Local News
New homes approved ‘reluctantly’ with no money for schools, doctors, or dentists
Questions were raised over why the developer could not provide funding towards services in the area that its homes will increase demand for.
Local messages
Man jailed for dangerous driving at almost twice the speed limit
Ali drove his car at around 50 mph in a 30 mph speed limit
Locals praise ‘fantastic’ cafes and shops in ‘close-knit’ Cambridgeshire village
Residents have praised the village for its shops and cafes, but also its community appeal
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Deer gets stuck in car bumper after ‘sudden dash’ across Cambridgeshire road
Firefighters were called to rescue the deer from the car bumper
Appeal after five sheep attacked by dogs near Cottenham leaving two fighting for their lives
Warning: Some of the images in this story contain graphic content of injuries to an animal
Five sheep attacked by dogs in Cambridgeshire village
WARNING: This article contains images that some people may find upsetting
‘It makes deepfake creation a premium service’: Grok changes blasted by Downing Street and Internet Watch Foundation
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot under fire after it emerged it has been used to create sexualised images.
Man who stole ready meals from pensioner sent to prison
The man in his 80s had ready meals delivered to him by his daughter
McDonald’s plans fried: Councillors reject 6am opening for Cambridge restaurant
Councillors heard objections over noise from neigbours.
Internet Watch Foundation finds sexual imagery of children created by AI tool Grok
Histon-based organisation says imagery on dark web features children aged 11-13.
Cambridgeshire council makes ‘significant improvement’ to CQC rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised the council for its 'considerable progress'
Village 20mph zone agreed despite concern it will be a ‘waste of money’
A Cambridgeshire County Council report said any reduction in speed will help reduce the severity of collisions that may happen in Little Paxton.
Man jailed after breaking officer's nose and racially abusing another
The man continued to racially abuse the officer while he was in custody
Huntingdon train attack police officers investigated for gross misconduct
The investigation relates to alleged failures to properly investigate the incident
Police issue major update after stabbing near Peterborough bus station
The bus station and nearby underpass are closed while police investigate
The Cambridgeshire areas hit with flood alerts as Storm Goretti brings heavy rainfall
People are being told to move cars from flood risk areas
Former Addenbrooke’s director says hospital’s £829,000 funding cut for hospice ‘must be reversed’
Gerald Coteman calls Cambridge University Hospitals’ decision ‘short-sighted and damaging’.
Model of womb lining enables Babraham Institute researchers to ‘listen in’ as embryo implants
Study could help us better understand infertility, miscarriage and conditions such as pre-eclampsia.
Existing hormone-mimicking drug for hot flushes ‘has anti-cancer effect’
University of Cambridge trial has promised result.
Cambridge care home moves out of special measures as CQC praises improvement
The care home was rated inadequate and requires improvements in areas