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Greater Cambridge to get development corporation to drive ‘infrastructure‑first growth’
The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation will ensure transport and services are built alongside new homes.
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New DWP eligibility verification powers explained for benefit claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has published guidance on new Eligibility Verification powers that allow banks to run automated checks on accounts receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA — here is what the rules mean for claimants and what banks can and cannot share.
Closure order at Cambridge home extended due to anti-social behaviour
It will be closed for a further three months.
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Three-week road shutdown criticised for being 'more money wasted'
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) says the works on Station Road near Shepreth railway station will provide safer crossings and improved routes for walking, wheeling and cycling
Convicted murderer took his own life at Cambridgeshire prison
He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years
Major Cambridgeshire train company transfers to public ownership
The train company runs services through Cambridgeshire
Police release CCTV image of witness after body recovered from river
The body of Conor Kinlan was recovered from a Cambridgeshire river in January
Cambridge City Council elects Labour leader after earlier deadlock
Opposition leaders said they 'were not going to hold the city council ransom'
'Dilapidated' building transformed into work and socialising hub in city centre
The Old Station Quarter features a gym, tattoo parlour, and café and wants to create a community to draw more people to the city
Concern over ‘cramped’ living if plans for 46 affordable homes approved
Some residents feel the plans could have a 'damaging impact' on the area
Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash on M11 near Great Chesterford
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Why experts think they’ve found the reason River Rhee in Cambridgeshire is so murky
‘Turbidity’ impacts the health of the river and acquatic life.
Family of 'dearly loved' mum pay tribute after she dies in crash
She will be "greatly missed" by all of her family and friends
Man killed in crash after motorway shut for more than 9 hours
The road was closed for most of the day
Pride of Britain searching for unsung heroes in Cambridgeshire
The nominations for the 2026 awards are now open
Cambridgeshire GP surgery up for sale for £225,000
The surgery said the space "no longer meets the needs of our growing population" in its proposed plans
Grasslands: Why they are so important
Nik Shelton, of the Wildlife Trust BCN, writes about the types of grassland and what can be found on them.
Industrial estate could be built next to Cambridgeshire primary school
The industrial estate could be made up of 13 units with over 50 parking spaces
DWP warning as could be missing out on £75 per week payments
Experts warn that people may be missing out on hundreds of pounds in unclaimed DWP benefits
Deadlock broken: Cllr Katie Thornburrow becomes Cambridge City Council leader as Labour forms minority administration
Labour will form the cabinet - but had to make concessions to reach agreement.