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National Highways lend a helping hand to move Wansford Road station on the A47 to a new home at Railworld, Peterborough. PHOTO: Terry Harris National Highways lend a helping hand to move Wansford Road station on the A47 to a new home at Railworld, Peterborough. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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GALLERY: A47 Wansford Road station on the move ‘brick by brick’ to new home in Peterborough

Wansford Road station is to be re built at Railworld, Peterborough

The Princess Royal officially opens the NHBC Training Hub, adjacent to Histon Football Club, Impington, Cambridge; it can train 80 apprentices all year round. PHOTO: NHBC The Princess Royal officially opens the NHBC Training Hub, adjacent to Histon Football Club, Impington, Cambridge; it can train 80 apprentices all year round. PHOTO: NHBC
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GALLERY: The Princess Royal opens new NHBC training hub at Cambridge

The NHBC Training Hub is adjacent to Histon Football Club, Impington

“We want to speak to this man in connection with the theft of a bike outside Tesco on Kirkgate Street, Wisbech on Friday, 12 April,” say police “We want to speak to this man in connection with the theft of a bike outside Tesco on Kirkgate Street, Wisbech on Friday, 12 April,” say police
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Police want to quiz this man following bike theft in Wisbech

Luckily number of bike thefts in county is coming down

Abid (RIGHT) and Itlaf Hussain, both 39, were arrested in February following multiple thefts from Morrisons Daily in Bretton Centre. Abid (RIGHT) and Itlaf Hussain, both 39, were arrested in February following multiple thefts from Morrisons Daily in Bretton Centre.
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Twins jailed for thefts from Morrisons in Bretton Centre Peterborough

Over 3 weeks brothers stole £1,500 worth of goods

A consultation on the proposed £2.2bn Fens reservoir will run from May 30 to July 25. The image offers an idea of what the site could look like in the future. A consultation on the proposed £2.2bn Fens reservoir will run from May 30 to July 25. The image offers an idea of what the site could look like in the future.
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First image of £2.2bn reservoir close to Chatteris, Doddington and March

Work on Fens reservoir could begin in 2029

Homerton Principal Lord Simon Woolley hosted a reception to mark the donation of a bust of the late, great Nelson Mandela. The art was made by Homerton alum Jo Standeven, who watched Mandela's daughter, Dr Makaziwe "Maki" Mandela-Amuah, express her appreciation. Homerton Principal Lord Simon Woolley hosted a reception to mark the donation of a bust of the late, great Nelson Mandela. The art was made by Homerton alum Jo Standeven, who watched Mandela's daughter, Dr Makaziwe "Maki" Mandela-Amuah, express her appreciation.
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WATCH: Nelson Mandela’s daughter believes Cambridge tribute a reminder ‘there is good in all of us’  

Homerton College unveils a bust of the great Nelson Mandela

Alongside Cllr Anna Smith, Labour’s candidate to be Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Pakes, Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Peterborough, has been leading a campaign for tougher enforcement action against retail crimes and greater protection for shopworkers. Here meeting shop workers in Eye. Alongside Cllr Anna Smith, Labour’s candidate to be Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Pakes, Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Peterborough, has been leading a campaign for tougher enforcement action against retail crimes and greater protection for shopworkers. Here meeting shop workers in Eye.
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Record rise in shoplifting and increase in thefts in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

'Labour will put 13,000 more neighbourhood police and PCSOs on beat'

Joe (L) and Ricky, brothers from St Neots, both ran the London Marathon. Joe (L) and Ricky, brothers from St Neots, both ran the London Marathon.
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St Neots brothers run London Marathon to support deaf children’s charity

The duo have raised over £4,000 for National Deaf Society

Ken Abbs celebrated his 100th birthday at Ness Court, Burwell, a retirement community run by Sanctuary Supported Living Ken Abbs celebrated his 100th birthday at Ness Court, Burwell, a retirement community run by Sanctuary Supported Living
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Burwell celebrations for ‘magnificent role model’ Ken as he celebrates his 100th birthday

Ness Court is run by Sanctuary Supported Living

MP Paul Bristow features prominently in the fake ‘Peterborough Future’ newspaper that has been delivered to homes in the city MP Paul Bristow features prominently in the fake ‘Peterborough Future’ newspaper that has been delivered to homes in the city
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Conservatives fake newspaper ‘Peterborough Future ’turns the air blue

