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All lanes on A14 in Cambridgeshire now open after earlier crash near Brampton Hut

These were scene on the A14 near Cambridge this afternoon

On Wednesday (29 November) officers arrested a woman in Huntingdon after she blew 193 - more than five times the legal drink drive limit On Wednesday (29 November) officers arrested a woman in Huntingdon after she blew 193 - more than five times the legal drink drive limit
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Huntingdon drink driver more than FIVE times over legal limit

230 people killed or injured on Cambridgeshire roads since start of 2022 because of drink or drug driver.

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Yellow-cold weather alert in place for Cambridgeshire until December 5

The Met Office says tonight will again be “very cold with clear spells and widespread frost”

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Susan Folkes, 68, of Black Horse Drove, Littleport, died after the red Ford Focus she was driving was involved in a crash with two tractors Susan Folkes, 68, of Black Horse Drove, Littleport, died after the red Ford Focus she was driving was involved in a crash with two tractors
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‘Loyal and kind’ woman killed in crash on the A10 near Littleport

A 40-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving

Norwood Road, March, ‘ground breaking’ ceremony for a scheme poised to bring 50 new affordable homes to the heart of March, comprising of all affordable rent properties. Completion on the site, supported by grant funding from Homes England, is expected in November 2025. Norwood Road, March, ‘ground breaking’ ceremony for a scheme poised to bring 50 new affordable homes to the heart of March, comprising of all affordable rent properties. Completion on the site, supported by grant funding from Homes England, is expected in November 2025.
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Accent’s accelerated charge to reduce housing waiting lists in Cambridgeshire

Accent speaks of its development ambitions for them across Fenland, Huntingdonshire, and Cambridgeshire

Cllr Asim Mahmood and Andrew Pakes Labour Parliamentary candidate, on a visit to the bus depot in Lincoln Road, Peterborough. Cllr Asim Mahmood and Andrew Pakes Labour Parliamentary candidate, on a visit to the bus depot in Lincoln Road, Peterborough.
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£200,000 finally released to kick start ‘overwhelming’ need for new bus depot for Peterborough

'I am looking forward to working with the Combined Authority to help deliver many of our priorities'

Joy, as she was known to one and all, leaves her husband of 57 years, three children and six grandchildren. Joy, as she was known to one and all, leaves her husband of 57 years, three children and six grandchildren.
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Family tribute to wife, mum and grandmother, 79, killed in A16 crash near Peterborough

'She wore many different hats during her life including working for the American air force at Mildenhall'

Historic day for Huntingdon as HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the new fire station and Cambs fire and rescue training centre Historic day for Huntingdon as HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the new fire station and Cambs fire and rescue training centre
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GALLERY: Huntingdon fire station welcomes HRH The Princess Royal

Evlyn, 8, and Keevah, 11 – whose fathers work at the fire station – presented Her Royal Highness with a...

Ernie Almond, who has died aged 80 after a short illness. He spent many happy years as a radio presenter on BBC Three Counties Radio, as one half of the popular “Ern and Vern Show”. Ernie Almond, who has died aged 80 after a short illness. He spent many happy years as a radio presenter on BBC Three Counties Radio, as one half of the popular “Ern and Vern Show”.
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Radio legend Ernie Almond: ‘A funny modest talented and selfless man with just a hint of mischief’

Ernie Almond joined the Black Cat Radio team from the moment of its FM launch in April 2017

Firefighters stage protest in Huntingdon over reduction in reduction to fire crews PHOTO: Mark Thomas Firefighters stage protest in Huntingdon over reduction in reduction to fire crews PHOTO: Mark Thomas
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HRH The Princess Royal finds one’s way interrupted by protesting firefighters

Cambridgeshire firefighters stage protest in Huntingdon

At a ceremony held at Troxy in London, the judges gave Stagecoach East the Gold Award in the Bus and Community category for its work on Behind the Buses. At a ceremony held at Troxy in London, the judges gave Stagecoach East the Gold Award in the Bus and Community category for its work on Behind the Buses.
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Stagecoach East wins ‘gold’ award for numbers attracted to visit its bus depots

