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BBC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Emergency repairs sought for historical Peterborough building
Plans are under way to start emergency repairs on a historical building in Peterborough. Laurel Court stands next to Peterborough Cathedral, in Cambridgeshire, and parts of it are believed to date back to 1690, but its condition is cathedral's governing body, Chapter of Peterborough Cathedral, has now applied for listed building consent to commence repairs and surveys to the building."The condition of Laurel Court has been a significant concern for several decades, and remains in extremely poor condition," a planning document states on behalf of the Chapter. "It needs a major phase of complete repair, to deal with all of the external fabric and structural issues."Despite the recently installed flat roof (which is holding water so will not endure long), this work cannot be delayed indefinitely, and should be a fundraising priority, ideally to carry out repairs within five years."Some parts of the Grade I listed-building are understood to originate from the 17th Century, with early 18th Century extensions and 19th Century additions, such as the bay is now mostly vacant or used as storage, but the building was used as a school from 1870 and later a choir is hoped a new use for the building can be found once the structural concerns are rectified. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City to light up in patriotic colours for VE Day
A city will be lit up in red, white and blue to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Victory in Europe Day is marked on 8 May, which signifies the end of World War Two in Europe. Peterborough Cathedral and Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough will be among buildings joining in the celebrations with themed buntings, with some decorations already on display along Bridge Street in the city centre. Peterborough City Council said the city would stand "proud", adding that a civic ceremony would be held at the Town Hall with a proclamation from the town crier and the lighting of a beacon. Singers will be performing throughout the day to mark the special anniversary. Meanwhile, a vintage tea party is being hosted at City College Peterborough, with VE Day-themed activities across subjects including maths, history, and creative sessions for students to join in. Peterborough City Council's head of safer communities Clair George said: "Our city will stand proud marking the anniversary of VE Day. "The raising of the flag, and the lighting of the beacon outside our town hall, are always poignant and thoughtful moments of reflection on those who gave their lives, and we would welcome those who want to attend and pay their respects." City College Peterborough Principal Tasha Dalton said: "We are proud to be part of the VE Day celebrations, we will bring our community together with pride, and reflection." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. King and Queen to host VE Day tea party for war veterans Peterborough City Council
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cathedral to host retro disco night with 80s and 90s hits
Peterborough Cathedral is set to host a retro disco night this summer. The event, called the Old Skool Summer Disco, will take place on Friday, June 27. It will celebrate the city's clubbing scene from the 80s and 90s. These songs were popular at venues such as 5th Avenue, Shanghai Sam's, Quo Vardis, and L'Aristo's. The decks will be manned by Paul Stainton, a well-known figure in Peterborough's nightlife. The event will take place in June (Image: Supplied) He will be joined by guest DJ Eddie Nash, marking their first set together in more than 35 years. Read More: The latest planning applications submitted to Peterborough City Council Mr Stainton said: "It seems like yesterday, though my knees tell me otherwise. "Eddie and I shared the decks at Shanghai Sam's back in the day, and we want to recapture the magic of those club nights inside the Cathedral, with the music that made people dance, brought them together and gave a generation so much joy." The event is for those aged 18 and over, and tickets are limited. More details from the Cathedral's website. Do you have a story for Peterborough Matters? Send details to: newsdesk@ Organisers have encouraged people to book early to avoid disappointment.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Five Peterborough stories you might have missed this week
Good news for Peterborough Cathedral which can stay open seven days a week after exceeding its fundraising target, while new padel courts could open in the city. Here are five stories from Peterborough you might have missed this week. Peterborough Cathedral has exceeded its fundraising target, which has enabled it to stay open. In January, the cathedral team said it needed to raise £300,000 by the end of March to remain open seven days a week and avoid having to consider entrance fees. Dean of Peterborough Cathedral, the Very Reverend Chris Dalliston, said: "We're hugely delighted and relieved to have achieved and exceeded our £300,000 target." Ukrainians can sign up for a scheme which allows them to remain in Peterborough for a further 18 months. The Ukraine Permission Extension scheme (UPE) has been made available to those already