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Neal Sean Jones

Wanted man has Peterborough links

The Coca-Cola Christmas truck at Serpentine Green in 2018

Iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck could stop in Peterborough this year

Flames coming from the roof of the building

Residents urged to keep doors and windows closed in March after fire breaks out

At 7.15pm on Wednesday, police were called to reports of a collision involving a black Ford Mustang Mach-E and a motorcycle on the B671 Elton Road near Wansford

Man arrested over death of biker at Wansford is bailed

Artist's impression of Anthony Williams (appearing in court via videolink). Picture: Julia Quenzler / SWNS

Train stabbing accused said 'I am the baddest', court told

Several firework displays will be taking place in and around Peterborough on November 5

All the firework displays in and around Peterborough on November 5

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has published a list of organised fireworks displays in and around the city where you can enjoy Bonfire Night safely

6 organised Bonfire Night displays in Peterborough to enjoy fireworks safely

Some of the crooks jailed in October

Jailed in October: 22 crooks locked up for crimes in and around Peterborough

Police are appealing for witnesses

Thieves steal tipper truck - before using VW to ram gates of garden centre

Peterborough Railway Station

East Coast Mainline disruption between Peterborough & London later this month

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Dan with his Player of the Tournament award.

Peterborough's Dan stars as England reach Powerchair World Cup Final

How the medical centre is proposed to look after Phase Two.

New medical centre building approved to meet growing patient demand

We've taken a look at whether Peterborough could be in for any wintry flurries this November

Could Peterborough get a few flurries this November? Forecast for the month

Award-winning Peterborough taxi driver Shafiq Ahmed.

Peterborough taxi driver wins award after 30 years of helping people

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Posh Latest

Harry Leonard celebrates his first Posh goal against Cardiff in last season's FA Cup. Photo David Lowndes.

The hunt for reasons to be cheerful about Posh led to a look at 12 months ago
Believe it or not Peterborough United were in an even worse position this time last season.
Alan Swann

Peterborough United fans gallery at the Weston Homes Stadium v Luton. On the left is former Posh player Dave Llewelyn, Photo David Lowndes.

A former Posh player among those caught on camera ahead of the game with Luton

Robbie Savage on the touchline at Posh. Photo David Lowndes.

Robbie Savage admits it will be a weird experience wanting his son to lose!

New Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor. Photo Getty Images.

Posh drop a little deeper into trouble and a new boss for Owls

Charlotte Steggles in action for Posh Women at Norwich City. Photo Darren Wiles

Posh Women bow out of one cup, but compete in another next weekend

Sport

Stuart Watson (right) and Luke Simmonds ahead of their final at the Court Club.

Watson held his nerve to create Six Reds Championship history at the Court Club
Stuart Watson held his nerve in a thrilling final defeating Luke Simmonds 3-2 to win the Six Reds Championship at the Court Club, Bretton, and pocket the £500 top prize.
Alan Swann

An action shot from Stamford AFC's 4-0 home defeat to Halesowen Town (white) in a Southern Premier Division game at the Zeeco Stadium on Saturday. Photo Jason Richardson.

Noah sinks Crowland, Dudu do it on penalties, new leaders in the top flight

Oliver Plumb (left) and Luigi Pragliola at the Abington Town Show.

A win double for a pair of unbeaten Peterborough PAL Boxing Club teenagers

Peter McNamee watching a video of Posh beating Arsenal in the FA Cup in 1965. Photo David Lowndes.

Posh FA Cup memories from the man who shot down 'The Gunners'

UK Open Bowls winner Nick Brett. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Whittlesey-based bowler making an impression on the World Bowls Tour

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The ten best free agents on FM27 - including three ex-Man United gems

Forget Eddie Howe: Man Utd's next manager decision could be pointless

Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

Your World Peterborough

Sam Carling MP in Parliament

Budget 2026: Breathing space today – hope for tomorrow

Cllr Shabina Qayyum (right) with Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes pictured at the Diwali celebrations

Children's safety must never be compromised

Mayor Paul Bristow

The Budget needed more ambition, but I'll make the most of its opportunities

Cllr Jade Seager, councillor for Fletton & Stanground Ward

What Makes Peterborough Special to You?

Cllr Raja Sabeel Ahmed with the Litter Wombles

Peterborough’s Volunteers Are the Heartbeat of Our City

Andrew Pakes MP

Westminster Life: Enjoy Bonfire Night, but let's keep it safe

NFU President Tom Bradshaw.

Budget missed huge opportunity to drive meaningful change for Fenland farmers – ...

