Hippo Motor Group will welcome its first customers to the former Big World Motoring site at John Wesley Road on Saturday June 21. The company says the launch will bring more than 30 new jobs to the area across a wide range of roles. For any cars sold on launch day, £50 from each sale will be given to the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.