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NHS staff to work from Cambridge probation office to cut reoffending
NHS clinicians will screen offenders in Cambridge, Middlesbrough and Ilfracombe for mental health and addiction issues as part of a pilot scheme to reduce reoffending
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Winter Fuel Payment 2026 eligibility and deadline: Who can claim and how much
The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual, tax-free benefit designed to help certain older people with their heating costs during the colder months
The history behind a Cambridgeshire town's quirkiest tradition
The straw bear festival was brought back to Whittlesey in the 1980s and now is a popular event in Cambridgeshire
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Fraudster impersonating police officer stole thousands from elderly woman's wheelie bin
A caller pretended to be a member of the police fraud squad and gave specific instructions for the woman in her 80s to hide thousands of pounds under her wheelie bin
'I had breakfast at a homely cafe in Yaxley filled with chatter and laughter'
It served up the perfect breakfast combination
Isolated Cambridgeshire village which once stationed nuclear weapons
The military base was used by the US to station cruise missiles during the Cold War
Cambridge synagogue to be demolished and replaced with ‘beautiful’ but ‘massive’ building
City councillors back plans for Thompsons Lane.
Plans to extend dentist in Cambridgeshire town could meet ‘significant demand for dental services’
If approved, the extension could create 10 new jobs
New wildlife hospital plan for East Cambridgeshire to be debated by councillors
Long Acre Wildlife Hospital proposal generates popular support, but is recommended for refusal.
14 pictures show Cambridgeshire covered in snow over the years
We're taking a look back following the snow which fell earlier this week
Cambridgeshire bus company to increase ticket prices
Prices of some of its tickets will go up from January 18
DWP explains how benefit claimants can receive lump sum back payments
The DWP has explained how claimants may receive back payments if their mandatory reconsideration is successful
MPs warn of 'unacceptably poor' DWP service levels for PIP claims
The Department for Work and Pensions has been criticised by MPs over long waiting times for disability benefit claims to be processed, with some people waiting more than a year
Travel from Cambridge to London for less than a meal deal
The Great Big Rail Sale is on now
New homes approved ‘reluctantly’ with no money for schools, doctors, or dentists
Questions were raised over why the developer could not provide funding towards services in the area that its homes will increase demand for.
Man jailed for dangerous driving at almost twice the speed limit
Ali drove his car at around 50 mph in a 30 mph speed limit
Locals praise ‘fantastic’ cafes and shops in ‘close-knit’ Cambridgeshire village
Residents have praised the village for its shops and cafes, but also its community appeal
Deer gets stuck in car bumper after ‘sudden dash’ across Cambridgeshire road
Firefighters were called to rescue the deer from the car bumper
Appeal after five sheep attacked by dogs near Cottenham leaving two fighting for their lives
Warning: Some of the images in this story contain graphic content of injuries to an animal
Five sheep attacked by dogs in Cambridgeshire village
WARNING: This article contains images that some people may find upsetting