Peterborough and Cambridgeshire News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

HMP Peterborough inmates were illegally strip-searched
One inmate at HMP Peterborough who was menstruating was even forced to remove her sanitary towel.
'Move-away' Cambridge councillor Donald Adey gives up part of allowance
Donald Adey, who lives 400 miles from his ward, had been the only councillor not to do so.
Mail order knife site linked to Cambridge murder
The website sells "Rambo" blades, axes and machetes and offers customers a knife "mystery box".
RAF Tornados make final East of England flypasts
The aircraft are being retired after nearly 40 years of service.
Allen among MPs joining breakaway group
Heidi Allen, Anna Soubry and Sarah Wollaston claim "hard-line anti-EU" MPs now run the Conservatives.
Kimbolton Fireworks ceases trading after 55 years
It supplied fireworks for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
University of Cambridge reveals 'changing face of UK' in aerial photos
A collection of images spanning 64 years has been described as the "historical Google Earth".
Paras and Royal Anglians in Afghanistan as Nato bodyguards
Hundreds of East Anglian troops are back in the country, five years after UK forces pulled out.
Cheltenham Town 2-0 Cambridge United
Cheltenham Town take a big step towards League Two survival with a 2-0 home win over 10-man Cambridge.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Injury will not end Sayers career
British Olympic javelin thrower Goldie Sayers says she does not want her elbow injury to put an end to her career.
Ahern to face corruption charge
Newmarket jockey Eddie Ahern and ex-West Brom footballer Neil Clement are charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Ferguson expects Gayle interest
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is hoping another club will not sabotage Dwight Gayle's proposed move to London Road.
Cardiff 1-2 Peterborough
Struggling Peterborough secure a deserved win to end Championship leaders Cardiff City’s 100% home record at Cardiff City Stadium.
Injured Barnett returns to Posh
Striker Tyrone Barnett returns to Peterborough after suffering a knee injury during his loan spell at Ipswich.
Berry lay-off blow for Cambridge
Cambridge United midfielder Luke Berry will be out of action for up to 10 weeks following a knee operation.
Pompey extend Mendez-Laing loan
Portsmouth extend the loan period of Peterborough United winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing until the beginning of January.