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Peterborough Cathedral lit up for World Polio Day

Rotary Corner: How we are winning the fight against polio

Free bulky waste collections will be increased in Peterborough next year.

Free bulky waste collections to be increased by council

Christmas jumpers will be on offer at the event (Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Pick up Christmas jumper at festive Peterborough Swap Event

Do you recognise these people outside the Guildhall?

10 of the best photos to take you back to Peterborough in 1986

A little over four years old, Stormzy is a female domestic short hair who can live with dogs.

These 10 rescue cats at Woodgreen Pets Charity near Peterborough need new homes

Kemi Badenoch at Conservative Conference

Political View: Workers, not shirkers for a 'better tomorrow'

Nick Sandford, Peterborough Lib Dems Communications Officer

Political View: How will social care reforms work?

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

Town Hall View: Holding high standards in office

The Your Community Greenspace exhibition

Ground-breaking project features in Peterborough exhibition

Sam Carling speaking in Parliament

Westminster Life: Investing in our high streets

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The festival brings Christmas magic to the Cathedral

Organisations urged to decorate a tree for magical Cathedral Christmas festival

Her Majesty opening The Cresset in 1978. Did you see her?

12 fascinating photos of Peterborough people from the late 1970s

The "mystery man"

Looking Back: Intrigued by the mystery man

Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape

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

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Posh Latest

Evie Driscoll-King and Keir Perkins celebrate the former's match-winning goal against Hull City. Photo Darren Wiles

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Peterborough United Women are racking up the milestones as they continue their surge up the National Northern Premier Division table.
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Vernon Masara in action for Posh v Burton Albion. Photo David Lowndes.

Teenage winger is ready to make a more regular impact with Posh

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Posh fans are loving the return of the 'great entertainers' to London Road

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Kyrell LIsbie (right) in action for Millwall v Lincoln City. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Posh old boys and loan player watch as Lisbie strikes in the Championship

Sport

Action from Peterborough RUFC v Hinckley 2nds at Fengate. Photo Kevin Goodacre

Oundle stretch their perfect start to 7 matches by winning at London Welsh
Oundle Rugby Club’s perfect start to National Two East stretched to seven games with a 45-0 win at London Welsh on Saturday.
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Robbie Savage was given a round of applause ahead of kick-off. Photo: David Lowndes.

Boss believes Posh 'without question' deserved victory over Burton

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Midfielder could be sidelined for up to two months

Michael Richens scores for Peterborough Sports at Stratford Town. Photo Darren Wiles.

Sports frustrated even though unbeaten run is now 10 games long, midweek games

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Saviour Matt is ready to play a big part in the Robbie Savage revolution at Posh

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Your World Peterborough

Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon is hosting a Menopause Awareness on 29th October at 2pm

Local care home to host menopause awareness presentation

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Residents at local care home lend their ears to live music performance

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Thomas Clarkson Academy Sixth Form students set their sights on top universities

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Pupils from primary schools across Meridian Trust took part in a dedicated Environment Day.

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Crime

Murder victim Baye Bireme Fall.

Murder trial shown CCTV of 16-year-old collapsing following stabbing

The scene in Orton Goldhay and the victim Baye Bireme Fall (inset).

Teens (18) and (15) 'jointly responsible for stabbing' of boy, murder trial told

Residents are being warned about the risk of scams

Peterborough 87-year-old woman conned out of £7,000

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Man attacked in attempted robbery near Peterborough city centre

There were 126.0 offences per 1,000 people in Peterborough

Latest figures show which Peterborough neighbourhoods have highest crime rates

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Two robbers convicted of attacking group of boys and stealing bicycle

What's On

Thank ABBA For The Music is coming to The Cresset!

Two hours of iconic ABBA hits at The Cresset

Try lantern making in Eye village

Young people can light the way to Eye Village Lantern Parade

Sir El Tom is at New Theatre, Peterborough, on February 3

Two-hour musical tribute to Elton John at New Theatre

Half term fun at Ferry Meadows

Your guide to half term fun at Ferry Meadows

Retro

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
The storm claimed the lives of 18 people in England
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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

Central Park's sunken garden in 2009

Looking Back: Central Park's sunken garden in all its glory

Do you remember shopping in Timothy Whites?

10 vintage photos of Peterborough people and places in the 1960s

Have you ever wondered about this concrete block beneath the Nene Viaduct?

The little-known Peterborough WW2 relic that you've walked past without knowing

Health

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

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

Homes & Gardens

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff
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Tumella's stormproof umbrella has dropped in price just in time for the inclement weather

The bargain brolly designed to stand up to autumn gusts

Ninja's brand-new Crispi air fryer has already been discounted

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

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Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

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Lifestyle

The Santa Fe remains as striking to look at as it did when it first launched in the UK

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The Kono expandable cabin bag features a separate cosmetic pouch, wet pocket and trolley strap.

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The Original Tour

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The former Burger King restaurant in Long Causeway

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People

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Stamford Day Treatment Unit. Photo North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Booking system could be introduced at Stamford Treatment Unit to manage demand

The Sobrite Spring was once a highly venerated - and commercially successful - natural water source in the city.

The hidden Peterborough water spring Victorians described as 'absolutely pure'

Opinion

Paul Bristow at the fen road trial site

Mayor's View: High time we fixed our crumbling fen roads

“The dips, the bumps and the cracks that can be hair-raising to navigate at times”

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Andrew Pakes MP (right) alongside Andy Palmer CEO of Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (left)

Westminster Life: Why deafness cannot remain an invisible issue

Councillor John Howard, Conservative Group Press Officer

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Business

McCain Foods factory in Whittlesey

Jobs at risk as McCain Foods in Whittlesey plans manufacturing changes

The development site off Staplee Way,. Peterborough, and close to the Tesco distribution centre

Up to 200 jobs could be created with warehouses plan for Peterborough

Team 7 Building Contractors Ltd has entered liquidation (stock image)

Peterborough construction company enters liquidation

Staff at the new Amazon warehouse in Peterborough

Amazon opens its largest European distribution centre in Peterborough

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