Europe

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

The virus affects animals including sheep - but is not harmful to humans

City included in zone to stop spread of disease affecting cows and sheep

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Dua Lipa is set to return to Europe and the UK as part of her highly anticipated world tour, the Radical Optimism Tour.

Dua Lipa announces 2025 world tour including UK dates

Peterborough business mentor and self-made millionaire Mike Greene

Wealth network appoints Peterborough business mentor

The virus is thought to have originated in pale throat sloths. (Photo: Pexels, Steve Paton)

What is 'sloth fever'? As first cases are found in US

Bex Elliott and son Ronnie on their travels with their campervan.

Watch: Couple save £9.6k-a-year travelling in a van with their toddler

The Foreign Office has updated its ‘do not travel’ list which now includes 31 countries. (Photo: Kim Mogg/NationalWorld)

‘Do not travel’ alert for 31 countries

Ricky-Jade Jones (right) helps Joel randall celebrate a Posh goal at Shrewsbury last weekend. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

European bids for Posh player

Tourist hotspots in Europe have been evacuated due to extreme storm warnings. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Tourist hotspots in Europe evacuated

David Lloyd Peterborough

Steven Eagell Toyota announces partnership with David Lloyd Peterborough

Bilk's Sol Abraham

Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams reflects on Cornish experience

Grab a bargain holiday in Stella Gardens

easyJet holidays' deals of the week

6' 10" coach Chris Tawiah played elite level basketball in seven different countries during his successful professional career.

Peterborough City Basketball Club celebrates successful first 12 months
Coach Chris Tawiah says ‘basketball has become a lot more popular’ in Peterborough since club started last year
Darren Calpin

The sea around Sardinia is spectacularly blue on a summer's day (Photo: Amber Allott)

Experience Sardinia in style at the Chia Laguna Resort

The south east region of France is most impacted by the outbreak. (Photo: Pexels, Pierre Blaché)

Warning to UK tourists over severe gastroenteritis outbreak in Europe

Lawson Capes.

Can you help Lawson conquer Europe?

Almost all EU countries still work out somewhat cheaper for UK university students (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty Images)

The 25 EU countries where it’s still cheaper to get a degree

City of Peterborough Under 14 girls celebrate a European victory.

City futsal club conquered Europe

A travel warning has been issued for Spain and Italy after an outbreak of the deadly West Nile Virus. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Deadly virus outbreak in holiday hotspots

Employees from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Peterborough have taken part in a charity bike ride to raise money for NHS Charities Together.

NHS Charities Together supported by Amazon in Peterborough

Darren Tyler and Steven Capper from Amazon in Peterborough

NHS Charities Together supported by Amazon in Peterborough

Darren Tyler and Steven Capper from Amazon in Peterborough

NHS Charities Together supported by Amazon in Peterborough

Facebook ‘broke law’ over ad-free subscriptions, says EU

Ferry Meadows' hard-standing paths and flat terrain will help ensure participants enjoy a ‘flat and fast' course.

New running festival to be staged at Ferry Meadows for first time
Nene Park will host inaugural Peterborough Running Festival at the end of the month
Darren Calpin

Award-winning songwriter-singer Cyndi Lauper has announced her highly-anticipated UK and EU dates to her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell tour.

Legendary singer Cyndi Lauper announces UK tour

It could be cheaper to see Taylor Swift (left) in locations such as Amsterdam (top right), Dublin (middle right) but not so much for Munich (bottom right) (Credit: Getty Images)

I missed out on Taylor Swift - is it cheaper to see her overseas?

A FedEx courier sorts packages before starting his delivery route (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Delivery giant jobs at risk as company announces redundancies

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

Mark and Mel Shortland, centre, with staff at Shoplight in Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough, celebrate the company's 10th anniversary.

Lights supplier opens innovative manufacturing centre

Peterborough Yacht Club Platinum Jubilee flotilla of over 40 boats travelled from Orton Mere to the Embankment and then to the Dog-in-a-Doublet

Yacht Club to set sail on River Nene to mark D-Day

‘Europe’s most important hippo calf’ born at Flamingo Land

Steamship Shieldhall, coming home to her Southampton berth. Picture: Jamie Shadbolt

D-Day anniversary and Titanic memories in super Southampton

D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe.

Watch: D-Day hero reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe

Joining the orchestra will be Europe’s most renowned and gifted pianist Katya Apekisheva

Summer concert brings orchestral favourites to Peterborough Cathedral

Hampton Rangers Under 10s celebrate their European success.

City boys are European champions

Prague: 48 hours discovering the best food and drink offerings in Czech capital

The dates and places you can watch the Red Arrows

I visited the delight that was The Hague in the Netherlands, next door neighbour of Amsterdam - and a charming city full of history and culture that you need to visit. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Why you should visit the charming city next door to Amsterdam

Goalkeeper Josh Tibbetts in action for Posh. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Ex-Posh man will play in Europe next season

Blue fireball shoots across night sky in Europe.

Watch: Blue fireball shoots across night sky in Europe

Complete guide to Euro 2024 including groups and fixtures

Peterborough Male Voice Choir

Peterborough Male Voice Choir take top spot at Cornwall International Male Chora...

American 82nd Airborne troops preparing to fly to Normandy from RAF Saltby on D-Day (image: Richard Chancellor)

US military top brass to join local D-Day event at former RAF airfield

Spneb, Europe's oldest penguin, celebrates her 36th birthday with a fish themed cake at Paradise Park, Cornwall.

Watch: Europe's oldest penguin celebrates 36th birthday

Visitor in the Museum

Cromwell Museum enjoys record-breaking year

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Watch: Volcano blows smoke rings

The branch has closed

Pizza Hut confirm takeaway in Peterborough city centre has permanently closed

Staff from Peterborough-based Gen Phoenix attended the launch in London of Dr. Martens' new sustainable classic boots made from reclaimed leather manufactured by Gen Phoenix

Dr. Martens unveils new boots made in partnership with Peterborough company

Young golfer, Alexander Dunmall, 11.

Child golf prodigy, 11, sets sights on US after wins across Europe

Top, Mark Harvey, chief financial officer with Gen Phoienix of Peterborough, and Nicola Rapley, marketing communications manager, with some of the waste leather as it is transformed for use in a range of new products. Below, some of the new products that are being created with the new sustainable recycled leather.

Innovative company is growing sustainable production

New jobs fairs are being planned in Peterborough to fill a rising number of vacancies. Inset, Julia Nix, District Manager for East Anglia Jobcentre Plus

New action to fill rising number of vacancies

Dakka Skanks

Some rising stars of Ska at Charters bar in Peterborough