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Phil Rodgers: New reality at Cambridge City Council with no party in overall control

Our political correspondent, Phil Rodgers, says the post-election situation is very different to how things have been for the last quarter-century.

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Cambridgeshire nursery 'challenging' Ofsted after 'needs attention' rating

The team at the nursery "do not agree with the inspector's judgement", a spokesperson said

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DWP confirms you can apply for a Blue Badge without PIP or other disability benefit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that people may still qualify for a Blue Badge even if they do not receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or other disability benefits

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DWP issues update for 40,000 Jobcentre claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed its Support Conversations programme is being expanded to a further 27 Jobcentres across Britain, offering up to 40,000 disabled and sick claimants tailored one-to-one employment support

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Downing Street concerned after US fighter pilot avoids UK trial for strangling woman in Cambridge

He was tried at a court martial on a US airbase.

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Everything you need to know ahead of Cambridge South opening this weekend

The new station is expected to service around 1.8 million passengers a year

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Cambridge ramps up heatwave support for rough sleepers as red SWEP declared

Day services are open for extended hours.

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TV-famous former Cambridgeshire police officer asked colleague to send him sex video of female suspect

A court heard that Paul Street created a 'toxic' environment among his team

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‘It’s pants!’ Cambridge heat protester strips for roadside climate protest

Cameron Ford keeps it brief because he forgot his sunscreen.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Railway line reopening date confirmed after fatal Bedford train crash

The trains involved in the crash have been recovered

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‘Significant impact’ on health expected as soaring temperatures continue

The county has experienced a heatwave across this week

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Anglian Water update on hosepipe ban amid 'extreme heat' warning

Anglian Water say their customers are already "some of the UK's most water efficient"

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1,000 NHS places open up at Cambridgeshire dentist

The NHS places will allow people to get more affordable dental treatment

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Man's body pulled from Peterborough river

The death is not being treated as suspicions

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Family mourns 'gorgeous' boy, 13, tragically pulled from lake during heatwave

Hayden Jones-Powell got into difficulty in the water on Thursday when he was at the lake with friends

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Exactly where up to 100 homes could be built in village near Cambridge

If approved, the plans would see up to 100 new homes built alongside open space areas

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Waterbeach man found guilty of murdering sex worker at Cambridge house

Officers say the case highlighted the dangers for those working in the sex industry.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Man found guilty of murdering sex worker in Cambridge

Catalina Birlea was killed at an address in Cambridge on October 2, 2025

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Popular hospitality brand opens new apartments in Cambridgeshire city

Located in a historic Cambridgeshire city, the new apartments offer an ideal place for visitors to stay

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Body found in lake search for missing teenage boy

A teenage boy entered Meynell Lake on Thursday