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Tribute paid to ‘loving family man’ who died in M11 crash near Duxford with two HGVs

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

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Pensioners may be missing out on DWP benefits worth up to £18,506 a year

Pensioners could be eligible for extra tax-free payments

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Kate Middleton has 2 favourite breakfasts she eats 'every day'

Princess of Wales wowed the crowds at the Trooping of the Colour event at the weekend - and needs an energy-packed diet to stay healthy

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Stretch of major A-road to close for four months

The road will close overnight for maintenance works

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Cycle wands flattened on busy Cambridge road

Cambridgeshire County Council is aware of the flattened cycle wands

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Locals dub new Cambridgeshire estate 'perfect for getting into London' but needs secondary school

People who live at the 2,800-home estate also said they are excited for a new M&S Food to open

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'Greater risk to life' as yellow heat health alert issued for Cambridgeshire

Temperatures are set to hit around 28C later this week

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Driver jailed for killing much-loved student in ‘shocking’ petrol station crash

Urwah Tanveer, 20, was about to graduate from university and hoped to work in the NHS before she was killed

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Mum suspects second person was in son's flat before he died, coroner hears

The 24-year-old died at hospital after a cardiac arrest

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Cadbury investigating Flakes after ice cream van complaints

Ice cream van owners have raised complaints after a number of Cadbury 99 Flakes were delivered with a white discolouration, making them look unsellable

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Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars to face new VAT rates

HMRC introduced new VAT road fuel scale charges for drivers of petrol and diesel cars on 1 May 2026, with the rates due to remain in place until April 2027

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Woman killed in crash on Cambridgeshire road

The 61-year-old woman died at the scene

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King’s Birthday Honours List 2026: From mathematicians to mental health leaders, all those from the Cambridge region honoured

The Cambridge region is very well represented in the list.

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Family pays tribute to 'loving' man killed in M11 crash

Gary Porritt was pronounced dead at the scene

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Government to restrict new sales of towel rails and underfloor heating

The Government is working on new energy-efficiency rules that would ban new sales of or restrict more than a third of 'space heating systems' - including many towel rails, gas fires and under-floor heating systems

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Police officer demoted after making 'snide remarks' about female colleague

A misconduct hearing heard that the police officer had insinuated a female colleague was 'sleeping with' a Chief Inspector

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E M Forster’s missing nameplate returned to King’s College in Cambridge after 56 years

Howards End author spent decades at college.

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South Cambridgeshire residents overwhelmingly oppose 6,000‑home Grange Farm development, survey shows

Traffic and road safety emerged as the most significant concern.

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UK social media ban for under-16s announced but which platforms are affected and when?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a full ban on social media for under-16s in the UK, which is expected to come into force in Spring 2027

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Consultation over Kingsway Solar Farm plans under fire

Councils say there was a lack of information to enable them to respond properly.