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DWP outlines regular benefit and pension payment schedule for September 2024
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for paying out a number of different benefits, including Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more
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Update after burst main left Cambridgeshire villagers without water
Anglian Water has shared an update after a burst water main left Cambridgeshire villagers without water on Friday (August 29). The burst main resulted in damage to a path.
FemHealth sector impacted by negative attitudes says Mills & Reeve study
Health of women ‘taboo for too long’.
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Call police immediately if you see missing woman police are 'concerned' about
Martha Walshe was last seen in Tesco in Cherry Hinton after leaving her home in Drayton Road. The public has been urged to contact police with information.
Man found hiding in bin by police after attacking friend and speeding away
A man has pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including GBH and drink driving. Before the man was arrested in April, police officers discovered him hiding in a bin.
Police searching for people in connection with hate crime as CCTV released
CCTV captured the moment an alleged hate crime takes place in a Cambridgeshire town. Police are appealing for information into the incident.
Family pays tribute to teenager who will be 'forever missed' after drowning
A family has said they have 'closure' after an inquest was held into the death of a 16-year-old boy. Jack Lloyd sadly died on April 3 after drowning.
King Charles 'open to meeting' Prince Harry during UK visit, reports suggest
Prince Harry and King Charles are expected to meet next week, with a royal insider explaining how the monarch truly feels about his ongoing feud with his youngest son
Teenage boy who visited lake with friends ‘accidentally drowned’, inquest hears
The inquest into the death of a 16-year-old boy who died in April was held on Tuesday (September 2). Jack Lloyd died at Crown Lakes in Farcet after getting into difficulty.
Met Office casts doubt on September heatwave as UK welcomes autumn weather
The UK is set to be hit by a bout of wet and windy weather in the first week of September, but there have been rumours of an 'Indian Summer' on the horizon
NatWest closing 26 branches in September including two in Cambs
NatWest is set to close 26 branches this month, with further closures planned for later this year
New gastropub could be opening in empty town centre shop under latest plans
Huntingdonshire District Council has been asked to approve plans for the proposed new gastropub in Huntingdon town centre.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after violence in Cambs
A police aircraft was deployed to help search for the suspect. The man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and criminal damage.
'Despicable' would-be thief tried to swipe donation tin from charity shop
A police officer who investigated the case said: "It doesn’t get much lower than trying to steal from a cancer support charity"
Growing new town to get temporary centre ‘hub’ with shops and services
Outline plans for a ‘meanwhile hub’ offering shops and services in Northstowe has been approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council.
'Crumbling' Cambridge church needs urgent repairs to prevent stone falling from tower
The historic building near the centre of Cambridge 'needs urgent help' for repairs to its crumbling tower. It has been awarded a £50,000 grant to repair masonry and make the tower safe again.
Northern Lights UK today: Aurora Borealis could be visible in sky tonight
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of the UK and Ireland overnight, and there is a chance they will be back in the night sky tonight, Tuesday, September 2, as the aurora will appear in the UK from around 6pm
M11 traffic news: Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash
Emergency services were called to a crash on the Cambridgeshire border on Monday (September 1). Police arrested one man.
Developer wins fight to build 115 new homes on village edge
A planning inspector has ruled that the new homes can be built in Yaxley, stating that the development would “bring a range of benefits”.
Littleport man sentenced after fleeing scene of Ely collision
The 27-year-old left the scene at speed.