The aftermath of the crash

WATCH: Moment Peterborough drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

Councillor Christian Hogg, leader of the Liberal Democrat Group

Political View: City needs its fair share of funding

See Paul Chowdhry at Peterborough New Theatre in 2025

Comedian Paul Chowdhry adds Peterborough date to tour

Main image: The Esso garage in Dogsthorpe. Inset: Ferrero Rocher (image for illustration only)

Thief who hid boxes of Ferrero Rocher chocolates down his trousers is jailed

Tamour Nawaz

Peterborough man 'waged campaign of abuse and intimidation' against his own mum

Sam Carling and a group of cross-party MPs on the NFU visit to Oaklands Farm. Picture by Adam Fradgley

Westminster Life: Backing British farmers

1979 - a morning scene in Cathedral Square

Looking Back: Cathedral Square dazzled whether it was day or night

Muppet during his photoshoot.

IN PICTURES: The UK's Ugliest Dog is from Peterborough!

Queensgate bus station.

Peterborough's £2 bus fare cap to stay

The show will highlight how staff at the charity make Christmas special for pets they are looking after

The Dog House: Behind the scenes of festive special at Cambs animal charity

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Posh Latest

Goodison Park, home of Everton FC. Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images.

All the Everton v Posh FA Cup ticket information is here

Peterborough United have received an allocation of 2,976 tickets for the FA Cup third round tie at Everton on Thursday, January 9.

Alan Swann

Malik Mothersille scores for Posh at Exeter City in August. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

New date for Posh v Exeter

Oscar Wallin in action for Posh. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Fergie's surprise claim re Cobblers game, plus better news on Poku

Posh boss Darren Ferguson. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Are Posh set to seek experienced playing help?

Hector Kyprianou in action for Posh at Northampton this week. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Can Posh improve as much as 'The Imps?'

Sport

Peterborough United face a big relegation match at home to Crawley Town this weekend.

This is how AI thinks Posh v Crawley will end

Struggling Posh face a big home game this weekend against Crawley Town.

Stephen Thirkill

Peterborough Town CC's T20 skipper Kyle Medcalf

Stamford T20 Cup draws for 2025 are here

COPs officials at the National Awards night, left to right, Chris Sackree, Morgan Stevenson, Ben Negus, Simon Martin, Nathan Griffin and Nigel Brigham.

COPs swimming coach is hnoured

Crawley Town manager Rob Elliott. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images).

Crawley boss on taking on a managerial legend

The Werrington CC indoor team: Back, left to right, Mohammad Toseeq, Ansar Ali, Shehzad Akhter, front, Mohammad Jawad, Mudassar Shafiq and Hafiz Ali Butt.

AK 11 CC have taken charge of the indoor league

Your World Peterborough

Teachers effectively adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

Ofsted rates Peterborough's Thomas Deacon Academy 'good' in all areas, principal...

Fancy getting away from Peterborough this Christmas? A new guide marks Cambridge as the best university city to stay. Homerton College combines mod cons with historic charm.

Cambridge named best place for a Christmas break in online guide

Cedars

He’s behind you! Oliver comes to the cedars care home

Year 13 performers at Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy students raise over £2,400 for local charity

Year 1 pupils at Kimbolton Prep School

Kimbolton School’s Christmas productions get audience in festive spirit

Staff and pupils at Welland Academy

Welland Academy described as a school where pupils “thrive in a positive ethos” ...

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Stagecoach East Then and now: Bus ticket machine technology

Crime

Ryan McBride

Class A drug dealer from Peterborough jailed after police raid Orton home

Leanne Ginns

'Callous' burglar repeatedly targeted her own parents' house in Peterborough

Orrin Lyndsay

HMP Peterborough inmate has sentence extended after attacking fellow prisoner

A still from the police body cam footage.

WATCH: Man caught drink driving in Peterborough for the second time this year

Finbow was jailed last year

Pope removes clerical status from paedophile Peterborough priest

The Fire Stick makes any TV smart

How police detect people using ‘dodgy’ firesticks

What's On

Woman listening to Christmas music.

Watch: Full list of every UK Christmas number one since records began

Peterborough Performing Arts Christmas Show at the New Theatre

Youngsters take to the stage for Christmas spectacular

Nights out in Peterborough Nightclubs in the 90's - open shirt? What about the dress code?

In pictures - 90s nights out in Peterborough

Favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing has emerged. Photo: BBC

Strictly Come Dancing star named favourite for 2024 final

Retro

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambs police improve how they manage risks posed by sex offenders

The ‘cause of concern’ placed on the police force has now been removed following a re-inspection

Gemma Gadd

The tomb within Peterborough Cathedral

A celebration of Henry VIII's first wife in Peterborough

From 1983 - Sheltons in the city centre.

Looking Back: Remember Sheltons - the BIG furniture store in Peterborough?

23 years ago this week, Whitney Houston was still reigning atop the UK single chart with “I Will Always Love You”

What songs have matched Whitney Houston's record on the UK chart?

Business confidence among business leaders in Peterborough and the region is higher than nationally, according to new figures.

Business optimism in Peterborough higher than UK

Health

The scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

How to prevent flu this Christmas

Health tips to prevent or reduce the impact of flu this Christmas

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Warning to drivers with these common health conditions to contact VLA

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Homes & Gardens

Rightwell House, Bretton.

Offices could become 123-apartment block

Approval for an extension of 50 apartments has already been approved.

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You can find big savings on home furnishings this Black Friday

Best home furnishings and decor deals for Christmas

This is a chance to pick up a very cheap Ninja air fryer in time for Christmas

Air fryer deals: We've found huge savings on Ninja, Breville and Tower

Aldi's air fryer is £200 cheaper than Ninja's Foodi Max

Aldi is selling a bargain air fryer - but you need to be quick

The Hampshire house sits in an acre of countryside

See inside this £2.6 million dream house which could be yours for £10

Lifestyle

Spitalfields Christmas Market

I celebrated my wedding anniversary on a weekend trip to Spitalfields

I rank every chocolate in a box of Celebrations - and I actually love a Bounty (Photo: Holly Allton)

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Aldi's new mulled wine flavours tested - which one stood out?

A new study has revealed the Wetherspoon capitals of the UK – with an area of Surrey taking first place. Picture by Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images

The confirmed opening hours for Wetherspoons pubs across Christmas

People

Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes has praised 'thousands' of residents who have backed the campaign to save the city's Lido swimming pool.

WATCH: City MP praises supporters of fight to save Lido

Council proposal envisages ‘mothballing’ Lido next year

Paul Grinnell

The partly-built Hilton Garden Inn at Fletton Quays in Peterborough

Doubts over value of payment to council from hotel sale

This image shows the location of the Victorian former rail shed at Fletton Quays

Victorian rail shed to become £7 million Food Hall

Opinion

Posh celebrate Abraham Odoh's goal against Notts County in the FA Cup second round which secured the tie with Everton. All photos David Lowndes.

Posh Letter: Since when has Thursday become part of the weekend?

I am writing to you to protest about the scheduling of Posh’s FA Cup match v Everton on Thursday 9 January.

Toby Wood
Councillor Wayne Fitzgerald and former Peterborough MP Paul Bristow at the launch of The Lab

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Business

It could be you - check for unclaimed Lottery prizes worth millions

The interior of Apple Blossom Pink in Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre

IN PICTURES: Interior of new boutique in Queensgate

The new Posh megastore

New Posh megastore is open for business.

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Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host Strictly Come Dancing. Photo: BBC

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