John Elworthy
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Enjoying the breeze
Ballot secrecy law returns to spotlight after by-election claims
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Ballot secrecy law returns to spotlight after by-election claims
From Westminster sponsor to regional mayor, Bristow continues to defend the secrecy of the ballot
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/ballot-secrecy-law-returns-to-spotlight-after-by-election-claims/
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Judge rebukes council as High Court blocks temple sale
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Judge rebukes council as High Court blocks temple sale
A High Court judge has frozen a council’s temple sale, granting worshippers a crucial temporary reprieve
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/local-government/judge-rebukes-council-as-high-court-blocks-temple-sale/
19 days ago
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New transport assessment sparks hope for Wisbech to March rail revival
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New transport assessment sparks hope for Wisbech to March rail revival
The Wisbech to March railway line, opened in 1847, was once a vital corridor for passengers and freight
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/transport/new-transport-assessment-sparks-hope-for-wisbech-to-march-rail-revival/
21 days ago
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A GoFundMe effort worthy of support
#Huntingdon
#M11crashvictim
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Help Uncle David Recover from Serious Injuries After M11 Crash
Support Danielle Jones from Huntingdon in raising funds for her uncle David, who suffered severe injuries in a recent accident.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/huntingdon-danielle-jones-gofundme-campaign-for-uncle-david/36566/
about 1 year ago
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A great sunny day for a scoop lol
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Wisbech Park Café vs. Frank's Ices: The Ice Cream Showdown Begins
Ice cream war looms in Wisbech as Frank's Ices banned from park café. Boss vows to flood market with ice cream and stay put.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/the-scoop-on-the-wisbech-ice-cream-wars-franks-ices-vs-park-cafe/36446/
about 1 year ago
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Sadly a notorious accident black spot in the Cambridgeshire Fens claims another victim
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Cambridgeshire Police Investigate Fatal Car Water Incident
Cambridgeshire Police respond to early morning call of car entering water in the Fens. Driver sustains fatal injuries in tragic incident.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/driver-dies-after-car-enters-water-in-forty-foot-bank/36385/
about 1 year ago
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Great moment for many at Cambridgeshire County Council awards night - congratulations to the winners
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Recognising Excellence: Cambridgeshire Council Awards Winners
Congratulating the winners of the Cambridgeshire County Council Employee Spotlight Awards for their excellence and dedication to public service.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/celebrating-excellence-cambridgeshire-county-council-awards-night/36305/
about 1 year ago
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After more than 100 years of continued family ownership Shaws of Maxey has announced that “it is with great sadness and pride that we are announcing the closure of Shaws Coaches at the beginning of May 2025”
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Farewell Announcement: Closure of Shaws Coaches in May 2025
Farewell statement from Shaws Coaches management team as they prepare to retire in May 2025. The company has been trading for 100 years
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/end-of-the-road-shaws-coaches-of-maxey-closure-in-may-2025/36181/
about 1 year ago
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Significant improvements have already been made to buses. The Tiger Pass, introduced in May 2024 to provide £1 fares for under-25s, has proved a major success, with nearly 40,000 cards issued and more than 800,000 journeys taken so far.
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Success of Tiger Pass and New Services in Cambridgeshire
Stay updated on the progress of bus reform in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with new services, passenger-focused initiatives, and early work on bus franchising.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/update-on-bus-reform-progress-in-cambridgeshire-and-peterborough/36096/
about 1 year ago
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A busy and packed Cambridge Festival awaits
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Political Extremism and Identity Tensions at the Cambridge Festival
Explore historical events and current challenges at the Cambridge Festival 2025 with expert-led talks and immersive experiences.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/cambridge-festival-2025-exploring-the-past/35735/
about 1 year ago
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An important moment for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. What will they decide on this potentially explosive report?
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Outcome of Housing Investigation by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Authority
The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson hints at forthcoming revelations in 3-year housing investigation
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/mayor-nik-johnson-hints-at-findings-of-3-year-housing-investigation/35956/
about 1 year ago
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I'm yet to be convinced any council should build a crematorium - but in East Cambridgeshire they think spending £9m to do so makes good business sense.
