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Tribute paid to ‘loving family man’ who died in M11 crash near Duxford with two HGVs
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
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Pensioners may be missing out on DWP benefits worth up to £18,506 a year
Pensioners could be eligible for extra tax-free payments
Kate Middleton has 2 favourite breakfasts she eats 'every day'
Princess of Wales wowed the crowds at the Trooping of the Colour event at the weekend - and needs an energy-packed diet to stay healthy
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Stretch of major A-road to close for four months
The road will close overnight for maintenance works
Cycle wands flattened on busy Cambridge road
Cambridgeshire County Council is aware of the flattened cycle wands
Locals dub new Cambridgeshire estate 'perfect for getting into London' but needs secondary school
People who live at the 2,800-home estate also said they are excited for a new M&S Food to open
'Greater risk to life' as yellow heat health alert issued for Cambridgeshire
Temperatures are set to hit around 28C later this week
Driver jailed for killing much-loved student in ‘shocking’ petrol station crash
Urwah Tanveer, 20, was about to graduate from university and hoped to work in the NHS before she was killed
Mum suspects second person was in son's flat before he died, coroner hears
The 24-year-old died at hospital after a cardiac arrest
Cadbury investigating Flakes after ice cream van complaints
Ice cream van owners have raised complaints after a number of Cadbury 99 Flakes were delivered with a white discolouration, making them look unsellable
Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars to face new VAT rates
HMRC introduced new VAT road fuel scale charges for drivers of petrol and diesel cars on 1 May 2026, with the rates due to remain in place until April 2027
Woman killed in crash on Cambridgeshire road
The 61-year-old woman died at the scene
King’s Birthday Honours List 2026: From mathematicians to mental health leaders, all those from the Cambridge region honoured
The Cambridge region is very well represented in the list.
Family pays tribute to 'loving' man killed in M11 crash
Gary Porritt was pronounced dead at the scene
Government to restrict new sales of towel rails and underfloor heating
The Government is working on new energy-efficiency rules that would ban new sales of or restrict more than a third of 'space heating systems' - including many towel rails, gas fires and under-floor heating systems
Police officer demoted after making 'snide remarks' about female colleague
A misconduct hearing heard that the police officer had insinuated a female colleague was 'sleeping with' a Chief Inspector
E M Forster’s missing nameplate returned to King’s College in Cambridge after 56 years
Howards End author spent decades at college.
South Cambridgeshire residents overwhelmingly oppose 6,000‑home Grange Farm development, survey shows
Traffic and road safety emerged as the most significant concern.
UK social media ban for under-16s announced but which platforms are affected and when?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a full ban on social media for under-16s in the UK, which is expected to come into force in Spring 2027
Consultation over Kingsway Solar Farm plans under fire
Councils say there was a lack of information to enable them to respond properly.