granted permission to stay in the UK under other schemes. Peterborough City Council said it had yet to spend around half of the £3m it was granted in 2022 to support Ukrainians in the city. As family celebrations for Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr took place, some people who joined the religion - found the whole time period "isolating and lonely", a charity said. New Muslim Circle in Peterborough supported converts in their spiritual journey by teaching them how to pray, organising regular meet-ups and hosting meals and celebrations. Natalia Zaman, who became a Muslim in 2007, described the charity as a "safe space" and a "lifeline" for those it helped. Plans for padel courts to be located at one of the country's oldest golf courses have been submitted for consideration. Company Padel X applied to Peterborough City Council to construct two courts for the racquet sport in the car park area of Burghley Park Golf Club. Cambridgeshire Police appealed for volunteers to lead cadet units, which could be at risk of closure without more helpers. The force runs six units for young people aged 13 to 18 who either aspired to be police officers or hoped to learn life skills. Without volunteers, it said the Fens and Peterborough group was most at risk of closing permanently. Peterborough United grabbed all three points at Crawley Town with a stoppage-time penalty in a 4-3 thriller. Abraham Odoh scored a first-half hat trick and then won a decisive penalty, which was scored by Ricky-Jade Jones. The win took Posh up to 14th in League 1. Peterborough Sports suffered their second successive defeat in the National League North. The Turbines lost 3-0 to promotion-chasing Kidderminster Harriers. Peterborough Phantoms bounced back with a 6-2 victory against the Hull Seahawks at the Bretton Rink on Sunday. Residents have signed an open letter pleading with a school to accept a compromise and put an end to a five-year row over playing fields. Peterborough city councillors recently agreed to lease a section of Werrington Fields to the Ken Stimpson Academy, albeit a smaller section than the academy trust said it would accept. More than 170 people from Werrington recently signed the open letter to the academy trust, asking them to accept the proposal put forward by the council. Meanwhile, candidates for the mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been confirmed. They are: Paul Bristow (Conservative), Ryan Coogan (Reform UK), Lorna Dupre (Liberal Democrats), Bob Ensch (Greens) and Anna Smith (Labour). There is also a by-election in Barnack after the resignation of long-serving Conservative councillor Irene Walsh. The candidates are Andy Coles (Conservative), Dave Pardoe (Greens), Barbara Reid (Labour), Yvonne Scarrott (Reform UK) and Kevin Tighe (Independent). Voting takes place on 1 May. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'No impact on care' from hospice mansion sale New £17m service station opens on major route
The Independent
31-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Cathedral that launched crisis campaign hits £300,000 fundraising target
A cathedral whose leaders warned it may have to go part-time amid escalating costs is celebrating reaching a £300,000 fundraising target to ensure it can remain open. The Peterborough Cathedral Crisis Campaign was launched earlier this year as an 'urgent fundraising appeal to secure its future'. Church leaders said that without raising £300,000 by the end of March, the cathedral may no longer be able to keep its doors open seven days a week. The Very Rev Christopher Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough Cathedral, said he was 'hugely delighted' that the fundraising target had been reached. But he cautioned that the cathedral continues to operate on 'fine margins in a challenging financial environment'. Speaking when the campaign was launched earlier this year, he said the cathedral 'urgently' needed support to 'keep its doors open and ensure it remains a place of inspiration and sanctuary for all'. He said the cathedral has been 'at the heart of Peterborough and the diocese for nearly 1,400 years'. It was announced on Monday that the cathedral had exceeded its £300,000 fundraising target after more than 1,000 individual donors contributed. A 'significant anonymous donation' helped push the total beyond the goal, it was revealed. The support means the cathedral can remain open and begin projects aimed at securing its long-term future. The Dean said: 'We're hugely delighted – and relieved – to have achieved and exceeded our £300,000 target. 'We are also truly humbled by the depth and breadth of support from over 1,000 generous individual donors and other groups and institutions, within the city and beyond, who have helped us achieve this goal and ensure that the doors of our Cathedral will remain open to all. 'Every gift, however great or small, is so greatly appreciated. 'However, we are in no way complacent. 'This is only the first step in building a long-term sustainable future for the cathedral. 'We continue to operate on fine margins in a challenging financial environment, and over the coming year we shall need to continue to work hard to strengthen our network of supporters and develop additional sources of revenue to ensure we remain a vibrant community, serving our city, our diocese, and the wider region.'
