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Matt Garbett starts for Peterborough United. Photo: David Lowndes.

LIVE BLOG: Posh host Reading in FA Cup

Simon Dodd, Technical Crew Member at Magpas

Magpas Air Ambulance launches urgent £50k appeal to cover soaring cost of fuel

Peterborough Gang Show 2026 at the Key Theatre

Music, comedy and dance... it's the 77th Peterborough Gang Show

There will be festive magic at Flag Fen this Christmas

Magical Christmas on the cards at Peterborough's Flag Fen

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

Expansion strengthens Peterborough law firm

Inside Branson's Farm Shop

Popular pop-up farm shop near Peterborough announces dates for Christmas event

The winning photographers

Calendar from We Love Peterborough celebrates hidden gems of our city

The fireworks have been seized by officers

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

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

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

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

Do you recognise this man?

Appeal launched after man exposed himself on a train from Peterborough to Ely

The telehandler left at the scene

Town councillor speaks of devastation after ram raiders hit Whittlesey again

The Nationwide Building Society in Whittlesey after being targeted by ram raiders

Ram raiders escape empty handed after attack on Nationwide in Whittlesey

Weather

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?

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

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

Walton Community Centre

New plans drawn up to move pharmacy into disused community centre

A section of the former Roman Court, near Wisbech

Alarm voiced at government moves to create accommodation for asylum seekers

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

New medical centre building approved to meet growing patient demand

Mayor Paul Bristow.

Mayor invites questions from public for 'Question Time'

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

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Business

Chris and Angela Barnes of Core Collectibles in Whittlesey

Antiques shop in Whittlesey has transformed into Pokémon collectors paradise

The winners group at the Peterborough Business Awards 2025

Congratulations as finalists named for Peterborough Business Awards 2026

Darren Matthews

Police appeal for help to find wanted man from Spalding.

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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

Special art work has been created, giving books a Peterborough twist

Inside the 'New' Peterborough Central Library as it goes out on loan
After nearly 36 years in it’s Broadway location, Peterborough’s Central Library has gone out on loan.
Stephen Briggs

Firework Fiesta 2018 at Peterborough Arena.

30 retro photos of Fireworks Fantasia displays at the East of England Showground

Pigeons in Peterborough city centre

Don't feed the Peterborough pigeons plea

Potholes are a regular obstacle for Peterborough motorists

'Like driving on the moon': PT readers have their say on city roads

Peterborough Lido

Peterborough in WW2: The parts of the city that were bombed

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

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

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

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