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Werrington Health Centre.

Councillors reject GP surgery plans for two-storey extension

Diners will be able to choose from 250 global dishes at Umami

What diners can expect from Queensgate’s new Umami buffet with 250 dishes

Tesco's new Hampton Water store is scheduled to open in summer 2027.

New Tesco store at Hampton Water applies for licence to sell alcohol

This image shows the completed Whitworth Mill development in Peterborough

First public viewing for the new riverside apartments at historic Whitworth Mill

IKEA in Peterborough

£30 million upgrade planned to boost services at flat-pack giant IKEA

Patryk Medrala, 28

Driver jailed after man left injured when he was thrown out of a moving car

Slattery's at The Duck and Drake was nominated by many readers. Headed up by chef Dan Slattery, Slattery's has been the new food option at Yaxley's Duck & Drake pub since September following the departure of Taste of Thai. The roast dinners, which are all gluten free, are served each Sunday from 12pm - 4.30pm.

8 of the best places in Peterborough for a hearty roast dinner this autumn

Fire fighters battling the blaze at Holme Fen

Nature to return to blaze hit Holme Fen Reserve but visitors urged to stay away

A new online platform, Here to Help, is to be launched in Peterborough for those with worries ranging from money to health

Here to Help to launch to support people with worries from money to health

Additional Residents Only parking bays may soon be installed at Northfield Road in Millfield.

Council seeks to add more Residents Only parking spaces in Millfield

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Bretton Centre, Peterborough

Free shuttle bus service launched to create link to Bretton Centre

These death notices were shared in the Peterborough Telegraph’s edition from Thursday, October 22

The lost loved ones included in the Peterborough Telegraph this week

See The Silence of the Lambs at New Theatre next week

What's on - including a date with Hannibal Lecter at a Peterborough theatre!

See The Sound Injectors at The Burghley on Sunday

What's on in the city's pubs and clubs this week

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From colourful seasonal flower bouquets to pretty plants that last well beyond the occasion, Bunches has a range of autumn bouquets that make thoughtful November birthday gifts.

If you've got a November birthday, you can save 20% at Bunches

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Posh Latest

The FA Cup trophy. Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images.

The Savage family derby will be shown live on TV, plus FA Youth Cup details
Peterborough United’s FA Cup first round tie with League One rivals Reading at the Weston Homes Stadium will be broadcast live on TNT Sports at 8pm on Saturday, November 7.
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Tom O'Connor. Photo: David Lowndes.

O'Connor ready for first team comeback but further injury doubts have surfaced

Bolu Shofowoke in action for Peterborough United against Huddersfield Town. Photo: Joe Dent.

Bolu will play through his current form, not be rested

Former Bromley boss Andy Woodman (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bromley sack boss two days before Posh clash

Sam Hughes during his last game of football. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com

Hughes returns to action in draw for Posh Under 21s

Sport

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

Gunthorpe gymnast has been in World Championship action again
Gunthorpe gymnast Jake Jarman finished sixth in the men’s all-around individual competition at the Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.
Alan Swann

Nathan Pollard. Photo Paul Young.

Phantoms have appointed a new head coach

Paul Lunn in action.

A pair of PACTRAC stars qualified for World Championship triathlons

Luke Littler will be looking to retain his World Darts Championship title

Tickets to the World Darts Championship from £90

Jack Turner in action.

Jack on the attack to claim two World Martial Arts Championship medals

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

The January deals Arsenal are linked with – and how likely they are

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

The worst PL signings so far this season – including dire Spurs flops

Your World Peterborough

Allison Homes Central’s Regional Marketing Assistant, Liam Hitchcock at Alderman Jacobs Primary School

Housebuilder marks International Walk to School Month by donating hi-vis bag tag...

Chrissie Matthews

Double Seal of Excellence success for Allison Homes Central site managers

Jack competing at the 2026 World Championships in Thonon-les-Bains, France

Werrington teenager represents Team England at World Championships

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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Crime

The Thorney Rugby clubhouse

Fund-raising appeal launched after disabled access ramp stolen from clubhouse

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

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

Jamie Keegan

Peterborough stalker jailed after causing victim 'serious distress'

What's On

You can catch Division at the Yard of Ale on Saturday

What's on in the pubs and clubs this week

The Shed Head line up for October 29

Comedy night at Peterborough bar returns

For many people, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery will be 'Spook Central' this Halloween

Peterborough Museum set to go 'all out' for Halloween

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

Three youngsters sitting inside Queensgate shortly after it opened

10 heartwarming photos of everyday Peterborough folk in the 1980s
These brilliant photos perfectly capture Peterborough folk in the 1980s
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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

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

Looking Back: Central Park's sunken garden in all its glory

Do you remember shopping in Timothy Whites?

10 vintage photos of Peterborough people and places in the 1960s

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

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’
Stacey Solomon has hailied this Shark vacuum as the “vacuum of dreams” thanks to multiple features that make tackling dust and dirt more satisfying - and she’s offering a £160 discount.
Rochelle Barrand

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

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

Lifestyle

YuMove's little joint supplement treats are my dogs' favourite snacks right now

YuMOVE joint bites review: my dog loves them, but do they help?

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

Rectory Farm Kitchen in Warmington has launched its new Christmas menu

‘Cosy’ farm shop near Peterborough serving Christmas dinners

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

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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

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

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People

The Met Office's rain radar for Peterborough at 3am on Friday morning

What to expect as Storm Austen strikes Peterborough on Friday
Storm Austen is forecast to move across southern England late Thursday and during Friday morning
Daniel DeFalco

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

Umami will open its doors in November

Opening details confirmed for new Umami restaurant Queensgate

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

Rotary Corner: How we are winning the fight against polio

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Business

Bradshaw - at the forefront of the EV revolution since 1976

Peterborough's electric vehicle pioneer Bradshaw celebrates 50 years

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.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

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

Mama Makes celebrates award success and recognition from Theo Paphitis

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Hegarty brings over 100 business professionals together

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

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

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