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Cambridgeshire nurse struck off after drug dealing conviction and stun gun found in home
Toby Bunting was a registered nurse when he was convicted of being in possession with intent to supply drugs, including ketamine and cocaine.

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Cambridgeshire caravan sites inspected by council to ensure planning regulations are met
The council leader said the visit was to make sure that the sites are being used as intended. It comes amid a need for pitches in the area.


Cambridge’s market square will be safer after £92m civic quarter regeneration, says council leader
£4.4m to be spent preparing plans.

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Trans postie wins tribunal against Royal Mail after being 'harassed' by colleagues
Sophie Cole, from Cambridge, started living as a trans women in 2016 after spending most of her life feeling she was born the wrong gender and has now won a tribunal against Royal Mail


Woman’s campaign of harassment against 94-year-old neighbour left him scared to leave home
She would verbally abuse the victim and his visitors when they were outside the house.


Teenage boy bitten by dog in Cambridgeshire suburb
Emergency services were called to an incident on Wednesday (October 15) morning. A teenage boy and his dog had been bitten by another dog.


Objector blasts use of pre-covid data in busway project
One of the witnesses called to give evidence for those opposing the Cambridge to Cambridge Busway said modelling should have been based on post-covid information.


New £36m swimming pool in Cambridgeshire city could be open by 2028
The new swimming pool would also have poolside and balcony seating, a cafe and soft play area


UK's first rice crop harvested in Cambridgeshire after record-breaking summer
Cambridgeshire is probably not the first location you would think when wondering where rice comes from but newly created paddies have yielded some great results


Work begins on England's first cycle street in Cambridge
Work to create England's first cycle street has begun on Adams Road in Cambridge


Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s new chief constable keen to build confidence
The chief constable said he wants to strengthen partnerships across the county so the force can focus on its ‘core functions’.


Council pours £150k into 20mph rollout as drivers brace for slower roads
A prioritised list of 11 projects planned to be delivered in 2025/26 has been approved by councillors at a Cambridgeshire County Council meeting.


Man punches teenager and steals his £200 bike in Cambs
Police said the attack on the 16-year-old was unprovoked


Meghan Markle update on Netflix deal and future of series 'With Love, Meghan'
She spoke at the Fortune Most Powerful Women summit in Washington DC


University of Cambridge rises in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
But… whisper it… Oxford came top again.


Community Chest grants fund leisure facilities, day centre, cricket club and climate group in South Cambridgeshire
More than £7,000 will benefit five village groups.


Older people can claim backdated DWP State Pension in new way
The DWP has urged older people who may be due backdated State Pension payments, as a result of historical Home Responsibilities Protection errors, to use alternative methods of making a claim if they are unable to do so online


Kids see ducks killed by car on Cambridgeshire high street as locals raise speeding issue
Locals have said 'something needs to be done' about speeding on a high street. Schoolchildren saw a flock of ducks get killed last week, according to locals.


Fen reservoir proposals for 'resilient water supply' in Cambridgeshire take next steps
It is hoped that the reservoir will help make the East of England more resilient in terms of its water supply, by collecting excess river water at certain times of the year to use it during drier periods.


British Gas warns homes to 'prepare now' as cold weather returns
A few simple steps could make a big difference