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£9m Crematorium Battle: Tories Prevail in East Cambridgeshire
Opposition fails to halt £9m crematorium plans in East Cambridgeshire. Proposes increased investment in community facilities and climate initiatives.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/failed-bid-to-halt-9m-east-cambridgeshire-council-crematorium/35906/
about 1 year ago
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Green shoots of recovery for NHS dentistry in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
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NHS Dentistry in Crisis: Peterborough's Fight for Better Dental Care
Health Secretary Wes Streeting and MP Andrew Pakes work together to tackle the issue of NHS dental access in Peterborough.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/cambridgeshire-down-payment-on-better-access-to-nhs-dentists/35989/
about 1 year ago
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The night the public voted with their feet - and backed bullied councillor by storming out of town council
#Whittlesey
#Cambridgeshire
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Whittlesey Council Meeting Drama: Outrage Over Tennis Courts Clash
Whittlesey town council meeting turns hostile as Conservative councillor verbally attacks independent Peter Bibb, prompting public backlash.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/public-storms-out-of-whittlesey-council-meeting-after-vitriolic-attack/35852/
about 1 year ago
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Hunger is real - and in all places
#Cambridge
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Ensuring No One Faces Hunger Alone in Cambridge: A Call to Action
Support Cambridge City Foodbank in its mission to end hunger in the local community. Every donation counts.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/the-fight-against-hunger-in-cambridge-together-we-can-make-a-difference/35999/
about 1 year ago
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A remarkable man, a remarkable age, and a remarkable and poignant return to
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Legendary WWII Pilot's Emotional Return to RAF Kings Cliffe
Witness history come alive as 100-year-old Colonel Joe Peterburs revisits RAF Kings Cliffe, where he served during World War Two.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/american-wwii-fighter-pilot-returns-to-raf-kings-cliffe-after-80-years/35992/
about 1 year ago
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We've all - on occasions -regretted what we said. But what is said, and written, can't be changed
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Can Councillors Retract Statements Made in Council Meetings? Fenland District Council Case
Cllr Laws clarifies that there is no rift with tennis club officials over netball club use of the court in Council meeting
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/local-council/fenland-district-council/councillors-request-to-modify-council-minutes-fenland-district-council/36001/
about 1 year ago
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18 years and still no result in cold case
#Wisbech
#Cambridgeshire
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Norfolk Police Seek Answers in Terry McSpadden Cold Case
Appeal for information on the 18-year cold case of Terry McSpadden from Elm in Wisbech, last seen in 2007. Help us find answers.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/18-years-later-unsolved-disappearance-of-terry-mcspadden-of-wisbech/36007/
about 1 year ago
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Some days seeing is believing - incredible
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Men arrested for reckless motorcycle ride at Burghley Horse Trials
Men banned from driving after dangerous motorcycle incident at Burghley Horse Trials
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/watch-motorcyclists-banned-after-dangerous-ride-at-burghley-horse-trials/36021/
about 1 year ago
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Disturbing rise in
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Government Data Reveals Increase in Rough Sleeping in Cambridgeshire
Increase in rough sleeping by 21% in Cambridgeshire, with concerns raised by local charity Emmaus Cambridge over underestimation of homelessness scale.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/rise-in-rough-sleeping-cambridgeshire-sees-21-increase/36028/
about 1 year ago
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Transformative Internship Programme in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Celebrate the achievements of interns in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough with Mayor Dr Nik Johnson at the Delta Hotel Peterborough
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/mayor-honours-outstanding-interns-from-across-cambridgeshire/36037/
about 1 year ago
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Understandably some are upset by this political stunt
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Huntingdon outcry over Tory leaflet ‘camouflaging’ as bill
Liberal Democrats are calling on the Conservatives to apologise after they delivered a campaign leaflet disguised as a heating bill in areas across Huntingdon.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/huntingdon-outcry-over-tory-leaflet-camouflaging-as-heating-bill/35823/
about 1 year ago
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Multiple creditors revealed in accounts for second Laragh housing company to enter voluntary creditors' liquidation
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Voluntary creditors’ liquidation for 2nd Laragh housing firm
Laragh Build Ltd has become the second company owned by Cambridgeshire property boss Simon Somerville-Large to enter a voluntary creditors’ liquidation.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/voluntary-creditors-liquidation-for-second-laragh-housing-firm/35758/
about 1 year ago
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Could this a return to the political fray - this time representing Reform UK - for businessman Peter Dawe?
