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Church in Burwell could become nursery to support families with ‘increased’ childcare
The applicant said it would 'support local families through the provision of essential early years childcare facilities'
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Zack Polanski in Cambridge to welcome defecting Lib Dem councillor to Green Party
Ingrid Flaubert joins as leader calls for Parliamentary vote on Iran war.
I found an unwanted obstacle course of potholes during a routine drive in Cambridgeshire
Alex Beckett, highways committee chair, said the "number one issue that everyone is talking to me and other councillors about, is potholes and highways maintenance"
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Update on dangerous driver that sped 120mph while fleeing police
The driver, who got away from police, was also driving in a dangerous manner
Major update on UK's new towns including one on Cambridgeshire border
The first potential names for Labour's £48 billion new towns programme have been revealed
Foolish couple leave £1.6k of suspected stolen goods in car seized by police
The couple were collecting their car from police, 'unbeknownst' that officers had found the stolen goods
Phil Rodgers: My look ahead to the South Cambridgeshire District Council elections 2026
Opinion | Our political columnists explores the parties’ prospects.
Daniel Zeichner MP: Why I’m challenging UKRI on plans to cut physics research funding
The Cambridge MP writes for the Cambridge Independent.
Former Addenbrooke’s virologist earns Laboratory Medicine Foundation Award
Dr Tim Wreghitt OBE has been recognised for his lifetime achievements.
Exactly how much council tax will rise by across Cambridgeshire
Some areas of the county will see bigger rises than others
Crime rate increase leaves Wisbech residents too scared to go out after dark
The Cambridgeshire town has seen crime rates increase over the last 12 months, with residents reporting incidents ranging from knifepoint robberies to town centre assaults and anti-social behaviour
Families could get £3,650 more a year with law change
The Child Poverty Bill has become law with the scrapping of the two-child limit meaning families on Universal Credit can now claim for every child in their care
DWP State Pension change from April to affect millions of Brits
The State Pension age will soon start to rise, with the transition expected to be completed for everyone across the UK by 2028.
Luxurious home with pool and cinema on the market for over £1 million
The stunning property has a guide price of £1,150,000
'Eyesore' high street building transformed into new shop and flats
The building had been facing problems for 40 years
76-year-old paedophile jailed for sexual offences that began more than 50 years ago
He abused his first victim between 1975 and 1985.
Hotel could be demolished to make way for 14 new flats in March
The former hotel is in a 'poor structural condition'
New trim trail for Mayfield Primary School in Cambridge as it looks ahead to fire anniversary
The campaign was launched last year.
Kate and Camilla's sweet moment as she and William break from tradition
The Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla shared affectionate words at Windsor Castle
Ambitious 10-year hedgerow restoration project takes shape at Wimpole Estate
Hedgerows are a defining feature of the estate.