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Some of the crooks jailed in October

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

Dan with his Player of the Tournament award.

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

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

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

New medical centre building approved to meet growing patient demand

Landmark Loading Festival

Peterborough festival offering a taste of up and coming theatre

Bridge Street

10 Peterborough scenes from the late 1970s

See below

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

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

Councillor John Howard, Conservative Group Press Officer

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

No expense is spared to evoke a spooky vibe for visitors

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

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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..?

How much do you know about Peterborough?

8 statistics about Peterborough you never knew

The White Hart pub, in Ufford, is set to host its fireworks spectacular between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Thursday, November 5

Ticket deal for 'spectacular’ firework display just outside Peterborough

A view from Cumbergate looking towards St Johns's Church

The history behind Cumbergate: Peterborough’s fascinating medieval street

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Take part in creative classes as part of your autumn holiday

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Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

Posh Latest

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
Veteran PT photographer David Lowndes was on patrol ahead of Peterborough United’s home game with Luton Town on Saturday.
Alan Swann

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

Sam Hughes after his comeback performance. Photo David Lowndes.

A heartwarming tale amid the doom and gloom of another Posh defeat

Sam Hughes wins a header for Posh against Luton. Photo David Lowndes

A Posh puff piece with more salient facts attached on Harry, Robbie and Darragh

Sport

Phantoms skipper Luke Ferrara during the home defeat to Telford Tigers. Photo Willow Florence Photography

Phantoms already facing uphill task to reach the play-offs after 2 more defeats
There’s only a quarter of the season gone and Peterborough Phantoms already face a mountainous task to reach the National League play-offs.
Alan Swann

Nathan Rozario (8) has juss struck a brilliant goal for City of Peterborough against Blueharts. Photo Andy Dann

Six of the best for City men ahead of top-of-the-table clash

Josh Casbon in action for Borough against Olney. Photo Neil Dorrington

Impressive Borough topple the leaders thanks to a strong all-round performance

Kyrell LIsbie after scoring for Millwall against Derby County. Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images.

Kyrell and JJ show Posh what they've been missing, plus loan player updates

Dan Flack. Photo Dave Mears

Bourne boss steps down eight days after masterminding a piece of club history

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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

NFU President Tom Bradshaw.

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1. Representatives from MM Wealth joined the Foundation to launch this year’s Surviving Winter Appeal with a cheque handover.

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Peterborough Fireworks The Embankment

Last chance for cheaper tickets to Peterborough Fireworks

Casting Flyer

Calling all renovators for new George Clarke series for Channel 4

Ian (far left) receives his award certificate

Training manager wins award at Peterborough bus operator

Calling all professional speakers

Professional speakers get a home of their own in the East of England

Rae Freestone

STEM professional is a finalist in three major regional STEM awards

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

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

St Margaret’s Church in the village

'Time capsule’ medieval village near Peterborough is worth a visit this November

Headliners Boo and Heidi

Oundle Folk Weekend - star duo return with some friends

Retro

Action from Posh v Bury in 1980

Looking Back: Changing world of pitchside photography
Regrettably I have not taken many pictures of Posh so thank you Joe Dent, the club’s photographer, for allowing me pitch side at the recent Burton game.
Chris Porsz

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'

The 2016 reunion at London Road

Looking Back: When Farley returned to London Road

This photo shows the 1976 North Ward Christmas Dinner at Unity Hall in Millfield

10 of the best photos to take you back to Peterborough in 1976

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

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

Fresh plans for 250 new homes in village put forward
Fresh plans to create 250 new homes in a Peterborough village have been brought forward.
Ben Jones

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%

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

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Lifestyle

The Hare and Hounds

Villagers rally to save local pub from potential development

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

e.l.f. has a range of Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers

The Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser Connect makes a luxurious Christmas gift, pictured with the Winter Wellbeing essential oil blend.

I tried the £190 diffuser that makes my home smell like a spa

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

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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

e.l.f Soft Satin Finish Foundation

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

People

A million pound Lotto ticket remains unclaimed - could you be a Millionaire?

Unclaimed £1m Lottery ticket bought in Fenland - could you be a millionaire?
The hunt is on for a missing Lotto winner in Fenland who has scooped a £1M prize and may not even know it.
Stephen Briggs

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

With the application deadline fast approaching, we’ve taken a look at the most popular Peterborough secondary schools for the 2026/27 school year

The 11 most oversubscribed Peterborough secondary schools

Opinion

Mayor Paul Bristow handing out the voluntary award to Culture Community

Peterborough celebrates the best of our community at the SPARK awards

“I’m privileged to meet remarkable people across our region every week. “

Paul Bristow

Andrew outside No 10 for the first Rough Sleeping Summit

Rough sleeping is not inevitable - together, we can end it

Tiny Lindsay

Listening to residents, getting our hands dirty, making a difference

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

Shabina Qayyum

Business

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

Wadlow Civil Engineering (UK) Limited appointed liquidators on October 22 (stock image)

Civil engineering company based in Peterborough enters liquidation

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

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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

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Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

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Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

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

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

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