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We risk losing natural treasures if we fail to safeguard our chalk streams now

Opinion | Pippa Heylings, MP for South Cambridgeshire, wants the UK’s chalk streams designated as a Natural World Heritage Site under UNESCO.

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Arthritis sufferers could miss out on DWP benefits as state pension age rises

Arthritis UK has warned the Work and Pensions Committee that people with arthritis risk missing out on benefits like PIP and Universal Credit as the state pension age increases

Cambridgeshire Live - News

DWP confirms new PIP payment rates for 2026 - full list

The DWP has confirmed that disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), will rise by 3.8 per cent in 2026 - here are the new payment rates

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Campaign raises funds for 24/7 defibrillator at Jesus Green in Cambridge

Kiosk on the Green owner says it vital.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Working windmill on sale for the first time in 40 years

It's one of the last remaining working windmills in Suffolk

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Cambridge pothole protesters to call for repairs

A demonstration will be held in the city tomorrow (Sunday, 8 March).

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Daughter's relief after Soham murderer dad dies after being attacked in prison

Child killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after being brutally attacked in prison. His daughter has spoken of her relief, while questions remain about his funeral arrangements.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Soham killer Ian Huntley's lies over murders of Holly and Jessica

The former school caretaker murdered ten-year-old schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire, in August 2002 and died in prison aged 52 following a fatal attack

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Everything we know after the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley

Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells had just been walking to get some sweets from a nearby sports centre before their murder.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Fancy hotel in Cambridgeshire city centre with a £7.5m price tag

The hotel offers 118 en-suite rooms, as well as a desirable city centre location, lounge areas, bar and more

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Police close busy Cambs road after crash

Firefighters have had to cut one person from a vehicle following the incident this morning (March 7)

Cambridge News

Soham killer Ian Huntley ‘blind’ and unlikely to survive prison attack – report

The former school caretaker murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Soham child killer Ian Huntley dies in hospital

Ian Huntley was serving a life sentence for the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, who were both 10 years old

Cambridge News

Soham killer Ian Huntley dies after attack in maximum security prison

His life support was reportedly switched off on Friday.

Cambridge News

This Land severance payment ‘not a matter for us’ says Cambridgeshire County Council

The company, which is wholly-owned by the council, oversees the acquisition and development of land and property for subsequent resale.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Cambs dad taking on mammoth marathon challenge inspired by deaf daughter

He will be running 12 half marathons in 12 months

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Cambridge road closures as half marathon returns to city centre for 2026

The Cambridge Half Marathon is set to return to the city's streets, with more than 13,000 participants

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Childhood cancers spur on dad to run TTP Cambridge Half Marathon 2026

Chris Doughty will raise funds for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Cambridgeshire nursery with 'highly skilled' staff handed glowing Ofsted report

The nursey works closely with parents to keep them updated on their child's development.

Cambridgeshire Live - News

Learner drivers waiting half a year for driving tests in Cambridgeshire

There are long waits for driving tests at test centres right across the country