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Jesus Green Lock footbridge (above) and Baits Bite Lock footbridge have been temporarily closed, following the Conservators of the River Cam’s decision to close both locks. PHOTO: Camcycle Jesus Green Lock footbridge (above) and Baits Bite Lock footbridge have been temporarily closed, following the Conservators of the River Cam’s decision to close both locks. PHOTO: Camcycle
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Shock Cambridge footbridge closures ‘unannounced and hugely controversial’

Closures will not affect access to the River Cam towpaths or access to Fen Road, Milton

Mind Mangler is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until Saturday, May 25. PHOTO: Pamela Raith Mind Mangler is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until Saturday, May 25. PHOTO: Pamela Raith
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‘Audience wasn’t just laughing, some were in hysterics’ Mind Mangler at Cambridge

REVIEW: Mind Mangler is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until May 25.

Neighbourhood officers were on patrol in Arbury on 15 March when they saw Elsi Hafizi hand over what they suspected was drugs to a woman. Neighbourhood officers were on patrol in Arbury on 15 March when they saw Elsi Hafizi hand over what they suspected was drugs to a woman.
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WATCH: Cocaine dealer caught in the act by Cambridge police

Police watch drug deal before arresting suspect

Labour group now 10 on Cambridgeshire County Council with the decision by Cllr Keith Prentice to join them. New line up revealed today. PHOTO: Cambridgeshire Labour Party Labour group now 10 on Cambridgeshire County Council with the decision by Cllr Keith Prentice to join them. New line up revealed today. PHOTO: Cambridgeshire Labour Party
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Former Cambridgeshire Conservative county councillor moves to Labour

Keith Prentice is the county councillor for St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton

Charles Swift: a city councillor in Peterborough for 62 years. He is thought to have been the longest serving councillor in the country Charles Swift: a city councillor in Peterborough for 62 years. He is thought to have been the longest serving councillor in the country
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62 years a councillor, Peterborough honours former city mayor Charles Swift

Charles Swift passed away in August 2022 aged 92

Residents are asked to have their say on the Waterbeach to Cambridge transport scheme, that will support thousands of new homes being built in the new town and provide quick and easy options to avoid travelling on the busy A10. Residents are asked to have their say on the Waterbeach to Cambridge transport scheme, that will support thousands of new homes being built in the new town and provide quick and easy options to avoid travelling on the busy A10.
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Help us shape Waterbeach to Cambridge transport plans says GCP

There are three public events where people can find out more

Rytis Lisauskas, 32, had been turning up at the victim’s home in Peterborough every day since their decade-long relationship ended in July last year. Rytis Lisauskas, 32, had been turning up at the victim’s home in Peterborough every day since their decade-long relationship ended in July last year.
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Huntingdon stalker jailed for ‘violent attacks’ on ex wife in Peterborough

Victim and her family experienced 'traumatic' time

Renaldo Denollari of Elderberry Close, Ely, grew cannabis in 2 bedrooms and his loft in Ely. He has been jailed Renaldo Denollari of Elderberry Close, Ely, grew cannabis in 2 bedrooms and his loft in Ely. He has been jailed
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Jail for Ely man who used 2 bedrooms and a loft to grow cannabis

Police offer reminder on how to spot a cannabis 'farm'

Cllr Marco Cereste, surrounded by family and friends, is believed to be the first person of Italian ethnicity to be elected mayor of a British city. PHOTO: Terry Harris Cllr Marco Cereste, surrounded by family and friends, is believed to be the first person of Italian ethnicity to be elected mayor of a British city. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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In Peterborough Il nuovo sindaco è italiano – the new mayor is Italian

Cllr Marco Cereste arrived in England in 1953 on Coronation Day

Cllr Dennis Jones, new leader of Peterborough City Council, wants to introduce a ‘true café culture’ into the city centre and ‘make it a place where it is welcoming’ PHOTO: Terry Harris Cllr Dennis Jones, new leader of Peterborough City Council, wants to introduce a ‘true café culture’ into the city centre and ‘make it a place where it is welcoming’ PHOTO: Terry Harris
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‘Corbynista, tribal Labour’ leader takes the helm at Peterborough City Council

Peterborough First praised for their 'short but remarkable term in administration'

Cllr Mohammed Farooq: “As Peterborough continues to grow and evolve, we anticipate an even stronger relationship with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority particularly in relation to shaping our public transport, cycling, and walking infrastructure”. PHOTO: Terry Harris Cllr Mohammed Farooq: “As Peterborough continues to grow and evolve, we anticipate an even stronger relationship with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority particularly in relation to shaping our public transport, cycling, and walking infrastructure”. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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BREAKING: ‘I am resigning from my position as the leader of Peterborough City Council’

'There remain some very tough and embarrassing decisions to be made'

Sgt Jamie Cooper who has also been nominated for a Royal Humane Society award and Chief Constable Commendation for his brave actions Sgt Jamie Cooper who has also been nominated for a Royal Humane Society award and Chief Constable Commendation for his brave actions
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Police Federation ‘humbled’ by bravery of Peterborough police officer

Cambridgeshire Police Federation chair Liz Groom said: 'We are incredibly proud of Jamie'

Cllr Dennis Jones is keeping his own counsel about Monday’s meeting. PHOTO: Terry Harris Cllr Dennis Jones is keeping his own counsel about Monday’s meeting. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Going, going…. gone as Farooq paves the way for Labour to take the helm at Peterborough City Council

Labour to form a minority administration at Peterborough City Council

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and (centre) with Cllr Anna Smith, deputy mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority at the opening of Chatteris museum. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and (centre) with Cllr Anna Smith, deputy mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority at the opening of Chatteris museum.
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Cambridgeshire bus revolution is just what the doctor ordered

His ‘mayor’s fare’ is among a raft of new routes and bus service improvements

The Cambridge Graduate Hotel held a lavish party for over 200 people on Thursday night to launch its summer season of events The Cambridge Graduate Hotel held a lavish party for over 200 people on Thursday night to launch its summer season of events
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Graduate Hotel ‘so very Cambridge’ where if you’re lucky you can buy a giraffe!

