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Man blocks major Peterborough road to collect a pizza
He blocked the only current entrance to Cathedral Square with his car
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Cambridge home closure extended after 'months' of antisocial behaviour
People who do not live at the property have been committing other criminal offences
The Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026 open for entry
Winners will be revealed in a ceremony in the Great Hall at King’s College.
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Residents crowd village hall to oppose 'utterly preposterous' train cleaning centre plan
They fear the depot would 'bring about the destruction of the area'
Developer loses appeal to build 49 affordable homes in East Cambridgeshire village
Residents feared the village primary would be overwhelmed.
Hughes announces closing plan for Wisbech store in blow for High Street
Hughes, which has 18 stores across East Anglia, said it would be closing some of its smaller retail stores in the region
Plans for new homes to go ahead despite concerns over roads in 'state of disrepair'
The homes are to be made available to those aged over 55
DWP sets out 'special rules for end of life' terminal illness benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions operates 'Special Rules for End of Life' (SREL), which allow those with a terminal diagnosis to fast-track their benefit payments – but Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has confirmed the rules do not extend to state pension access
Greater Cambridge to get development corporation to drive ‘infrastructure‑first growth’
The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation will ensure transport and services are built alongside new homes.
New DWP eligibility verification powers explained for benefit claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has published guidance on new Eligibility Verification powers that allow banks to run automated checks on accounts receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA — here is what the rules mean for claimants and what banks can and cannot share.
Closure order at Cambridge home extended due to anti-social behaviour
It will be closed for a further three months.
Three-week road shutdown criticised for being 'more money wasted'
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) says the works on Station Road near Shepreth railway station will provide safer crossings and improved routes for walking, wheeling and cycling
Convicted murderer took his own life at Cambridgeshire prison
He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years
Major Cambridgeshire train company transfers to public ownership
The train company runs services through Cambridgeshire
Police release CCTV image of witness after body recovered from river
The body of Conor Kinlan was recovered from a Cambridgeshire river in January
Cambridge City Council elects Labour leader after earlier deadlock
Opposition leaders said they 'were not going to hold the city council ransom'
'Dilapidated' building transformed into work and socialising hub in city centre
The Old Station Quarter features a gym, tattoo parlour, and café and wants to create a community to draw more people to the city
Concern over ‘cramped’ living if plans for 46 affordable homes approved
Some residents feel the plans could have a 'damaging impact' on the area
Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash on M11 near Great Chesterford
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Why experts think they’ve found the reason River Rhee in Cambridgeshire is so murky
‘Turbidity’ impacts the health of the river and acquatic life.