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DWP benefit review could end unpaid carer earnings limit cliff edge
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a major review of Carer's Allowance that could lead to significant changes to how the benefit works for hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers
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Cambridgeshire street artist dedicates mural to England captain Harry Kane
The street artist believes England can bring it home
More than 150 affordable homes set to be built as part of major town expansion
The new homes form part of a wider development which will see more than 2,000 houses built
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Man held victim at knife point during late night robbery
The 20-year-old man committed the crime alongside two teenagers
Teenager found with stab wound in town near Cambridgeshire
Five teenagers have been arrested
Man tried to electrocute and stab partner in ‘horrific’ attack
Police later found out the 40-year-old would only let the victim take medication if he forced it down her mouth
Call police if you see wanted man with ‘large tattoo' on neck
The 43-year-old man is wanted in connection with theft offences
Police release first image of man wanted in connection with triple murder
Although formal identification is yet to take place, police believe the victims were the wife and children of the wanted man
Cyclist struck by car in hit-and-run crash
The cyclist suffered several injuries to his body
Bus service to expand to 13 new Cambridgeshire areas
The bus service was first launched in 2024 and has since served more than 50,000 passengers
Man left ex-partner ‘fearing for her life’ with constant threats
In one hostile threat, the 50-year-old told his ex-partner that she'd be 'lucky if she made it to 2026'
First picture of mum found dead with two kids in Bedfordshire home as cops hunt dad
Zandile Tshuma and her two children were found at a £1.3million house in Great Denham, as police confirm they are seeking the father
New road repair methods to be trialled on ‘challenging’ Cambridgeshire road
A £1.5 million grant was approved last year to fix the roads
Final call for Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026 entries as Buckles Law and BDO join our sponsors
Deadline for nominations is 12 July.
Man suffers serious injuries after being attacked by his own dog
The man remains in hospital
Cost of guided busway safety fencing doubles to £12.5m
Cambridgeshire County Council has said the works will ‘significantly’ reduce risk of users ‘falling or moving into’ the busway.
Update on Frankie Dettori after Newmarket crash
Frankie Dettori was involved in a crash last week, leaving him with several broken ribs and a broken thumb
'Shortage of trains' causing delays and cancellations in Cambridgeshire
Disruption is expected until at least midday
Bin lorry catches fire as council issues battery warning
The fire was caused by disposed batteries
Cambridge Water urges 'avoid hosepipes' amid 'unprecedented' demand
The water company also warned that customers might face low water pressure