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The 3 retail units.

Work begins on 3 new arrivals at site of former Peterborough pub

Peterborough Railway Station

Person hit by train between Peterborough and Huntingdon - all lines closed

The monster trucks of Truckfest used to be a major attraction at the East of England Showground

Christmas market to kick start return of leisure attractions to Showground

The collision happened on the A605 between Warmington and Elton

Man arrested after woman killed in five vehicle crash on A605 near Peterborough

The scene of the crash

Drink drive arrest after Fenland crash

Anthony Bernard (49)

Peterborough man jailed after 10 years of 'coercive' control of his partner

Artist's impression of Anthony Williams. Picture: Julia Quenzler / SWNS

Train passenger feared potential suicide bomber during knife attack, court told

Bare shelves at Central Library

Empty shelves & no computers: Inside Central Library ahead of £6m refurbishment

Ryanair passengers are being warned about a new airport rule coming into force on November 10.

Ryanair passengers warned as new airport rule starts tomorrow

Traffic and Travel

Large crowds are expected at the event, with gates opening at 4pm ahead of the main display at 8.30pm

Council issues advice for those attending Embankment fireworks display

Dualling the A47 has been put back on the agenda.

Mayor's promise to put dualling A47 back on the agenda

At 7.15pm on Wednesday, police were called to reports of a collision involving a black Ford Mustang Mach-E and a motorcycle on the B671 Elton Road near Wansford

Driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in crash near Peterborough

A row broke out after councillors were asked why speed bumps were not installed on Bourges Boulevard.

Speed bump question leads to heckler being thrown out of council meeting

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Crime

There were 2.1 possession of weapon offences per 1,000 people in Peterborough

Peterborough neighbourhoods where most weapon offences are recorded

Police have issued the warning to hoax callers

Cambridgeshire Police warning after 'I've been stabbed' 999 call

The fireworks have been seized by officers

Haul of illegal fireworks seized in Lincoln Road ahead of bonfire night

Anthony Williams brandishing a knife on an LNER Doncaster to London service, which has been shown to the jury at Cambridge Crown Court. Williams, denies 14 counts of attempted murder. Photo: British Transport Police/Press Association

Train worker tried to hit knife from attacker’s hand with frying pan, court told

Peterborough Magistrates' Court

Shoplifter jailed after threatening staff in Peterborough

Do you recognise this man?

CCTV appeal launched after city pensioner falls victim to distraction burglary

Weather

Freezing temperatures are expected in Peterborough this week

‘A taste of winter’: Freezing temperatures expected in Peterborough this week

A man rides through the fog in Richmond Park on 11 October 2008 in London, England.

Peterborough Met Office weather warning issued with advice for drivers

We've taken a look at whether Peterborough could be in for any wintry flurries this November

Could Peterborough get a few flurries this November? Forecast for the month

Could the polar vortex impact Peterborough's weather this winter?

What is the polar vortex and how will it affect Peterborough’s during November?

Opinion

Councillor John Howard, Conservative Group Press Officer

Fasten your seatbelts, it’s a big week for everyone’s finances

“This year’s budget is already running into an £8 million overspend”

John Howard

AGM of community organisation Gladca (l to r - Andrew Pakes, MP for Peterborough, Councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader of Peterborough City Council, Councillor Numan Ali Iqbal, cabinet member for growth and regeneration at Peterborough City Council, Councillor Amjad Iqbal, Councillor Mohammed Jamil, cabinet member for finance and corporate governance at Peterborough City Council)

Town Hall View: We must look at options to crack down on nuisance fireworks

Mayor Paul Bristow handing out the voluntary award to Culture Community

Peterborough celebrates the best of our community at the SPARK awards

Andy Burnham: Journalism is vital part of our national infrastructure David Summers

David Summers

Andrew outside No 10 for the first Rough Sleeping Summit

Rough sleeping is not inevitable - together, we can end it

Tiny Lindsay

Listening to residents, getting our hands dirty, making a difference

Sam Carling MP on a police walkabout

Respect Orders will stamp out antisocial behaviour in our communities

Politics

The flooded footpath

Council chiefs to consider action to end footpath flooding on route to school

The Poundland store in the Hereward Cross Shopping Centre in Peterborough

Poundland staff in Peterborough voice worries for future of troubled retailer

Guests at the launch of the Citizen Hub in Peterborough

IN PICTURES: Free new drop-in hub to connect people with the help they need

Walton Community Centre

New plans drawn up to move pharmacy into disused community centre

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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Business

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

From left, Jason Key, Construction Director, Barnack UK; Gavin Hynes, BTG Eddisons; Vanessa Pomeroy, Managing Director, Barnack UK; Sophie Dickens, Tydus; Rob Facer, Chairman, Barnack UK.

Construction work gets underway at new phase of major commercial base

From left, Duncan Jackson, John Kenneally, Edzard Clifton-Dey, Steen Rosenfalck and James Maxey

Expansion strengthens Peterborough law firm

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The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Environment

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

Council approves contract for new 'bee bus stops'

Cuckoos Hollow in Werrington.

Flooding concerns over lack of maintenance at Peterborough nature reserve

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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

People

Multiple postcodes across the city have been hit by delivery delays over recent weeks

Furious residents tell the PT about ‘ridiculous’ Royal Mail delays
Multiple postcodes across the city have been hit by Royal Mail delays
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RAF Wittering’s Station Commander Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho lays the wreath.

RAF Wittering's moving Remembrance Sunday tributes at Stamford service

The Clarks store in Serpentine Green

Clarks shoe shop closes at Peterborough's Serpentine Green

Work is taking place to create Cygnet Bridge

Part of River Nene in Peterborough to be closed for Cygnet Bridge construction

Remembrance Day parade in the city centre and service at the Cathedral

GALLERY: Peterborough comes together to mark Remembrance Sunday

Education

With the application deadline fast approaching, we’ve taken a look at the most popular Peterborough secondary schools for the 2026/27 school year

The 11 most oversubscribed Peterborough secondary schools

Bright Stars Day Nursery in Dogsthorpe.

Glowing Ofsted report for Peterborough nursery

Eyebury Road works.

Work starts on new zebra crossing outside Peterborough school

Fenlake Business Centre.

New employment hub for young adults planned in Peterborough

Eyebury Road.

Road closure set to begin to create new school crossing

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

Calls for safety improvements at Peterborough school crossing

Health

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

How the medical centre is proposed to look after Phase Two.

New medical centre building approved to meet growing patient demand

The hearing will take place in November.

Peterborough GP faces misconduct hearing over allegations he cheated on exam

The hearing will take place in December.

Peterborough GP faces misconduct hearing over sexual harassment allegations

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