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23 Dec ' 09:29
- Man stabbed during laptop theft
- Hoops star quizzed in baby probe
- Man released over gym shooting
- Crime cash to boost arts projects
- Domestic abuse funding 'maintained'
- Mothers-to-be warned of flu risk
- First Minister issues grit pledge
- Buses may help stranded travellers
- Driver dies in triple lorry crash
- Sheridan found guilty of perjury
- Belfast couple reunited with gifts
- Baby has HIV test after milk mix-up
- Cell attack accused officer sacked
- Shops packed in last-minute rush
- 'No action' after royal car attack
- Winter flu death toll rises to 27
- CAA slams air passenger treatment
- Britons brave cold before Christmas
- Parents fear missing woman abducted
- Man's skull fractured in snowballs row
Thursday, 3pm: Today will remain cold and dry with temperatures just getting above freezing. East Coast are reporting more rail service amendments and cancellations over the next two days:
Christmas Eve services at Peterborough Cathedral
The festival of carols with the cathedral choir at 4pm tomorrow (24th December); Carols with the Salvation Army Band – Bethlehem Now! – at 8pm and the Midnight Eucharist at 11.30pm.
200 factory jobs facing the axe
MORE than 200 factory workers have been told their jobs are at risk just five days before Christmas.
3 commentsNew flooring store will create jobs for Peterborough
JOBS are to be created in Peterborough with the opening of a new flooring superstore.
Christmas Eve services at Peterborough Cathedral
The festival of carols with the cathedral choir at 4pm tomorrow (24th December); Carols with the Salvation Army Band – Bethlehem Now! – at 8pm and the Midnight Eucharist at 11.30pm.
Night of acoustic music at a pub
A NIGHT of acoustic music is being held at a pub near Stamford.
Latest planning applications to Peterborough City Council 23/12/10
Conversion of existing double garage and workshop to ancillary residential accommodation to existing dwelling at 40 Lincoln Road, Northborough, Peterborough PE6 9BH
Latest planning decisions from Peterborough City Council 23/12/10
Construction of six apartments, 3 one bedroom and 3 two bedroom units at Land Adjacent To 34A Towler Street Peterborough
Plea to use correct health service over Christmas
CITY residents are being reminded that there are various healthcare centres they can go to over the festive period and not just A&E.
Temperature: -4 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
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23 Dec ' 05:19
- Christmas dinner sewage warning
- Champion Tom Daley checks out 2012 dive board
- Druids and Pagans enjoy Stonehenge snowball fight
- String of Lib Dem ministers 'voice unease over policies'
- Pizza Hut 'bill row' order to staff
- Navy frigate aids French carrier over Christmas
- Tarmac plans to axe 550 jobs
- Guaghan joins Us
- Conlon leaves Hatters
- Puncheon poised for Millwall switch
- McNally: We won't sell best players
- Mclean allowed to talk to Tigers
- Laws open to offers for 'The Beast'
- Cobblers make striker bid
- New deal for Turner
- Ryan backs O'Driscoll to stay
- Boxing Day games frozen off
- Number of empty homes falls
- Rail workers to strike on Bank Holidays
TRAVEL & WEATHER: East Coast rail disruption; freezing conditions to continue
Thursday, 11.40am: Today will remain cold and dry with temperatures just getting above freezing. East Coast are reporting more rail service amendments and cancellations over the next two days:
Video: Armed gunman caught on CCTVvideo
Update, Thursday, 11.30am: Shocking CCTV images of a Peterborough garage worker staring down the barrel of a gun in a terrifying armed raid have been released by police.
Special Christmas gift for 11 good causes
GOOD causes from across Greater Peterborough and South Lincolnshire were the lucky recipients in John Lewis’ annual community grant scheme, run through the pages of the Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Deputy features editor John Baker reveals the first slice of winners. (Part Two can be seen in Friday’s ET)
Not a lot of festive cheer for Posh on Boxing Day
IT might be a blessing in disguise if the League One fixture between Peterborough United and Colchester on Boxing Day is postponed.
Plenty of brave souls at Elton Furze
Ladies and juniors at elton Furze braved the wintry conditions to hold their end of year nine-hole fun competitions.
