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DWP announces 'cliff edge' changes for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants

A minister has outlined upcoming reforms to address the Housing Benefit and Universal Credit 'cliff edge' for claimants in supported housing and temporary accommodation, due in autumn 2026

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Lidl names Cambridgeshire locations where it wants to open new stores

Hundreds of towns and cities across the UK could see a new Lidl supermarket open in the coming years, as the discount chain has released its latest 'wish list' of 876 target locations for its UK expansion

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Plans for new homes slammed as 'ludicrous and ridiculous'

One objector described the development as 'totally inadequate'

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Claire's closes all 154 UK and Ireland stores with 1,300 jobs lost in retail collapse

All of the chain's remaining stores have ceased trading and workers have been "notified of redundancy" by administrators Kroll

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Calls to suspend operations as second fire in days breaks out at Grunty Fen landfill site

Fire crews tackled a blaze in a a different area of the site, as MP and councillors issue statement.

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Conservatives suspend Cambridgeshire candidate over offensive social media posts

He is still set to appear on the ballot paper despite the suspension

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Parents say ice cream van ‘turf war’ in Cambridge is a ‘nightmare’

A resident has said a village near Cambridge is becoming "a turf war of ice cream traders"

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Forensics at scene of hotel fire where man died and arson arrest made

Cambridgeshire Police are at the scene of the hotel fire today (Monday, April 27)

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Digger used to steal shop cash point as police search for men dressed in black

The digger was used to force entry to a shop

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Appeal after six ram-raiders use digger to smash into Co-op in Sutton and steal ATM

They loaded the cash machine into a vehicle and escaped.

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Man dies and 44-year-old arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after hotel fire

The fire service is investigating the cause.

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Dozens of firefighters rush to fatal hotel fire as man arrested on suspicion of arson

One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was taken to hospital

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The Cambridgeshire village with unique name that was once underwater

Featuring a stunning nature reserve, a historic pub, and a unique name this village sounds worth the visit

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Man dies in hotel fire as police make arrest

A man has been arrested in connection with the fire

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Former air raid shelters could become holiday lets

The applicant said former air raid shelters used as holiday accommodation have become 'popular' in recent years

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Firefighters called to second fire in four days at landfill site

The fire was in a different area to the one that broke out on Wednesday, April 22.

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Driver arrested after motorcyclist seriously injured in A10 crash

The motorcyclist remains in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash and man arrested

The driver has since been bailed pending further enquiries

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Cambridge church reopens following £3 million investment

The church's capacity has been increased to serve more of the community

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Raiders smash into Co-op in Sutton

It was also targeted by thieves in September.