Peterborough
UK finds new funding for social projects
Feb 24, 2013 02:14 EST
Whether it's tackling reoffending or keeping troubled families together, cash-strapped Britain is turning to a new payment-by-results scheme to provide public services -- and selling it to the world.
Government to close six prisons
Jan 10, 2013 11:51 EST
The government is to close six prisons in England and parts of three others -- with a capacity of at least 2,200 -- within three months, the Ministry of Justice said Thursday.
Louis Smith wins 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Dec 22, 2012 23:08 EST
Gymnast Louis Smith was crowned the champion of BBC television's "Strictly Come Dancing" on Saturday, winning the show's glitterball trophy.
Major power failure causes chaos on key rail route
Dec 17, 2012 22:55 EST
Tens of thousands of rail commuters face cancellations and huge delays on Tuesday after damaged power lines caused chaos on one of the country's busiest routes.
Baby clothes for William and Kate as royals tour Cambridge
Nov 29, 2012 01:31 EST
A British mother nudged Prince William and his wife Catherine towards parenthood on Wednesday by presenting the couple with baby clothes.
Baby clothes for William and Kate as royals tour Cambridge
Nov 28, 2012 14:02 EST
A British mother nudged Prince William and his wife Catherine towards parenthood on Wednesday by presenting the couple with baby clothes.
William and Kate make first trip to Cambridge
Nov 28, 2012 10:32 EST
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine visited the university city that is home to their dukedom on Wednesday for the first time since they were given their official titles.
Murray leads charge for more GB golds on Sunday
Aug 05, 2012 06:07 EDT
Wimbledon finalist Andy Murray leads the Team GB charge for more gold medals on Sunday as the host nation's focus switches away from the Olympic Park to the tennis at Wimbledon in southwest London, gymnastics in London's Isle of Dogs at the North Greenwich Arena and sailing at the seaside town of Weymouth.
United confirm Scholes' one-year deal
May 30, 2012 12:38 EDT
Manchester United confirmed on Wednesday that veteran midfielder Paul Scholes has signed a one-year contract extension.
Teenagers fail in High Court tuition fee challenge
Feb 17, 2012 11:04 EST
Two teenagers have failed in a High Court bid to overturn the government's hike in university tuition fees.
Britons worry profits to trump services in hospital deal
Nov 28, 2011 08:35 EST
HUNTINGDON, England (Reuters) - Maggie Blight has only praise for the local state-funded hospital where she got her hernia fixed last year.
A win for Romney in New Hampshire is absolute must
Nov 18, 2011 18:14 EST
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) - For Mitt Romney, winning New Hampshire is an absolute must if he is to earn the Republican nomination to run for U.S. president in 2012.
England's Green out of Bulgaria match
Aug 30, 2011 05:18 EDT
West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia on Friday due to injury, causing a selection headache for coach Fabio Capello.
Injured Green out of Bulgaria match
Aug 30, 2011 05:16 EDT
West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia on Friday due to injury, causing a selection headache for coach Fabio Capello.
Girl, 13, killed by falling branch
Jul 01, 2011 09:30 EDT
A 13-year-old girl has died after being struck by a falling tree branch while sitting on a park bench.
May considering ban on US pastor Jones
Dec 12, 2010 09:19 EST
The Home Secretary Theresa May said on Sunday she was "actively" considering whether to ban firebrand US pastor Terry Jones from entering Britain to speak to far-right activists.
U.S. pastor who threatened to burn Koran plans British visit
Dec 12, 2010 07:19 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - An American Christian preacher who rose from obscurity to cause global uproar this year by threatening to burn the Koran says he plans to visit Britain to speak at an event hosted by a far-right anti-Islamist group.
EDL invites US pastor Jones to Britain: report
Dec 11, 2010 19:28 EST
The English Defence League (EDL) has invited firebrand US pastor Terry Jones to visit Britain next year to speak "against the evils and destructiveness of Islam", The Observer newspaper reported Sunday.
Clarke unveils 'hard work regime' for prisoners
Oct 05, 2010 10:00 EDT
Prisoners should work a 40-hour week, with the proceeds going towards compensating victims and paying for offenders' time behind bars, Justice Secretary Ken Clarke said on Tuesday.
Investors fund scheme to cut prisoner reoffending
Sep 10, 2010 05:05 EDT
Private investors could earn a return of up to £8 million if they help cut reoffending rates among prisoners with short-term sentences, the Ministry of Justice said on Friday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Peterborough | |||
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| — City and unitary authority — | |||
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| Motto: Upon this rock | |||
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| Coordinates: 52°35′N 0°15′W / 52.583°N 0.25°W | |||
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | ||
| Constituent country | England | ||
| Region | East of England[2] | ||
| Ceremonial county | Cambridgeshire | ||
| Admin HQ | Peterborough | ||
| City status | 1541[3] | ||
| Non-metropolitan district | 1974 | ||
| Unitary | 1998 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Type | Unitary, City | ||
| - Governing body | Peterborough City Council | ||
| - Leadership | Leader & Cabinet | ||
| - Executive | Conservative | ||
| - MPs | Stewart Jackson, Shailesh Vara | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 132.6 sq mi (343.38 km2) | ||
| Population (2008 est.) | |||
| - Total | 164,000 (Ranked 104th) | ||
| - Density | 1,238/sq mi (478/km2) | ||
| - Ethnicity | 86.8% White 8.2% Asian or Asian British 2.1% Black or Black British 1.1% Chinese or Other 1.8% Mixed Race | ||
| Time zone | GMT (UTC0) | ||
| Postcode area | PE | ||
| Area code(s) | 01733 | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | GB-PTE | ||
| ONS code | 00JA | ||
| OS grid reference | TL185998 | ||
| NUTS 3 | UKH11 | ||
| Website | www.peterborough.gov.uk | ||