New darts league is up and running
A NEW breakaway darts league is up and running in the area.
Snooker: Joe Perry wins a place in German Masters tournament
SNOOKER star Joe Perry has rediscovered his form right on cue . . . and with a bit of help from his new cue.
Video: Armed gunman caught on CCTV
Update, Thursday, 11.30am: Shocking CCTV images of a Peterborough garage worker staring down the barrel of a gun in a terrifying armed raid have been released by police.
Special Christmas gift for 11 good causes
GOOD causes from across Greater Peterborough and South Lincolnshire were the lucky recipients in John Lewis’ annual community grant scheme, run through the pages of the Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Deputy features editor John Baker reveals the first slice of winners. (Part Two can be seen in Friday’s ET)
No changes to Christmas bin collections
There will be no changes to black and green bin collections for Peterborough residents over the 2010 Christmas and New Year bank holiday period.
Paston church stripped of lead from roof
A CHURCH has vowed its Christmas plans will not be spoiled by metal thieves targeting it for the second time in a year.
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23 Dec ' 01:16
- Apprentice contestant admits fraud
- Radiohead top 25-year album chart
- Somewhere filmed at real hotel
- Nicola: I hated being TV judge
- Tighter safety for Spider-Man show
- R-Patz 'good kisser' for Ricci
- Kate Moss: Modelling is an art
- Frankie Boyle in new language storm
- Caretaker 'haunted' by CCTV murder
- £153m 'online Christmas Day spend'
- Fresh appeal over missing architect
- Icy conditions for festive getaway
- Strictly champs lock lips on screen
TRAVEL & WEATHER: East Coast delays and cancellations
8.50am: Thursday will remain cold, temperatures may just get above freezing, with the small chance of a snow shower this morning. East Coast are reporting more service amendments and cancellations over the next two days:
The big freeze: Snow finally comes to Peterborough
From the ET: The big freeze has continued to hit the city as heavy snow showers finally arrived yesterday (22nd December).
Plight of Peterborough’s homeless people
HUDDLED desperately together for warmth, a group of homeless immigrants face Christmas in a tiny abandoned hut.
Peterborough shop boss counts cost of a burst pipe
A computer shop boss in Peterborough city centre has been left counting the cost after a frozen water pipe burst, flooding the store.
Man headbutted in unprovoked violent attack
A MAN was headbutted in an unprovoked attack at a newsagent’s in Wisbech.
More may follow Mclean out of London Road
Thursday, 8.30am: Director of football Barry Fry has refused to rule out the sale of any more Peterborough United’s star players.
Plight of Peterborough’s homeless people
HUDDLED desperately together for warmth, a group of homeless immigrants face Christmas in a tiny abandoned hut.
Plans for Peterborough one stop homeless help shop
PLANS are being made to bring homeless services together in a Peterborough city centre ‘one stop shop’.
Late chemists - 23rd December 2010
TODAY’S LATE CHEMISTS:
Temperature: -3 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Sunny
Temperature: -7 C to 0 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North west
Temperature: -7 C to 0 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Sunny
Temperature: -8 C to -1 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North west
Cloudy
Temperature: -2 C to -1 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: South
Cloudy
Temperature: -1 C to 1 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South
Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South
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22 Dec ' 21:13
Gritters hit the streets with blessing from local clergy
GRITTING teams are hitting the road with some divine backing after blessing ceremonies were carried out on gritting vehicles.
7 commentsNudd reigns supreme on a favourite venue
There were very few matches fished at the weekend and once again just about everyone I know who did manage to wet a line also had to spend a great deal of time breaking ice.
Ashes opinion: England will bounce back say locals
Have Australia now got all the momentum in the Ashes after their Third Test demolition job on England in Perth?
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22 Dec ' 17:06
- Review bid over 'Crossbow Cannibal'
- Strictly champs lock lips on screen
- Frankie Boyle in new language storm
- One in three 'believes in angels'
- Warning over alternative remedies
- MPs 'concerned' over aid programme
- Flu infection rates 'have doubled'
- Sex partner 'might have killed spy'
- Father recalls 'joy' of tragic boys
- Travel scheme cost 'set to double'
- MSP backs shop worker assault law
- Scans 'could predict schizophrenia'
- Fourth person faces murder charge
- Teachers' body warns of cuts impact
- More young on the dole at Christmas
- Court rejects 'limbs-in-loch' bid
- World's smallest Christmas card
- Farming industry praised amid snow
- Sheridan perjury trial jury retires
- Paris Hilton tweets knife drama
Greyhound races still on despite freeze
THE big freeze has cancelled many sporting events, but Peterborough Greyhound Stadium has kept all its scheduled race meetings.
