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Deadline looms for entry to Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026
It’s a celebration of all sizes and sectors of business in the Cambridge region.
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DWP changes mean 60,000 more will be eligible for £340 a month
A DWP minister has announced a major change to Carer's Allowance eligibility that could mean thousands more carers qualify for the benefit worth up to £340 a month
Town loses only butcher after shop closes due to ‘financial pressures’
The family business announced its closure earlier this month
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New Cambridge South station dubbed ‘game changer’ for city
The new Cambridge South station officially opened on Sunday (June 28)
Concern over ‘toxic’ chemicals at potential Cambridge railway site
The land was previously used as a landfill site
Former police officer guilty after embroiling 12 others in ‘toxic’ WhatsApp culture
The offences were committed while he was leading a team at Cambourne Police Station.
Prolific thief banned from three supermarket chains in Cambridgeshire
The ban is part of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Prison officer had relationship with convicted murderer
The prison officer initially denied claims of the relationship
Farmer ‘frustrated’ after deliberate fire in Cambridgeshire field
The farm experienced six deliberate fires in the same spot last year
'Neglected' Cambridge industrial estate could be rejuvenated
The local community and stakeholders have been invited to comment on the proposals
Locals divided over whether Black Cat roundabout upgrade is 'money well spent'
The A428 upgrade between the Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet is due to open in 2027, but opinions are sharply divided
Crash leaves A11 closed for nine hours as driver rushed to hospital
The road was closed in both directions whilst barrier repairs and investigation works were carried out
Charlotte Tilbury coming to Boots in Cambridgeshire shopping centre
The Cambridgeshire shopping centre announced the news at the end of June
Police officer dismissed for using racist language in Whatsapp group
The officer, who worked for Cambridgeshire Police, faced a misconduct hearing
Update on stabbing after armed police ‘swarmed’ Cambridgeshire street
A man in his 20s suffered serious injuries
Lewis Herbert: ‘Why I will have high hopes for Andy Burnham as our new PM’
Opinion | The former Labour leader of Cambridge City Council writes for the Cambridge Independent.
Major Cambridge A-road shuts in both directions after crash
All emergency services attended the scene
A11 Cambridgeshire crash LIVE: 'Significant damage' after single-vehicle collision
Traffic is blocked from access in both directions in the wake of the crash which saw a vehicle career from one carriageway and across the other
Wildlife Trust Nature Girls expands to Cambridgeshire to bring like-minded women together
First event takes place in Cambourne in August.
Met Office heatwave warning as Cambridgeshire could hit 40C in hottest day on record
The Met Office says a return to heatwave conditions is looking "increasingly likely" next week with 40C forecast