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Plans for over 75 homes in Cambs village faces backlash as locals say it's 'madness'

Locals have raised multiple concerns about the development of 77 homes including negative impacts on local services and road structures

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DWP to introduce new PIP assessment rules for four million claimants

The DWP is set to introduce new Personal Independence Payment assessment rules affecting all four million claimants, as the Labour government aims to make the system fairer and reduce the frequency of reviews

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'I get £1,000 Universal Credit every month - but I can't make ends meet'

A benefits claimant has shared how they are struggling to make ends meet despite over £1,000 Universal Credit each month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), sparking debate on Reddit

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Every council change across Cambridgeshire in 2026 local elections

One Cambridgeshire council saw a major shake up

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'Concerns' about anti-social behaviour in Cambridgeshire village

The parish council has received a 'number of reports' regarding anti-social behaviour in the village

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Nature could collapse – and the impact would be ‘catastrophic’, says report by ARU

Prof Aled Jones is the lead author and the director of the Global Sustainability Institute at ARU.

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'Marauding youths with golf clubs' turn council estate set for demolition into 'Lord of the Flies'

'You can see the estate at the moment, to say it's been left to rot is perhaps even an understatement'

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New solar farm could be built next to A10 in Stretham

Four other energy-related sites have been approved in the surrounding area

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£5 million Tudor mansion with its own playground up for sale in quiet Cambridgeshire village

The property features a garden with a tennis court and a play area for kids

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Face of serial burglar who smashed his way into Cambridgeshire homes

The man also burgled properties in other counties

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Man threatened to burn down Cambridge petrol station

The man got out a lighter, lifted a petrol nozzle from a pump and ignited the flame after staff refused to serve him

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Cambridge bus gate fines top £1m – readers call to 'increase the fines'

CambridgeshireLive readers have been reacting to news that more than £1 million in fines have been issued to drivers caught illegally using the Mill Road bridge bus gate in Cambridge

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Cambridge City Council election reaction: Labour loses majority as Greens make major gains

Labour leader Cameron Holloway among those who lost his seat.

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Greens celebrate election gains after becoming second largest party on council

The Green Party took six seats from Labour on Cambridge City Council celebrating nationwide gains

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'Essential' works to affect busy Cambridge road this weekend

Drivers will need to travel around a Cambridge roundabout anti-clockwise during the works

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Peterborough Tories insist they're 'not dead yet' after better-than-expected result

The Greens celebrated two victories, but no party achieved a majority

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Cambridge City Council’s ousted Labour leader Cameron Holloway says there are ‘no easy answers’

He lost his seat to the Greens.

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Council leader warns 'no easy answers' after losing seat in election

Labour lost six seats in Cambridge as the party suffered losses across the country

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The ‘peaceful’ commuter village where locals praise ‘safe’ 20mph speed limit

The village's shop offering is also praised, as well as it's 'friendly' residents

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Local elections 2026: Results from South Cambridgeshire District Council as Lib Dems extend majority

The Lib Dems have extended their grip.