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DWP bank account checks for Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants set to start

New DWP powers to check bank accounts of Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants will be rolled out this year as part of a major benefit fraud crackdown

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Terminal illness PIP claims fast-tracked without assessment under DWP rules

People with a terminal illness can have their PIP claim fast-tracked with special rules that mean no face-to-face assessment and higher daily living payments

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'Treasured sister' among those remembered in Cambridgeshire funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Bank Holiday Monday Cambridgeshire weather forecast as temperature set to rise this week

The warmer days could come later in the week

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Cambs couple quit police jobs to start business picking up dog poo

They now earn an extra £12k a year than they did working in the police force

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The Cambridgeshire village with only 56 residents used as prisoner of war camp in WWII

This wasn't always the case - the village has a vast history with many people connected to it

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Cambridge Regional College set to get £2 million upgrade

The government is set to invest £38 million in colleges across the region

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DIY-fanatic builds supersized versions of everyday items

He took on the supersized project following his retirement

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Prince William, Princess Catherine and children attend Easter Sunday service after three-year gap

It is the first time they have attended the Easter service since 2023

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Cambridge Boat Race victory 'greatest feeling in the world' amid 'brutal' weather

Cambridge continued their dominance with a fourth consecutive Boat Race victory on Saturday, beating Oxford by three and a half lengths despite brutal weather conditions with 38mph winds on the Thames

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RSPCA rescue wild rabbit stuck in pipe outside Cambridgeshire home

The rabbit could have been stuck down the narrow pipe for hours before he was rescued

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Rare 2p coin with two-word error could be worth over £1,000

Experts have urged people to check their change for a rare 1983 2p coin with a Royal Mint error

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Full list of DWP Motability Scheme changes happening in July

New VAT and Insurance Premium Tax rules will increase costs for Motability Scheme applications from 1 July 2026, with changes to mileage allowance and tyre replacement limits

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People urged to take HMRC ISA action before tomorrow's deadline

Millennials and Gen Z savers have until Sunday to use their £20,000 ISA allowance, with major changes to cash ISA limits coming from April 2027 reducing the amount to £12,000

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Seven countries paying Brits to move in 2026 with over £26,000 on offer

From free houses in Greece to cash incentives of over £26,000, discover seven countries offering lucrative relocation schemes to attract new residents in 2026

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High street hotel with popular terrace on the market for £1.1 million

The hotel offers 16 ensuite rooms, but it has planning permission to extend it to 24 rooms

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Cambridge win Men's Boat Race but womens team miss out

It's the seventh time in eight years that Cambridge have come out on top in the Men's race

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Nostalgic Cadbury's Easter eggs that will take you back to your childhood

Do you remember any of these retro eggs?

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Major change to parking enforcement in part of Cambridge due to unclear signs

Permits that have been bought will be refunded by the council

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The Cambridgeshire areas with most children living in poverty as two-child limit to be scrapped

New government data revealed the 10 constituencies with the highest levels of child poverty in the East of England and two Cambridgeshire areas are among them