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Peter Dawe backed for Reform candidate for Cambs Mayor
Ely businessman Peter Dawe has an outside chance of returning to politics in 2025 as the Reform UK candidate for Mayor. His local branch is backing him
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/ely-backs-peter-dawe-as-reform-candidate-for-cambridgeshire-mayor/35838/
about 1 year ago
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18 members of the public attending a meeting of Whittlesey town council stormed out in protest after a Conservative councillor launched a bitter attack on independent councillor Peter Bibb.
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Public storms out of town council after ‘vitriolic attack’
18 members of the public attending Whittlesey town council stormed out in protest after a Tory councillor launched a bitter attack on Cllr Peter Peter Bibb.
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/public-storms-out-of-whittlesey-council-meeting-after-vitriolic-attack/35852/
about 1 year ago
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Cllr. Anna Smith was selected, last night [Thursday 20th February], as Labour’s candidate in the upcoming Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayoral Election. Her selection follow’s current Labour mayor, Dr. Nik Johnson's decision to stand down for health reasons two weeks ago.
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Labour pick Anna Smith as Cambridgeshire Mayoralty candidate
Labour has selected Cllr Anna Smith as their candidate for Mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Her selection was confirmed today
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/labour-select-anna-smith-as-cambridgeshire-mayoralty-candidate/35708/
about 1 year ago
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A police Skoda Octavia has been written off following a crash on the M11 just over the Cambridgeshire border. The crash happened last night and Cambridgeshire police said this was “the damage caused to one of our traffic cars after a vehicle collided with it”.
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Cambridgeshire police car written off in M11 crash
A police Skoda Octavia has been written off following a crash on the M11 near the Cambridgeshire border. The crash happened after a vehicle collided with it
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/cambridgeshire-police-car-written-off-in-m11-crash-man-arrested/35617/
about 1 year ago
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Night away in Norfolk to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Enjoying a wondrous sunset from our hotel room patio.
about 1 year ago
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A man has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of a woman in a village near March.
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Cambridgeshire man charged with ‘no body’ Fens murder
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of a woman in a village near March. Karl Hutchings, 47, of Hill, Christchurch, near March, was charged this evening and is due t...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/breaking/cambridgeshire-man-charged-with-no-body-fens-murder/35593/
about 1 year ago
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Cambridgeshire police searching for missing Julie Buckley of Christchurch near March have launched a murder investigation. Divers from Nottinghamshire police searched a river near her home today
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Police divers search Fens river in hunt for suspected murder victim
A specialist dive team from Nottinghamshire police have been working with their Cambridgeshire colleagues today (Saturday) in the search for a missing woman, believed to have been murdered. The team o...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/police-divers-search-fens-river-in-hunt-for-suspected-murder-victim/35537/
about 1 year ago
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At some point expect to see this police investigation pop up on Channel 4 '24 Hours in Police Custody' - we bumped into their film crew whilst covering the story today
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Police name suspected Cambridgeshire murder victim
Police have named the 54-year-old woman from a Cambridgeshire village at the centre of a murder probe. She is Julie Buckley of Christchurch near March who has not been since late January.A 47-year-old...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/police-name-suspected-cambridgeshire-murder-victim/35519/
about 1 year ago
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Two bungalows now being searched by police in 'no-body' murder probe in the Cambridgeshire Fens
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Two bungalows sealed off in ‘no-body’ Cambridgeshire murder probe
Two bungalows – eight miles apart – have been sealed off by Cambridgeshire police after launching a murder probe. Detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit de...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/two-bungalows-sealed-off-in-no-body-cambridgeshire-murder-probe/35508/
about 1 year ago
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Murder probe launched in Cambridgeshire Fens village
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Major crime unit probe ‘no-body’ murder in Cambridgeshire Fens
A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a missing persons alert for a woman not seen at her home for more than 2 weeks. Neighbours said they had not seen the woman for a w...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/major-crime-unit-probe-no-body-murder-in-cambridgeshire-fens/35485/
about 1 year ago
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On a personal note I love Lincoln Road, Peterborough - it was where I had my first 'digs' as a trainee reporter in the city. That was in 1968
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Green light for major upgrade to Lincoln Road, Peterborough
Spades in the ground quickly and completion by Christmas has been assured for a multi-million pound upgrade to Lincoln Road, Peterborough. News of the successful completion funding the works was given...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/local-council/peterborough-city-council/green-light-for-major-upgrade-to-lincoln-road-peterborough/35458/
about 1 year ago
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The authors of ‘100 Yards, 100 Voices: A century of swimming at Jesus Green Lido’, Cambridge, are feeling buoyant after the first print run sold out in a matter of weeks and a reprint is now available.
