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Aerial photos show devastating aftermath of Holme Fen blaze as firefighters remain after 11 days

Crews are expected to remain at the site ‘for the foreseeable future’ as they work to maintain emergency cover elsewhere

The Independent UK

Firefighters continue to tackle peatland fire at Holme Fen

The fire at Holme Fen near Peterborough involves an area measuring around 60 football pitches.

Evening Standard

Kashmir Crisis Hits UK: Peterborough Man Killed as Nottingham Local Remains Imprisoned Amid Weeks of Violence

Two UK citizens have become victims of escalating violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, prompting calls for diplomatic intervention to ensure their safety and address the ongoing unrest.

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British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters

The Guardian - UK

Six fluffy barn owlets were found nesting on a farm near Peterborough, bringing good news after the farm faced six suspected arson attacks this summer

A surprise brood of six barn owlets has brought welcome cheer to a Cambridgeshire farm. These fluffy youngsters were discovered and ringed as part of local conservation efforts. The farm owner expressed relief after a difficult summer marked by suspected arson attacks. Volunteer Simon Dudhill called finding six owlets exceptionally…

The Times of India

UK: Peterborough council denies sale of Hindu temple to mosque is ‘unlawful’

Peterborough city council argued its decision to sell a complex housing a Hindu temple was not unlawful. The council stated that while Hindu faith is protected, it does not dictate decisions. The Hindu community expressed disbelief at the council's valuation of alternative premises. The council needs the money from the…

The Times of India

Huntingdon train attack suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murders

Several people were stabbed on an LNER train from Doncaster to London on November 1 last year

Evening Standard

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Huntingdon train attack suspect denies attempted murders on London-bound service

Judge Mark Bishop remanded Anthony Williams in custody until his trial

The Independent UK

Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos

Group, whose constituencies have derelict or at-risk pools, are campaigning to make outdoor swimming available for all

The Guardian - UK

Peterborough Hindu temple launches judicial review over sale of site to mosque

TOI Correspondent from London: Dozens of Hindus from Peterborough travelled to London for a landmark high court hearing on Wednesday in which a Hindu temple in Peterborough is bringing a judicial review challenging the city council over its decision to sell the site the temple is located on to a…

The Times of India

The curse of No. 10? Starmer on edge — Why UK keeps losing Prime Ministers

There is a number haunting British politics right now and, oddly enough, it is six and seven (yes like the viral 6-7 meme). Last November, Keir Starmer visited Welland Academy in Peterborough to speak about free school meals when a pupil pointed out they were on page 67 of their…

The Times of India

Peterborough artist Rene Matić wins Deutsche Börse photography prize

Photographer recognised for Berlin exhibition that documented queer love, nationalism and subcultures

The Guardian - UK

Family pay tribute to ‘amazing’ son who was stabbed to death in Peterborough

Baye Bireme Fall died after being attacked near a shopping centre

The Independent UK

Peterborough stabbing: Four teens arrested after 16-year-old boy dies in hospital

In a devastating incident near the Ortongate Shopping Centre in Peterborough, a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed, prompting a police investigation that resulted in the arrest of four teenagers—one facing murder charges, while the others are accused of providing assistance to an offender.

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Ontario is closing its supervised consumption sites, calling them a failure. So what counts as ‘success?’

The Ontario government recently said it will cut provincial funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites in Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Peterborough and London, with 90 days given to wind down their operations.

The Times of India

UK Hindu temple thrown lifeline by judge after council plans to sell its premises to a mosque

A Hindu temple in Peterborough secured a High Court injunction halting the sale of its building to a mosque. The Bharat Hindu Samaj Temple, serving 18,000 devotees and offering community services, challenged the council's decision after being outbid. The judge found a strong case for interim relief, preventing irreversible steps.

Evening Standard

Man charged after football-loving ‘family man’ mowed down by car near London magistrates’ court

Ruben Nunes, 34, from Peterborough, died as emergency services scrambled to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Willesden

The Independent UK

Suspect accused of mass stabbing on Huntingdon train refuses to attend court

Anthony Williams is also charged with a spate of knife attacks in Peterborough

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Keir Starmer Apologises After Being Told Off by Teacher for Doing '6-7' Meme During School Visit

Sir Keir Starmer apologised after prompting pupils to join the viral '6-7' trend during a school visit in Peterborough, where a teacher jokingly reminded him, the gesture is banned in classrooms.

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘told off’ by teacher after encouraging students to do 6-7 trend during school visit

Sir Keir Starmer participated in the viral 6-7 trend with primary school children during a visit to Peterborough.

Evening Standard

Starmer dishes up as more free school meals set to be rolled out

The Prime Minister served meals to children at Welland Academy in Peterborough.

Evening Standard

Train stabbing accused remanded in custody charged with further offences

Anthony Williams is charged with the attempted murder of a 14-year-old boy and the attempted murder of a 22-year-old man, William Ogelby.

The Independent UK

Huntingdon train stabbing suspect charged with new offences including attack on 14-year-old boy

Anthony Williams was remanded into custody at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on November 3 charged with 10 counts of attempted murder

The Guardian - UK

Rare bronze and iron age log boats reveal details of Cambridgeshire prehistory

Well-preserved oak and maple boats used for transport and fishing to be displayed in Peterborough

Evening Standard

Police review of events before mass stabbing on train looks at September attack

A man outside Fletton Club in Peterborough was stabbed on September 27.

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