The hotel began as The Belle Vue Private Hotel and was renamed The Garden House in 1926

Peterborough First celebrate after the recent city council election PHOTO: Terry Harris Peterborough First celebrate after the recent city council election PHOTO: Terry Harris
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OPINION: Peterborough City Council ‘in a better place than it was and ready to progress’

Crowds to flock to Nene Park on Saturday and Sunday for Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Mayor Cllr Val Fendley “I am in no way promising any change to what has been implemented, that is most definitely not within my gift.” But she will listen to concerns over the 20mph limit. Mayor Cllr Val Fendley “I am in no way promising any change to what has been implemented, that is most definitely not within my gift.” But she will listen to concerns over the 20mph limit.
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Protestor told to leave, and meeting suspended as Ramsey town council caught off guard by 20mph revolt

Town council at the time voted 8 in favour and 5 against 20mph

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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County council puts its ‘tanks’ on Fenland’s lawns in row over £20m spending plans for Wisbech

'Councillor Tierney has not been nominated or appointed by this authority to act on this council’s behalf'

Cllr Stephen Ferguson says he has Labour Party members support for him to stand as an independent candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire constituency Cllr Stephen Ferguson says he has Labour Party members support for him to stand as an independent candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire constituency
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Labour woes tempt Ferguson to stand as Independent candidate in St Neots

'I have some serious thinking to do' says Cllr Stephen Ferguson

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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OPINION: Four things important in how the East and its people will succeed: Investment, Talent, Technology, Resilience.

The journey ahead for the Eastern Powerhouse, and the region we lead, is a demanding one

Cooking up a storm: Marianna Masters who has been selected by Labour as their Parliamentary candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire Cooking up a storm: Marianna Masters who has been selected by Labour as their Parliamentary candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
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Labour ‘fury’ as Huntingdonshire members excluded from election candidate choice

Labour choice for St Neots 'incredibly undemocratic'

James Palmer (left) opening today’s Eastern Powerhouse conference in Cambridge and (right) Mayor Dr Nik Johnson visiting Middle Level Commissioners ahead of a tour of the St German's pumping station. James Palmer (left) opening today’s Eastern Powerhouse conference in Cambridge and (right) Mayor Dr Nik Johnson visiting Middle Level Commissioners ahead of a tour of the St German's pumping station.
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James Palmer and Nik Johnson show there is more to unite than divide them

Both believe Cambridgeshire has massive potential still to unlock for jobs and growth

Ashley Baker, 41, subjected his partner to a barrage of abuse and controlling behaviour, including making her call him during her lunchbreak from work every day and forbidding her from going to the canteen Ashley Baker, 41, subjected his partner to a barrage of abuse and controlling behaviour, including making her call him during her lunchbreak from work every day and forbidding her from going to the canteen
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Doddington control freak Ashley Baker jailed for 7-year abuse of his partner

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

Cllr Marianna Masters, Parliamentary candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire, pictured with London Mayor Sadiq Khan Cllr Marianna Masters, Parliamentary candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire, pictured with London Mayor Sadiq Khan
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Lambeth councillor is Parliamentary candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambs

Labour's Marianna Masters is chair of the Fabian Women’s Network

MP and culture secretary Lucy Frazer in Saudi Arabia and tells hosts ‘we admire your young and vibrant people. We value your spirit of enterprise and ambition’ MP and culture secretary Lucy Frazer in Saudi Arabia and tells hosts ‘we admire your young and vibrant people. We value your spirit of enterprise and ambition’
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Lucy Frazer says UK poised to support Saudi Arabia ‘as you look to transform your economy’ 

Culture secretary Lucy Frazer in Saudi Arabia

Chief constable Nick Dean (left) who had previously commended disgraced police officer Mark Coteman (right) for bravery, resilience, and quick thinking’ Chief constable Nick Dean (left) who had previously commended disgraced police officer Mark Coteman (right) for bravery, resilience, and quick thinking’
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‘Hero to zero’ Cambs cop sacked 6 days before Crown Court sentencing on drugs and fraud charges

Since January 2022 there have been 15 misconduct hearings at Cambridgeshire Constabulary

The Kite Runner is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until Saturday, May 18 ‘an enormously powerful night at the theatre’ The Kite Runner is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until Saturday, May 18 ‘an enormously powerful night at the theatre’
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REVIEW: The Kite Runner ‘a searing story of love and betrayal in Afghanistan’

The Kite Runner is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until Saturday, May 18

'The article in the Daily Mirror is a non-story with much innuendo and no substance' says MP Shailesh Vara (above) 'The article in the Daily Mirror is a non-story with much innuendo and no substance' says MP Shailesh Vara (above)
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MP Shailesh Vara accuses Daily Mirror of ‘much innuendo and no substance’ over home sale profit  

Mr Vara spoke to CambsNews to rubbish Daily Mirror claims

Andrjs Vanukovs, 33, approached a house in Huntingdon, in February and knocked on the door. When the homeowner answered, Vanukovs pointed an imitation firearm at him and his young daughter. Andrjs Vanukovs, 33, approached a house in Huntingdon, in February and knocked on the door. When the homeowner answered, Vanukovs pointed an imitation firearm at him and his young daughter.
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‘Terrifying’ moment man points imitation gun at Huntingdon homeowner and his daughter

He was sentenced to two years in prison at Peterborough Crown Court