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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'

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

Police are warning others about distraction burglars

Peterborough pensioner has £2,600 stolen in distraction burglary

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

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Peterborough Town Hall

REVEALED: What Peterborough City Council spends YOUR money on

The careers fair is designed for people looking for work

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

Three people have been arrested

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

Central Library

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

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Violinist and conductor Andre Rieu will be entertaining audiences across the UK and Ireland in 2027

André Rieu 2027 UK tickets from £66 as Christmas gift idea

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders

Parkdean Resorts' Celebrity Weekender features 90s pop favourites

I've started my Christmas shopping and found these designer fragrances that are perfect for friends and family

I'm buying designer fragrances for friends and family this Christmas

Posh Latest

The FA Cup trophy. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Cheap admission to the Savage family derby in the FA Cup
Peterborough United have slashed ticket prices for their first round FA Cup tie with Reading at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday, November 7 (8pm kick off).
Alan Swann

Luton Town star Kasey Palmer. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images).

In-form Luton Town are next up for struggling Posh, plus 'supercomputer' latest

Owura Edwards in action for Posh at Bradford City. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Comment: The 3 things wrong with Posh after chaotic contest

Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

Darragh makes threat to sell up if Posh don't reach top 10 in League One

Danny Ormerod in action for Posh at Bradford City. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

RATINGS: 'One of the most frustrating and enigmatic players I've ever seen'

Sport

Robbie Savage after the Posh defeat at Bradford City. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Robbie Savage becomes a 'broken record' as chances to cause cup shock are missed
Peterborough United boss Robbie Savage admits he’s become a broken record over his side’s failure to take their scoring chances.
Ben Jones

Owura Edwards in action for Peterborough United against Bradford. Photo: Joe Dent.

REPORT: Familiar failings in front of goal as cup dreams die

Hunts winners at the Bowls England Champions dinner.

Hunts bowlers firmly in the limelight at champions dinner

Vernon Masara is in action for Peterborough United against Bradford City. Photo: Joe Dent.

Live LIVE BLOG: Posh travel to Bradford looking for League Cup QF place

The ICA Sports Palermo walking football team.

City club are running three walking football teams and new players are welcome

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Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

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

Your World Peterborough

Calling all professional speakers

Professional speakers get a home of their own in the East of England

St John Ambulance shares first aid advice to help keep people safe during Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night celebrations.

St John Ambulance issues first aid advice for Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Nigh...

St John Ambulance shares first aid advice to help keep people safe during Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night celebrations.

St John Ambulance issues first aid advice for Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Nigh...

Piyush & Smita Gupta, Tutor Doctor Peterborough

Peterborough couple celebrates a decade of helping young people thrive

Cookie with SereniCare box

Godmanchester charity Woodgreen Pets partners with Protexin

Due to open in February 2027, Maypole Gardens will be located on Earlam Road

Care capacity boost for Peterborough amid rising demand

Nine year-old Evelyn, who has had scalp psoriasis from a young age, is one of the campaign’s young stars.

Peterborough school girl joins National Psoriasis Awareness Campaign

Crime

Do you recognise this man?

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

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

Do you recognise these three people?

CCTV appeal launched after attempted robbery of boy (15) in Orton

What's On

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has published a list of organised fireworks displays in and around the city where you can enjoy Bonfire Night safely

6 organised Bonfire Night displays in Peterborough to enjoy fireworks safely

A Peterborough date for Ross Noble

Ross Noble heading to Peterborough with latest comedy tour

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Peterborough's Showcase Cinema

Family Favourites for £2.49 at Peterborough cinema this week

Retro

There's another chance to celebrate 50 years of Anabelles on November 14 at The Met Lounge

Peterborough 70s nightclub reunion - and the return of the 'slowies section'
Once the staple of any nightclub evening back in the day, The ‘Slowies Section’ or the ‘Smooch Session’ will be making a return at the latest 50th Anniversary night for Peterborough’s first ever nightclub Anabelles on November 14.
Brad Barnes

The 2016 reunion at London Road

Looking Back: When Farley returned to London Road

This photo shows the 1976 North Ward Christmas Dinner at Unity Hall in Millfield

10 of the best photos to take you back to Peterborough in 1976

Three youngsters sitting inside Queensgate shortly after it opened

10 heartwarming photos of everyday Peterborough folk in the 1980s

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..?

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

Homes & Gardens

How the development is proposed to look. Credit: Persimmon Homes.

Fresh plans for 250 new homes in village put forward
Fresh plans to create 250 new homes in a Peterborough village have been brought forward.
Ben Jones

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.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

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

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

Lifestyle

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

Lincoln Farm Shop offers a range of seasonal veg over the autumn and winter months

‘Off the beaten track’ farm shop near Peterborough where you can pick pumpkins

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

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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

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

People

Christmas lights are appearing in the city centre

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas: Decorations appear in Peterborough
With Christmas Day less than two months away, preparations for the festive season are now well underway.
Stephen Briggs

Declan Berry, 18, and Eden Bunn, 16

Road where two teens died in horror river crash is riddled with potholes

Husband-and-wife Malcolm and Sandy Foster have been fundraising for the Royal British Legion for decades.

Poppy Day fundraisers praise 'generous' Peterborians as 2026 campaign launches

Opinion

Council Leader Shabina Qayyum on a visit to each charity.

Town Hall View: Celebrating those who support and inspire children

“I cannot wait to hear the stories of the winners”

Shabina Qayyum

Councillor Kirsty Knight and Family

Political View: The Hidden cost of Half Term and Christmas

Mayor Paul Bristow with the Prime Minister’s Deputy Chief of Staff at ARU Peterborough

Mayor's View: Showing No 10 North Peterborough's potential

Political View: Greater accountability and better financial management needed

Andrew O'Neil

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

Niro on Cumbergate.

City centre designer clothing store closes after more than 40 years

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Pet owners call for fireworks ban and public displays

The M25, Britain’s busiest motorway is marking its 40th birthday

M25 celebrates 40 years of traffic and congestion

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Council tax checker crashes as millions check for £100 payment

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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

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