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Woman died of ‘traumatic injuries’ in crash days after Christmas, inquest hears
Letitia Cuney, 53, was involved in a crash on the A10 in December 2025
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DWP begins sending debt recovery letters to former benefits claimants this week
The DWP is sending debt recovery letters this week to former benefit claimants, as new enforcement powers come into force including the potential suspension of driving licences for those who owe at least £1,000 and refuse to repay.
The Pope and the Cambridge astrophysicist who speak with one tongue: ‘Don’t leave humanity’s fate to AI’
Agentic artificial intelligence ‘laying down the tracks ahead of a speeding train’.
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DWP responds to petition calling for type 1 diabetes to qualify for PIP
More than 15,000 people have signed a petition calling for type 1 diabetes to qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), prompting a formal response from the DWP.
Fears new homes in ‘dead end village’ would put ‘unsustainable pressure’ on services
If approved, the development would create over 200 jobs
Funding approved to fix weather-damaged roads in Cambridgeshire city
The council also defended the 'failed' pothole repairs
Face of man who threatened to kill ex-partner sent back to prison a month after release
He has been sent to prison a month after being released after he made multiple threats to kill his ex-partner
Power cut at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade shuts shops and car park
The council has apologised for any inconvenience.
Bedfordshire couple spark A Place in the Sun complaints over £80k offer
John and Adele's lowball £80,000 offer on a Murcia property in A Place in the Sun leaves fans stunned.
Town to get new bar and restaurant despite ‘nuisance and behaviour’ concerns
The proposals sought permission to host occasional live music events and karaoke facilities
Bedford train crash: Police recover ‘significant’ amount of passenger property after crash
The crash resulted in the death of a train driver and over 100 people were left injured
Plans to rebuild Hinchingbrooke Hospital take next step
The hospital is one of those that was built using Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
Man died of ‘multiple injuries’ after crash, inquest hears
The crash, which involved a car and lorry, closed a road for five hours
In pictures: Cambridge Wide Open Week 2026 has the WOW factor
More than 5,000 attend life science showcase as 280-plus sessions take place.
Too hot to work? Heat Strike UK protesters say UK temperatures aren’t cool
Campaigners flag up new levels of concern on climate.
Two schools to join together in ‘exciting new chapter’
The changes will be official from September 2028
Ryanair makes immediate change to family seating rules – what it means for parents
Ryanair has changed its family seating policy following a CMA investigation, offering parents a free child seat allocation after check-in – though families may be seated towards the rear of the plane
Cambridge family left without water amid extreme heat warning
The mother finds it "unacceptable" that her family has been left without running water
Lorry fire causes ‘long delays’ on A14 in Cambridgeshire
Firefighters have warned that the road could be closed for a 'prolonged period of time'
Plans unveiled to turn Cambridge’s Mill Road Library into new, community-led arts and cultural centre
The successful bidder now has six months to finalise their plans and complete the purchase.