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Simon Dodd, Technical Crew Member at Magpas

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

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

Peterborough Gang Show 2026 at the Key Theatre

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

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

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

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

Inside the 'New' Peterborough Central Library as it goes out on loan

Peterborough Magistrates' Court

Shoplifter jailed after threatening staff in Peterborough

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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

Do you recognise this man?

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

Firework Fiesta 2018 at Peterborough Arena.

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

A lucky Cambridgeshire resident has woken up £100,000 richer this week after winning the second-highest available prize in November’s premium bonds draw

Lucky Cambridgeshire resident wins big in November Premium Bonds draw

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Posh Latest

Josh Knight in action for Posh. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Savage junior and two former Posh stars expected to be involved for Reading
Charlie Savage is expected to start Saturday’s first round FA Cup tie for Reading at Peterborough United, the club managed by his father Robbie.
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Charlie Savage. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images).

Charlie Savage on pride in his father and a desire to knock him out

Posh Women are up for the cup. Photo Darren Wiles

Posh Women are favourites to win their FA Cup first round tie

Peterborough Sports' top scorer Leon Lobjoit used to play for Stamford. Photo Darren Wiles.

Mass reunion on derby day as Peterborough Sports host Stamford AFC

Posh are back in front of the TV cameras early in 2027.

Two more Posh games have been selected for live TV coverage

Sport

Robbie Savage on the touchline at Posh. Photo David Lowndes.

Robbie urges team to impress a nation and why Charlie has made him a better boss
Peterborough United boss Robbie Savage has urged his players to show the nation just how good they are on Saturday evening.
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Karl Robinson: Photo Getty Images.

Robinson has a new job after being rejected by Posh

Jack Marriott after a Posh goal in 2017. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Jack is back to face Posh and a 6-0 win when Reading were last here in a cup

Harry Leonard (right) struck the crossbar with this close-range shot against Luton Town last Saturday. Photo David Lowndes.

'Angry' Posh striker could get 30 goals this season according to his chairman

Luca Christoudias (blue) scored for Posh in the FA Youth Cup at Mansfield Town. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Posh fall at the first FA Youth Cup hurdle after a penalty shootout

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Tuchel got it right: Cole Palmer shouldn't be in the England squad

The Saliba conundrum: Whether Arsenal should play their returning star

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Your World Peterborough

Residents at Hampton Grove Care Home with Dame Eve Taylor

Peterborough care home residents open the red book on beauty industry icon Dame ...

Members relaxing at the end of the Pudding and Cake event

Give new groups time, urges Nene & Welland Oddfellows

Discover your Hearing IQ this Hearing Awareness Month

Bourne residents challenged to find their Hearing IQ

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Sue Ryder thanks community for stepping out for the charity as part of Starlight...

Pound by pound, members of Scott Smith’s award-winning Hampton groups lost a combined 94 stone 3½ pounds in October.

Half a tonne in a month! Hampton Slimming World members lose over 94 stone

St Helen’s Headteacher Dan Ainscow and Meridian Trust CEO Mark Woods celebrate the school’s official welcome to the Trust alongside pupils.

St Helen’s Primary School officially joins Meridian Trust

James Bates, new Vice Principal at Queen Katharine Academy

“Strong relationships are the foundation of any successful school” says new VP o...

Crime

Do you recognise this man?

CCTV appeal launched after city pensioner falls victim to distraction burglary

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

CCTV image of Anthony Williams brandishing a knife on an LNER Doncaster to London service, which has been shown to the jury at Cambridge Crown Court. Picture: British Transport Police

Knifeman who stabbed 10 people on a train was ‘on a mission’, court told

The incident happened near the junction of Oundle Road and Jubilee Street

Man arrested over fatal collision that killed take away driver is re-bailed

Some of the crooks jailed in October

Jailed in October: 22 crooks locked up for crimes in and around Peterborough

What's On

We’ve rounded up all the key information regarding displays in and around Peterborough on November 7

Firework displays happening in and around Peterborough on Saturday, November 7

Several firework displays will be taking place in and around Peterborough on November 5

All the firework displays in and around Peterborough on November 5

See The Overtones this week

15 things to do this week in Peterborough

Brewery Tap has a night celebrating the life of Ziggy Chowdry on Friday

A nine-band Punk all-dayer and a tribute night for 'maverick' Ziggy Chowdry

Retro

Peterborough Lido

Peterborough in WW2: The parts of the city that were bombed
The first bomb fell in the city on June 8, 1940
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Bridge Street

10 Peterborough scenes from the late 1970s

Action from Posh v Bury in 1980

Looking Back: Changing world of pitchside photography

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..?

A view from Cumbergate looking towards St Johns's Church

The history behind Cumbergate: Peterborough’s fascinating medieval street

Health

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

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?

Homes & Gardens

Ad Feature Selling a house Peterborough? Six ways to get ahead of the competition
For anyone looking to sell a home in Peterborough, simply putting up a’ For Sale’ board and waiting for buyers may not be enough in today's more competitive housing market.
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CKH’s Development Officer, Hollie Nightingale, officially taking handover from Barratt David Wilson’s Site Manager, Richard Marriott together with CKH Sales Executive, Anj Dawson and Gateley Built Environment’s Senior Clerk of Works, Mike Gallucci.

New affordable homes opened in Peterborough

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

Fresh plans for 250 new homes in village put forward

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

Lifestyle

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

Impeccable hospitality at The Chesterfield Mayfair, from the elegant Butlers Restaurant to cocktails at Stanley's Rooftop Bar.

Christmas in Mayfair: An unforgettable London escape

The OPI x M&M'S Holiday Advent Calendar features 12 mini nail polishes in a range of fun chocolate-inspired limited edition shades and it's currently £7.50 cheaper.

OPI collabs with popular chocolate brand to launch advent calendar

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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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People

Chris and Angela Barnes of Core Collectibles in Whittlesey

Antiques shop in Whittlesey has transformed into Pokémon collectors paradise
A well-established antiques shop in Whittlesey has been transformed into haven for collectors of the popular Pokémon game cards.
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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

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

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Business

The winners group at the Peterborough Business Awards 2025

Congratulations as finalists named for Peterborough Business Awards 2026

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Police appeal for help to find wanted man from Spalding.

James Morgan and Stilton Butchers hope to return to Peterborough next month.

Family-owned Stilton Butchers to get new lease of life with return to city

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes has called for government action to save jobs at Poundland

Peterborough MP urges government to step in to save Poundland jobs

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James Norton stars as a rather different Santa Claus alongside Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus in the M&S 2026 Christmas advert, which has already prompted plenty of excited reactions from shoppers.

M&S 2026 Christmas advert leaves shoppers swooning over 'hot Santa'

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.

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