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Searches continue for 32-year-old missing in South Cambridgeshire
Mathew Hallam was reported missing from his home on Friday, 11 July.

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A10 closed at Waterbeach after collision involving lorry and motorbike
Emergency services are at the scene.


Fresh hopes that neural stem cell grafts could help treat MS following Cambridge research
The study in mic showed that grafts can mature into myelin-producing cells.

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Mayor may use devolved powers to scrap Mill Road bus gate in Cambridge
The powers include the ability to make mayoral development orders, granting upfront planning permission for key sites.


Armed police called in Cambridge after man ‘threatened with a knife’
Police are hunting the suspect.


Talking health, life, happiness and teeth with Myles Dakin of Specialist Dental Partners
Sponsored feature | The dentist and specialist prosthodontist, based at Thriplow, introduces himself.


Owlstone Croft traffic plans prompt concern
The council’s planning committee will debate the application at its 23 July meeting.


Drug driver attempted to enter RAF base
He was working there for a contractor on a construction project.


Cambridge MP welcomes reforms that will see 16-year-olds vote in next General Election
Labour’s manifesto committed the party to lowering the voting age for parliamentary elections.


Controversial four-day week trial at South Cambridgeshire District Council made permanent
Lib Dems say it’s ‘smarter’ working - but Tory opposition call it a ‘slap in the face’.


King Charles to honour key royal's 'remarkable service' with historic first
The Princess Royal will celebrate her 75th birthday on August 15. She has been honoured by the Royal Mint with the first UK coin to be released in her name ahead of the milestone


Grantchester star shares emotional message as ITV series comes to an end
A Grantchester star has paid an emotional tribute to the ITV series as filming for the final series has wrapped up


DWP could increase PIP payments by nearly £30 a month from April 2026
The DWP recently confirmed that PIP will continue to rise each year in line with the September inflation rate - here is what we know so far and when to expect more details


King Charles' 'emotional' admission to Queen Camilla noticed by lip reader
King Charles was diagnosed with an as yet undisclosed form of cancer last year but he still attended certain royal events and was overheard speaking to Queen Camilla


Lorry and motorbike crash on the A10 in Cambridgeshire
Police officers were called to the crash on Friday afternoon (July 18). The incident caused delays for drivers, as a road was blocked.


King Charles' 'insulting' move hinted at 'real feelings' towards Prince Andrew
King Charles' relationship with his younger brother Prince Andrew has been the subject of much speculation in recent years and there is one action which is believed to have particularly irked the Duke of York


Met Office forecasts thunderstorms for Cambridgeshire amid amber weather warning
The county is covered by weather warnings for Saturday and Sunday (July 19 and 20), as we brace for torrential rain and thunder. This could lead to surface water flooding, lightning and hail, according to the Met Office's chief meteorologist.


Toilets at Cambridge South Station won't be open for public use without a ticket
Councillors had previously been told the toilets at the new station would be accessible to people not travelling by train, but Network Rail have now said this will not be possible.


Cambridgeshire pub closed after cars set on fire outside it
A Cambridgeshire pub said it will reopen 'soon'. It is temporarily closed as a police cordon remains up after two cars were 'deliberately' set on fire outside it.


A10 crash today: Live updates as major road closed after lorry and motorbike crash
Police are asking motorists to seek alternative routes and expect delays, following a crash on the A10. The road is closed in both directions while police attend.
