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Shoplifter who struck 10 times is banned from Co-ops in her home town
She was also handed a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.
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The world’s fastest bird - the peregrine falcon - fails to breed in Cambridge this year
Nature Notes | Bob Jarman discusses the fortunes of the city pair.
Huge 'eyesore' industrial development and road remodelling given green light
A decision notice to approve the plans was published in July 2026
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Exact date Cambridgeshire could see 41C scorcher in August heatwave
The UK is set for another heatwave with temperatures expected to soar into the 40s in August, according to weather maps
In pictures: King Charles opens University of Cambridge’s £58m New Whittle Laboratory - and says he hopes it can help save our ‘poor old planet’
His Majesty met with researchers, government representatives, and industry leaders.
JLS's Aston Merrygold makes kid's dentist trips stress free with 1 change
Cambridgeshire-born JLS star Aston Merrygold has shared a simple reverse psychology parenting trick to make dentist appointments less daunting for kids
King Charles impressed by design of Cambridge Central Mosque during visit
The mosque’s ‘emphasis on sustainability and high reliance on green energy make this Europe’s first eco-mosque’.
Cambridgeshire nursery challenges Ofsted after ‘needs attention’ rating
Ofsted said the nursery's "well-balanced curriculum" is "not implemented consistently well in practice" - but the nursery plans to challenge the regulator
'Smell of gas' in Cambridge as road closure in place for emergency works
A road closure and three-way traffic lights will be in place
Three‑way traffic lights and road closure on East Road in Cambridge for emergency gas repairs
The work follows reports of a smell of gas at the junction of East Road, Mill Road, Gonville Place and Parkside.
Boat fire closes major road as emergency services rush to scene
Drivers are facing delays and a diversion is in place
Crack down on spread of HMOs planned to stop rogue landlords
Campaigners have welcomed progress on planning controls but warn against shifting the problem to other areas
Andy Burnham appointed Prime Minister following audience with King Charles
Andy Burnham has visited Buckingham Palace and received an invitation from the King to form a Government
Body found in Cambridgeshire river
Emergency services attended
Six weeks of village road closures with diversion in place for gas works
A diversion route will be signposted and residents within the work zone will still be able to access their properties
Lost Gardens Cambridge hotel and spa plans revealed for Shire Hall
Cambridgeshire County Council signed a 250-year lease with the Lamington Group.
Rower Jim creates Lego model of Christ’s College boathouse
10,000 bricks used used in creating boathouse.
Up to 180 homes could be built on outskirts of Cambridgeshire city
The proposed housing development will be designed to be 'in-keeping with the local area', developers said
Locals split over potential Cambridge 20mph limits
There are proposals to introduce 20mph speed restrictions on more roads in Cambridge
Phil Rodgers: A letter to Andy Burnham to put him in the picture about Cambridge
Our political correspondent, Phil Rodgers, writes to the incoming PM.