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BBC News
7 hours ago
- BBC News
Peterborough e-scooter rider in hospital with serious injuries
Police have appealed for witnesses after an e-scooter rider was found seriously injured on a 40-year-old man was discovered at the junction of Eastfield Road and Newark Road in Peterborough on Thursday evening and taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in is believed he was injured sometime between 20:00 and 20:10 Ian Leeson from Cambridgeshire Police said: "At this stage it is unclear how the rider was injured and whether they were involved in a collision with another vehicle." He added: "We are appealing for the public's help to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
12 hours ago
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Arrest made after double stabbing in Peterborough city centre
A man has been arrested after a double stabbing in a city centre. Two men, one in his 30s an one in his 40s, were taken to Peterborough City Hospital after they were stabbed on Geneva Street, off Broadway at about 02:30 BST. One victim suffered life-threatening injuries and the other serious injuries. A 45-year-old man from Peterborough was arrested on Park Road on suspicion of attempted murder, assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and being in possession of a knife in a public place. Det Insp Tom Power said: "I understand this incident is concerning, however I would like to reassure members of the public that we have made an arrest and are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this offence."The public should expect to see officers in the area today while we gather evidence and carry out enquiries. "I would urge anyone who witnessed the attacks or has any information to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency."The 45-year-old man was being questioned by officers at Thorpe Wood Police Station. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- Climate
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Solstice Peterborough Lido swimmers urged to be aware of heat
Swimmers looking to celebrate the summer solstice in a city lido are being urged to be aware of the hot weather, despite the events taking place in cooler parts of the day and Lido on Bishop's Road in the city is set to welcome swimmers for two special sessions on Saturday - one from 04:00 BST to 08:00 and another from 20:30 to 00: and the East of England are under an amber heat health alert from 19 June at 12:00 BST until 23 June at 09:00 - the second-highest warning level.A spokeswoman for the lido management said signs urging people to stay hydrated were in place and lifeguards would "keep an eye on people for signs of heatstroke". Parts of the East are predicted to reach 31C at the solstice swim - on the longest day of the year - is proving to be a popular event and other sessions at the weekend have already sold out, a spokeswoman said."Last year about 500 people joined us for one of our special summer solstice swims and it was great to see so many happy faces in the pool. It's hard to describe how magical the experience is, but it attracts people of all ages from far and wide and is not to be missed," she about the heat have been issued, and she added: "We have signage at the entrance to the site that encourages people to stay hydrated and the lifeguards keep an eye on people for signs of heatstroke."We are fortunate to have several shaded areas at the lido for people to take a break from the heat. Whilst the pools are heated, they are still cooler than the air temperature, so being in the water is great for keeping cool." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- Politics
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Public asked for views on Cambridgeshire councils shake-up
People are being asked for their views on "the biggest shake-up of local government since the 1970s", as seven councils options have been identified for creating new unitary councils across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from April follows a national government requirement to replace the current district, county and city councils with simpler unitary councils.A consultation has begun, including a survey and focus groups, to find out what matters most to local people and where they have the greatest connection. The options include merging councils in a north-west and south-east grouping, a north and south grouping, or an east and west leaders said in a joint statement: "The three options each contain two new unitary councils that would cover the entire Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area and replace all existing local authorities."The statement was issued by the leaders at East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, Cambridge City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and Peterborough City Council. The councils said they wanted to hear about "the connections that people feel they have to different areas", such as where they work, socialise or receive consultation also asks what priorities people expect from the new unitary authorities, and "what is important to them when dealing with local government".It is not just targeted at individual households but also businesses, community groups and town and parish final decisions on which new local government structures are put into place in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will ultimately be made by national government. Anna Bailey, leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, urged people to have their say."Councils in Cambridgeshire are facing the biggest change to local government in over 50 years," she said."While I very much support the idea of unitary councils, where residents can access all services from one council instead of two, I do not support the government's move to larger, more remote structures"We must make sure we do not take the 'local' out of local government."I would therefore urge all our residents, community groups, businesses, and everybody we work with, and for, to share their views and help us shape what the future looks like for our district." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
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Stockport sign Peterborough defender Edun
Stockport County have signed Peterborough left-back Tayo Edun on a free 27-year-old Fulham youth product will join Dave Challinor's side on a two-year deal after his contract at the Weston Homes Stadium expires at the end of the joined Posh from Charlton Athletic during the January transfer window and made 17 appearances, scoring made two league appearances for Fulham, and six on loan at Ipswich Town, before heading on to Lincoln City, Blackburn Rovers and then move comes in a busy week for the League One club, who reached the play-offs last season, after manager Challinor signed a new three-year deal before Doncaster Rovers centre-back Joseph Olowu joined on told the club website, external: "Getting Tayo to the club is a big coup for us. He comes at a great age, with brilliant experience, and is someone we feel can have a big impact on our team."He's another player that has real adaptability in the positions that he plays, anywhere down the left-hand side, and he will add real quality to our group over the coming seasons."
