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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

Andrew alongside local police performing a 'stop and seize' of E-scooters in the city centre

Time to get a grip on dangerous e-scooters and e-bikes

Leighton Bromswold comprises just four roads

‘Isolated’ village near Peterborough that's barely changed in centuries

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

Fresh plans for 250 new homes in village put forward

The East of England Showground

Society to hold public exhibition to consider future of the Showground

Niro on Cumbergate.

City centre designer clothing store closes after more than 40 years

The proposed Lakeside Activity Centre at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

Green light for plans to build climbing centre despite £1 million funds blow

.Jody Stones (41)

'Career burglar' jailed after spate of break-ins while on licence from prison

Slim Chickens looks poised to open in Peterborough

Fast-food operator Slim Chickens poised to open in Peterborough

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This image shows the completed Whitworth Mill development in Peterborough

First public viewing for the new riverside apartments at historic Whitworth Mill

The Spark Awards' winners in Peterborough

Spark Awards 2026: Celebrating Peterborough's winners

Werrington Health Centre.

Councillors reject GP surgery plans for two-storey extension

Below we’ve produced an ultimate guide to Bonfire Night 2026 in and around Peterborough.

A complete guide to Bonfire Night in Peterborough 2026

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From colourful seasonal flower bouquets to pretty plants that last well beyond the occasion, Bunches has a range of autumn bouquets that make thoughtful November birthday gifts.

If you've got a November birthday, you can save 20% at Bunches

Posh Latest

Harry Leonard scores for Posh at Huddersfield Town. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Star Posh striker is learning from the best
Peterborough United’s star striker Harry Leonard believes he has the perfect tutor in Craig Mackail-Smith.
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Leyton Orient kick-off brought forward

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Chris Turner after his appointment as Posh manager in January, 1991. Photo David Lowndes.

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Joe Ward and Matt Godden celebrate the former's FA Cup goal for Posh at Bromley in 2018. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

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Sport

Jake Jarman in action at the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images.

Gunthorpe gymnast has been in World Championship action again
Gunthorpe gymnast Jake Jarman finished sixth in the men’s all-around individual competition at the Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.
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Nathan Pollard. Photo Paul Young.

Phantoms have appointed a new head coach

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

The Savage family derby will be shown live on TV, plus FA Youth Cup details

Tom O'Connor. Photo: David Lowndes.

O'Connor ready for first team comeback but further injury doubts have surfaced

Der8ick Dadzie in action for FC Peterborough v Yaxley.

Recent signings seal derby win for Yaxley, Bourne in FA Trophy action

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The January deals Arsenal are linked with – and how likely they are

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

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Your World Peterborough

The Fortava Healthcare Support Hub Team

Peterborough care group named finalist for Care Group of the Year at national ca...

Allison Homes Central’s Regional Marketing Assistant, Liam Hitchcock at Alderman Jacobs Primary School

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Chrissie Matthews

Double Seal of Excellence success for Allison Homes Central site managers

Jack competing at the 2026 World Championships in Thonon-les-Bains, France

Werrington teenager represents Team England at World Championships

Pumpkin Patch

School field transformed into Wonderland for first-ever pumpkin patch

John and Christine resident's at Hampton Grove in their Chef whites

Turning the tables on care home kitchen team for National Chef Day

The Vocational Day School, Peterborough One Retail Park

Vocational Day School brings specialist dance training to Peterborough

Crime

Patryk Medrala, 28

Driver jailed after man left injured when he was thrown out of a moving car

The Thorney Rugby clubhouse

Fund-raising appeal launched after disabled access ramp stolen from clubhouse

Image of a man British Transport Police wish to speak to in connection with luggage theft

Police plea after theft of suitcase holding £30,000 worth of valuables on train

Bradley Warby, 41,

Peterborough man jailed for sexually assaulting lone teenage girl on train

Aaron Strachan (26)

Gymnastics coach jailed over 17,000 indecent images of children

Gjok Ndrevetaj

Man jailed after £200,000 cannabis haul found in 'overweight' van

What's On

Harry Enfield is at New Theatre next week. Photo: Corinne Cumming

An evening with comedy legend Harry Enfield - without his chums

See The Silence of the Lambs at New Theatre next week

What's on - including a date with Hannibal Lecter at a Peterborough theatre!

See The Sound Injectors at The Burghley on Sunday

What's on in the city's pubs and clubs this week

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Retro

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
See how the city has evolved over the past five decades
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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

A stage adaptation of hit BBC sitcom Porridge (inset) is coming to New Theatre next year.

70s sitcom to return to stage with new adaptation coming to Peterborough

Health

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

Clayton Pharmacy.

Opening of pharmacy welcomed after three months of closure

Homes & Gardens

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’
Stacey Solomon has hailied this Shark vacuum as the “vacuum of dreams” thanks to multiple features that make tackling dust and dirt more satisfying - and she’s offering a £160 discount.
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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

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Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

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Lifestyle

The New Crown, Whittlesey.

Last orders for Whittlesey pub

Diners will be able to choose from 250 global dishes at Umami

What diners can expect from Queensgate’s new Umami buffet with 250 dishes

Slattery's at The Duck and Drake was nominated by many readers. Headed up by chef Dan Slattery, Slattery's has been the new food option at Yaxley's Duck & Drake pub since September following the departure of Taste of Thai. The roast dinners, which are all gluten free, are served each Sunday from 12pm - 4.30pm.

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YuMove's little joint supplement treats are my dogs' favourite snacks right now

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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

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People

The Met Office rainfall radar for Peterborough at 5pm on Saturday (October 23)

Exactly when Storm Boelo will hit Peterborough on Saturday
Storm Boelo could bring winds of nearly 50mph to Peterborough
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Tesco's new Hampton Water store is scheduled to open in summer 2027.

New Tesco store at Hampton Water applies for licence to sell alcohol

IKEA in Peterborough

£30 million upgrade planned to boost services at flat-pack giant IKEA

Opinion

Kemi Badenoch at Conservative Conference

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“ the best welfare is a well-paying job rather than the acceptance of living a life on benefits”

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Nick Sandford, Peterborough Lib Dems Communications Officer

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Cllr Shabina Qayyum (left) with Dean Watson from the Youth Employment Hub and Matt Gladstone, PCC Chief Executive.

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Business

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Bradshaw - at the forefront of the EV revolution since 1976

Peterborough's electric vehicle pioneer Bradshaw celebrates 50 years

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Loti Fuster-Bradley takes home the Arts & Creative Small Business award and received highly commended in the Retail category.

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