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Cambridge: ‘Overwhelming demand’ for book about Jesus Green Lido
The authors of ‘100 Yards, 100 Voices: A century of swimming at Jesus Green Lido’, Cambridge, are feeling buoyant after the first print run sold out in a matter of weeks and a reprint is now available...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/cambridge-overwhelming-demand-for-book-about-jesus-green-lido/35377/
about 1 year ago
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More than 30 objections – including that of MP Steve Barclay – swept aside as Cambridgeshire County Council voted unanimously to approve a recycling facility at Whittlesey capable of processing 75,000 tonnes of metal a year.
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75,000 tonnes a year metal recycling centre agreed for Whittlesey
More than 30 objections – including that of MP Steve Barclay – were swept aside as Cambridgeshire County Council voted unanimously to approve a recycling facility at Whittlesey capable of processing 7...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/local-council/cambridgeshire-county-council/75000-tonnes-a-year-metal-recycling-centre-agreed-for-whittlesey/35362/
about 1 year ago
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Berkshire tops the list of counties with the most arrests – thus far – after an incursion into the Cambridgeshire Fens by a group of alleged hare coursers intent on disrupting country life, menacing behaviour and yobbish behaviour.
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11 cross country arrests after violent ‘hare coursers’ invade Cambridgeshire
Berkshire tops the list of counties with the most arrests – thus far – after an incursion into the Fens by a group of alleged hare coursers intent on disrupting country life, menacing behaviour and yo...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/11-cross-country-arrests-after-violent-hare-coursers-invade-cambridgeshire/35368/
about 1 year ago
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Latest updates from Cambridgeshire County Council on Wisbech incinerator
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Cambridgeshire County Council update on MVV £450m Wisbech incinerator
An update report from Cambridgeshire County Council outlines details of the Section 106 legal agreement (S106), which was agreed as part of the development consent order for an incinerator at Wisbech ...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/local-council/cambridgeshire-county-council/cambridgeshire-county-council-update-on-mvv-450m-wisbech-incinerator/35316/
about 1 year ago
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A council that decided a small Cambridgeshire village was too isolated for a care home for vulnerable children has had their refusal overturned on appeal after a planning inspector felt it was an ideal location.
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Nimbys lose battle to stop Cambridgeshire care home for children
A council that decided a small Cambridgeshire village was too isolated for a care home for vulnerable children has had their refusal overturned on appeal after a planning inspector felt it was an idea...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/nimbys-lose-battle-to-stop-cambridgeshire-care-home-for-children/35309/
about 1 year ago
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Cannabis find, robbery, torched van, £1.8m damage: Cambridgeshire police put it all together with this result
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Torched van at Cambridgeshire depot triggers £1.8m fire
A Luton van stored at a vehicle recovery depot and later found to contain £500k worth of cannabis, was deliberately torched – in the process starting a blaze that caused £1.8m damage to the adjoining ...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/torched-van-at-cambridgeshire-depot-triggers-1-8m-fire/35302/
about 1 year ago
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Peterborough man charged with murder - he will appear in court today
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Peterborough man charged with murder
Gregory Coulson, 30, of Lingwood Park, Peterborough, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court today Monday).It follows the death of a woman in Peterborough ...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/breaking/peterborough-man-charged-with-murder/35225/
about 1 year ago
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Hide and seek
about 1 year ago
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'I have therefore made the decision to stand down at the end of this administration and, having been in discussions with Labour Party officials, I have confirmed that I will not be the candidate for this coming May’s elections'
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‘Path to a second mayoral term is just one step too far for me’
As you may be aware, earlier today, here in Huntingdon at the offices of the Combined Authority, following yesterday’s recommendation from the CPCA board, I formally signed the papers to start the pro...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/path-to-a-second-mayoral-term-is-just-one-step-too-far-for-me/35181/
about 1 year ago
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A Cambridgeshire police officer has been sacked for lying under oath at a Crown Court trial. PC Kayleigh Rocca, formerly based at Parkside police station, Cambridge, was found guilty of gross misconduct and sacked without notice following a misconduct hearing.
