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Peterborough is entering the race to become UK City of Culture 2029 and wouldn’t it be amazing to see this happen? ESP Magaizne has been championing all the good stuff in the city since 1998 so we’re delighted to see that an Expression of Interest (EOI) has been submitted to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The bid is being led by Peterborough City Council, working alongside community leaders from across the city, and supported by partners including the Peterborou

A new free guide to street art in Peterborough is being launched with the chance to join the artists on a guided tour. Several new impressive artworks have appeared on walls throughout the last few months and now they’ve been brought together in a free Art Trail map to encourage everyone to see them all. The free tours have been organised by Peterborough Positive with Peterborough Civic Society and art fans can book on to one of two events where artists Nathan Murdoch and Ton

Photo: Bill Hensley by Ken Challenger A new digital commercial radio station has begun broadcasting in Peterborough on DAB. Boomerang Radio includes many familiar voices from local broadcasting with many years of on air experience across the city between them so you’ll recognise quite a few. The full-time not-for-profit radio station broadcasts across Cambridgeshire, concentrating on Huntingdon, Peterborough, Cambridge, St Ives, Ramsey, Ely, and the surrounding towns and vill

Helios at Bath Assembly Rooms (c) National Trust Images, James Dobson Luke Jerram’s Helios set to Illuminate Peterborough Cathedral. Here’s an event guaranteed to brighten up the winter days as the sun is set to shine in Peterborough Cathedral. The latest visiting installation by artist Luke Jerram, Helios, will illuminate the cathedral from February 10 - 28 . It follows his other amazing works – Museum of the Moon, Gaia and Mars – all of which have been stunning displays and

Paddles at the Ready! Entries are now open for the 2026 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival in Aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. Get set for a fantastic day of fun, fundraising, and fierce competition on the water! The organisers are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival, set to take place on  Saturday June 20 , at the  Peterborough Rowing Lake . ESP is once again proud to be the Media Partner for this amazing Peterbo

"This is for everyone" - Natasha Wright, Manager of HMV Peterborough. It's been 6 years 9 months and 15 or so days*, but finally Peterborough has an HMV back in the city centre! (*not that we've been counting or anything) The 'new' HMV opened in Queensgate opened on Friday November 21 with over 100 people queuing outside, waiting patiently for the shutters to rise up. Customers of all ages were amongst the first to explore the latest music, vinyl, films, collectibles, merch

A breathtaking glass sculpture goes on show at Peterborough Cathedral this week from Wednesday November 5 until Sunday December 1 . Standing at 10 feet high, Solace is a pair of shimmering glass wings, symbolising freedom, fragility, strength, and protection. Created from more than 100 individually hot-sculpted glass feathers, each feather features fine white canework to evoke the nature of real wings. The iron framework and subtle lighting bring the piece to life, casting a

Peterborough is set to be back on the tourism map with a new Tourist Board set up to attract visitors to the city. A new website promoting the city’s culture, heritage and events — www.discoverpeterborough.co.uk — has been launched to show everyone what the city has to offer with the strapline — “More than you imagine…”. Peterborough now has a new independent Destination Management Organisation (DMO), the Peterborough Tourist Board, chaired by Andrew Pakes MP. The announceme

An ambitious new community initiative designed to empower young people in Peterborough through sport, creativity, and mentorship has had...

The city's newest bar has opened in the city centre as the 33 1/3 brings music to the heart of Peterborough. We love a new opening and...

Did you spot Shaun the Sheep in Peterborough? The famous character made a surprise visit for a bit of mischief, photos and retail therapy...

It’s all change at city bar and restaurant Bijou as the Bridge Street venue is ready to reopen under brand new ownership with new...

An exciting new exhibition at Flag Fen in Peterborough featuring artwork by local street artists and a reconstruction of a Bronze Age...

Row, row, row your boat… Residents and visitors at Castor Lodge Care Home had the chance to try out a dragon boat for size at a special...

The city’s second Wendy’s restaurant and drive thru is now open at Cygnet Park in Hampton. ESP popped down for a quick preview and...

Peterborough’s vibrant cocktail and events hotspot, Bijou on Bridge Street, has been crowned Cocktail Bar of the Year Cambridgeshire 2025...

Peterborough Positive has partnered with Queensgate Shopping Centre to fund FREE Sunday parking throughout February. Available all day on...

A new boutique full of fashion and homeware is attracting attention in Peterborough with some stock already selling out just days after...

Here’s your chance to help support children who are in need over the Christmas period as part of a special festive scheme. Peterborough...

Grab your popcorn – the countdown is now on to the opening of the new ODEON cinema at Queensgate on Sunday November 17. The much...