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DWP to record all PIP and disability assessments by default
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is now audio recording all face-to-face and telephone health assessments for PIP, Universal Credit Work Capability Assessments, ESA and IIDB as standard
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Cambridge South station is open - and the first verdicts are in from passengers
Thoughtful design praised, but there are some concerns over connectivity.
Everything you need to know as £255m Cambridge South railway station opens
Station on Cambridge Biomedical Campus is due to welcome 1.8 million passengers.
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Council agrees to knock down 'ageing' buildings and replace with 165 new homes
The number of homes across the site will increase from 127 to 165
Crocodile attraction where boy, 3, was seriously injured reopens to public
Johnsons of Old Hurst confirmed that the whole site is now open.
Murderer faces life in prison for killing Cambridge sex worker
Catalina Birlea was killed at a property in Cambridge in October 2025
Plans to build new eight-storey science and technology building in Cambridge
If approved, an existing building would be demolished to make way for the new science and technology building
Cambridgeshire police officer shared ‘intimate images’ of detained woman
Comments made by the officer were found to be "derogatory and of a misogynistic nature"
Cambridge South: First commuters use new station with 45-minute trains to London
Hundreds of commuters experienced the first Monday morning rush at Cambridge's new train station
Police called to crash on Cambridge residential street
Multiple ambulance vehicles were called to the scene
BBC's 'masterpiece' period drama based on novel ideal for Downton Abbey fans
BBC's acclaimed historical fantasy Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, originally released in 2015, is now streaming on Prime Video and viewers are hailing it as a 'masterpiece'
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with 'serious' injuries after A15 crash
The crash involved a car and a motorbike
The Good Life star Penelope Keith dead at 86 as family issues statement
Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her iconic role as Margo in The Good Life, has died peacefully aged 86 after living with cancer at her Surrey home, her family has confirmed.
Commuters say lives ‘made easier’ as new Cambridge South station opens
Commuters filled the station during the Monday morning commuter rush
Kate Middleton shares powerful cancer update after completing Three Peaks Challenge
The Princess of Wales has completed the Three Peaks Challenge and issued a powerful message to cancer survivors: "Please know you are not alone"
Police update after man stabbed at Cambridgeshire rave
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the stabbing
Cambridgeshire farm shop owner 'disappointed' after burglary leaves it unable to open
The farm shop was forced to remain closed for several hours after the break-in
Locals warned not to enter 'danger area' during weekend firing near Cambridge
The Ministry of Defence has warned the public not to enter the range if they see red flags of lights
Row over Cambourne’s annual fireworks display amid anonymous allegation
The event is moving from a community‑run model to a council‑run one.
Camcycle: Transport is the infrastructure of opportunity
Opinion | Camcycle’s Becca Thomas says campaigning for transport choice should be at the heart of our conversations right now.