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Driver jailed after man left injured when he was thrown out of a moving car

These death notices were shared in the Peterborough Telegraph’s edition from Thursday, October 22

The lost loved ones included in the Peterborough Telegraph this week

You can catch Division at the Yard of Ale on Saturday

What's on in the pubs and clubs this week

Bretton Centre, Peterborough

Free shuttle bus service launched to create link to Bretton Centre

The Thorney Rugby clubhouse

Fund-raising appeal launched after disabled access ramp stolen from clubhouse

See The Silence of the Lambs at New Theatre next week

What's on - including a date with Hannibal Lecter at a Peterborough theatre!

See The Sound Injectors at The Burghley on Sunday

What's on in the city's pubs and clubs this week

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

What to expect as Storm Austen strikes Peterborough on Friday

Three youngsters sitting inside Queensgate shortly after it opened

10 heartwarming photos of everyday Peterborough folk in the 1980s

Bradshaw - at the forefront of the EV revolution since 1976

Peterborough's electric vehicle pioneer Bradshaw celebrates 50 years

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Image of a man British Transport Police wish to speak to in connection with luggage theft

Police plea after theft of suitcase holding £30,000 worth of valuables on train

Rectory Farm Kitchen in Warmington has launched its new Christmas menu

‘Cosy’ farm shop near Peterborough serving Christmas dinners

For many people, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery will be 'Spook Central' this Halloween

Peterborough Museum set to go 'all out' for Halloween

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

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Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

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Sam Hughes during his last game of football. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Hughes returns to action in draw for Posh Under 21s
Sam Hughes has completed his first comeback appearance following 15 months on the sidelines.
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Harry Leonard scores for Posh at Huddersfield. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Why a brave move rebounded, a player who needs feeding and one who needs a break

Bolu Shofowoke in action for Peterborough United against Huddersfield Town. Photo: Joe Dent.

Posh boss felt his players did not believe they could win at Huddersfield

Joe Taylor. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

'We weren't great' admits Huddersfield boss after beating Posh 4-1.

Lucca Mendonca in action for Posh at Huddersfield. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

RATINGS: 'Needs a rest,' 'led by example', 'a big drop in form'

Sport

Paul Lunn in action.

A pair of PACTRAC stars qualified for World Championship triathlons
Two PACTRACers have qualified for World Championships in 2027.
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Jack Turner in action.

Jack on the attack to claim two World Martial Arts Championship medals

Jake Jarman in action at the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images.

Gunthorpe gymnast in fine form at the World Championships

Owura Edwards battles former Peterborough United man Archie Collins. Photo: Joe Dent.

REPORT: Old boys haunted Posh on difficult night at Huddersfield

Vernon Masara starts for Posh against Huddersfield Town. Photo: David Lowndes.

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The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Arsenal & Aston Villa starlets on the up

The January deals Arsenal are linked with – and how likely they are

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

The worst PL signings so far this season – including dire Spurs flops

Your World Peterborough

Chrissie Matthews

Double Seal of Excellence success for Allison Homes Central site managers

Jack competing at the 2026 World Championships in Thonon-les-Bains, France

Werrington teenager represents Team England at World Championships

The Vocational Day School, Peterborough One Retail Park

Vocational Day School brings specialist dance training to Peterborough

Thorpe Wood Rangers Under 11s football team have been given new training tops thanks to a donation by Bellway Eastern Counties.

Bellway provides training tops for team at Thorpe Wood Rangers FC

Bayleaf Care Home resident Pauline Cuthew

Therapy pets pay visit to care home

The children’s Halloween trail is free to enjoy at Notcutts Garden Centre.

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Interior of a Platform Home Ownership property at another development.

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Crime

Bradley Warby, 41,

Peterborough man jailed for sexually assaulting lone teenage girl on train

Aaron Strachan (26)

Gymnastics coach jailed over 17,000 indecent images of children

Gjok Ndrevetaj

Man jailed after £200,000 cannabis haul found in 'overweight' van

Jamie Keegan

Peterborough stalker jailed after causing victim 'serious distress'

Man jailed for entering building with closure order issued 11 times

Man wanted in connection with 'serious sexual offence'

What's On

The Shed Head line up for October 29

Comedy night at Peterborough bar returns

Reputedly the most haunted building in the city, the historic Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery was once a hospital.

WATCH: Is Peterborough Museum really the most haunted place in the city..?

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Rock legend Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall

Best-value tickets to see guitar god Eric Clapton live in 2027

Retro

BBC weather presenter Michael Fish was quick to play down the storm's potential

Reader memories to mark 39 years since the Great Storm of 1987 hit Peterborough
The storm claimed the lives of 18 people in England
Daniel DeFalco

A stage adaptation of hit BBC sitcom Porridge (inset) is coming to New Theatre next year.

70s sitcom to return to stage with new adaptation coming to Peterborough

Central Park's sunken garden in 2009

Looking Back: Central Park's sunken garden in all its glory

Do you remember shopping in Timothy Whites?

10 vintage photos of Peterborough people and places in the 1960s

Have you ever wondered about this concrete block beneath the Nene Viaduct?

The little-known Peterborough WW2 relic that you've walked past without knowing

Health

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

Nene Valley Hodgson Medical Practice.

Opening date of Peterborough GP's following relocation revealed

Clayton Pharmacy.

Opening of pharmacy welcomed after three months of closure

Homes & Gardens

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart
More than 9,000 shoppers have bought the electric heated throw in the past month, with its price now reduced to £25.49.
Marc Reeves

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

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Lifestyle

Umami will open its doors in November

Opening details confirmed for new Umami restaurant Queensgate

P.Louise's brilliantly spooky £45 Secrets in the Shadows Halloween palette opens to reveal 54 eyeshadows, with a clever light-up feature adding to the drama.

P.Louise goes gloriously OTT for Halloween

Neal's Yard Remedies' 45th Anniversary Advent Calendar contains 25 skincare, bath, body and wellbeing treats worth more than £500, including 17 full-size products.

Neal's Yard Remedies' £195 advent calendar is a beauty

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

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The Celebrity Traitors

Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

e.l.f Soft Satin Finish Foundation

The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

People

Besieged: Sieges of the Civil War Exhibition runs from November 3 until April next year

Huntingdon exhibition uncovers the real story of the Civil Wars across Britain
The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon, home to the world’s best collection of objects relating to Oliver Cromwell’s life and times, will open a major new free exhibition On November 3 revealing the real shape of the English Civil Wars.
Brad Barnes

Watch: Peterborough Amazon boss on fruitful recruitment of 1,400 staff

One of the heavy lorries driving through Eye

Developer vows to tackle residents' concerns about HGVs on village roads

Opinion

Kemi Badenoch at Conservative Conference

Political View: Workers, not shirkers for a 'better tomorrow'

“ the best welfare is a well-paying job rather than the acceptance of living a life on benefits”

Steve Allen

Nick Sandford, Peterborough Lib Dems Communications Officer

Political View: How will social care reforms work?

Cllr Shabina Qayyum (left) with Dean Watson from the Youth Employment Hub and Matt Gladstone, PCC Chief Executive.

Town Hall View: Holding high standards in office

Rotary Corner: How we are winning the fight against polio

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Business

Loti Fuster-Bradley takes home the Arts & Creative Small Business award and received highly commended in the Retail category.

Mama Makes celebrates award success and recognition from Theo Paphitis

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Hegarty brings over 100 business professionals together

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

Concerns have been voiced over possible changes to Royal Mail services in Peterborough

Fears voiced for future of key Royal Mail services and jobs in Peterborough

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People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

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Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

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