The Electoral Commission said: 'Voters have expressed concerns to us'

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A10 at Southery. Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A10 at Southery.
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Motorist killed in A10 crash at Southery near Downham Market

The driver of the Golf, a man aged in his 20s, died at the scene

Steve Codona, of Stow Road, Wisbech, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Police released footage of the crash Steve Codona, of Stow Road, Wisbech, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Police released footage of the crash
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WATCH: Wisbech crash and run driver leaves victim with ‘significant injuries’

Driver Steve Codona 'showed absolutely no consideration for the safety of others'

More than 5 years ago, Charles Roberts showed me around Stretham and Wilburton to expound on his plans for CLTs. Above a visit to Camp’s Field, Wilburton. PHOTO: John Elworthy More than 5 years ago, Charles Roberts showed me around Stretham and Wilburton to expound on his plans for CLTs. Above a visit to Camp’s Field, Wilburton. PHOTO: John Elworthy
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Council calls time on 115 homes plan for Wilburton that most villagers hated

Laragh Homes fail to meet extended deadlines

Gurninder Singh Gill (centre) flanked by Whittlesey mayor Cllr Kay Mayor and the Conservative police and crime commissioner candidate Darryl Preston Gurninder Singh Gill (centre) flanked by Whittlesey mayor Cllr Kay Mayor and the Conservative police and crime commissioner candidate Darryl Preston
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Whittlesey taxi firm drops fares by 15 per cent for next 3 months

Mr Gill is a Conservative candidate for a vacancy on Whittlesey town council

Two people died in a crash on the A16 at Newborough near Peterborough on Monday April 22 PHOTO: Terry Harris Two people died in a crash on the A16 at Newborough near Peterborough on Monday April 22 PHOTO: Terry Harris
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2 die in crash on A16 at Newborough near Peterborough

Police are appealing for dash cam footage

Mohammed Ali (left) after being caught by police in Cambridge and (right) custody photo Mohammed Ali (left) after being caught by police in Cambridge and (right) custody photo
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WATCH: Police win their own version of ‘The Chase’ to catch drug dealer

Ali was carrying crack cocaine and heroin worth £2,670

For now, it's goodbye to Fenland BusFest as we know it. Buses can be on display at Ramsey Rural Museum/Classic Car Show. PHOTO: Terry Harris For now, it's goodbye to Fenland BusFest as we know it. Buses can be on display at Ramsey Rural Museum/Classic Car Show. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Fenland BusFest at Whittlesey cancelled but Ramsey classic vehicle show goes ahead

For now, it's goodbye to Fenland BusFest as we know it

Two people died in a crash on the A16 at Newborough near Peterborough on Monday April 22 PHOTO: Terry Harris Two people died in a crash on the A16 at Newborough near Peterborough on Monday April 22 PHOTO: Terry Harris
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4-vehicle crash closes A16 at Newborough near Peterborough

Police advise the A16 will be closed for sometime

Two bungalows built at Holme Lode Farm, Holme Fen, Holme, in Huntingdonshire, were built without planning permission. Now the possibility is they will be demolished after the farmer who built them lost an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. PHOTO: Terry Harris Two bungalows built at Holme Lode Farm, Holme Fen, Holme, in Huntingdonshire, were built without planning permission. Now the possibility is they will be demolished after the farmer who built them lost an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Bungalows built without permission by Cambridgeshire farmer face demolition

The owners went ahead and converted the barn without planning permission

Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness with the Bishop of Peterborough, the Rt Rev Debbie Sellin, at the blessing of a permanent statue of the late Queen in Oakham PHOTO: Terry Harris Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness with the Bishop of Peterborough, the Rt Rev Debbie Sellin, at the blessing of a permanent statue of the late Queen in Oakham PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Bishop of Peterborough blesses statue to the late Queen Elizabeth II

It was unveiled in Rutland’s county town of Oakham

Steve Reed OBE MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Andrew Pakes, Labour’s candidate for Peterborough visit Park Farm Thorney. Picture by Terry Harris Steve Reed OBE MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Andrew Pakes, Labour’s candidate for Peterborough visit Park Farm Thorney. Picture by Terry Harris
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Shadow minister questions if Steve Barclay ‘abused his position’ over Wisbech incinerator

