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Gas main replacement works near schools in Cambridge are postponed
Concerns had been raised that the works were taking place during exam season.
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Former soldier stockpiled 600 weapons in 'man cave' after developing Nazi fascination
Paul Page has also spent time in prison after admitting making indecent images of children
Haverhill market trader who sold fake designer clothes ordered to pay £150k
He will need to sell his house and personal possessions to pay back the sum ordered
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Traveller site expansion approved amid pitch 'shortfall' despite local concerns
The parish council said the village has already made a 'substantial contribution' but council officers noted that there was a 'shortfall' of available pitches in the district
Man threatened to smash former partner's windows and threw phone at her face
MacDonald had thrown a phone at his victim's face, which injured her lip and chin.
Attempted stabbing in Cambridgeshire town as police hope to speak to man in CCTV
A man reportedly had an altercation with a member of the public and then threatened to stab him.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Peterborough
The man driving the car has been arrested.
194 Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants could close forever - full list
Branches in Cambridgeshire could be affected
Spate of Post Office break-ins in South and East Cambridgeshire probed by police
Four were targeted in four days.
Police searching for two men after teenage boys attacked in Peterborough
The three men stole a bike during the incident.
Four Cambs Post Office branches targeted by thieves over bank holiday weekend
There have been multiple burglaries and attempted break-ins at post offices across South Cambridgeshire
Two men in hospital with serious injuries as violence breaks out in Cambridge city centre
Police were called in the early hours.
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
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.