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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

Rectory Farm Kitchen in Warmington has launched its new Christmas menu

‘Cosy’ farm shop near Peterborough serving Christmas dinners

A number of roads will be closing in and around Peterborough to accommodate scheduled works and maintenance over the coming weeks

Road closures set to impact Peterborough motorists over coming weeks

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..?

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

Umami will open its doors in November

Opening details confirmed for new Umami restaurant Queensgate

Besieged: Sieges of the Civil War Exhibition runs from November 3 until April next year

Huntingdon exhibition uncovers the real story of the Civil Wars across Britain

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

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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

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New commercial units planned following demolition of storage buildings

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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.

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Posh boss felt his players did not believe they could win at Huddersfield

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'We weren't great' admits Huddersfield boss after beating Posh 4-1.

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Sport

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

Gunthorpe gymnast in fine form at the World Championships

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Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua on December 11, in Cardiff, set to be a historic night for British boxing

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Your World Peterborough

The Vocational Day School, Peterborough One Retail Park

Vocational Day School brings specialist dance training to Peterborough

Thorpe Wood Rangers Under 11s football team have been given new training tops thanks to a donation by Bellway Eastern Counties.

Bellway provides training tops for team at Thorpe Wood Rangers FC

Bayleaf Care Home resident Pauline Cuthew

Therapy pets pay visit to care home

The children’s Halloween trail is free to enjoy at Notcutts Garden Centre.

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“Such a warm welcome awaited us at the Abbey"

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Crime

Jamie Keegan

Peterborough stalker jailed after causing victim 'serious distress'

Man jailed for entering building with closure order issued 11 times

Man wanted in connection with 'serious sexual offence'

Man due in court charged with theft of hedgehog statue

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Every Peterborough neighbourhood ranked by the number of drug offences

Heath Road, Helpston.

Suspected fuel thief arrested in Peterborough village

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The Shed Head line up for October 29

Comedy night at Peterborough bar returns

Rock legend Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall

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All episodes of hit Netflix drama starring Burghley House now streaming

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

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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

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

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches
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

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

Lifestyle

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

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Cars available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo and many more

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I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

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People

Watch: Peterborough Amazon boss on fruitful recruitment of 1,400 staff
The boss of internet retailer Amazon’s new £107 million distribution centre in Peterborough has revealed the overwhelming success of its recruitment of 1,400 staff.
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One of the heavy lorries driving through Eye

Developer vows to tackle residents' concerns about HGVs on village roads

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

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”

Steve Allen

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

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Business

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

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Hegarty brings over 100 business professionals together

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

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

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Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

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