'No minister is allowed to abuse the system for their own personal gain'

County council contractors plan a return visit to Witchford near Ely to complete installation of yellow lines. They missed some spots because cars were parked there when they came to carry out the lining. PHOTO: Terry Harris County council contractors plan a return visit to Witchford near Ely to complete installation of yellow lines. They missed some spots because cars were parked there when they came to carry out the lining. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Witchford near Ely villagers bemused by ‘stop start’ double yellow lines

Witchford parish council applied last year for on-street waiting restrictions

Carl Simon has been refused permission to extend Chestnut House North Side Thorney Peterborough PHOTO: Savills Carl Simon has been refused permission to extend Chestnut House North Side Thorney Peterborough PHOTO: Savills
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Planning Inspectorate rules proposed extension to £700,000 home an ‘unharmonious addition’

'No evidence to substantiate the level of need is before me'

Photos show (left to right): Brain tumour patient Stuart Dunn with his son Thomas; Royal Marine Stuart Dunn getting ready to skydive in Hong Kong; Fundraiser Charlotte West who will be skydiving in aid of the charity Brain Tumour Research in her uncle’s memory. Photos show (left to right): Brain tumour patient Stuart Dunn with his son Thomas; Royal Marine Stuart Dunn getting ready to skydive in Hong Kong; Fundraiser Charlotte West who will be skydiving in aid of the charity Brain Tumour Research in her uncle’s memory.
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Scared of heights Charlotte ready for 15,000ft  cancer charity skydive

Cambridgeshire woman's skydive comes following the death of her only uncle

Due to complete in February 2025, The Optic will form a core element of Peterhouse Technology Park, boasting over 95,000 sq. ft of office and lab-enabled space. Due to complete in February 2025, The Optic will form a core element of Peterhouse Technology Park, boasting over 95,000 sq. ft of office and lab-enabled space.
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Topping out ceremony for 95,000 sq ft Cambridge office and lab space

The Optic will also include more than 2,500 sq ft of roof terrace space for socialising

Martin and Rhys will be raising money for local charity “Free Kicks Foundation” who provide deserving children with unforgettable football match day experiences all over the country. Martin and Rhys will be raising money for local charity “Free Kicks Foundation” who provide deserving children with unforgettable football match day experiences all over the country.
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24-hour music marathon by Whittlesey presenters will support young people’s charity

On May 4 from 12 noon, Martin and Rhys will present a 24-hour radio show

The pups - two female and one male - have been named Millie, Lilly, and Billy The pups - two female and one male - have been named Millie, Lilly, and Billy
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3 ‘quite poorly’ pug cross puppies abandoned in Peterborough

They are now in the care of the RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre in Wimblington

Eastrea near Whittlesey commemorated the 80th anniversary of the night a Lancaster bomber crashed into a farmer’s field in the village, killing all 8 crew men. Only one body was recovered. A special plaque was erected at the Eastrea war memorial., Eastrea, Peterborough Friday 19 April 2024. Picture by Terry Harris. Eastrea near Whittlesey commemorated the 80th anniversary of the night a Lancaster bomber crashed into a farmer’s field in the village, killing all 8 crew men. Only one body was recovered. A special plaque was erected at the Eastrea war memorial., Eastrea, Peterborough Friday 19 April 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
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VIDEO: Eastrea commemorates 80th anniversary of Lancaster bomber crash

Flt Lt Adam Evans of the Royal Australian Air Force attended the ceremony

Police uncovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash after they carried out a warrant at Jack Defraine’s former home in Sparrow Road, Hampton Vale Police uncovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash after they carried out a warrant at Jack Defraine’s former home in Sparrow Road, Hampton Vale
Crime1 week ago

£20k haul of cash and drugs found in drug dealer’s Peterborough home

Jack Defraine appeared at Cambridge Crown Court today (Friday)

Cllr Ross Trent (above) said he had been encouraged to put himself forward to join Christine Whelan and Christine Colbert as part of the Lib Dem district council team. Cllr Ross Trent (above) said he had been encouraged to put himself forward to join Christine Whelan and Christine Colbert as part of the Lib Dem district council team.
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Liberal Democrats win by elections in Ely for city and district councils

The by election was caused by the resignation of Rob Pitt as both city and district councillor