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Emergency services at Huntingdon Station (picture: Getty)

Train attacker asked passenger ‘do you want to die?’ during rampage, court told

Peterborough Town Hall.

Money from proposed council tax rise 'will not be wasted' says Leader

No expense is spared to evoke a spooky vibe for visitors

GALLERY: Orton Halloween House once again dares Peterborians to come visit!

Some of the suspected stolen items found in the car

Armed police stop car as two women arrested over 'large retail theft' in Deeping

Do you recognise this man?

CCTV appeal after £1,850 hedgehog statue stolen from Stamford shop

Christmas lights are appearing in the city centre

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas: Decorations appear in Peterborough

The proposed Lakeside Activity Centre at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

New £6m activity centre put 'on hold'

How the home could look.

New Peterborough home to create 70 jobs

An example of how the bee bus stops look. Photo: Bauer Media Outdoor.

Council approves contract for new 'bee bus stops'

Traffic and Travel

Brimbles Way.

Three day road closure for resurfacing works to begin

Additional Residents Only parking bays may soon be installed at Northfield Road in Millfield.

Council seeks to add more Residents Only parking spaces in Millfield

A number of roads will be closing in and around Peterborough to accommodate scheduled works and maintenance over the coming weeks

Road closures set to impact Peterborough motorists over coming weeks

Eyebury Road.

Road closure set to begin to create new school crossing

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

Police are warning others about distraction burglars

Peterborough pensioner has £2,600 stolen in distraction burglary

Three people have been arrested

Peterborough teenagers aged 15 and 18 arrested on suspicion of e-bike robbery

The train at Huntingdon Station

Attacker ‘brought terror’ to train passengers in stabbing 'rampage' court told

Cripps is seen on CCTV hiding the knives down his trousers

WATCH: Teen caught on CCTV stealing knives - before using them to rob shop

Douglas Witterick

Man who bit person's ear during 'abhorrent' attack jailed

Rylan Ray.

Former Peterborough councillor pleads guilty to five sexual offences

Weather

The Met Office rainfall radar for Peterborough at 5pm on Saturday (October 23)

Exactly when Storm Boelo will hit Peterborough on Saturday

The Met Office's rain radar for Peterborough at 3am on Friday morning

What to expect as Storm Austen strikes Peterborough on Friday

The Met Office's rain radar for Peterborough in the early hours of Friday, October 19

Storms on the way for Peterborough as forecasters predict ‘severe’ gales

Temperatures in Peterborough are expected to be “near or above average” heading into early November

Met Office long range forecast suggests what Peterborough can expect in November

Opinion

Sam on a police walkabout in the Ortons area

Westminster Life: A safer future for our communities

“We owe it to every family who has lost a loved one to knife crime”

Sam Carling

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor Paul Bristow.

City council deserves clarity and compensation in reorganisation mess

Andrew at the opening of the BRDG Hub in Peterborough City Centre

Westminster Life: Somewhere to go, something to do, someone to talk to

Political View: Greater accountability and better financial management needed

Andrew O'Neil

Reform UK Peterborough spokesman cllr Andrew O'Neil

Political View: Getting reorganisation halted is another success

Councillor Kirsty Knight, Conservative Group

Political View: LGR - Why it needs to be done right

PCC Leader Cllr Shabina Qayyum

Town Hall View: LGR review is wholly understandable

Politics

The Cue Club on Cowgate.

Lighting to be improved in city centre after complaints from businesses

The Gladstone Street car park.

Crime crackdown planned on street with 202 incidents reported in a year

The Cue Club on Cowgate.

Gaming hall insists its losing business due to lack of street lighting

Eyebury Road works.

Work starts on new zebra crossing outside Peterborough school

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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This free tool finds deals your supplier doesn’t want you to see

Bills are going up again - unless you act now

Cut energy bills by £388 with this free tool before the cap jumps

You might have spare cash sitting in your energy account - here's how to get it back

Explainer Claim energy refunds and save on bills with hidden account credit

Business

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

UK Trending

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Environment

Cuckoos Hollow in Werrington.

Flooding concerns over lack of maintenance at Peterborough nature reserve

See below.

The best places close to Peterborough to pick a pumpkin in time for Halloween!

Peterborough has been under a hosepipe ban since July 11

EXPLAINED: The state of play with Peterborough’s hosepipe ban going into October

Lincoln Road.

Daily cleaning planned to protect £3.4m investment in Lincoln Road

People

Peterborough Town Hall

REVEALED: What Peterborough City Council spends YOUR money on
New budget proposals have been released by Peterborough City Council, explaining how they will balance the books.
Stephen Briggs

You can apply to become a train driver

Train drivers needed in Peterborough - recruitment campaign launched

John Partridge and Mollie Gallagher in The Silence of the Lambs at New Theatre

Review: The Silence of the Lambs offers plenty to shout about

The careers fair is designed for people looking for work

Peterborough City Council to hold job fair for people searching for work

Central Library

Peterborough Central Library to go out on loan to new building THIS WEEK

Education

Fenlake Business Centre.

New employment hub for young adults planned in Peterborough

Cllrs Raja Sabeel Ahmed, Wayne Fitzgerald, Lynne Ayres and resident Mohammed Younis.

Calls for safety improvements at Peterborough school crossing

Peterborough STEM Festival returns on Saturday

16 things to do this week - including Peterborough STEM Festival

Eye Primary School.

£5m works approved for Peterborough primary school

Dogsthorpe Academy volunteers Ishfaq, Jo, Kayla, Elliott and Kirsty.

Parents forced to patrol primary school crossing after children hit by cars

Greg James and Chris Smith at The Cresset.

Hundreds of pupils enjoy special event with Greg James at Cresset

Health

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

These figures show that demand for ambulance services remains high as the NHS heads into the winter months, when services traditionally face additional pressures

Busiest year ever for East of England Ambulance Service

Peterborough City Hospital.

£18m investment to be made in digital patient records at Peterborough Hospital

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