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Peterborough News September 3, 2025

Swimmers 'thrilled' as Lido to reopen early
on February 12, 2026 at 6:46 am
An outdoor pool celebrates its 90th anniversary by reopening two months earlier than usual.
Heritage sites to be awarded £75,000 in grants
on February 12, 2026 at 6:22 am
Nene Park Trust says the grant allows them to acquire additional land at the Norman Cross site.
Council agrees to sell Hindu temple site again
on February 11, 2026 at 1:05 pm
The Bharat Hindu Samaj Temple in Peterborough caters for nearly 14,000 worshippers.
Green Backyard could be saved in Local Plan rethink
on February 11, 2026 at 5:45 am
The community green space could have been lost to a housing development under the Local Plan.

Homes left without water in Peterborough city centre following burst water main
by Ben Jones on February 12, 2026 at 10:57 am
A number of residents in Peterborough city centre have been left without water this morning (February 12).
Flooding hits half term activities at Peterborough's Ferry Meadows
by Stephen Briggs on February 12, 2026 at 10:49 am
Half term activities at Ferry Meadows have been hit by flooding caused by the heavy rain – but families are being reassured there is still plenty of fun to be had at the park.
Police urge lorry drivers to "remain vigilant" following incident on A17 at Spalding
by Gemma Gadd on February 12, 2026 at 10:24 am
Lincolnshire Police is urging lorry drivers and haulage company owners to “remain vigilant” after hundreds of litres of diesel were reported stolen from one vehicle.
More than 20 jobs to be created as Peterborough biscuit maker looks to expand its operations
by Paul Grinnell on February 11, 2026 at 5:35 pm
More than 20 jobs are to be created at a Peterborough biscuit maker as it expands its city factory.