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Multiple arrests as Palestine Action supporters join Lift The Ban protest in Cambridge

Estimated 16 protesters detained at event organised by Defend Our Juries.

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The only place in Cambridgeshire where asylum seekers are being put up in hotels

No other area in Cambs has asylum seekers living in its hotels

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'Chilling scenes' on Cambs street as government prepares for deadly chemical attack

A practice exercise involving 600 people from the military and emergency services used a part of Cambridgeshire to simulate a chemical attack

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Despite recent rain, Cambridgeshire ‘faces drought in 2026’ - and farmer warns of record low yields

County won’t be lifted out of prolonged dry conditions even with average winter rainfall.

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New Fens Reservoir to provide water for 250,000 homes a year

2,000 construction workers and 1,000-1,400 vehicle movements daily needed.

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Winner of Cheffins’ 200th anniversary auction for children’s hospital will feature in Jeffrey Archer’s next novel

Company has raised £17,000 for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.

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Cambs MP warns people to 'follow the rules' after bird flu outbreak near Ely

She said her 'thoughts go out to everyone impacted'

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The gorgeous Cambs village home with plenty of space and 'period charm'

It's got great commuter links, too

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We visited Cambridgeshire's newest Afro-Caribbean restaurant and were blown away by one feature

Customers can enjoy DJ sets at this restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays

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The popular Cambridge street with a name people struggle to pronounce

Along this street, you can visit the home of a Victorian working class artist or sip coffee on the site of a Edwardian brewery.

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The dangerous Cambridgeshire criminals put behind bars in November

One of the criminals jailed this month is a man who repeatedly raped a child over the course of eight years.

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Over 20,000 Cambridgeshire children could be lifted out of poverty

It follows the Government's plans to scrap the two-child benefit limit

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Motability removes luxury brands after government pressure over scheme costs

The Motability Scheme has announced it will immediately stop offering BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus and Alfa Romeo after ministers raised concerns about luxury motoring upgrades

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Universal Credit claimants to receive up to £465 extra per year from April 2026

Universal Credit's Standard Allowance is being increased by 6.2% from April 2026, giving couples up to £465 extra annually and single people over 25 around £295 more per year

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'Protection zone' in place as bird flu case found in Cambridgeshire

A 3km 'protection zone' and a 10km 'surveillance zone' have been put in place to try to stop the further spread of the disease

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Exactly how many homes will have to pay the new mansion tax in Cambridgeshire

The five most expensive properties sold since the start of 2020 in Cambridgeshire each fetched £8,075,000

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Man caught with 'truly horrific' images of babies and children being abused

One officer on the case said it was "the worst material I have had to review and grade in more than 15 years in policing"

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Latest on everything we know about plans to abolish and replace Cambridgeshire councils

Councils have agreed to send four potential options for what local government reorganisation could entail to the government to consider.

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Elderly woman injured in crash near Cambridge Co-op

The woman, in her 90s, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital.

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The changes for UK drivers announced in the Autumn Budget

There are some changes coming in for drivers