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Each month we pick out some of our favourite photographs and collate them into our new feature. Please feel free to add to our content by sending us a photograph. It could be somewhere you’ve visited, a restaurant, at a fete, coffee morning or even a trip to a local museum.

In an outspoken ‘hot seat’ interview with Chris Mann (right) on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald launched a series of outspoken attacks on political opponents. PHOTO: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

In an outspoken ‘hot seat’ interview with Chris Mann (right) on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald launched a series of outspoken attacks on political opponents. PHOTO: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

In 2024, Jonny Huntington is aiming to be the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported across 911 kms of Antarctic tundra – an expedition he anticipates will take 40 days.

In 2024, Jonny Huntington is aiming to be the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported across 911 kms of Antarctic tundra – an expedition he anticipates will take 40 days. CREDIT joshrapermedia

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Cambridge UK. 21st October 2023. Local residents take part in a 1970’s themed dance and march along Mill Road to demand the introduction of a bus gate to restrict traffic flows in the city street. MillRoad4people claim 72% of locals voted for the scheme which would cut the flow of vehicles in the road but no action has yet been taken to implement the changes. Mill Road which is made up of many independent shops, businesses and residential areas suffers from traffic congestion. Credit: Julian Eales/Alamy Live News

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The Met Office says: “Rain continues to clear, leaving a drier night for many.” Scenes from across Cambridgeshire today

Locals warn traffic stay away from flood in Morborne unless you have a 4×4,
Morborne 
Friday 20 October 2023.
Picture by Terry Harris.

You may even have attended the opening of a new business – make sure we know about that, too.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority heading to Peterborough yesterday from Cambridge: he managed a childhood dream of being up front

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority heading to Peterborough yesterday from Cambridge: he managed a childhood dream of being up front

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Community faith leaders took it in turn to bless the new Magpas HQ in different ways, all thanking the people and the work undertaken within the building for its important impact on the community.

Community faith leaders took it in turn to bless the new Magpas HQ in different ways, all thanking the people and the work undertaken within the building for its important impact on the community.

Broad Street, March, progress on a multi-million-pound regeneration; latest photos taken at the weekend show the gradual transformation under way. PHOTO: Terry Harris

Broad Street, March, progress on a multi-million-pound regeneration; latest photos taken at the weekend show the gradual transformation under way. PHOTO: Terry Harris

Wilko staff past and present outside Wilko in Ely at 4pm on Sunday as the doors closed for the last time.

Wilko staff past and present outside Wilko in Ely at 4pm on Sunday as the doors closed for the last time.

Cambridge supporters walked to fund faster diagnosis, ongoing support, and vital research, helping people with dementia live more fulfilled lives now and in the future. So far, they’ve raised £68,000

Cambridge supporters walked to fund faster diagnosis, ongoing support, and vital research, helping people with dementia live more fulfilled lives now and in the future. So far, they’ve raised £68,000

Pumpkin was very poorly with tetanus and his life was saved by a multi-disciplinary approach by DWR Veterinary Specialists.

Pumpkin was very poorly with tetanus and his life was saved by a multi-disciplinary approach by DWR Veterinary Specialists.

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Stephen Moir says the Fenland chief executive Paul Medd (above) is simply wrong when he claims, in a report to be discussed by Fenland councillors next week, that the board must include a Cambridgeshire County Council member based within Fenland. Stephen Moir says the Fenland chief executive Paul Medd (above) is simply wrong when he claims, in a report to be discussed by Fenland councillors next week, that the board must include a Cambridgeshire County Council member based within Fenland.
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Rt Hon Chloe Smith MP keynote speech to Eastern Powerhouse Conference in Cambridge today. Rt Hon Chloe Smith MP keynote speech to Eastern Powerhouse Conference in Cambridge today.
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James Palmer and Nik Johnson show there is more to unite than divide them

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He controlled all aspects of her everyday life

Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “The Football Foundation is working closely with our partners – the Premier League, The FA and Government – to transform the quality of grassroots facilities in England by delivering projects like this across the country. Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “The Football Foundation is working closely with our partners – the Premier League, The FA and Government – to transform the quality of grassroots facilities in England by delivering projects like this across the country.
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£1m grant will provide Stadia 3G pitch at Wisbech St Mary 

The new Fenland pitch will serve as a catalyst for growth

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