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The Regional Pool needs a new roof, a survey has revealed

New roof needed on Regional Pool as council consider future of swimming in city

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City thief who stole from Superdrug faces prison if she doesn't pay £700 fine

IMG_6692: Pictured at the George Campbell Leisure Centre to celebrate five years of partnership betw

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The Regional pool will cost up to £15 million to repair, it has been claimed

Claims Peterborough's Regional Pool will cost £15m to repair

The completed Crown Bevcan manufacturing centre in Peterborough

​Construction of £150 million can factory is completed

Five drivers were arrested in Peterborough over the weekend

Peterborough driver caught more than four times over limit

Alan Harding

Peterborough burglar stole laptops and handbags while victim slept

The Dogsthorpe landfill tip in Eye, Peterborough, which could become home to a new solar park.

Plans unveiled for solar park at landfill tip

Some of the drugs found, and (inset) the hole in the roof the farmers tried to escape through

WATCH: Peterborough cannabis farmers tried to escape by climbing through roof

Becca Moore (second from right) and friends. Becca took part as she is waiting for a kidney transplant

Thousands raised for Kidney Research at Peterborough Cathedral Winter Walk

Sport

Ephron Mason-Clark is congratulated by Posh team-mate Ricky-Jade Jones after scoring his second goal of the game against Cambridge United earlier this season. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

The Posh Fab Four are heading for the top
​Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony is convinced his club’s ‘Fab Four’ attackers could all play in the Premier League.

David Clarke (centre, front row) celebrates the 2021 Northants Premier Division win with his team. Photo: David Lowndes.

End of an era at Peterborough Town CC

Could Malik Mothersille be given another Peterborough United start on Tuesday night? Photo: Joe Dent.

LIVE BLOG: Posh host Arsenal

Donay O'Brien-Brady in action for Posh. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Posh fightback just failed

Patryk Wojdylo. Photo: David Lowndes.

Four more Panthers on the move

Posh Latest

Michael Duff (left) with Posh boss Darren Ferguson last season. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

A sacking that could affect Ronnie Edwards
Swansea City sacked head coach Michael Duff on Monday evening.

Darren Ferguson (left) when managing Posh against Leeds in 2012. Photo: Paul Franks.

Will Posh v Leeds be live on TV?

Malik Mothersille should start for Posh against Arsenal Under 21s. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Fergie says Doncaster Rovers performance was a wake-up call for his team

Does Jeando Fuchs make our Posh starting line-up for the EFL Trophy game against Arsenal Under 21s at the Weston Homes Stadium? Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Give the first-team stars a break

Peterborough United fans watch the 2-1 FA Cup win over Doncaster Rovers.

See if you know anyone in this gallery of Posh fans from the win over Doncaster

Crime

Jason Coe

Sex offender breached court order by attending child's party in Peterborough

Police are appealing for information following the incidents

Teenagers arrested after pedestrians hit by pellets from a 'gel gun' in Stamford

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

25A Lincoln Road.

Peterborough flat closed by police

What's On

A Barchester Representative Meeting the Ketton Scout Leaders

Ketton Scouts to host Carol singing at local care home

Ross Barton, Lucy Acred and David Boden

Peterborough bus operator makes £1,000 donation to the Poppy Appeal

The red planet will arrive in Peterborough in January for a spellbinding exhibition. Photo: Dave Parry, Press Association

Stunning Mars exhibition to arrive at Peterborough Cathedral in the new year

Peterborough Lido.

One more week before the Lido closes!

Retro

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

Peterborough's disappearing pubs
Approval of planning permission for the demolition of the John Clare at Gunthorpe in recent weeks ends any hope of it reopening as pub.

Christmas season in Queensgate in the 1980s

Stepping back into Christmases past with a trip to the shops

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

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

The rink opened at the weekend

Peterborough gets its skates on as open air ice rink opens for Christmas

Find out for free what your vehicle is worth today. Picture – supplied

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

People

There have been celebrations following the Ofsted report

Celebrations at Warmington Primary School as Ofsted deliver glowing report
School retains rating it earnt in 2018

Council leader Mohammed Farooq

Peterborough council tax set to rise by £79 for Band D properties

Paul Goodrum, managing director of Hochanda

New boss of Hochanda outlines his vision for the future

Opinion

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

Opinion: Every child matters and the improvement journey

When the Conservative Group enters full council on December 6, we will have new seating arrangements on the opposite side of the chamber and for the first time in some years, be the effective voice of opposition and we will ask the most challenging and pertinent questions regarding Children’s Services, writes ​Cllr Jackie Allen – Shadow Cabinet Member for Children’s Services.By The Newsroom
Laying a wreath at the memorial in The Falkland Islands

Opinion: They really are the best of British

At the Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards with James Ketchell and representatives for Business Person of the Year Keith Plater of Rapidrop Global

Opinion: Strengthening partnerships, delivering priorities

Opinion: Robbing Peter(borough) to pay Paul

By The Newsroom

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

Opinion: Where now for the council’s finances?

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

Business

Tamsin Ford, who created Aesthetics by Tamsin, in Whittlesey, Peterborough, with her PCA Skin award from the

National award win for skin care business boss

Cllr Ian Benney (left) with representatives from businesses successful in the first round

Fenland businesses urged to bid for grants totalling £400k

Spencer Foxes U12s Team.

Glazing company sponsors Spencer Foxes U12s

Bourne Town U12s

Safeguard scores top signing with Bourne Town FC and Bourne Town Juniors U12 Red...

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Rightmove have released their forecast for 2024.

Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year

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TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

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Craig Gillett, 61, as Santa, runs Santa's Grotto Frome alongside his sister Clare Perry, 59, Mrs Claus but is facing eviction over planning permission Picture: Santa's Grotto Frome / SWNS

Santa faces eviction from grotto over planning permission row

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