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Five stories you might have missed in Peterborough

Kate Moser Andon
BBC News, Peterborough
PA Media Geoffrey Roberts, from Peterborough, Battle of Arnhem Veteran, is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace. The honour recognises services to the commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem and to charity. PA Media
Peterborough veteran Geoffrey Roberts was made an MBE by Princess Anne

Clubbers share memories of Peterborough nightlife in the 1990s, while a World War Two veteran received a royal honour ahead of turning 100.

Here are five stories from Peterborough you might have missed this week.

Where have the clubbers gone?

Steve Hubbard/BBC A large derelict building stands on a corner plot. It has a boarded-up door and bars over the windows.Steve Hubbard/BBC
The Bar closed in the early 2000s and later became Halo, but now faces redevelopment

A demolition notice posted outside a former late-night venue has led to questions about the future of nightlife in the city.

The venue on New Road used to be called The Bar and was once a highlight of Peterborough's nightlife scene.

People have been sharing their memories of the so-called glory days of the 1980s and 1990s, when thousands of people turned out to the city on a typical weekend night.

WW2 veteran becomes an MBE

PA Media Geoffrey Roberts is holding his medal (MBE) up next to his face. It is a silver cross shape with red ribbon. Mr Roberts is smiling and is wearing a navy blazer, suit and tie. He is also wearing thin framed glasses.PA Media
Mr Roberts fought and was captured during the Battle of Arnhem in 1944

Peterborough World War Two veteran Geoffrey Roberts, who turns 100 on Saturday, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on Thursday.

Mr Roberts said he was "lucky" to survive the war, describing the "real heroes" as the soldiers who lost their lives.

He was appointed for his charity work and services to the commemoration of the September 1944 Battle of Arnhem in which more than 8,000 British soldiers were killed, missing or taken prisoner.

Summer start date for station project

Ben Schofield/BBC Alexander and Pakes are stood side by side at the station. Behind them are tracks and platforms. Alexander has grey shoulder length hair and is wearing a black blazer with a green top. Pakes has grey short hair and grey facial hair. He is wearing a grey blazer with a blue shirt and union flag pin on his lapel. Ben Schofield/BBC
Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, visited the station with the MP for Peterborough, Andrew Pakes

Works to revamp the area around Peterborough's railway station could get under way as early as August.

Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, visited the site on Wednesday.

She said £48m of government funding to go towards the project would kickstart regeneration in the city.

Crackdown for car meet hotspot

Peterborough City Council A screenshot of CCTV footage showing a white van doing doughnuts in a snow-covered car park.Peterborough City Council
Pleasure Fair Meadow car park is a council-operated long stay public car park.

More than 150 people said they supported a public space protection order for an area known for authorised car meets and cruising events.

It was proposed by Peterborough City Council to tackle anti-social behaviour at the Pleasure Fair Meadow car park.

Those against the order said there were "limited locations for car enthusiasts to meet in Peterborough".

New signing for the Posh

Rex Features Brandon Khela puts his arms out wide in celebration after scoring for Birmingham City. He is wearing the white away strip with black shorts. Rex Features
Brandon Khela scored his first goal in English football for Birmingham City against Charlton in a League Cup tie in August 2024

Peterborough United announced the signing of midfielder Brandon Khela from Birmingham City on Wednesday.

The deal for the 20-year-old is due to run until 2029.

Posh boss Darren Ferguson said Khela was an "excellent signing".

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