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Woman on Universal Credit for six years says full-time work 'not worth it'
Erica Crompton receives £12,324 in Universal Credit and earns £10,100 part-time, saying higher-paying jobs would leave her worse off after tax
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Stagecoach boss says Christmas strikes will cause 'unnecessary disruption'
Stagecoach workers in Cambridge will strike for five days over the Christmas period
'Options remain limited' as houseboat crumbling into River Cam loses window to water
The owner of the houseboat died in 2023. The council said a 'forced entry' to the barge may have caused damage to the window that appears to have disappeared into the water.
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Former bank could become community church as fresh plans submitted
The building would be used to host a range of religious and community events
Drink driver charged after crashing with a child in the car
The driver fled the scene but was later arrested. She has been charged with drink driving.
Man smashed through garden fence and broke into former partner's house
A court order meant he was banned from being at the house
Tributes to Cambridgeshire father killed in crash as man arrested for murder
Ruben Nunes, 34, from Peterborough, died in Willesden, London, on Wednesday after a car smashed into pedestrians
Strike action by bus drivers to cause ‘unnecessary disruption’ warns Stagecoach East
The workers, who are based at the Cambridge depot, have rejected a pay deal.
Man seen climbing on cars charged with threatening to kill and possessing knife in public
Police were called to reports of a man climbing on cars and being abusive to members of the public.
Plans for £1.5m city regeneration to be finalised by early 2026
Peterborough is one of the areas set to to receive an immediate £1.5 million
Cambridgeshire schools named among the best in East Anglia by The Sunday Times
The UK’s highest-achieving primary and secondary schools have been revealed.
Cambridge road closures planned for Mill Road Winter Fair
Road closures will be in place on Saturday, December 6
Lewis Herbert: Extracts from a pandemic diary
Opinion | Lewis Herbert, leader of Cambridge City Council through Covid-19 and lockdowns, looks back at his diaries during the pandemic.
Thieves crash stolen van into ditch whilst attempting to steal underground cable
Police have described "serious disruption to communities" as a result of cable theft
Tourist tax in Cambridge ‘could help fund city centre upgrade’
Revival of proposal to charge levy on overnight stays follows Budget plan.
Crossbow injury killed man as arrested woman released on bail
A post-mortem concluded that the cause of death was a fatal injury caused by a crossbow bolt. A 61-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
Police told to make changes after young Cambs boy's death
Benedict Blythe, 5, began vomiting at school and tragically died at hospital after resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful
Cambridgeshire schools named among region's best in Sunday Times 2026 guide
One local school was named the best comprehensive in our region
Anacondas have been giants for 12.4 million years, University of Cambridge-led team discovers
Other Miocene giants like the 12-metre caiman have died out.
Xampla-fication as plant-based plastic substitute breaks into crucial Asian market
Morro takeaway box coatings start journey in Japan….