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Five stories you might have missed in Peterborough

Kate Moser Andon
BBC News, Peterborough
Painter unknown Painting of the Norman Cross prisoner of war camp shows a large fenced-off square area divided into four squares. There are watch towers on the north and south edges of the square with people visible in three of the smaller squares, with the remaining smaller square green coloured with what look like gardensPainter unknown
A prisoner of war camp thought to be the world's oldest has been bought by a local charity

A new pool and sports quarter was promised for Peterborough, while a "lost town" prisoner of war camp will soon be open to visitors.

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

Swimmers 'thrilled' at pool plans

Shariqua Ahmed/BBC Exterior building of the regional pool with metal grills at the entrance and construction material on site Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
The pool on Bishops Road closed due to asbestos issues two years ago

Plans to speed up a project to build a new pool for Peterborough were announced on Wednesday.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the city would get funding for a new sports quarter.

It could be about 18 months before work on the project would begin, but a local swimming club said it was "thrilled" by the announcement.

Wartime 'lost town' bought by local charity

Historic England Archive Ariel view of a green field surrounded by hedges. Beneath the ground lies the remains of the Norman Cross CampHistoric England Archive
Nene Park Trust said it would make sure to preserve the archaeological remains on the site

A prisoner of war camp dating back to 1796 has been bought by Nene Park Trust.

The Peterborough charity hopes to introduce visitors to the site, which housed about 7,000 prisoners during the Napoleonic Wars, in September.

Historians described Norman Cross, just south of Yaxley, as a "lost town".

Campaign to save lollipop lady gains pace...

Joe Griffin/LDRS Protesters standing in front of a school holding a banner that says "PLEASE SAVE THE EYE SCHOOL CROSSING LADY".Joe Griffin/LDRS
The petition to reinstate Lisa Bryan has been signed by more than 800 people

A petition to reinstate a school lollipop lady made redundant in cuts to school crossing patrols has gained more than 800 signatures.

Lisa Bryan helped pupils at Eye Primary School cross the road for more than 25 years.

The petition will go before the next full council meeting on 23 July.

...but local litter picker gives up his group

John Devine/BBC A man wearing a black beanie hat with some grey hair and sideburns visible. He is wearing a hi-vis orange jacket with a grey jumper underneath, and red gloves. He is holding a litter-grabber in one hand and a black bin liner in the other, and there is a hedge behind him.John Devine/BBC
Mark Fishpool said he found litter picking "addictive" and would not give it up

Litter picker Mark Fishpool said he was a "one-man band" despite 900 people ing his online community group.

He said that while many people pledged to help out, only one or two volunteers turned out each year.

But Mr Fishpool said he had no intention of giving up his efforts and itted he found picking up rubbish "very addictive".

Nepalese community gets 'second home' back

Peterborough City Council A redbrick modern building has large windows and white wooden cladding across the top. Above the door is a red sign saying Stafford Hall in upper case letters. There are bicycle racks outside and a bin and benches on a pave area in front.Peterborough City Council

A community building described as a "second home" that has been closed for a year is being given a new lease of life.

The Peterborough Nepalese Society agreed a long-term lease with the council to use Stafford Hall in Westwood.

The society, which previously used the building for gatherings, will carry out repair works with plans to reopen it later this year.

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