Festival puts positivity back into Peterborough
"Peterborough festival is phenomenal for what it does for community engagement – it's a fun time, make sure you come down," said Shaun Patterson of local organisation Culture Community."It's really diverse, with varied acts – and it showcases homegrown talents."There's a really good crowd: people of all ages, from babies to people in their 80s. I would say Peterborough is being represented in its best format today. "There is something for everyone," said host and BBC presenter Amir Suleman.
Mr Patterson said it had been "amazing seeing kids engage in the arts and watch their creativity come out" as people made masks and other arts and crafts.Culture Community, which runs black history sessions in the city, was one of many local organisations taking part.Mr Patterson said the organisation was looking ahead to a similar event in August."It is the first time in over 40 years that we will have had a carnival in Peterborough. It means so much to the community - the Caribbean community here is longstanding."A lot of it ties in with my parents' and grandparents' age, so I'm looking forward to having that for my children and future generations to come," he said.
Ms Campbell said the group had been "looking to uncover positive stories about Peterborough, hidden stories" during the festival."People can draw or write them on a postcard and add them to the installation, to celebrate these amazing stories."
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EXCLUSIVE They're coming home! Triumphant Lionesses depart for a heroes' welcome in UK after partying until 4am following Euros victory (and at least one admits being worse for wear!)
England 's Lionesses are heading home after partying the night away following their historic back-to-back European Championship titles. The team are flying into Britain this afternoon ahead of a reception at Downing Street hosted by Angela Rayner with PM Sir Keir Starmer in Scotland meeting Donald Trump. Ella Toone 's boyfriend has revealed that some in the camp are struggling after their boozy celebrations with cake, Champagne and karaoke went past dawn. Joe Bunney was at the airport at 8.47am for a flight back to Britain despite being dancing with his girlfriend at gone 4am - sharing an image of the queues with a series of queasy emojis. But captain Leah Williamson was all smiles as she carried the trophy on to the team coach. Star winger Lauren Hemp was seen holding a Lego set based on the Disney movie 'Beauty and the Beast' as she leaves the team hotel in Zurich this morning. 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As the presentation ceremony took place, the Prince of Wales was among those to congratulate star striker Michelle Agyemang on being named young player of the tournament. William exchanged words with Agyemang, appearing to say 'well played, fantastic, well done'. Agyemang, 19, who had one England cap before the tournament, scored crucial equalisers in the Lionesses' quarter-final and semi-final comebacks. There was non-stop applause in her home town of South Ockendon as fans saw the Arsenal forward step through a guard of honour to pick up her award. Sir Keir was the first to congratulate England on their win - posting on X: 'Champions! Congratulations Lionesses - what a team. What a game. What drama. 'You dug deep when it mattered most and you've made the nation proud. History makers.' Ella Toone celebrates with her medal as the party continued into the night England's European Championship winning players arrive to celebrations after the game Georgia Stanway of England poses for a photo with her medal after winning the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final Esme Morgan, Grace Clinton, Maya Le Tissier, Aggie Beever-Jones and Anna Moorhouse of England celebrate after winning England's Niamh Charles, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo and Khiara Keating celebrate after winning Hannah Hampton of England saves the second penalty from Mariona Caldentey of Spain England's Grace Clinton and Alessia Russo celebrate after winning William, Prince of Wales celebrates with Leah Williamson Hannah Hampton, Leah Williamson and Jessica Carter of England carry pizza boxes as they speak to the media in the flash interview after their victory Anna Moorhouse of England eats a slice of pizza after an interview with the media following the game Georgia Stanway and Alessia Russo of England celebrate after the teams victory in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final Followed quickly by a message from King Charles to offer the team with his most 'heartfelt congratulations'. It read: 'This brings you, your manager and all your support team my most heartfelt congratulations on winning the EUROS 2025. 'For more years than I care to remember, England fans have sung that famous chant 'football's coming home'. 'As you return home with the trophy you won at Wembley three years ago, it is a source of great pride that, through sporting skill and awesome teamwork, the Lionesses have made those words ring true. 'For this, you have my whole family's warmest appreciation and admiration. 'More than that, though, you have shown through your example over past weeks that there are no setbacks so tough that defeat cannot be transformed into victory, even as the final whistle looms. 'Well done, Lionesses. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can!' William and Charlotte were pictured in Switzerland as the royal family led the nation in wishing good luck to England's Lionesses. Shortly before kick-off, an image of the pair was posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales 's X account with the caption 'let's go, Lionesses'. Fans of the Lionesses appeared confident as they started dancing and cheering as the match went into extra time England fans react to the penalty shoot out during a screening of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final match between England and Spain England supporters celebrate during a live screening of the Women's Euro 2025 final soccer match between England and Spain at the Boxpark in Croydon England supporters celebrate during the penalty shootout England's Hannah Hampton shakes hands with Prince William Joy for England fans as Alessia Russo heads home to make the score 1-1 The Prince of Wales (centre left) and Princess Charlotte react as Spain's Mariona Caldentey scores their side's first goal Charlotte has been pictured this afternoon standing close to her father in a sweet blue polka dot dress England fan celebrates winning the penalty shootout England's Alessia Russo (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with Chloe Kelly Sir Keir Starmer is seen in attendance with his wife Victoria Starmer Princess Charlotte of Wales during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match The Prince of Wales, who is patron of the Football Association (FA), applauded the national anthem as he stood next to Charlotte in the stadium. He was also joined by Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria. In a show of support ahead of the final, the Band of the Grenadier Guards performed Three Lions on the Buckingham Palace forecourt, while the royal family's official X account posted: 'Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.' Defender Lucy Bronze shocked fans by revealing she played the entire Women's Euro 2025 tournament with a fractured tibia — an injury she had kept secret until after the final. The 33-year-old was taken off at half-time in extra time during Sunday's final, which ended 1-1 before England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties in Basel. But when asked about the new knee injury she picked up during the game, Bronze casually disclosed that she had already been playing through far worse. 'I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia,' she told BBC Sport. 'And then I have hurt my knee on my other leg. 'That's why I got a lot of praise from the girls after the Sweden game, as I've been in a lot of pain. If that's what it takes to play for England, that's what I'll do. Very painful.' The previously undisclosed injury sparked an outpouring of disbelief and admiration across social media on Sunday night. Joe Bunney uploaded a post to social media today which he captioned 'Big day ahead. Redemption time. Come on girls' in reference to the team's nailbiting loss to Spain in the 2023 World Cup Final. Champions! Congratulations @Lionesses — what a team. What a game. What drama. You dug deep when it mattered most and you've made the nation proud. History makers. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 27, 2025 England fans show the strain at Newcastle's St. James' STACK as they watch the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 England fans react as they watch a live broadcast of the Women's Euro final England fans during a screening of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final match between England and Spain The big screen showing the record overall tournament attendance figure during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final In a post uploaded to X this morning the Royal Family shared a clip of guardsmen performing the iconic England anthem 'It's coming home' outside Buckingham Palace. The accompanying caption read: 'Let's go girls!! Wishing the very best of luck to the Lionesses in the Women's Euro Final this evening.' Downing Street also shared in the football fever as it decked outs its railing with bunting and displayed the flag of St George in its windows. Number 10 said: 'Good luck today, Lionesses. Let's bring it home.'
