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News image — Nathan and Tony were among the artists who created the murals under the Nene Parkway Bridge

Tony Nero Nathan and Tony, both men, smiling for camera while taking a selfie in front of the artwork. — Nathan and Tony were among the artists who created the murals under the Nene Parkway Bridge

Artists have worked on creating street art murals ahead of a music event where drum 'n' bass fans are expected to gather under a bridge, while local businesses have praised a community project for being a "lifeline".

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

Street art murals painted in preparation for music event

Tony Nero Mural of a beetle insect, smiling with some other artworks on pillars in the background can be seen. — Six new murals were painted under the bridge

Artists have worked on street art murals inspired by some of the musicians performing at a music event.

Thousands of drum 'n' bass fans are expected to attend The Under May Weekender, hosted by Mixology, under the Nene Parkway Flyover in Peterborough, on 2 to 3 May.

Tony Nero, one person who worked on the murals, said it was his fifth time painting under the bridge, adding that he was "enjoying" all the positive reaction to the artwork.

Peterborough United Women hope to inspire next generation

DARREN WILES The team standing in a group on the football pitch and cheering as they are sprayed with champagne. One of them is holding the trophy. In front of them is a sign that says "FA Women's National League Division One Midlands Champions". — Posh Women won their league without losing a single game and face promotion

Peterborough United Women's general manager is hoping the club's season will "inspire the next generation" of girls to play football.

It followed after Posh Women won 20 games and drew twice, being presented with their trophy and medals on Sunday after winning the National League Division One Midlands without losing a single match.

Sam Winch, the team's general manager, said their success "shows young girls in our community that there's a real pathway in the game".

Woman banned from driving after crashing through barrier

Cambridgeshire Police A police car on the road with a car on its side on the roundabout - inside the metal barriers. Two police officers can be seen on the scene. — Police were called to the crash on 9 April in the city centre near Bourges Boulevard

A woman was banned from driving and fined £415 after pleading guilty to drink driving after her car ploughed through a roundabout's barrier.

Cambridgeshire Police said the crash happened at Bourges Boulevard in Peterborough city centre just before 04:00 BST on 9 April.

The driver, a 24-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene after she blew more than twice the alcohol limit on a roadside breath test.

Retail project described as "lifeline" by independent businesses

Gillian Colley Gillian Colley smiles at the camera as she is photographed in her workshop. She has a blue jumper on and black pinafore. She has pink hair and glasses. — Gillian Colley has been a part of Unity store for three years

Independent businesses have called a community retail project a "lifeline" after it bought in £1m in sales for traders.

The Unity project at Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre was set up in 2023 and has helped more than 50 businesses sell products.

Gillian Colley makes jewellery from recycled books and paper and sells it through her business Paper2Pearls, which is located at the Unity store.

"I'm a long-term seller with them and it's been great because it's the chance to have that outlet in a major city centre," she said.

Hampton Vale residents share their thoughts ahead of the election

Ben Schofield/BBC Phil Yau standing outside by a lake, smiling and looking down the camera. It is a bright day and the sky is bright blue, with several puffy clouds overhead. Phil is wearing a checked shirt, worn open at the collar. He has short, neatly cut black and grey hair, which is spiked upwards. The lake behind him looks calm and flat, with trees and tall grasses along the bank. Houses and trees can be seen on the other side of the water. — Phil Yau and his family were among the first to move to Hampton Vale more than two decades ago

With elections for Peterborough City Council taking place on 7 May, residents in Hampton Vale have spoken to the BBC about issues on their minds.

One of them being Phil Yau, 54, who moved to Hampton Vale in 2003.

He described the area as a welcoming place that was good for families, where "everybody integrates fairly well".

But he said anti-social behaviour was "one of those things that really does affect people's day-to-day wellbeing".

In the last three local elections, voters in this Peterborough ward have elected candidates from three different parties.

In 2022 they chose a Conservative, in 2023 a Liberal Democrat, and in 2024, a Peterborough First independent candidate.

The week in sport

Peterborough Unite FC are mathematically safe from relegation following their 0-0 draw with Mansfield Town.

Posh are four points clear of the League One relegation zone ahead of Saturday's final league fixture against Doncaster Rovers.

Peterborough United Women wrapped up their Division One Midlands campaign with a 7-0 win over Stourbridge.

The side won the title without losing a game.

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