Help charity and get gifts wrapped
A CHILDREN’S hospice charity is appealing for Christmas shoppers to take advantage of its fundraising gift wrapping service.
Thursday 23 December 2010
Sunny spells
Temperature: -4 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Tuesday 28 December 2010
Mist
Temperature: -3 C to -0 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
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22 Dec ' 13:02
- Vermaelen absence extended
- Webb backs technology
- Rovers confirm Kean to stay
- Bernstein: Englishman preferable
- O'Brien handed hefty Blanco fine
- McCoy confirms Star ride
- Tendulkar returns to one-day squad
- Cook defiant despite poor showing
- CA chief expects Ponting to play
- Adams backs spinners
- Experienced duo return for Windies
- Kiwis call up uncapped trio
- No adjournment in hearing
- Hauritz deserves recall - Warne
- Katich eyes fifth Test
- KP prepares for Johnson threat
- Pacquiao to face Mosley test
Multiple collisions close A47
HAZARDOUS weather conditions have been blamed for three collisions in 10 minutes which forced the closure of a section of the A47 this afternoon (22nd December).
Light snow
Light snow showers
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Temperature: -4 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Temperature: -6 C to 0 C
Temperature: -6 C to -2 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South west
Wind Speed: 12 mph
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22 Dec ' 08:56
- Naismith commits to Rangers
- MSP condemns mental health policy
- Travel scheme cost 'set to double'
- Scans 'could predict schizophrenia'
- Fourth person faces murder charge
- Teachers' body warns of cuts impact
- Farming industry praised amid snow
- Sheridan perjury trial jury retires
- George to 'crack on' with Tartak
- Wincanton and Huntingdon worries
- Game over at frozen Rasen
- Frozen Kelso inspect
- Irish meetings claimed by weather
- Starluck set for Christmas date
- No King George for Nicholls charge
- Ruby extols Kauto virtues
- Welsh National card in doubt
Wednesday, 4pm: Following Tuesday’s travel chaos on east coast rail routes, services have resumed, but there are delays for Peterborough travellers and cancellations planned for Thursday. Meanwhile the morning snow has eased in the city.
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Volunteers feed the vulnerable
SOME of the most vulnerable residents and homeless people in Peterborough were given a bit of Christmas cheer thanks to kind-hearted volunteers.
Weather outlook: Cold snap to remain until Boxing Day
From the ET: Snow showers and sub-zero, freezing conditions are expected to grip Peterborough in the lead up to Christmas.
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City Hospital hopes for Royal opening
Peterborough’s new super hospital could be given the Royal seal of approval at a grand official opening ceremony.
5 commentsMclean in transfer talks
11.40am: Peterborough United striker Aaron Mclean has been given permission to talk to Championship side Hull City.
3 commentsAppeal for talent for open mic night
TALENTED musicians and singers are urged to get up on stage and show off their skills at an open mic night in Peterborough.
Take up dancing with Pig Dyke Molly group
TAKE up a new hobby in the New Year and learn Molly Dancing in Peterborough.
Boxing Day music session at a pub
CHRISTMAS celebrations will be continuing into Boxing Day at one city pub.
Christmas Eve party at Club Caliente
PARTY-GOERS will be getting into the festive spirit at Club Caliente in Peterborough.
Learn more about ancient trees at talk
LEARN more about ancient trees at a talk at a city church.
Volunteers feed the vulnerable
SOME of the most vulnerable residents and homeless people in Peterborough were given a bit of Christmas cheer thanks to kind-hearted volunteers.
Field hospital helps cut A&E admissions
A ‘FIELD hospital’ in the city centre helped avoid 10 admissions to accident and emergency over the weekend.
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22 Dec ' 04:48
- Have you got Rudolph on the brain?