Crime

Artist's impression of Anthony Williams. Picture: Julia Quenzler / SWNS

Knifeman had ‘eyes wide open like he was on something’ court told

Anthony Williams brandishing a knife on an LNER Doncaster to London service, which has been shown to the jury at Cambridge Crown Court. Picture: British Transport Police

Train crew tried to stop knife attack with frying pan, court told

Some of the waste dumped by Smith

Man fined more than £1,000 after dumping waste on Peterborough verges

Rylan Ray

Police praise bravery of victims after ex councillor Rylan Ray convicted of rape

Rylan Ray

UPDATE: Ex city councillor Rylan Ray GUILTY of rape + 22 other counts

Artist's impression of Anthony Williams (appearing in court via videolink). Cambridge Crown Court. Picture: Julia Quenzler / SWNS

Man accused of train attack 'stabbed 14-year-old boy in Peterborough' court told

What's On

Landmark Loading Festival

Peterborough festival offering a taste of up and coming theatre

Hunts Phil choir and orchestra and Music Director Dan Watson on stage at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre

Choir marks Remembrance with beautiful songs by a composer killed on the Somme

The Watermelon Woman

Film Festival brings four days of screenings to Peterborough

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..?

Retro

Bridge Street

10 Peterborough scenes from the late 1970s
These 10 snaps perfectly capture the city in the late ‘70s
Daniel DeFalco

Action from Posh v Bury in 1980

Looking Back: Changing world of pitchside photography

A view from Cumbergate looking towards St Johns's Church

The history behind Cumbergate: Peterborough’s fascinating medieval street

Hollywood and Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart was invited by MP Barry Sheerman to unveil the new weather centre at John Clare cottage in Helpston.

The day Sir Patrick Stewart came to Helpston’s John Clare Cottage

There's another chance to celebrate 50 years of Anabelles on November 14 at The Met Lounge

Peterborough 70s nightclub reunion - and the return of the 'slowies section'

Health

The hearing will take place in November.

Peterborough GP faces misconduct hearing over allegations he cheated on exam

The hearing will take place in December.

Peterborough GP faces misconduct hearing over sexual harassment allegations

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Homes & Gardens

CKH’s Development Officer, Hollie Nightingale, officially taking handover from Barratt David Wilson’s Site Manager, Richard Marriott together with CKH Sales Executive, Anj Dawson and Gateley Built Environment’s Senior Clerk of Works, Mike Gallucci.

New affordable homes opened in Peterborough
A successful handover of 14 new affordable homes has taken place at the Lakewood Meadows development in Peterborough.
Ben Jones

How the development is proposed to look. Credit: Persimmon Homes.

Fresh plans for 250 new homes in village put forward

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

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.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Lifestyle

4.8/5 Google rating. A recent customer said: "The best full English I’ve had in years. The waitress was attentive even when really busy. The food was grade A greasy spoon, just like a breakfast should be. The chef serenaded us to reggae classics. What more could you ask for? Oh, and the tea and coffee (free with your breakfast) tasted lovely. Well done guys and girls."

8 of the best places in Peterborough for a hearty English breakfast

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The cats available to Peterborough adopters as RSCPA declares 'cat crisis'

Kia EV2 review: a small electric SUV with big-car appeal

Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

Disney's Toy Story 5 is now on Yoto and I ordered it right away

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The Celebrity Traitors

Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

People

Here we take time to recognise the loved ones we said goodbye to over the past month

The 19 death notices included in the Peterborough Telegraph during October 2026
Here we take time to recognise the loved ones we said goodbye to over the past month
Daniel DeFalco

The money will be received in January

Thousands of Peterborough households to receive £100 to help with winter bills

No expense is spared to evoke a spooky vibe for visitors

GALLERY: Orton Halloween House once again dares Peterborians to come visit!

Opinion

Councillor John Howard, Conservative Group Press Officer

Fasten your seatbelts, it’s a big week for everyone’s finances

“This year’s budget is already running into an £8 million overspend”

John Howard

AGM of community organisation Gladca (l to r - Andrew Pakes, MP for Peterborough, Councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader of Peterborough City Council, Councillor Numan Ali Iqbal, cabinet member for growth and regeneration at Peterborough City Council, Councillor Amjad Iqbal, Councillor Mohammed Jamil, cabinet member for finance and corporate governance at Peterborough City Council)

Town Hall View: We must look at options to crack down on nuisance fireworks

Mayor Paul Bristow handing out the voluntary award to Culture Community

Peterborough celebrates the best of our community at the SPARK awards

Andy Burnham: Journalism is vital part of our national infrastructure David Summers

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Business

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

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PJD Construction Limited, which has its principal trading address in Firdale Close, Peakirk, appointed liquidators on October 27 (stock image)

Peterborough construction company enters liquidation after 10 years of trading

Poundland at Brotherhood Retail Park in Peterborough.

Future of 3 Peterborough Poundland stores hangs in the balance

The BizNet Global Awards launch at the House of Commons

Peterborough entrepreneur's global vision to connect businesses and communities

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Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.

Ian McKellen reveals warning he gave Patrick Stewart before Star Trek

Traitors is a flagship BBC show

BBC TV licence fee could top £200 as thousands stop paying

Sir Tom Jones

Tom Jones postpones concerts after being struck down with flu

UK Trending

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

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Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

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Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

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Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

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