Stagecoach East earlier won the trophy for Excellence in Road Safety, Traffic Management and Enforcement

A strategy to improve buses so that the number of passenger journeys doubles by 2030. This includes a range of improvements, from more electric buses to significant change to how services operate from the current deregulated system. A strategy to improve buses so that the number of passenger journeys doubles by 2030. This includes a range of improvements, from more electric buses to significant change to how services operate from the current deregulated system.
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Wayne’s exit allows for approval of vital new transport strategy for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

One aim of the LTCP is to set out future transport options where there is support and a good case...

Cllr Anna Bailey points an angry finger at Mayor Dr Nik Johnson. “He should resign,” she says. Cllr Anna Bailey points an angry finger at Mayor Dr Nik Johnson. “He should resign,” she says.
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Mayor Nik Johnson threatens ‘formal action’ against Tory council leader for ‘impropriety’ claims

'In your public comments you have cast aspersions against me as a practising doctor' Mayor tells Cllr Bailey.

Bake Off photo: Channel 4 / Mark Bourdillon / Love Productions Bake Off photo: Channel 4 / Mark Bourdillon / Love Productions
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Peterborough teacher is 2023 Great British Bake Off winner

Channel 4 described Matty as the type of baker “who swats up on online patisserie videos before bed

Residents in Terrington St Clement say health and safety has “gone mad” after their local council placed yellow warning tags on gravestones. PHOTO: Terry Harris Residents in Terrington St Clement say health and safety has “gone mad” after their local council placed yellow warning tags on gravestones. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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37 gravestones in Fens village – some brand new – ‘unsafe’ as residents claim health and safety ‘gone mad’

'Who seriously sat down with the H&S team stifling a laugh when they said ‘these leaning stones are a risk''?

King’s College, Cambridge, has started placing solar panels on its iconic 15th century Chapel – despite opposition from local residents and organisations, including Historic England. PHOTO: BavMedia King’s College, Cambridge, has started placing solar panels on its iconic 15th century Chapel – despite opposition from local residents and organisations, including Historic England. PHOTO: BavMedia
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Residents ‘devastated’ as King’s College, Cambridge, puts 492 solar panels on its roof

King’s College, Cambridge, has begun placing solar panels on its iconic 15th century chapel – despite opposition from residents and...

UNISON Eastern regional secretary Tim Roberts said: “The care system would implode without migrant care staff. Demonising these workers will do nothing to solve the social care crisis. UNISON Eastern regional secretary Tim Roberts said: “The care system would implode without migrant care staff. Demonising these workers will do nothing to solve the social care crisis.
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Union demands Government averts adult social care disaster after collapse of Cambridgeshire care home

A visa extension would allow overseas care workers more time to find new employment, says UNISON

Sample of the plans for conversion of Nags Head, Eastrea, into a village shop. Highways official say they not acceptable Sample of the plans for conversion of Nags Head, Eastrea, into a village shop. Highways official say they not acceptable
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Cambridgeshire village shop plans ‘lack clarity’ ‘illegible’ and create ‘confusion’

Whittlesey town council is recommending refusal

Welney swan feed PHOTO: Steve Jones Welney swan feed PHOTO: Steve Jones
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Swans head to the Fens from their summer homes in Artic Russia and Iceland

Visitors to WWT Welney on the Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border will again be able to see thousands of swans return to the...

Lucky to be alive: Police photos from the horrendous A47 crash tonight involving a bus and a van which burst into flames. No one was injured. Lucky to be alive: Police photos from the horrendous A47 crash tonight involving a bus and a van which burst into flames. No one was injured.
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Bus with children on board collides with van that bursts into flames on A47 between Guyhirn and Peterborough

The A47 remains closed from Guyhirn to New Cut /A47 Thorney bypass.

