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UK weather maps show 26C surge as 74 counties face May scorcher
Weather maps predict temperatures will surge to 26C across parts of the UK at the start of May, with 74 counties including Cambridgeshire expected to see highs of 20C or above
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24 Hours in Police Custody viewers in tears over Cambridgeshire murder case
Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody: The Cold Case Murder has been exploring the brutal killing of 86-year-old retired postmistress in Cambridgeshire
Air ambulance says disruption to fuel supply could 'seriously affect' response
A spokesperson said: "Any future disruption to supply could seriously affect our ability to reach patients as quickly as possible"
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Empty primary school could be turned into new pre-school
The 19th century school building was put on the market for £560,000 in January
Virgin Atlantic flight declares emergency over UK due to medical incident
Virgin Atlantic flight VS059 from Los Angeles declared a medical emergency over the UK, forcing an expedited early landing at London Heathrow Airport
Cambridge café forced to close after windows smashed in break-in
The café will be closed for one day after the break-in
University of Cambridge workers to strike in row over pay
The workers are demanding that ‘Cambridge weighting’ be introduced.
Broken-down train blocks Cambridgeshire railway lines
Disruption was expected until the late morning
Cycling paramedics wheeled out in Cambridge
The cycle response unit will initially be crewed by two paramedics.
The Cambridgeshire cafe where you can watch the World Cup this summer
Plans have been approved which allow the cafe to stay open until 1am so fans can catch all the games
Daniel Zeichner MP: Labour promised change in employment rights and we are delivering it
Opinion | Daniel Zeichner, Labour MP for Cambridge, writes for the Cambridge Independent.
One-way streets plan slammed as residents 'forced to take longer routes'
One reader said of the proposed changes: "It's a money making scam"
People missing out on average £3,000 a year in unclaimed benefits
Millions could be missing out on an average of £3,000 a year in unclaimed DWP benefits — here's how to check what you may be entitled to
Motability cuts mileage allowance in half as DWP responds to disabled drivers
The Motability scheme has been in place for more than 40 years and provides disabled people with the option to lease a car or other mobility aid, with costs covered by their mobility allowance.
Over 500 Cambridge University staff to strike as 'wages fall behind soaring cost of living'
Staff are calling for a "Cambridge weighting" supplement to match the University of Oxford.
Teenager put in induced coma after serious crash 'like an episode of Casualty'
Deryck Thake's son was involved in a serious car crash but made a quick recovery thanks to the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Four arrested after crash leaves car on side on Cambridgeshire road
Police were first called to reports of suspicious activity in a Cambridgeshire town
Noise concerns from neighbours as shop applies for alcohol licence
Locals raised concerns about noise from people gathering at night and potential increases in antisocial behaviour
Opening date for splash park at former St Neots lido confirmed after transformation
The park will have a range of water features
Lorry strikes railway bridge near Cambridgeshire city causing road to be closed
The road had to be closed while the lorry was removed.