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DWP announces 'cliff edge' changes for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants
A minister has outlined upcoming reforms to address the Housing Benefit and Universal Credit 'cliff edge' for claimants in supported housing and temporary accommodation, due in autumn 2026
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Lidl names Cambridgeshire locations where it wants to open new stores
Hundreds of towns and cities across the UK could see a new Lidl supermarket open in the coming years, as the discount chain has released its latest 'wish list' of 876 target locations for its UK expansion
Plans for new homes slammed as 'ludicrous and ridiculous'
One objector described the development as 'totally inadequate'
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Claire's closes all 154 UK and Ireland stores with 1,300 jobs lost in retail collapse
All of the chain's remaining stores have ceased trading and workers have been "notified of redundancy" by administrators Kroll
Calls to suspend operations as second fire in days breaks out at Grunty Fen landfill site
Fire crews tackled a blaze in a a different area of the site, as MP and councillors issue statement.
Conservatives suspend Cambridgeshire candidate over offensive social media posts
He is still set to appear on the ballot paper despite the suspension
Parents say ice cream van ‘turf war’ in Cambridge is a ‘nightmare’
A resident has said a village near Cambridge is becoming "a turf war of ice cream traders"
Forensics at scene of hotel fire where man died and arson arrest made
Cambridgeshire Police are at the scene of the hotel fire today (Monday, April 27)
Digger used to steal shop cash point as police search for men dressed in black
The digger was used to force entry to a shop
Appeal after six ram-raiders use digger to smash into Co-op in Sutton and steal ATM
They loaded the cash machine into a vehicle and escaped.
Man dies and 44-year-old arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after hotel fire
The fire service is investigating the cause.
Dozens of firefighters rush to fatal hotel fire as man arrested on suspicion of arson
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was taken to hospital
The Cambridgeshire village with unique name that was once underwater
Featuring a stunning nature reserve, a historic pub, and a unique name this village sounds worth the visit
Man dies in hotel fire as police make arrest
A man has been arrested in connection with the fire
Former air raid shelters could become holiday lets
The applicant said former air raid shelters used as holiday accommodation have become 'popular' in recent years
Firefighters called to second fire in four days at landfill site
The fire was in a different area to the one that broke out on Wednesday, April 22.
Driver arrested after motorcyclist seriously injured in A10 crash
The motorcyclist remains in Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash and man arrested
The driver has since been bailed pending further enquiries
Cambridge church reopens following £3 million investment
The church's capacity has been increased to serve more of the community
Raiders smash into Co-op in Sutton
It was also targeted by thieves in September.