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Job seekers in Peterborough are being warned not to expect the traditional Christmas bonanza of retail and hospitality vacancies.

Job seekers warned their Christmas job wishes might not be fulfilled

A lorry and trailer on a narrow road in Eye

Mum voices fears for children as heavy construction lorries pour through village

Could Peterborough experience a White Christmas in 2026?

Bookies reveal odds of Peterborough having White Christmas in 2026

The path at Henry Penn Walk has been closed off for years as a result of the sinkhole

'Ways forward' agreed on how to fix sinkhole that has blighted city

Drop in vacancies in Peterborough means tougher search for job seekers

Petition calls for speed bumps on Bourges Boulevard

Newark Road

New commercial units planned following demolition of storage buildings

Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade tackle the fire at the nature reserve.

Cost of tackling Holme Fen fire estimated to hit £750,000

Man jailed for entering building with closure order issued 11 times

Man wanted in connection with 'serious sexual offence'

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Peterborough stalker jailed after causing victim 'serious distress'

Eyebury Road.

Road closure set to begin to create new school crossing

Reflective stickers to be given out at Serpentine Green

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Owura Edwards battles former Peterborough United man Archie Collins. Photo: Joe Dent.

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Sport

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Castor CC prize winners Noah Weston (left) and Stuart Dockerill.

Captain at the double at the Castor CC presentation night

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Key defender set to make return after 15 months out!

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Your World Peterborough

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“Such a warm welcome awaited us at the Abbey"

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‘Let It Snow’ is set to open in cinemas across the country on 5th and 6th December

André Rieu brings brand new Christmas spectacular to Peterborough cinema

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Crime

Man due in court charged with theft of hedgehog statue

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Every Peterborough neighbourhood ranked by the number of drug offences

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Suspected fuel thief arrested in Peterborough village

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Man accused over train stabbings pleads guilty to wounding with intent

Burglary rates have increased across Peterborough

Peterborough burglary hotspots revealed - according to the latest data

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police appeal after burglary near Bourne

What's On

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LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges

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Try lantern making in Eye village

Young people can light the way to Eye Village Lantern Parade

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
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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

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

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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

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

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Bunches bouquets are a lovely way to add a touch of seasonal colour to your home.
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Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

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

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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

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Lifestyle

Popeyes will occupy the former Burger King restaurant in Long Causeway

New Popeyes restaurant in Peterborough to create more than 30 jobs

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People

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Developer vows to tackle residents' concerns about HGVs on village roads
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Skin And Self Ltd, which trades under the name Beautifully Nourished, appointed liquidators on October 16 (stock image)

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Concerns have been voiced over possible changes to Royal Mail services in Peterborough

Fears voiced for future of key Royal Mail services and jobs in Peterborough

Opinion

Kemi Badenoch at Conservative Conference

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

“ 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

Opening the new Evri Group depot in Peterborough are Gary Stidolph, head of depots at Evri Group, and Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes.

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