Police are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage after a woman died following a two-vehicle collision on the A16 near Peterborough. Police are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage after a woman died following a two-vehicle collision on the A16 near Peterborough.
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Woman dies, two others critically injured, in two car A16 crash near Peterborough

A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A16 near Peterborough. A silver Ford Fiesta travelling eastbound was in...

Marshall (bottom right) who plan to Alconbury Weald, where a new rail station is proposed. Mayor Johnson (with shadow transport minister Stephen Morgan) and (top right) the A10 at Ely where a footbridge is planed – as too is a footbridge to connect both sides of Whittlesea station (left) Marshall (bottom right) who plan to Alconbury Weald, where a new rail station is proposed. Mayor Johnson (with shadow transport minister Stephen Morgan) and (top right) the A10 at Ely where a footbridge is planed – as too is a footbridge to connect both sides of Whittlesea station (left)
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£80m spending pledge by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Improving bus stops is also a vital part of the £80m package of improvements

Author Bryan Wiles, with the copy that he carved of the Tadeusz Zielinski icon, the Mother of God Victorious, which was displayed at the altar before all the battles of the Second Polish Corps and front cover of the book Author Bryan Wiles, with the copy that he carved of the Tadeusz Zielinski icon, the Mother of God Victorious, which was displayed at the altar before all the battles of the Second Polish Corps and front cover of the book
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Born in a Siberian Gulag and now aged 83, Zdzis said: ‘I will always be eternally grateful to Bryan for writing this book’

 ‘The Chocolate Suitcase’ is available worldwide from Amazon at £15.

Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) transfers the powers and responsibilities for on-street enforcement from the police to the highway authority. FENLAND Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) transfers the powers and responsibilities for on-street enforcement from the police to the highway authority. FENLAND
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South Cambridgeshire beats Fenland and Huntingdonshire to the post to achieve civil parking enforcement

Civil parking enforcement in South Cambridgeshire is a 'win' for the Greater Cambridge Partnership

From left: Christmas tree in March yesterday, centre: Tree being delivered and right: special wonky tree cocktail from the Exchange From left: Christmas tree in March yesterday, centre: Tree being delivered and right: special wonky tree cocktail from the Exchange
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‘Wonky’ Christmas tree not just talk of the town but of the country as publicans, poets and police enjoy festive fun

One wag has even launched a ‘March Wonky Tree Appreciation Society’

Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston
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300 rape cases under investigation in Cambridgeshire – the lowest number for ‘several years’

Cambridgeshire Constabulary has been improving its approach investigating and prosecuting rape for the past two years

Rocky’s is known as The Conservatory and comprises a bar area, function room, kitchen, utility areas and cloakrooms, as well as multiple car parking spaces. It overlooks the village cricket ground and sports pitches Rocky’s is known as The Conservatory and comprises a bar area, function room, kitchen, utility areas and cloakrooms, as well as multiple car parking spaces. It overlooks the village cricket ground and sports pitches
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WATCH: Auction could see Rocky’s of Papworth Everard given new lease of life

Among the more unusual lots is a former church in Castle Camps, near Saffron Walden, which was constructed in 1856

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) gave the go-ahead for Grand Central to serve Peterborough railway station. It means extra choice for rail users. PHOTO: Terry Harris The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) gave the go-ahead for Grand Central to serve Peterborough railway station. It means extra choice for rail users. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Brilliant news for Peterborough with more options for train travel to Kings Cross and the North East

The Office of Rail and Road gave the go-ahead for Grand Central to serve Peterborough station.

Metalcraft of Chatteris received the Princess Royal Training Award at a London ceremony on Thursday Metalcraft of Chatteris received the Princess Royal Training Award at a London ceremony on Thursday
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Princess Royal Training Award for Chatteris based Stainless Metalcraft

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal welcomed 55 organisations, including Stainless Metalcraft, at St James's Palace