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Pensioners with health issues could get more cash from DWP in 2026

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment, with rates rising from April 2026

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Killer captured on CCTV watching child play before stabbing her to death

CCTV footage shows nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte playing while she's watched by her killer moments before the fatal attack

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Princess Kate's poignant four-word response when asked about cancer

The Princess of Wales opened up about her cancer recovery during a visit to textile manufacturers in Wales on Tuesday

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Vehicle hits railway bridge causing disruption to Cambridgeshire trains

All lines were blocked after the vehicle hit the bridge

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‘Brash’ restaurant signage approved five months after councillors opposed design

Fenland District Council has said a Turkish restaurant in March can keep its signs, just four months after saying it opposed the same signs.

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Man jailed after stealing 29 Lindt chocolate bunnies

The thief also stole a number of other items from different shops in the city.

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Latest as police search for missing teenage girls

Police have released details of what the teenagers may be wearing.

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‘Power grab’ slammed as Cambridge development corporation plans move forward

A consultation has been launched to gather views on the creation of a Greater Cambridge development corporation to “accelerate nationally significant growth”.

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Rising river levels see flood alerts issued across Cambridgeshire

Residents are advised to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water

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Locals say 'beautiful’ city is full of 'friendly' people and 'has it all'

Residents also praise the city for its 'breathtaking' cathedral

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Face of violent abuser who threatened and attacked his girlfriend

Doughty launched multiple attacks on the victim.

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Cambridgeshire rail passengers face 'major disruption'

The disruption is expected until the end of the day.

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Villagers welcome speed limits along roads used as ‘cut through’ from A47

One resident said a 'more coherent' and 'safety-focused approached' on speeding would be welcomed.

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Victim named as police make third arrest in prison murder investigation

The victim, who was an inmate at a prison near Cambridgeshire, died in hospital on January 27.

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Man filmed woman in toilets at work after previous voyeurism offences

The 46-year-old has been jailed for over a year.

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Latest on opening of new Lidl in Cambridgeshire suburb

The new Lidl will be minutes away from two other supermarkets.

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Three men cannot set foot on farmland after hare coursing wreaked havoc on Cambridgeshire villages

The three men also have to pay compensation to the landowner.

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Warning that emergency healthcare must keep pace with scale of Cambridge growth

Pippa Heylings MP said the area’s healthcare system is being ‘pushed to its breaking point’.

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Holiday meal voucher scheme for families on low incomes could end later this year

The leader of Cambridgeshire County Council said they ‘may have to change the way struggling families are supported’ when the funding pot used for holiday meal vouchers ends.

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High levels of testosterone linked to greater risk of coronary artery disease in men

University of Cambridge findings come amid growing use of testerone supplements.