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Cambridgeshire police officer sacked for lying under oath
A Cambridgeshire police officer has been sacked for lying under oath at a Crown Court trial. PC Kayleigh Rocca, formerly based at Parkside police station, Cambridge, was found guilty of gross miscondu...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/cambridgeshire-police-officer-sacked-for-lying-under-oath/35140/
about 1 year ago
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‘Trespassers’ on the track force closure of Manea rail station tonight
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‘Trespassers’ on the track force closure of Manea rail station tonight
Trains were blocked at Manea tonight after what rail bosses called a “disturbance on the station”. East Midlands Railways reported: “There are trespassers on the railway now at Manea after a disturban...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/breaking/trespassers-on-the-track-force-closure-of-manea-rail-station-tonight/35127/
about 1 year ago
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Tough bail conditions for harecoursing suspects
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Swearing and shouting ban for bailed Cambridgeshire hare courser suspects
A condition imposed on five men bailed by Cambridgeshire police following complaints of hare coursing, criminal damage and dangerous driving is that they must “not shout at, swear at, or intimidate an...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/swearing-and-shouting-ban-for-bailed-cambridgeshire-hare-courser-suspects/35013/
about 1 year ago
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Horrific footage of the moment a man ‘turned his black Kia into a weapon’ and crashed into a moped has been released by Cambridgeshire police. It follows the jailing of Omar Harris for deliberately driving his car into the moped rider.
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WATCH: Omar Harris uses Kia ‘as a weapon’ to crash into moped rider
Horrific footage of the moment a man ‘turned his black Kia into a weapon’ and crashed into a moped has been released by Cambridgeshire police. It follows the jailing of Omar Harris for deliberately dr...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/watch-omar-harris-uses-kia-as-a-weapon-to-crash-into-moped-rider/35039/
about 1 year ago
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A condition imposed on two men bailed by Cambridgeshire police following complaints of hare coursing, criminal damage and dangerous driving is that they must “not shout at, swear at, or intimidate any persons in any of the 12 counties”.
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Swearing and shouting ban for bailed Cambridgeshire hare courser suspects
A condition imposed on two men bailed by Cambridgeshire police following complaints of hare coursing, criminal damage and dangerous driving is that they must “not shout at, swear at, or intimidate any...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/crime/swearing-and-shouting-ban-for-bailed-cambridgeshire-hare-courser-suspects/35013/
about 1 year ago
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Band’s emotional first gig without bass player Nick Smith of Peterborough
#GenesisConnected
#Neath
#Wales
#Whittlesey
#NorthBank
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Band’s emotional first gig without bass player Nick Smith of Peterborough
‘This evening was for Nick,’ the words of tribute band Genesis Connected after playing their first gig on February 1 following the death of bass player Nick Smith of Peterborough. After performing in ...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/bands-emotional-first-gig-without-bass-player-nick-smith-of-peterborough/35003/
about 1 year ago
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'Allowing renting to feel like an elevated lifestyle choice rather than a compromise' says the company that built 373 homes in Cambridge exclusively for rental
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Cheapest rents start at £24,000 a year for 373 new homes in Cambridge
The first of 373 homes built exclusively for rental – with prices starting at £24,000 a year – are about to become available at a £160m housing development in Cambridge. Present Made, which describes ...
https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/cheapest-rents-start-at-24000-a-year-for-373-new-homes-in-cambridge/34985/
about 1 year ago
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