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Peterborough Town Hall.

Peterborough councillors agree to compulsory DBS checks

Staff at the new Amazon warehouse in Peterborough

Amazon opens its largest European distribution centre in Peterborough

Burghley Square

Man attacked in attempted robbery near Peterborough city centre

The A1 works are set to last four months

A1 works will see lay-bys closed near Peterborough

Declan Hyland

Two robbers convicted of attacking group of boys and stealing bicycle

The former Burger King restaurant in Long Causeway

New fast food occupant confirmed for former Burger King restaurant

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

Curry Delight has reopened in Werrington

Indian restaurant reopening inside Peterborough pub

Roadworks are planned to start this month

Farcet road closures to begin - just months after major bridge works

Traffic and Travel

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Dlays have been reported on the A1.

Long delays reported following A1 crash

The A1 at Wansford

A1 closures announced - starting on WEDNESDAY and lasting until December

There will be three nights of closures on the Paston Parkway

Overnight closures on Paston Parkway starting TONIGHT

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Gareth Gates who did he date and does he have kids?

Who did Gareth Gates date and does he have kids?

Last month, H&M said net sales had increased £4.4 billion between June and September (Yui Mok/PA)

H&M, Asos, Hobbs and Whistles face cyber security crisis

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

Crime

There were 126.0 offences per 1,000 people in Peterborough

Latest figures show which Peterborough neighbourhoods have highest crime rates

A stolen tractor recovered by police

Police recover £700,000 of property stolen in rural crime

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Whittlesey man jailed after prolonged campaign of abuse and threats

The images of the man police want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault

Police release images of man in connection with sexual assault aboard a train

Anthony Smith (42)

Peterborough man jailed after driving dangerously to escape police

Police have released images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with robbery in Peterborough

Police release images of two men in connection with robbery in Peterborough

Weather

Heavy downpours could hit Peterborough on Friday afternoon (October 9)

Exactly when heavy downpours could hit Peterborough on Friday afternoon

We’ve taken a look at the Met Office forecast to see what’s in store for those taking part or watching Sunday’s Great Eastern Run

Met Office weather forecast for the Great Eastern Run

Temperatures in Peterborough are set to plummet as low as 5C this week

Temperatures to plummet in Peterborough this week - full forecast

Peterborough is set to bask in more dry and fine weather over the coming days, but forecasters are warning that cooler temperatures may “come as a shock”

Cooler temperatures to ‘come as a shock’ in Peterborough this week

Opinion

Paul Bristow at Dogsthorpe's 80th celebrations

Mayor's View: 80th celebrations a testament to Dogsthorpe spirit

“a great demonstration that community spirit is alive and well”

Paul Bristow

Andrew Pakes MP speaking in the House of Commons

Westminster Life: Assisted dying law returns to Westminster this week

Andrew O'Neil

Political View: Time to bring back visible policing in the city

Political View: The magic of the Great Eastern Run

John Howard

Andrew at the opening of Honeyhill Family Hub

Back to school and a helping hand for families this September

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor Paul Bristow visiting the Youth Hub in the the Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough.

Youth Hub Success for Peterborough

Sam Carling learning about house building

Protecting local families from cowboy builders and rogue bailiffs

Politics

Naomi Flaherty at home at Eye

Woman seeks support for national campaign to help Lymphoma cancer sufferers

The boarded up Bretton Centre in Peterborough

Peterborough MP urges more speed on sale of eyesore Bretton Court

Model railway enthusiasts at the East of England Showground

What next for the East of England Showground after 2,000 homes vision revealed?

331 Lincoln Road.

Politicians oppose new adult gaming centre plans in the city

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Business

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

The Peterborough United stadium in London Road will host a jobs fair on October 16

100 vacancies up for grabs at Jobs Fair in Peterborough

The former Hampton Brewers Fayre restaurant could soon reopen under new owners, according to reports

Hampton Brewers Fayre ‘set to reopen’ under new owners

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The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

Environment

Cuckoos Hollow in Werrington.

Flooding concerns over lack of maintenance at Peterborough nature reserve

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The best places close to Peterborough to pick a pumpkin in time for Halloween!

Peterborough has been under a hosepipe ban since July 11

EXPLAINED: The state of play with Peterborough’s hosepipe ban going into October

Lincoln Road.

Daily cleaning planned to protect £3.4m investment in Lincoln Road

People

Peterborough City Council Honorary Alderman nominees with Mayor Chris Harper - Jeremy Roberts (left) and Marco Cereste (right)

Former councillors given top honours to recognise commitment to public service
Leading former councillors have been given top honours to recognise their commitment to public service in Peterborough.
Stephen Briggs

Peterborough STEM Festival returns on Saturday

16 things to do this week - including Peterborough STEM Festival

North Bank, Thorney, Peterborough

Two people hurt after two-vehicle collision in Peterborough

Kris' fundraiser will be held at Kathmandu Lounge in Church Street, Peterborough city centre

Kris's Peterborough fundraiser for hospital which saved his life

One of the two giant supports being lowered into place for welding

Cygnet Bridge taking shape on Embankment

Education

Eye Primary School.

£5m works approved for Peterborough primary school

Dogsthorpe Academy volunteers Ishfaq, Jo, Kayla, Elliott and Kirsty.

Parents forced to patrol primary school crossing after children hit by cars

Greg James and Chris Smith at The Cresset.

Hundreds of pupils enjoy special event with Greg James at Cresset

Peterborough’s most in-demand secondary school received 132 more applications than available places for the 2026/27 school year

222 applications for 90 places at Peterborough’s most in-demand primary school

Eye Primary School.

New SEND among major planned school improvements

Principal Sophie Dines celebrating with pupils.

Positive Ofsted report for Peterborough primary schol

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.

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East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

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