- Beatles' Abbey Road crossing listed
- Apprentice contestant admits fraud
- Bondage sites clue over spy's death
- No damage following Cumbria quake
- Ministers pressed on Scotland Bill
- MacAskill backs old cases retrial
- Police body review brought forward
- Councils agree budget conditions
- Senators hit out at Megrahi release
- MSP backs shop worker assault law
- Lib Dem recordings 'voice unease'
- More young on the dole at Christmas
- Sheridan urges jury to clear him
- Tendulkar returns to one-day squad
- Harris - We've got the edge
WEATHER & TRAVEL: Amended East Coast rail service for Wednesday; snow turning to sleet
Wednesday, 12.15pm: Following Tuesday’s travel chaos on east coast rail routes, services have resumed, but there are delays for Peterboroughh travellers. Meanwhile the morning snow is turning to sleet.
Police arrest EDL protest’s leader
ONE of the leaders of the English Defence League (EDL) has been arrested after police received complaints about his speech during their protest in Peterborough on 11th December.
House blaze family saved by passer-by
A Peterborough family had a lucky escape after an arsonist set fire to their home.
Commuter chaos as rail services halted
From the ET: Thousands of rail commuters were stopped in their tracks by cancellations and delays after overhead power-lines collapsed yesterday (21st December).
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Fire crews stage frozen river rescue
FIRE crews braved the freezing weather at Thorpe Meadows rowing lake to demonstrate the risks involved in rescuing people from icy water in the winter.
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Hull linked with with Posh pair
Peterborough United striker Craig Mackail-Smith is reportedly a January transfer window target for Championship side Hull City.
9 commentsDecision due on Boxing Day game before Christmas Day
Peterborough United are planning to make a decision on their Boxing Day fxture against Colchester at London Road before Christmas Day.
1 commentCharlotte leads England into her own Ashes battle
CHARLOTTE Edwards, the reigning Evening Telegraph Sports Personality of the Year, is confident the Ashes will be staying in England.
Junior football: Alliance in move to help fixture backlog
THE Peterborough & District Junior Alliance League have altered their packed schedule as they battle the big freeze.
1 commentMcCann suffers a broken nose
Peterborough United skipper Grant McCann broke his nose after a ball smacked into his face during training yesterday (21st December).
Commuter chaos as rail services halted
From the ET: Thousands of rail commuters were stopped in their tracks by cancellations and delays after overhead power-lines collapsed yesterday (21st December).
Late chemists - 22nd December 2010
TODAY’S LATE CHEMISTS:
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22 Dec ' 00:37
- Homeless warning over benefit cut
- Flu jab uptake 'shockingly low'
- Man and boy killed in house blaze
- UK cancer survival 'falling behind'
- Brad and Angelina plan festive fun
- Channel 4 gives Doherty new TV deal
- Russell Brand under Katy's thumb
- Another award nomination for Firth
- Comics brave gents as lay-dees
- Kings Of Leon concert postponed
- Smoochy Christmas in Weatherfield
- Star's sister 'cast by accident'
- Judge trims claims in Hilton case
- Lohan 'assault' worker dismissed
PECT: Peterborough forest project needs support
LOCAL businesses are being urged to support the planting of more than 170,000 trees in Peterborough.
Junior hockey: Minus 5 no worry for kids
THEY had to use oversized tennis balls for safety reasons, but a temperature of -5 C wasn’t going to stop City of Peterborough’s thriving mini-hockey section from enjoying their annual Christmas party match.
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Temperature: -1 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Temperature: -7 C to 1 C
Temperature: -7 C to -1 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North west
Mist
Temperature: -3 C to -1 C
Cloudy
Temperature: -3 C to 1 C
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21 Dec ' 20:27
- More young on the dole at Christmas
- Homelessness warning on benefit cut
- Failed Apprentice facing court
- Stonehenge ready to mark solstice
- Cancer survival rates revealed
- Earthquake rumbles through Cumbria
- 250,000 'jobless for over a year'
- Flu jab update 'shockingly low'
- Humiliated Cable stripped of powers
- Councils 'ordered less road salt'
- Freeze keeps pressure on transport
- Britain 'trained tainted police'
- Report highlights Oxbridge chances
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