Peterborough: Five stories you might have missed this week
A new pool and sports quarter was promised for Peterborough, while a "lost town" prisoner of war camp will soon be open to visitors.Here are five stories from Peterborough you might have missed this week.
Swimmers 'thrilled' at pool plans
Plans to speed up a project to build a new pool for Peterborough were announced on Wednesday.Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the city would get funding for a new sports quarter.It could be about 18 months before work on the project would begin, but a local swimming club said it was "thrilled" by the announcement.
Wartime 'lost town' bought by local charity
A prisoner of war camp dating back to 1796 has been bought by Nene Park Trust.The Peterborough charity hopes to introduce visitors to the site, which housed about 7,000 prisoners during the Napoleonic Wars, in September.Historians described Norman Cross, just south of Yaxley, as a "lost town".
Campaign to save lollipop lady gains pace...
A petition to reinstate a school lollipop lady made redundant in cuts to school crossing patrols has gained more than 800 signatures.Lisa Bryan helped pupils at Eye Primary School cross the road for more than 25 years.The petition will go before the next full council meeting on 23 July.
...but local litter picker gives up his group
Litter picker Mark Fishpool said he was a "one-man band" despite 900 people joining his online community group.He said that while many people pledged to help out, only one or two volunteers turned out each year.But Mr Fishpool said he had no intention of giving up his efforts and admitted he found picking up rubbish "very addictive".
Nepalese community gets 'second home' back
A community building described as a "second home" that has been closed for a year is being given a new lease of life.The Peterborough Nepalese Society agreed a long-term lease with the council to use Stafford Hall in Westwood.The society, which previously used the building for gatherings, will carry out repair works with plans to reopen it later this year.
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