Five stories in Peterborough you might have missed

A disability sailing charity marks its 20th anniversary, a cathedral seeks funding for roof repairs, and a water safety warning is issued during the heatwave.

Here are five stories you might have missed from Peterborough.

A charity that helps people with disabilities learn to sail has been described as an inspiring place by its users and volunteers.

Peterborough Sailability, based at Ferry Meadows, marked its 20th anniversary on Tuesday with a lakeside celebration. Since it was founded in 2006, the organisation has supported over 1,000 adults and children.

Volunteer Anne Reams said: "I've been coming for 12 years and it is the happiest, kindest and most supportive group I have met.

"We work with sailors who have a wide range of disabilities and needs. It is such a wonderful experience. I wouldn't change it for the world."

Young Hindus say they risk becoming a lost generation and disconnected from their culture and traditions because they have nowhere to worship.

Hindu families living in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, say they will now have to drive to temples in London and Birmingham to worship after the proposed closure of the Bharat Hindu Samaj Temple in Peterborough.

Some of the families say they moved to Northstowe specifically in the hope the Hindu Samaj Northstowe group would win a bid to build and run the town's first faith hub, but it lost out to the Northstowe Church Network.

"Compared to my friends who go to church every week, I go to temple maybe twice a year," 16-year-old Eyva, who lives in Northstowe, says.

Work on Peterborough's £65m Station Quarter is under way, with the first phase already in progress and construction at the Queensgate roundabout set to begin on 6 July.

The project aims to transform the area between the railway station and the city centre, including the creation of a "City Link" walkway.

Works at the roundabout are expected to take until May 2027. Drivers have been warned to expect road closures and diversions.

Here's a guide to all the updates on the regeneration project.

A cathedral is hoping to be awarded part of a £92m grant to carry out "urgent" repairs to stem damage to its roof.

Peterborough Cathedral has begun the bidding process for a share of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund, a new national grant programme delivered by Historic England and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

The Norman cathedral, which is almost 1,000 years old, faced "a vital programme of roof and rainwater repairs" which would cost about £230,000.

Its chief operating officer, Jack Pishhorn, said: "The repairs we're planning are urgent, and with heavier rainfall becoming more common, the risks only grow if we don't act."

A fire service is warning people not to jump into open water to cool down during the current heatwave.

It comes after several reports of people swimming in the River Nene near Peterborough city centre.

In recent days, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service launched a short film highlighting the dangers of cold water shock, telling the story of Jack Lloyd, a 16-year-old who died after entering Crown Lakes in Farcet.

A spokesperson said: "We urge people to avoid jumping into open water during hot weather. While the air temperature may be high, the water is much colder, and sudden immersion can trigger cold water shock."

The Mayor for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, has urged Andy Burnham to keep the national bus fare cap, if he becomes the next prime minister.

He says that without the cap, currently set at £3 per journey, they will be unlikely to continue with the county's Tiger Pass, which allows under-25s to travel for £1 per journey.

Speaking to Chris Mann on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Bristow said he also hoped Burnham would devolve more powers to mayors.

Peterborough City Council heard how the authority's year-end position for 2025-26 was an overspend of £2.6m against a £202m revenue budget (about 1.3% over budget).

Labour cabinet member for finance, Mohammed Jamil, said the council was "forecasting a significant revenue overspend during the past year... this peaked to a forecast of £7m as recently as November 2025".

He said the reduction had been achieved by "positive action taken across the organisation to address the council's financial challenges during the year".

Peterborough United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi from Southend. The 22-year-old has played over 100 times for the National League side. He saved two penalties in the FA Trophy final to help the Shrimpers secure their first silverware in 20 years.

Posh will begin their League One campaign with an away game against Bradford City.

The first Cambridgeshire derby (against Cambridge United) will be at London Road on 28 November, with the return game at the Abbey on 27 February. They finish the season at home against Leyton Orient.

Peterborough United Women have retained the services of golden glove winner Neive Corry. The goalkeeper kept 15 clean sheets last season as the Posh secured promotion to the third tier of the women's pyramid.

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