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BBC News
24-05-2025
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Five stories you might have missed in Peterborough
A colourful festival helped "put positivity" back into Peterborough, while a teen boxer hoped to become the first world champion from the are five stories from Peterborough you might have missed this week. Festival puts positivity back into city, says director Music, culture and diversity have been celebrated as a festival "puts positivity" back into a city, according to the director of an arts free two-day event, Peterborough Celebrates, drew large crowds to Ferry Meadows with this year's theme in support of Campbell, director of the arts group Metal, said: "Sometimes Peterborough gets a bad reputation but what this festival is about celebrating Peterborough." Teen boxer punches down barriers for England debut A boxing club that is helping young people from diverse communities stay off the streets is preparing a fighter to make his international attends Top Yard School of Boxing in Peterborough, and is about to represent England at a tri-nations boxing championship starting on 28 May in Cardiff. Parents call sudden pre-school closure 'unfair' A group of parents have said they have been left in a "difficult position" after a pre-school announced it would close in one Pre-School in Bretton, Peterborough, have informed parents that it will shut on 22 June due to financial pre-school, which is run by Early Years Alliance, said the decision was "a direct result of the acute financial pressure created by the continued underfunding of the early years sector". Plans to revive church shut after disrepair A dilapidated 1,000-year-old church could be reopened for services, the local Church of England diocese has Church of St Augustine in Oundle Road, Peterborough, has been closed since 2022 and will take more than £300,000 to repair according to the Diocese of Pedlar, community support adviser at the diocese, said it had been in "active discussions" with other Christian denominations for one of them to take over the church. City attraction scoops prestigious award A Peterborough visitor attraction has scooped a major accolade at a London awards Wildlife Haven was founded in 1985 and is a museum dedicated to the world of rail, but is also a site for nature and won Sustainable Project of the Year at the Museums and Heritage Awards, beating competition including from the likes of the Natural History Museum. The week in politics It was a busy week in Peterborough politics. There were rumblings that a new leader of Peterborough City Council could be chosen due to a no-confidence vote. The Peterborough First group said it would challenge the current Labour administration. Meanwhile, long-serving councillor Judy Fox was chosen to be the city's next mayor. A review of the council's governance and finances came to an end after three years. Politicians said progress had been made, but recognised that challenges remain. In other news, a new location was proposed for Peterborough's dementia resource centre after concerns were raised about plans to move it into Bretton Library. The council said it was looking into relocating it to Paston Farm Community Centre. Peterborough City Council adopted an Islamophobia statement in a bid to support Muslim communities in the area. The statement includes a definition of Islamophobia and sets out some of the ways Muslims are impacted by prejudice. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Festival puts positivity back into Peterborough
Music, culture and diversity have been celebrated this weekend as a festival "puts positivity" back into a city, according to the director of an arts organisation. The free two-day event, Peterborough Celebrates, drew large crowds to Ferry Meadows on Saturday with this year's theme in support of Campbell, director of the arts group Metal, said: "Sometimes Peterborough gets a bad reputation but what this festival is about celebrating Peterborough."Visitors have been able to enjoy performances ranging from hip hop to circus to traditional Asian dance acts. "Peterborough festival is phenomenal for what it does for community engagement – it's a fun time, make sure you come down," said Shaun Patterson of local organisation Culture Community."It's really diverse, with varied acts – and it showcases homegrown talents."There's a really good crowd: people of all ages, from babies to people in their 80s. I would say Peterborough is being represented in its best format today. "There is something for everyone," said host and BBC presenter Amir Suleman. Mr Patterson said it had been "amazing seeing kids engage in the arts and watch their creativity come out" as people made masks and other arts and Community, which runs black history sessions in the city, was one of many local organisations taking Patterson said the organisation was looking ahead to a similar event in August."It is the first time in over 40 years that we will have had a carnival in Peterborough. It means so much to the community - the Caribbean community here is longstanding."A lot of it ties in with my parents' and grandparents' age, so I'm looking forward to having that for my children and future generations to come," he said. Ms Campbell said the group had been "looking to uncover positive stories about Peterborough, hidden stories" during the festival."People can draw or write them on a postcard and add them to the installation, to celebrate these amazing stories." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
18-04-2025
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Captain McMahon returns as Ireland make five changes
Women's Six Nations: Wales v IrelandVenue: Rodney Parade Date: Sunday, 20 April Kick-off: 15:00 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online, listen on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru Ireland captain Edel McMahon's return is one of head coach Scott Bemand's five changes for Sunday's Women's Six Nations game against Wales. McMahon missed last week's defeat by England through injury, but is recalled to the back row to replace Erin King, who earlier this week announced she will miss the rest of the tournament and the World Cup because of a serious knee injury. Elsewhere in the pack, Siobhan McCarthy makes her first Test start as she replaces Niamh O'Dowd at loose-head prop. Ruth Campbell is named in the second row as Fiona Tuite drops to the bench. Enya Breen, who also missed the England game, returns to partner Aoife Dalton in midfield while Molly Scuffil-McCabe makes her first appearance of the tournament at scrum-half ahead of Emily Lane. Ulster's Sadhbh McGrath and Claire Boles are recalled to the bench. Wales have recalled back row Alex Callender following her return from a foot injury. Ireland are third in the table with one win from three games, while Wales are hoping for their first victory after defeats by Scotland, England and France. The Irish won last year's meeting 36-5 in Cork. Line-ups Wales: Jasmine Joyce; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Courtney Keight, Carys Cox; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Kelsey Jones, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Georgia Evans, Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis, Alex Carys Phillips, Maisie Davies, Donna Rose, Natalia John, Alaw Pyrs, Sian Jones, Lleucu George, Catherine Stacey Flood; Anna McGann, Aoife Dalton, Enya Breen, Amee-Leigh; Dannah O'Brien, Molly Scuffil-McCabe; Siobhán McCarthy, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang, Ruth Campbell, Dorothy Wall, Brittany Hogan, Edel McMahon (capt), Aoife Cliodhna Moloney, Sadhbh McGrath, Christy Haney, Fiona Tuite, Claire Boles, Emily Lane, Eve Higgins, Vicky Elmes Kinlan.
