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Police at scene of two-car crash in Willingham
Two cars have been involved in a collision in Willingham. The collision happened on Station Road at around 4:30pm. Police are on the scene dealing with the incident. Traffic is currently queuing back all the way to Northstowe. A spokesperson
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Inquest opens into serving prisoner’s death
An inquest has been opened into the death of a serving prisoner at HMP Littlehey, near Huntingdon. Eric Pyle, 68, died at Hinchingbrooke Hospital on May 28, 2024. At a brief hearing to open the inquest, it was revealed he had a past medical
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Former Cambridgeshire police officer jailed over drugs
A former Cambridgeshire police officer has been jailed today (July 8). Mark Coteman, who served as a PC, was handed an 18-month jail sentence after previously pleading guilty to three different crimes. Coteman pleaded guilty to offering to
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Cricket club makes donation to town's foodbank
Players and club members at Upwood Cricket Club presented food to the Ramsey Food Bank on Saturday (July 6). Representatives from the foodbank visited the club and received more than £200-worth of food and other items that were in urgent need so
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TV doctor advocates healthy eating in school visit
A popular TV doctor spent a day at a school, discussing nutrition and showcasing his tasty recipes. Dr Rupy Aujla, primarily known for his TV appearances, visited Kimbolton School on June 27 to share nutritional insights and culinary expertise.
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Teachers have made ‘an enormous decision’ to strike, says new MP
The new MP for St Neots and Mid-Cambridgeshire says he recognises teachers at Longsands Academy have made “an enormous decision” to strike this week. Ian Sollom MP (Liberal Democrat) started his new job today (Monday) after Thursday’s historic
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Dramatic pictures show emergency response to major crash on A1307
Readers have shared pictures which show the emergency response to a major crash on a Huntingdonshire road. Delays remain on the A1307 Cambridge Road at Fenstanton following a crash between a tractor and a campervan. The East England Air
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Hunts teenager taken to hospital after attempted robbery and attack in town
A teenager was taken to hospital after an attempted robbery and attack in Huntingdonshire. Police were called to Godmanchester at around 6pm on Sunday July 7 after the assault on Tudor Road. Officers attended the scene, and the teen was taken
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Inquest opens into motorcyclist’s death on the A1198
An inquest has been opened into the death of a Peterborough motorcyclist who died after an incident on the A1198 Papworth Everard Bypass. Paul Istead, 53, was riding a black Kawasaki motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with two cars
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School to open as normal despite teacher strikes
A St Neots secondary school will open as normal over two days of teacher strikes this week – despite concerns there will not be enough staff on site. Longsands Academy has told parents the school will remain open tomorrow and on Wednesday when
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Huntingdon petrol station to close for 20 weeks amid major refurbishment
A petrol station in Huntingdon will close today (Monday July 8) as part of a major refurbishment project. The Shell petrol station on Stukeley Road will remain shut for 20 weeks to complete a number of upgrades. A manager at the site told
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Major crash between tractor and campervan closes A1307 at St Ives
A major crash has closed a Huntingdonshire road. The A1307 Cambridge Road at Fenstanton is blocked following a crash between a tractor and a campervan. The collision is understood to have caused a spillage. Emergency services are now
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Man in court accused of rape at Cambridge University in 2018
A man appeared on court listings this week in connection with a rape that allegedly happened at Cambridge University in 2018. Harry Burke, of Wylye, near Warminster, Wiltshire, appeared on the court listings of Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court for
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Don't miss out - make sure you have Buckfest tickets!
With Buckfest 2024 just a few weeks away, organisers are in full swing with planning what is their biggest event to date. Buckfest, now in its fourteenth year, is organised and run solely by volunteers and has been voted East Anglian Festival of
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Police seize cans of laughing gas in Hunts town
A Class C drug was seized by Cambridgeshire Police officers in Huntingdonshire last week (July 4). Officers were out in Oxmoor last Thursday when a member of the public directed them to a bag. It was filled with cannisters of Nitrous Oxide, better
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'Over the moon' - Hunts disabled golfer selected to compete for England
A Huntingdonshire disabled golfer has been selected to represent England in an upcoming international championship, which he describes as "an honour". Philip Meadows, who hails from Fenstanton, will take part in the European Team Championship and
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Eric's Fish and Chips in St Ives closes after five years
A popular restaurant and takeaway in Huntingdonshire has closed after five years. Eric's Fish and Chips, in St Ives, opened its doors for the final time on July 5. In a post on social media, owner Eric Snaith said "it was run for a fun five
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Anglian Water ordered to pay more than £50K in Environment Agency case
A court has ordered Anglian Water to pay more than £50,000 for failing to provide records requested by the Environment Agency as part of an environmental investigation. The order includes a £25,000 fine, £190 victim surcharge and £25,000 in costs
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Martin Lewis sends urgent passport warning to all UK tourists
Martin Lewis has warned a passport rule could see British holidaymakers SENT HOME from airports. The BBC Sounds podcast host appeared on ITV This Morning opposite Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on Tuesday (July 2) where he discussed the problem.
