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Work to start on safety improvements at Addenbrooke’s roundabout in Cambridge
Part of the roundabout will be closed overnight for eight weeks.

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Milestone as first electric flight takes off from Cambridge Airport
‘Stop-and-start’ Pipistrel Velis Electro described as ‘seamless and quiet’.


Cambridge region welcomes King’s Award recognition
Five outstanding companies enjoy royal approval.

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Layla, 9, completes Pennine Way walk for charity
The St Mary’s School, Cambridge pupil walked the entire 268-mile route to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.


100-year-old war veteran Joan features in VE Day illustrations
Former ATS Lance Corporal Joan Tanton remembers VE Day well, but her memories are tinged with sadness.


VE Day: Beacons lit up across Cambridgeshire as Ely Cathedral bathed in red, white and blue
Communities throughout the UK were encouraged to take part.


DWP Universal Credit changes you must report or face a penalty or court
Many claimants may not be aware of certain changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP


These 10 adorable dogs are now waiting to find their forever home
The RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre have shared the dogs who are currently waiting to be rehomed


VE Day 2025: Northamptonshire town marks occasion with choir and tea party
Residents gathered in commemoration of Victory in Europe Day in Oundle


Keir Starmer told disability benefit cuts is 'biggest attack' by more than 40 Labour MPs
Over 40 Labour MPs have written to the Labour leader warning that planned welfare cuts are "impossible to support" with one saying his constituents "voted for a fresh start, not a fresh round of austerity"


HMRC clarifies discrepancies in National Insurance top-up processing times
HMRC has responded to a customer who was querying the time it takes for voluntary National Insurance (NI) payments to show on your NI record, following recent delays


Work starts on major redesign of Addenbrooke's roundabout to improve safety
It will get wider paths and crossings to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists


Opposition groups on West Northamptonshire Council name new leadership
The Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats have named their new leaders on the authority after losing their previous heads at the local elections last week


Contentious developments in Draft Local Plan for Cambridgeshire city
There are several different developments at various stages of planning


King Charles and Queen Camilla show true colours as lip reader spots touching comments
EXCLUSIVE: An expert lip reader has uncovered some telling exchanges involving King Charles and Queen Camilla during the VE Day 80 celebration concert in London last night


Horrifying reason historic royal family had birth defects and 'pronounced jaw'
The Habsburgs, an influential royal dynasty, are now recognised for the pronounced "Habsburg jaw" – a stark facial deformity


Opposition groups on North Northamptonshire Council name new leadership
The Conservatives and Labour group have named their new leaders on the authority after both parties took a beating at the local elections last week


VE Day 2025: Cambridgeshire town marks occasion with beacon lighting and Union Jack cakes
Residents enjoyed Union Jack-themed cake and live music


Arrests made after police seize drugs at Cambridgeshire home
One man has been charged with the intent to supply drugs, and also possession of criminal property.


Jockey charged with murder of pensioner after fight outside pub appears in court
A 71-year-old died in hospital 10 days after allegedly being punched by the jockey
