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Locals say 'accident is waiting to happen’ along Cambs road blighted by speeding
Locals are concerned about continuous speeding along a Cambridgeshire town road. They believe an "accident is waiting to happen" if the problem is not dealt with.

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Five DWP groups who won't receive £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the winter fuel payment for 2025 to 2026 will be made to everyone in England and Wales born before September 22, 1959


All the health conditions eligible for DWP £110 a week
The DWP has released the most recent data on Attendance Allowance, which is a tax-free benefit that is not means-tested and is worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week

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'Proud' great-grandmother remembered in Cambridgeshire funeral notices this week
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one


Fire service still tackling hotspots after electricity pole and car fire
The crash happened yesterday evening and saw an electric car collide with an electricity pole


Mum 'cheated death' after losing leg in HGV crash while cycling her daily route
Nicky Bull, 62, was hit by an articulated lorry while cycling along the A507 in Baldock, Herts., on a route she took everyday


'Most viewed' stunning property in Cambridge on the market for £450,000
The gorgeous 1930s style Cambridge home is on the market and has proved to be immensely popular with interested buyers over the last month.


Homes left without power after car crashes into electricity pole
The car caught fire and left around 35 homes without power


Taxi drivers in South Cambridgeshire due to be given until 2030 to switch to greener vehicles
The district council is set to extend the deadline by two years.


‘Nurturing’ nursery rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for the third time in a row
Children at the Montessori school "settle quickly and feel safe", according to Ofsted. It was judged 'outstanding' in every area inspected.


DWP outlines major changes to Universal Credit and disability benefits
The DWP has confirmed that it plans to complete migration of claimants on income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to Universal Credit by March next year


Rules for UK benefits claimants on taking up volunteer work
People claiming benefits are allowed to do volunteer work, but there are rules they must abide by or risk being penalised - and four particular payments could be affected


Cambridgeshire road closed after car crashes and catches fire
The electric car collided with an electricity pole and then caught fire


AstraZeneca pauses £200m expansion in Cambridge
Move is latest setback for government bidding to boost growth.


Royal watchers amazed by Kate Middleton's effortless hair bun trick
The Princess of Wales has been out and about on a series of engagements, with royal watchers catching a glimpse of her performing an apparent magic trick with her hair


Body found in search for missing Cambridgeshire man
A body has been found in Gloucestershire and the man's family have been informed


Test your general knowledge with 25 tricky questions in our weekend pub quiz
If you want to make sure your general knowledge is brushed up for the next pub quiz night you attend, our weekend test is the perfect place to start.


Prince Harry's surprise move sends 'defiant message to Palace'
Prince Harry made a surprise trip to Ukraine after his four-day royal tour in the UK, and royal expert Jennie Bond believes the Duke of Sussex has found his own "halfway house"


Can you guess the Cambridge street from these photos?
Fast food, clothes, and even Harry Potter wands can be bought here. Before the 19th century, the area was the yard of an inn.


Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine - everything he said
The Duke of Sussex said 'there is light at the end of the tunnel'
