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Nationwide explains 'first ever' changes to customer services 'across the UK'

The update comes after MPs discussed Nationwide in Parliament

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April to see new DWP Universal Credit health element changes

The Department for Work and Pensions has reiterated changes will proceed from April 2026 despite cross-party MP concerns over the impact on disabled people

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DWP PIP assessors quit en masse over feeling 'despised' and 'de-skilled'

Health professionals evaluating disability benefits are leaving en masse, with a DWP report revealing 40% of new hires quit during training due to feeling 'despised' and 'de-skilled'

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Doctors told mum toddler was 'absolutely fine' days before she died

Jacqueline Manley regularly took 18-month-old Connie to doctors due to breathing problems, but says her concerns were repeatedly dismissed

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'Steve Wright wrote to me from prison - one paragraph chills me to the bone'

The Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright pleaded guilty today to killing a teenager more than 20 years ago.

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Latest on new Waterbeach station as designs could include toilets and waiting room

The station will be moved as part of plans to build 4,500 new homes

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East Cambridgeshire motorcyclist who died in A14 collision ‘had a huge heart’

His family have paid tribute following the collision with a lorry parked in a lay-by.

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Family of lorry driver ‘who made everyone smile’ paid tribute after his death in A14 collision

He was involved in a collision in the early hours of 19 January.

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Developer already building hundreds of homes on town edge wants to build more

Plans have been submitted to replace 17 homes at the Sutton Park development on the edge of Wisbech with 50 new homes.

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Cambridgeshire city throws hat in the ring to be crowned UK City of Culture

The city has confirmed it is entering the race to become the UK's city of culture in 2029

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Two taken to hospital after crash in Cambridgeshire

The crash happened on Saturday afternoon (January 31).

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New walking and cycling path planned on route currently used by 20 people per day

The new path is expected to be used by more than 250 cyclists and 50 pedestrians each day once complete

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New Korean supermarket submits application for alcohol licence

The new shop has applied for an 'off-licence'

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Cambridge college spends 'shocking' £500k on objections to C2C busway

A resident who requested a Freedom of Information (FOI) request on the college's spending said he found the total amount to be 'unbelievable'

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Family pay tribute to 'endlessly generous' man killed in crash on A14

The 53-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene

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Princess Beatrice faces loyalty struggle over Andrew amid Epstein files scandal

Princess Beatrice joined her father Prince Andrew for a horse riding outing at Windsor, showing public support as new Epstein documents emerged

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Police update on murder investigation after man drowned in Cambridgeshire river

Conor Kinlan's body was recovered from a Cambridgeshire river on January 24.

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Children’s care home where ‘serious’ concerns raised makes ‘some improvement’

In a previous inspection, Ofsted inspectors found children had been 'physically restrained' by agency staff.

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Person rushed to hospital after crash on Cambridgeshire border

Emergency services were called to the crash on Saturday (January 31) afternoon

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Full list of 59 cars that could face tax hikes from April 2026

A total of 59 cars from 24 manufacturers will pay £5,690 in first-year Vehicle Excise Duty from April 1, 2026, with high-emission models from Ford, BMW, Mercedes and Toyota among those affected