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Cambridgeshire man died of ‘traumatic injuries’ in Vietnam crash, inquest hears
The 30-year-old was a 'temporary resident' in Vietnam at the time of his death
‘Stupid’ man drove at police officers in bid to escape arrest
One officer had to jump out of the way when the 44-year-old man drove at police
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Man who sexually assaulted young girl claimed he ‘didn’t know what he was doing’
The man sexually assaulted the girl at a Cambridgeshire house in 2024
Local elections 2026: Party‑by‑party Q&A with those standing for Cambridge City Council
The Cambridge Independent put key questions to each party.
Toy shop The Entertainer brings POP MART vending machine to Cambridge
Since its launch in 2010, POP MART has grown a global audience by merging art, fashion, and pop culture into collectable toys.
Milestone at Addenbrooke’s as surgical teams perform their most complex robotic surgery yet
Pancreaticoduodenectomy took eight hours and followed months of planning.
Axion, Arm’s first custom data centre CPU for Google, is now in use
Two heavyweights looking to redefine agentic AI infrastructure.
Stansted Airport train disruption warning with no direct trains this weekend
Stansted Airport has issued a warning to passengers about train disruptions this weekend
Passengers warned as Stansted Airport trains face disruption soon
Engineering works mean that buses will replace trains on some routes
Locals say village is ‘back of the queue’ as polls set to open in local elections
Some locals feel their village is 'left behind' by a district council
DWP PIP health assessment changes confirmed for nearly four million claimants
The DWP has confirmed major PIP health assessment changes, extending review periods to a minimum of three years — and up to five years — for nearly four million claimants
Universal Credit cap changes and household limits explained
The DWP has confirmed the household benefit cap is frozen again for 2026-27, with the maximum amount unchanged at up to £25,233 for eligible households in Greater London
Gas main replacement works near schools in Cambridge are postponed
Concerns had been raised that the works were taking place during exam season.
Former soldier stockpiled 600 weapons in 'man cave' after developing Nazi fascination
Paul Page has also spent time in prison after admitting making indecent images of children
Haverhill market trader who sold fake designer clothes ordered to pay £150k
He will need to sell his house and personal possessions to pay back the sum ordered
Traveller site expansion approved amid pitch 'shortfall' despite local concerns
The parish council said the village has already made a 'substantial contribution' but council officers noted that there was a 'shortfall' of available pitches in the district
Man threatened to smash former partner's windows and threw phone at her face
MacDonald had thrown a phone at his victim's face, which injured her lip and chin.
Attempted stabbing in Cambridgeshire town as police hope to speak to man in CCTV
A man reportedly had an altercation with a member of the public and then threatened to stab him.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Peterborough
The man driving the car has been arrested.