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WASPI campaigners edge closer to victory in state pension age dispute
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been accused of "backing down" in the battle over compensation for women affected by the state pension age increase
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Anna Williams to become CEO of Camcycle in new year
Current head of charity’s campaigns and engagement.
Police warning to car boot customers after shoplifting spree
A man, 50, was arrested after stealing household items for four days straight
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Delays of up to 45 minutes hitting Cambridgeshire guided busway
Temporary speed limits have been introduced.
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Lower busway speed limits see passenger numbers fall as journeys are longer
Officers at Cambridgeshire County Council said journey times had not increased to a “huge extent”, but recognised passenger numbers were down on some services.
Person dies after being struck by train between Cambridgeshire and London
The person was pronounced dead at the scene.
'No immediate plans' to cut number of public bins in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council undertook a trial looking at the use of its public bins and found some are 'underused', but said there are no current plans to remove them.
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Police called to 'serious' crash involving car and bike
The crash has closed the road. Police have advised drivers to avoid the area.
Person struck by train as Cambridgeshire trains cancelled
A person was struck by a train between Cambridgeshire and London. Services in Cambridge and Peterborough were cancelled.
Man's death treated as 'suspicious' with woman arrested
Police say that the woman arrested and the man who died are believed to be known to each other
Jessie J shares important reason behind Kate Middleton hug despite being 'briefed not to'
The singer shared an emotional moment with the Princess of Wales at the 2025 Royal Variety Performance
Local submits 50-page objection opposing plans to convert stables into homes
The neighbour raised various concerns around environmental impact, harm of protected species, highway issues, and land use
Firefighters called to house blaze in Cambridgeshire town
Two crews attended the house fire.
Join in Festive Sock Day 2025 to support Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust and new hospitals
Everyone can get involved - even if they have to wear scrubs at work!
Drug dealer snared in Cambridge claimed stash was birthday gift to himself
The 24-year-old was recognised by officers.
Bus crashes into bollards causing traffic chaos during school drop-off
The crash happened along a road with a nursery, and near to three other schools. A lane was blocked.
A celebration of talent: 2026 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards launched
The awards celebrate sectors from biotech to cleantech, AI to medtech.
Water company acknowledges sewage spillages with plan to reduce issues
Anglian Water has promised to investigate and fix 'misconnections' in the sewage system in the new year