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Cambridgeshire teen seriously ill in Zante after holiday crash
Alfie suffered a broken spine and ribs as well as a punctured lung, brain injury and a ruptured spleen
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Wowcher 'extremely sorry' for 'unacceptable' email mocking boy attacked by crocodile
The email was sent out to customers on Saturday, two days after the three-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdonshire
Mayor calls for review of Mill Road bus gate to consider its economic impact
He also wants to know what environmental monitoring has taken place.
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When opening a window won’t cut it – keeping UK homes cool in a warming world
Cambridge Carbon Footprint volunteer Chris Everitt on picking up tips from overseas to keep our homes cooler.
Councils fork out millions over 10 years in ‘false’ council tax support
An FOI has revealed that Cambridgeshire councils have paid out millions over a 10-year period in incorrect Council Tax support and discount claims
Dozens of homes could be built in town amid concerns for traffic levels
The applicant said there could be a 'degree of visual harm' with the development
DWP benefits to end by June as 361,000 claimants need to act now
More than 361,000 benefit claimants face losing their DWP legacy benefit payments from June 30.
Andy Burnham rules out 'crude' DWP cuts as PM - but experts say it may not be enough
Andy Burnham, widely tipped as a potential successor to Sir Keir Starmer following, has spoken out against "crude cuts" to the DWP
First picture of train driver who died in Bedford train crash that injured 100 people
Shaun Burton, 60, was at the controls of an East Midlands Railway service when the crash occurred, killing him and injuring 100 others
Huge Ely science facility hits the market for £4.5 million
It has been described as a "rare opportunity" for a research-led occupier to acquire
Primary school could get £2.1 million SEND refurb as need for places soars
The primary school currently has 'underutilised' space, according to a report
New details emerge as zoo family jumped into crocodile enclosure to rescue toddler
New details have emerged about the rescue of a three-year-old boy at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon
Council set to rubber stamp £1 million of 'extreme weather' roadworks
A report said the general road surface has been deteriorating due to weather conditions
Extreme heat warning as Cambs could reach 38C this week
Scorching temperatures have been forecast this week, with hot days and nights ahead
Midsomer Murders star reveals what John Nettles is really like
Juliet Aubrey starred alongside John Nettles in a 2006 episode of Midsomer Murders and has recalled what the beloved ITV crime drama star was really like
Man wanted in connection with burglaries in Cambridgeshire
The man is also wanted in connection with burglaries in other counties
Mill Road traders call for action as businesses raise concerns over declining footfall
Concerns were raised poor accessibility, parking issues, delayed investment, and safety issues.
DWP issues update ahead of key July 2026 deadline
The DWP has confirmed support measures for people moving from legacy benefits to Universal Credit ahead of a July deadline.
DWP could change child maintenance rule affecting over 1 million kids
A petition is calling on the government to change the law to allow the Child Maintenance Service to apply wage deductions directly without notifying the paying parent, closing an address loophole said to delay support for 1.1 million children in the CMS system.
Sawston filmmakers head for the red carpet
Their film Fairy Fails explores new settings and endings for traditional tales.