Hunger isn't simply a food problem—it's an income problem. Cambridge City Foodbank CEO Steve Clay explains why combining emergency food with expert financial advice is helping families escape crisis for good. #Cambridge #Foodbank #CostOfLiving via www.cambsnews.co.uk/hunger-in-ca...

Questions remain over Wisbech Port's finances, the suspended quay, harbour authority responsibilities and the port's future. After my first FOI request was refused on cost grounds, a revised request is now with Fenland District Council. Watch this space. #Wisbech www.cambsnews.co.uk/wisbech-port...

🚗 Cambridge could be set for its biggest 20mph expansion yet. More than 100 people have been seriously injured on the roads included in the latest proposals since 2017. The public consultation is now open until 5 August. #Cambridge #RoadSafety #20mph via www.cambsnews.co.uk/have-your-sa...

🚔 25,000 illegal cigarettes seized Police, Trading Standards and HMRC have cracked down on the illegal tobacco trade in Ely, Soham and Littleport. The raids also uncovered 6.85kg of illicit tobacco and more than 138 illegal vapes. #Cambridgeshire #Crime via www.cambsnews.co.uk/police-swoop...

Violent rapist Jacob Negus has been jailed for 15 years after strangling a woman unconscious before raping her. The court heard he subjected his victim to months of coercive control, threats and violence. #Crime #Justice #Peterborough www.cambsnews.co.uk/violent-rapi...

Six years on, where is Peterborough's Embankment stadium? FOI response reveals surprising picture www.cambsnews.co.uk/six-years-on...

Another van has struck the notorious Stonea railway bridge near March. The driver escaped serious injury, but the latest collision adds to the long list of vehicles caught out by the 2m (6ft 6in) underpass #Stonea #Cambridgeshire #March via www.cambsnews.co.uk/what-another...

Adam Swales has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after threatening a Peterborough B&M shop manager with a stolen knife while escaping with stolen goods. He has also been banned from entering the Boongate store for five years. #Peterborough #CourtNews www.cambsnews.co.uk/peterborough...

After multiple surgeries, the little boy injured in the Johnsons of Old Hurst crocodile enclosure incident is stable but still faces months of recovery. A GoFundMe has been launched to help his family through the difficult journey ahead. #GoFundMe #Cambridgeshire www.cambsnews.co.uk/gofundme-to-...

"Noel Coward still has 'a talent to amuse'—but only in the right hands." Angela Singer reviews The Marquise at Cambridge Arts Theatre, praising the visual design while questioning the production's interpretation of Coward's comedy. #Theatre #NoelCoward #Cambridge www.cambsnews.co.uk/noel-cowards...

Cambridge South Station didn't happen overnight. From James Palmer's early push to separate it from East West Rail, to Rishi Sunak's Budget backing and Huw Merriman's £211m funding pledge the political timeline behind a major Cambridgeshire infrastructure project www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridge-so...

Peterborough motorists could park FREE after 3pm from August 3 in four council car parks, with Huntingdonshire set to follow after 4pm from October. The £1.5m mayoral scheme remains politically divisive despite moving closer to launch. #LocalNews www.cambsnews.co.uk/free-parking...

Fresh from winning the Fed Awards Employee of the Year title, Avda Kuchhadia welcomed MP Andrew Pakes to Premier Neil's to showcase the role independent retailers play in their communities while highlighting the issues they face. #SmallBusiness #RetailNew www.cambsnews.co.uk/mp-andrew-pa...

Peterborough Cathedral's new voluntary £6 visitor donation trial has sparked fierce debate. Supporters say it's essential to protect the historic building, while critics argue churches should always remain free to enter. #Peterborough #Cambridgeshire via www.cambsnews.co.uk/6-is-nothing...

Reform UK challenge sees Progress Pride flag removed from Huntingdonshire District Council HQ before Pride Month ends. Council Chair Stephen Ferguson says he stands "unequivocally" with the LGBTQIA+ community despite the planning issue. Story 👇 www.cambsnews.co.uk/reform-uk-ch...

From leading Huntingdonshire District Council to town clerk of Whitby in Yorkshire, Ryan Fuller's career has taken an unexpected turn. His probation has now been successfully completed despite a turbulent political past. #Cambridgeshire #Whitby www.cambsnews.co.uk/ryan-fuller-...

