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Spate of Post Office break-ins in South Cambridgeshire probed by police
Four were targeted in four days.
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Man ‘slashed with bladed weapon’ during fight in hotel car park
Two men were arrested by police
Cash stolen and door smashed in post office break-in
Police are appealing for information
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Getting young people involved in local wildlife
Nik Shelton hears from Emily Ratcliffe of the Wildlife Trust BCN Young People’s Forum about getting that generation to show an interest in wildlife.
'Disgusting' woodland next to recycling centre that's become a fly-tipping hotspot
A man who regularly walks his dog in the woodland has said it is 'disgusting'
DWP expands PIP review with surveys and workshops for disabled people to share experiences
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a wider six-part evidence and engagement programme for the review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
National Trust urges residents to press Cambridgeshire MPs over nature crisis
The plea comes as research reveals a stark divide between the government’s and the public’s attitude to nature.
UK State Pension age rise to 68 'more difficult' amid life expectancy concerns
The State Pension age in the UK is now rising from 66 to 67, with the phased increase due to be completed for all men and women across Great Britain by 2028, as experts warn a further rise to 68 faces significant challenges.
Local elections 2026: Party‑by‑party Q&A with those standing for South Cambridgeshire District Council
The Cambridge Independent put key questions to each party.
Tudor-style building with statues of historic figures once a Burger King branch
Despite Tudor-style architecture, the building was created in the early 1900s
Who is standing for election to Cambridge City Council in May 2026?
Labour currently control the city council.
Local elections 2026: Everything you need to know about voting in Cambridgeshire
Here is all you need to know about voting in the local elections 2026
Who is standing for election to South Cambridgeshire District Council in May 2026?
All the candidates, by ward.
National treasure Sir David Attenborough to celebrate 100th birthday
Sir David Attenborough attended Clare College at the University of Cambridge
Princess Eugenie baby joy over third child as King Charles said to be 'delighted'
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are set to welcome a baby this summer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed
Calls grow to bring processing of our recycling back to Cambridgeshire
Campaigners are angry at the ongoing practice of transporting blue‑bin recycling more than 400 miles to processing facilities in Northern Ireland.
Renowned poet and fellow of Gonville & Caius College dies at 89
He was the college librarian for 37 years.
Abbey People launches £40,000 appeal amid falling donations and rising demand
Only around 55 per cent of adults donated to charity last year, the lowest level since tracking began.
Public urged to take extra care around open water as warmer weather arrives
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is highlighting the dangers of open water.
Man taken to hospital after heart 'stopped multiple times' at Cambridge United match
An air ambulance landed on the pitch to take the man to hospital