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25 old pubs we have loved and lost in Peterborough over the years - including Ploughman and The Old Still
Raise a glass to these gone but not forgotten Peterborough pubs.

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ANZAC Day: Young and old come together in Peterborough to remember sacrifices of Australians and New Zealanders during World Wars
Memorial service took place at graveside of ‘The Lonely Anzac’ Sgt Thomas Hunter at Broadway Cemetery


Government's environment boss pledges action to tackle littering and fly-tipping scourge in Peterborough
Figures show 83 per cent rise in fly tipping across county

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WATCH: Green Party mayoral candidate Bob Ensch’s plans for Peterborough and how he would help low-income families
All five candidates in the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough elections have been invited for an interview – they will feature on the Peterborough Telegraph website in the run up to the election


Police confirm death of man found in dyke in Bourne is 'not suspicious'
Body was found in the early hours of the morning on Friday, April 25


Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes calls for Peterborough's YMCA Gym in Bretton to be saved from closure
The gym is earmarked for closure on May 4


"I dread to think of how bad the fire could have become:" E-bike battery explodes while charging destroying shed in Peterborough
Fire service issue warning about batteries after fire in Peterborough


"Man threatened door staff with tree branch" at Peterborough Wetherspoons The Drapers Arms
One incident saw a police officer being assaulted


Large police presence in Bourne after body found in dyke
Police say officers will be on scene ‘for some time’


Congratulations as finalists are named for Peterborough Community Business Awards 2025
Thirteen trophies are up for grabs


In Pictures: Peterborough teacher's "emotional" meeting with the woman whose life he helped to save through a blood donation
“He will always have a special place in my heart, and in my blood!”


Peterborough girl Ada (11) vows to donate her hair to charity that makes real hair wigs for poorly youngsters
Youngster has also set herself a grand fundraising challenge


Shoplifter who stole from TK Maxx, Tesco and Co-op in Peterborough is jailed
Police said he “repeatedly ignored” the conditions of a court order and continued to offend


200-years-old The Laurels Care Home near Peterborough rated as one of top 20 in region
Customer reviews used to calculate ranking


"A danger to teenage girls" - Peterborough man who "targets and exploits girls" is handed strict court order
Police say he is “a high-risk sexual predator” who “targets vulnerable teenagers who often go missing”


WATCH: Reform mayoral candidate Ryan Coogan on his plans for Peterborough and advantages of a business background
All five candidates in the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough elections have been invited for an interview – they will feature on the Peterborough Telegraph website in the run up to the election


SIM farms: Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban devices used by scammers to con the public
Fraud minister Lord Hanson writes exclusively for the NationalWorld network to explain the government’s plans to ban SIM farms - used by scammers to con the public


Inquest opens into death of Peterborough 16-year-old who died at Crown Lake at Farcet
The teenager has now been identified


Peterborough residents warned about works that will see no trains running to London Kings Cross Station for a weekend
Works will take place over the weekend of Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18


Plans to convert former Ploughman pub into smaller sports bar and shops refused by Peterborough council
The Ploughman pub closed in early 2024 following a legal battle with previous owners of the building Melbourne Leisure Holdings.