"Criminal behaviour... simply will not be condoned." Cambridgeshire Police respond after former Sgt Paul Street was convicted of misconduct in public office following an investigation exposing abuse of power and toxic WhatsApp culture. #CrimeNews via www.cambsnews.co.uk/chief-consta...

Cambridge South station is now open to passengers 🚆 The new £250m station delivers direct links to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, London, Stansted & beyond, cutting journeys to just 45 minutes. First trains ran today, official opening Monday. www.cambsnews.co.uk/250m-cambrid...

Campaigners are fighting to save Whittlesey’s Scaldgate Centre after Cambridgeshire County Council confirmed plans to sell the community hub. Cllr Chris Boden hit out at the decision as Phoenix Youth Provision launches a bid to keep it open. #Whittlesey #Fenland www.cambsnews.co.uk/hands-off-fi...

🚨 BREAKING: Two men have been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed during a rave involving up to 400 people near Dry Drayton. Armed police searched the area, and a cordon remains in place. #Breaking #Cambridgeshire www.cambsnews.co.uk/two-arrested...

👏 From fans to AC units, parents are making a real difference in local schools battling soaring temperatures. A feel-good story from Cambridgeshire. #GoodNews #Schools #Heatwave www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridgeshi...

BREAKING: Jon Ismaili has been unanimously convicted of murdering Catalina Birlea after a trial at Cambridge Crown Court. Sentencing is scheduled for June 29. #Cambridgeshire #Court www.cambsnews.co.uk/jury-convict...

"We stayed focused on our local candidate and our local campaign." Ryan Coogan says Reform's grassroots effort and Chris Tirrell's community roots helped the party retain Roman Bank & Peckover despite a sharply reduced majority. Full story on CambsNews. www.cambsnews.co.uk/reform-hails...

RESULT: Reform UK HOLDS Roman Bank & Peckover on Cambridgeshire County Council. 🟦 Reform UK (Chris Tirrell) – 1,009 (38.9%) 🔵 Conservative (Dame Jackie Doyle-Price) – 983 (37.9%) 🟠 Liberal Democrat – 414 🌹 Labour – 105 🌿 Green – 76 Majority: 26 votes www.cambsnews.co.uk/reform-holds...

What’s happening across Peterborough? ✅ New SEND provision approved ✅ Road repair programme funded ✅ Hampton leisure centre upgrade ✅ Myths addressed over new Embankment pool plans Full update now live. #PeterboroughNews #Peterborough via www.cambsnews.co.uk/peterborough...

Congratulations to @FerryProject on winning a prestigious national Housing Heroes Award. The charity supports more than 300 people every year through accommodation, wellbeing services and life-changing support. 🏠❤️ #Wisbech #Fenland via www.cambsnews.co.uk/wisbech-ferr...

🚑 A full Emergency Department, maternity services and 100% single-room inpatient accommodation are planned as part of the new Hinchingbrooke Hospital redevelopment. Public consultation runs until 16 August 2026. #NHS #HospitalRedevelopment via www.cambsnews.co.uk/once-in-a-ge...

🚜 More than 330 Cambridgeshire police officers have completed specialist training to tackle rural crime and strengthen support for farming communities. The programme covered hare coursing, machinery theft, environmental crime and more. #Cambridgeshire #RuralCrime www.cambsnews.co.uk/330-cambridg...

A by-election triggered by scandal, a former government minister drafted in by the Tories, Reform defending difficult ground and Liberal Democrats sensing an upset. Our analysis examines who has the momentum in Roman Bank and Peckover. #Fenland #ByElection www.cambsnews.co.uk/fens-by-elec...

RAIB has published detailed findings into the Elstow rail crash that killed Cambridgeshire driver Shaun Burton, revealing a stalled train caused by AWS failure and a second train passing a red signal before impact. www.cambsnews.co.uk/raib-finding...

England’s largest not-for-profit later-living provider, Anchor, unveiled its brand-new development, The Brambles in Peterborough. The opening event was attended by new residents at the development, Deeley Construction, Peterborough City Council, and Homes England www.cambsnews.co.uk/anchor-unvei...

Work is now underway on Peterborough’s new £8.3m Cygnet Bridge across the River Nene. We take a deep dive into the project’s five-year journey from concept and consultation to construction, controversy and regeneration ambitions. #Peterborough via www.cambsnews.co.uk/peterborough...

