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Thieves steal cable powering homes and school in Cambs town
A police investigation has been launched. This follows a substation fire earlier in the week, which caused power cuts to homes and the primary school.
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Ely bridge hit 80 times as locals slam 'people who just can't drive'
A railway bridge in Ely has been struck 80 times in five years, with frustrated readers saying they have seen it all before
Cambridge stall owner slams government over Budget
Another worker in the city criticised Rachel Reeves, calling her a hypocrite
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Why contractors had to think again after installing bizarre dead wood feature in Cambridge park
The habitat is part of the authority’s environmental improvement programme.
Parts of Cambridgeshire to be affected by upcoming train strikes
Some train services in Cambridgeshire will be affected by the upcoming RMT train strikes with passengers told to plan carefully for their journeys
Rail minister: City growth must fund Cambridge East station
Lord Peter Hendy visited the city to hear about the East West Rail Company’s (EWR Co) plans for the region.
Police name man accused of starting multiple car fires in Wisbech
He has been accused of a number of incidents
HMRC says some Brits may be owed a tax refund - what to check and how to get it
It's worth checking if you're due to some money back
MP tackles wind tunnel challenge to mark Cambridge Science Centre programme launch
The programme aims to break down barriers to STEM education.
Bottle of Charles and Diana's wedding champagne could fetch £70k at auction
The Vintage 1961 is said to be one of Dom Pérignon’s most coveted
Bus services that cost more than £100 per passenger will be cut as ‘tough choices have to be made’
Subsidy funding for two bus services that cost more than £100 per passenger to run will be cut, meaning the services will come to an end.
DWP urged to add extra element Attendance Allowance for certain people
The DWP has been asked to evaluate the potential benefits of allowing older people with 'significant mobility needs' on Attendance Allowance to use the Motability Scheme
Indigenous Canadian company acquires Marshall Land Systems
Undisclosed sum paid by Flowing River Capital Partners.
How to check eligibility as DWP paying up to £1,085 in Christmas payments
The DWP will make several one-off payments in the coming months, including Winter Fuel payments, Cold Weather payments, and the Household Support Fund, with those eligible for everything receiving up to £1,085
What Cambridge made of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget.
Opinion: Liberal Democrat MP Ian Sollom says Chancellor’s Autumn Budget is a disappointment
The MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire says it was a golden opportunity missed.
Parking at this Cambs station is mayhem - I’m glad it’s being redeveloped
A new £50 million project will see the railway station redeveloped. Our reporter Katie Green says it cannot come soon enough.
Face of thief who stole hundreds of pounds of crisps, alcohol, and dog food
The man stole household items from four different shops
Annual cash ISA £12,000 limit change is 'sucker punch' for savers
Adults under 65 will see the amount they can save in a cash ISA each year reduced to £12,000 - but over-65s will still be able to save up to £20,000 per year in a cash ISA
The reason behind the unusual dead wood structure installed in a Cambridge recreation ground
The dead wood area is hoped to improve biodiversity by providing habitat for different species.