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Labour Group leader Dennis Jones (Dogsthorpe)

Opinion: Robbing Peter(borough) to pay Paul

​Cllr Jackie Allen – Shadow Cabinet Member for Children’s Services.

Opinion: Every child matters and the improvement journey

Laying a wreath at the memorial in The Falkland Islands

Opinion: They really are the best of British

Bin lorry fire on Fulbridge Road. Photo: Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Crews tackle bin lorry fire

Damien McNutt.

Thief jailed after 'summer crime spree'

Ben Williams, Tamara Matthews and Leonard Davis.

Man guilty of attempted murder for causing 'catastrophic' head injury

Paul Knowles.

Inquest opened in murder investigation

The Princess Royal being introduced by Dr Nikos Savvas to Elton D’Souza-Chairman of Governors– Eastern Education Group) and Austen Adams-Chair of The North Cambridgeshire Development Board

​Royal approval for £13.6 million training hub

Andrew Palmer, Chief Exec of the CDA, The Very Revd Chris Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough and Su Fletcher, Hearing Help Team Leader.

New hearing loss service to be launched

The former Dog In A Doublet pub, North Bank, Whittlesey

Peterborough's disappearing pubs

Sport

Posh boss Darren Ferguson (left) and Doncaster manager Grant McCann (right). Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

REACTION: McCann proud, but also unhappy
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann was proud of his side for going toe-to-toe with one of the best sides in League One on Saturday.

Ephron Mason-Clark scores for Posh v Doncaster. Photo: David Lowndes.

RATINGS: Which Posh players enhanced their reputations?

Joel Randall of Peterborough United in action against Doncaster Rovers. Photo: Joe Dent.

Live LIVE BLOG: It's Fergie vs McCann!

Matches off because of frozen pitches

Posh loanee sent off

Nicholas Bilokapic of Peterborough United is congratulated by team-mates after making a save against Doncaster Rovers. Photo: Joe Dent.

REACTION: 'Winning when not playing well is a good habit'

Posh Latest

Ricky-Jade Jones of Peterborough United skips over a challenge from Tom Anderson of Doncaster Rovers. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

REPORT: EMC hurts the man who signed him for Posh
Peterborough United are through to the third round of the FA Cup, but they made hard work of beating a team 36 places below them in the Football League standings.

Will Van Lier (right) scored a great goal for Posh Under 21s at Coventry. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com

REPORT: Mothersille scores in Posh U21 win

Posh skipper Grant McCann lifts the League One play-off winners trophy at Old Trafford in May, 2011. Photo: David Lowndes.

Grant McCann's tribute to Darren Ferguson

Joel Randall in action for Posh against Burton last weekend. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Darragh's pride in Joel Randall

Three Peterborough United players have been named in the top 20 best players for the season by the whoscored.com website.

See which player this website thinks is Peterborough’s best player this season

Crime

25A Lincoln Road.

Peterborough flat closed by police

Eleanor Joy Williamson.

Tributes paid to 79-year-old woman killed in crash

George Bellamy.

Drig dealer must pay back over £4k or see sentence extended

Jose Fernandes Djaite.

Crack cocaine and heroin runner jailed

Ashley Venmore (left) with the drugs and cash seized from his home. Photos: Cambridgeshire Police.

Class A drug dealer and fraudster jailed

The crash occurred on the A16.

79-year-old dies in crash near Peterborough

What's On

The Dice Box in Bridge Street, Peterborough city centre, is celebrating its first anniversary

A year of board gaming at The Dice Box in Peterborough

Aladdin, Key Theatre panto 2023

Time for curtain up on Key Theatre panto Aladdin

The latest reviews

This week's book, DVD and digital releases

Lizzie, at New Theatre from December 6-10

Lizzie - the true crime punk rock musical

Retro

Christmas season in Queensgate in the 1980s

Stepping back into Christmases past with a trip to the shops
Chris Porsz has been delving into his Christmas sack for some seasonal pictures from years gone by.