Lithium-ion battery fires can spread rapidly and cause devastating damage. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to safely dispose of old batteries and avoid using damaged or homemade battery packs. #Cambridgeshire #SafetyWarning via www.cambsnews.co.uk/e-bikes-e-sc...

EXCLUSIVE: Is Wisbech Port missing the biggest opportunity for years? As £billions of National Grid investment heads for Walpole, Sutton Bridge is emerging as frontrunner for major transformer deliveries . #Wisbech #Fenland #NationalGrid #Walpole #SuttonBridge www.cambsnews.co.uk/wisbech-port...

Ten years after the Brexit vote, Cambridge Lib Dem candidate Cheney Payne says the UK must rebuild relations with Europe to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and boost growth. "We need bold action, not more dither and delay." #BrexitAnniversary #Cambridge via www.cambsnews.co.uk/brexit-failu...

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has urged patience while investigators determine the cause of Friday's fatal train collision near Bedford, which left one dead and around 100 people injured. #BedfordCrash #HouseOfCommons www.cambsnews.co.uk/transport-se...

BREAKING: Jailed former Cambridgeshire detective James Jordan has been stripped of the majority of his police pension after a landmark decision by PCC Darryl Preston. Jordan was jailed for child abuse image offences and misconduct in public office. www.cambsnews.co.uk/pension-forf...

🚨 A major twist in the Roman Bank & Peckover by-election. Green candidate Jonathon Lilley says he wants to stand down, but election officials confirmed his name must remain on the ballot because the withdrawal deadline has passed. Polling takes place on June 25. www.cambsnews.co.uk/green-candid...

A man in his 20s remains in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing on London Road, Peterborough. Police say a 52-year-old man wanted in connection with the incident is also in hospital. Investigation ongoing. #Peterborough #Cambridgeshire #BreakingNews www.cambsnews.co.uk/peterborough...

Former Huntingdonshire district and parish councillor Shaun Burton has been named as the train driver killed in the Bedford rail crash. The 60-year-old from Great Stukeley was remembered as a devoted family man, respected railwayman and champion of The Stukeleys www.cambsnews.co.uk/former-stuke...

BREAKING: London Road in #Peterborough has been closed between New Road and Celta Road as police deal with an ongoing incident. Multiple emergency service vehicles have been reported at the scene. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area. #Cambs #Traffic via www.cambsnews.co.uk/armed-police...

🚨 Fury has erupted in Wisbech after planning officers approved a 24-hour Admiral gaming centre in the former Halifax bank building in Market Place. Tory councillors questioning the delegated powers decision by Fenland Council. via www.cambsnews.co.uk/fury-after-o...

Not quite 'Take your dog to work' day but you get the point. Dogs are simply great www.cambsnews.co.uk/amazon-peter...

REVIEW: Skinned Teeth's Punching Judy at Cambridge Junction is an intense hour of violence and confrontation, blending Punch and Judy traditions with modern domestic conflict. Angela Singer shares her verdict. #PunchingJudy #TheatreReview #CambridgeJunction www.cambsnews.co.uk/punching-jud...

More than 20 motorists face prosecution after police caught them using mobile phones to film and photograph the aftermath of a fatal crash on the M11 near Duxford. www.cambsnews.co.uk/22-motorists...

Therapy puppies brought smiles to Amazon Peterborough during Mental Health Awareness Month. Employees enjoyed wellbeing-focused sessions with the 4-legged visitors as part of a programme supporting workplace mental health. #Peterborough #Amazon #TherapyPuppies via www.cambsnews.co.uk/amazon-peter...

Four people arrested in separate investigations linked to Peterborough City Council have now been released under investigation. Police stress the two cases are not connected. #Peterborough #CambridgeshirePolice #LocalNews via www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridgeshi...

Cambridge South station has been given the final go-ahead by the ORR and will open on June 28, 2026. 🚆 The new station will improve connectivity for 1.8 million passengers #CambridgeSouth #RailNews #Cambridge #TransportUK www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridge-so...

🚜🌱 South Cambridgeshire MP Pippa Heylings has launched a campaign to save Darwin Nurseries and Farm Shop after plans were announced to end NHS involvement in 2028 The project supports around 60 adults with learning disabilities through horticulture and animal care www.cambsnews.co.uk/save-darwin-...

🚨 BREAKING: A three-year-old boy remains in a critical condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure. A 30-year-old Norfolk man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail until September. #Cambridgeshire www.cambsnews.co.uk/boy-3-fighti...