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State pensioners can get free BBC TV licence thanks to DWP benefit

Eligible state pensioners aged 75 or over on Pension Credit can qualify for a free TV licence, cutting their annual £180 bill to £0

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Work under way with university over East West Rail impact on Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory

The planned railway would pass to the south-west of the site.

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Plans for more than 30 flats near Cambridgeshire village train station

The applicant describes the site as a 'very accessible' location

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Remembering the Queen's visits to Cambridge as the nation marks 100 years since her birth

Today, on April 21, 2026, it would have marked the late Queen's 100th birthday

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Plans for massive warehouses given go-ahead despite safety and traffic concerns

Plans for Hinchingbrooke Logistics Park include warehouses up to 24m high, as well as a new bus depot and changes to nearby roads

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UK weather maps show 26C surge as 74 counties face May scorcher

Weather maps predict temperatures will surge to 26C across parts of the UK at the start of May, with 74 counties including Cambridgeshire expected to see highs of 20C or above

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24 Hours in Police Custody viewers in tears over Cambridgeshire murder case

Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody: The Cold Case Murder has been exploring the brutal killing of 86-year-old retired postmistress in Cambridgeshire

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Air ambulance says disruption to fuel supply could 'seriously affect' response

A spokesperson said: "Any future disruption to supply could seriously affect our ability to reach patients as quickly as possible"

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Empty primary school could be turned into new pre-school

The 19th century school building was put on the market for £560,000 in January

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Virgin Atlantic flight declares emergency over UK due to medical incident

Virgin Atlantic flight VS059 from Los Angeles declared a medical emergency over the UK, forcing an expedited early landing at London Heathrow Airport

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Cambridge café forced to close after windows smashed in break-in

The café will be closed for one day after the break-in

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University of Cambridge workers to strike in row over pay

The workers are demanding that ‘Cambridge weighting’ be introduced.

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Broken-down train blocks Cambridgeshire railway lines

Disruption was expected until the late morning

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Cycling paramedics wheeled out in Cambridge

The cycle response unit will initially be crewed by two paramedics.

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The Cambridgeshire cafe where you can watch the World Cup this summer

Plans have been approved which allow the cafe to stay open until 1am so fans can catch all the games

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Daniel Zeichner MP: Labour promised change in employment rights and we are delivering it

Opinion | Daniel Zeichner, Labour MP for Cambridge, writes for the Cambridge Independent.

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One-way streets plan slammed as residents 'forced to take longer routes'

One reader said of the proposed changes: "It's a money making scam"

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People missing out on average £3,000 a year in unclaimed benefits

Millions could be missing out on an average of £3,000 a year in unclaimed DWP benefits — here's how to check what you may be entitled to

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Motability cuts mileage allowance in half as DWP responds to disabled drivers

The Motability scheme has been in place for more than 40 years and provides disabled people with the option to lease a car or other mobility aid, with costs covered by their mobility allowance.

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Over 500 Cambridge University staff to strike as 'wages fall behind soaring cost of living'

Staff are calling for a "Cambridge weighting" supplement to match the University of Oxford.