An under-18s night at Faith nightclub in Geneva Street, Peterborough, in 2006

2006 - and 'nappy night' at Faith nightclub in Peterborough

The Christmas lights switch on in the City Centre

Christmas Lights: Revellers packed into square for 2022 festive spectacular

1980 - "Metal Mickey" - Steve - in Long Causeway

Photos separated by 36 years

Joe Wright with Sparkle the barn owl in 2020 - and the original photo of Joe in 1984 with Rocky

Looking Back: ‘It was lovely to have an owl on my shoulder again’

Health

Oncology ward Healthcare Assistant Jo Cliffe with some of the memory jars and hearts.

Hospital team goes the extra mile to support grieving youngsters

10 Physios vs 3 Peaks

A group of physiotherapists take on the three Peaks

WoW Bus is launched at Peterborough

WoW Bus hits Peterborough to help fight male cancers

The Project Wingman bus.

'Wellbeing bus' to tour Peterborough

Homes & Gardens

Bellway Eastern Counties Elder Brook development

First residents move into new homes at development near Peterborough
The first residents have been handed the keys to their new homes at a housing development on land which was part of the East of England Showground in Peterborough.

The house is described as having "elegant, bespoke fittings and décor"

Take a tour of beautiful luxury home priced £1,195,000

A computer-generated image of a street scene at Bovis Homes’ Cromwell Abbey location in Ramsey

New initiative offers shared ownership homes in Ramsey

Street Scene Plots 26-30 - CGI of Allison Homes' Abbey Park development

New homes now selling at Peterborough development

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Lifestyle

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Ad Feature What cars have the best value in Peterborough? Track your car’s value for free

Cush are headlining Ostrich Rocks this Sunday

Who to see and when at "Ostrich Rocks" Festival this weekend

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

People

Left, the current home of Dunelm at the Boulevard Retail Park in Peterborough; and the proposed larger new home for Dunelm, right.

Store swap for Dunelm and Lee Longlands at city retail park
Store swap planned for retailers

Keith Plater of Peterborough-based Rapidrop with his Business Person of the Year award.

Award winner's tributes to dedication of staff

Peterborough Panthers supporters attend an Orton Waterville parish council meeting

Speedway fans launch bid to make stadium a protected community asset

Opinion

Councillor Andy Coles, Shadow cabinet member for Finance and Corporate Resources

Opinion: Where now for the council’s finances?

It has been an interesting change for me since November 1st, when a rump of former Conservative councillors abandoned the party and formed an administration helped by the opposition parties, writes ​Councillor Andy Coles, Shadow cabinet member for Finance and Corporate Resources.By The Newsroom
Key Theatre work is complete which means panto season will start on December 2

Opinion: Delighted that the show will go on at the Key Theatre

Labour Group leader Dennis Jones (Dogsthorpe)

Opinion: Collaboration is alive and well

Opinion: Strengthening partnerships, delivering priorities

By The Newsroom

Cllr Christian Hogg - Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group on Peterborough City Council

Opinion: Our Community Assets need a proper overhaul, can we secure a brighter f...

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has apologised for his conduct but Paul Bristow MP feels he should resign.

Opinion: Wrong to keep report findings private

Superintendent Neil Billany

Policing Peterborough: An honour to have served the city

Business

The Christmas Campaign volunteers from Peterborough arrive in Ukraine

Mission takes vital supplies to Ukraine

Peterborough's Passport Office in Midgate before its sale. Now plans have been drawn up to convert the building into flats.

Flats plan revealed for former Passport Office

Paul Wright and Valerie Kaye, the founders of Peterborough's Ideal World and Hochanda

Ideal World founders announce their retirement

Stagecoach East wins the Gold Award

Stagecoach East wins gold at UK Bus Awards

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These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Luxury property home to Spalding Cricket Club on market for £1.75m

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Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

UK Trending

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

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