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Universal Credit claimants could get up to £1,200 to help with savings
Almost half a million people have already collected over £220 million in bonuses as scheme is made permanent
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Wildlife Trusts CEO Craig Bennett made an OBE - and warns environmental protections regressed in 2025
Cambridge-based Craig features in New Year Honours List 2026.
MBE for University Challenge star Bobby Seagull of Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Teacher, author and broadcaster is recognised for his services to public libraries.
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New Year Honours 2026: All those honoured in Cambridgeshire including Chief Guide, transplant surgeon and leading Greater Cambridge planner
Also honoured by the King are the Wildlife Trusts CEO, academics and community stalwarts.
GSK to invest £10m in Cambridge stem cell alliance
Innovative partnership with Teichmann Laboratory to transform complex disease outcomes.
University Challenge's Bobby Seagull honoured with MBE in New Year Honours list
Bobby Seagull earned a cult following his appearances on University Challenge representing Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Former Cambridge MP Tristram Hunt among King's New Year Honours list recipients
Music and the arts are represented through conductor Richard Farnes, who was educated in Cambridge, and theatre consultant Rachel Tackley, reflecting the city’s cultural reach beyond academia.
DWP Universal Credit deadline as Brits on certain benefits must act soon
The DWP is in the process of moving people on to Universal Credit from a number of legacy benefits - and there's a deadline you need to be aware of
Prince William and Kate Middleton's 'forever home' has surprisingly normal detail
The Prince and Princess of Wales are moving to Forest Lodge in 2026, an eight-bedroom Windsor mansion they're calling their 'forever home' with surprisingly down-to-earth touches
Four essential medicines to stock up on before January according to pharmacist
A pharmacist has shared the essential medicines to have in your cabinet before January to help manage winter cold and flu symptoms
Plans to bring former ‘iconic’ Cambridgeshire restaurant building back into ‘beneficial use’
Some residents have objected to the plans and the potential impact they think it will have on their homes
Police shut seven Cambridgeshire shops after laws broken
Police officers visited 36 shops and closed seven of them.
Stalker made ex-girlfriend’s life ‘living hell’ and threatened to ‘bury her’
The man also told his ex-girlfriend she was going to 'feel pain'.
Topshop returns to UK high streets weeks after Christmas including one in Cambridgeshire
Fashion retailer Topshop will launch in 32 John Lewis locations across the UK next year following successful pop-up trials
Silent vigil for jailed climate protester Andrew Dames outside Guildhall
26 month prison term for engineer and Quaker.
Andrew 'stringing out' Royal Lodge move amid delay preparing new home
Sources say Andrew will drag out his Royal Lodge departure as long as possible, with his new accommodation on the King's Norfolk estate needing renovation
Busy city road closed for repairs after car crashes into barriers
The road will partially close from Monday, January 5.
Man made wife’s life a ‘misery’ by watching her every move
The man has been sentenced to five years in prison.
The Cambridgeshire cafés and restaurants that closed in 2025
Cambridgeshire has seen the doors of several restaurants and cafés close for good this year
Two women fighting for life after A10 crash as man arrested
A person was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, as well as drug driving.