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The Cue Club on Cowgate.

Lighting to be improved in city centre after complaints from businesses

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

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

Peterborough Town Hall

REVEALED: What Peterborough City Council spends YOUR money on

Cripps is seen on CCTV hiding the knives down his trousers

WATCH: Teen caught on CCTV stealing knives - before using them to rob shop

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

Douglas Witterick

Man who bit person's ear during 'abhorrent' attack jailed

The Gladstone Street car park.

Crime crackdown planned on street with 202 incidents reported in a year

Declan Berry, 18, and Eden Bunn, 16

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

Brimbles Way.

Three day road closure for resurfacing works to begin

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There were 0.47 accidents resulting in injury to either pedestrians or cyclists in Peterborough per 1,000 people

Peterborough areas where pedestrians and cyclists face highest crash injury risk

The Cue Club on Cowgate.

Gaming hall insists its losing business due to lack of street lighting

Funding has been provided to help rough sleepers in Peterborough

City to receive £500k to help rough sleepers off the streets this Christmas

Peterborough Museum's new Nightmares on Film exhibition is now open to the public.

WATCH: Take a peek at Peterborough Museum's new Nightmares on Film exhibition

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy is in pole position to win the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship

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Posh Latest

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
Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony claims he will sell his shares in the club if they don’t reach the top 10 in League One by February.
Ben Jones

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'

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

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

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

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

Sport

MIchael Duff. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Bradford City boss on a battle with Posh for a cup quarter-final place
Bradford City boss Michael Duff insists there will be no complacency from his side in the Tuesday night Carabao Cup tie against Peterborough United at Mbanq Valley Parade (7.45pm kick off).
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Three weeks without a League One game for Posh. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Three-week League One break for Posh following postponement announcement

Bolu Shofowoke in action for Peterborough United against Bradford City on the opening day of the League One season. Photo: Joe Dent

Posh will travel to Valley Parade with no fear

Action from Peterborough Sports (orange) v Leiston. Photo Darren Wiles.

Sports smashed at home, Stamford win at last, Yaxley in a 15-penalty shootout

Some of the successful Annabel Murcott students.

Local martial artists celebrate qualifications and promotions

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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

Piyush & Smita Gupta, Tutor Doctor Peterborough

Peterborough couple celebrates a decade of helping young people thrive

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

Graeme Atkins, Helen Jones and Steph Dunbar with the new apprentices

Allison Homes continues to invest in future talent with five new apprentices

The hand shake, Peterborough United partnership celebrated

Groove Padel announces Peterborough United partnership ahead of club opening

First World War Relics from the Somme battlefields

Military history exhibition at the museum

DWSM - SGB-17295 - The team at Lakewood Meadows on site in the Pink PPE

Pink is the new hi-vis: Cambridgeshire homebuilder backs breast cancer charity

Crime

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

Piotr Baranowski

Jail for Peterborough man for his part in £2 million cigarette smuggling gang

Do you recognise these people?

CCTV appeal launched after £400 of goods stolen from Deeping Co-Op

Fabio Sanches-Kuiper is arrested

WATCH: Banned teen driver arrested near A1 after Police Dog Ghost sniffs him out

Fire services were called to the scene

Arsonists launch attack on Peterborough garage

What's On

Peterborough's Showcase Cinema

Family Favourites for £2.49 at Peterborough cinema this week

Joanna recording Interlude

Peterborough composer advocates more connection between local artists

Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club hosts its annual firework fiesta on November 6

Tickets available for cracking firework display near Peterborough

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'

Retro

The 2016 reunion at London Road

Looking Back: When Farley returned to London Road
On 4th October 1980, Posh beat Bury 2-0 and I snapped John Farley running out of the tunnel.
Chris Porsz

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..?

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

Health

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

Nene Valley Hodgson Medical Practice.

Opening date of Peterborough GP's following relocation revealed

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

I've used these five home spa gadgets to create a relaxing at-home spa experience for myself including an and LED face mask and a beauty mirror with a clever extra.

5 home spa gadgets to make your beauty routine feel luxe

Hungry Horse pubs, including The Halycon in Atherstone Avenue, are offering kids meals for £1 between October 19 and October 30. With every adult main meal, kids can tuck into a full meal deal for just £1 - that’s a main, a drink and a pudding.

10 places in Peterborough where kids can eat for free this October half term

Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

Eight new beauty brands land at Boots

A bird’s-eye view of Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa reveals its impressive setting, surrounded by sweeping fairways and beautifully landscaped grounds.

I checked into a hotel fit for Taylor Swift

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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

There are fears over the use of fireworks in the city

Plans for new order to cut firework nuisance in Peterborough
Plans for a new order to cut the noise nuisance from fireworks in Peterborough have been announced.
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Tenpin is set to open at the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough this December.

New Queensgate tenpin bowling venue to open before Christmas

Gossip at 4 Midgate was handed a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection in August

Peterborough city centre cafe hit with with one-star hygiene rating

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

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

Slim Chickens looks poised to open in Peterborough

Fast-food operator Slim Chickens poised to open in Peterborough

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Motorists can be asked by police to read a vehicle registration plate from 20 metres away to prove their eyesight meets the legal driving standard.

Drivers face £1,000 fine over roadside eye test

Gladiators has been a big hit on the BBC and fans can see their heroes live in November and December

Half-price Gladiators tickets for show little boy calls 'best ever’

Thousands of responses to a government health consultations came from AI bots, according to research

90,000 fake responses found in Government vape consultation

French and British Paratroopers jump from RAF A400’s as part of Exercise RHINO TITAN.

British troops stage mass parachute drop in Germany

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Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

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

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

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