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A421 closed up to Black Cat roundabout after vehicle hits central reservation
The A421 is closed between the Black Cat roundabout and Renhold today (July 16) after a crash on the road. At 4.46pm, National Highways confirmed that traffic had been stopped in both directions on the A421 after a vehicle crashed into the central
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Huntingdon Regatta revived after 35 years
Huntingdon Boat Club hosted the Huntingdon Regatta on July 7 - an event which has not been held since 1989, writes Sarah Adair. There was a lot of hard work from all involved to get this event up and running and it was a great success with 18 clubs
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Plans for fast food chain in Hunts approved despite town council resistance
Plans for a fast food chain in a Huntingdonshire village were approved this week (July 15), despite resistance from the local town council. A planning application was submitted to the council to convert the former Barclays Bank building in Ramsey
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Sea Sunday service in Huntingdon to remember 'lost souls'
Members of the Huntingdon & District Branch, Royal Naval Association (RNA), held a Sea Sunday service at All Saints Church in Hartford. Sea Sunday is an annual event that has been running since 1836 when the Mission for Seafarers (originally the
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Tribute walk held in memory of cycling campaigner Mike Gough
A tribute walk was held in memory of local cyclist and campaigner Mike Gough last weekend. On Saturday, July 14, walkers set off on the self-guided route alongside the River Great Ouse through the Huntingdonshire countryside from St Neots to Huntingdon
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New boutique cinema plan considered for former problem nightclub in Huntingdon
The potential of opening a new boutique style cinema in a former "problem" nightclub in Huntingdon is being considered. Early discussions are taking place between Huntingdon BID and Huntingdonshire District Council about renovating and reopening
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Gift shop in Brampton to close after 19 years on high street
A village gift shop that has served the community for almost 19 years is closing this Autumn as its owner takes steps towards retirement. Janet Kneen, of It’s Yours Gift Shop, in Brampton, near Huntingdon, is holding a closing down sale to clear
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St Ives pub renowned for 'excelled food' forced to close kitchen
A St Ives pub that is renowned for its "excellent" food has closed its kitchen. The Oliver Cromwell in Wellington Street said they "tried everything but, financially, it just isn't working". In a social media post, the team said: "Thank you
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Meet the school's environmental champions
Pupils from St John's School in Huntingdon have been presented with awards for their environmental efforts. Steve Legg, the new president of Huntingdon Cromwell Rotary Club, handed over the Young Environmentalist awards. The theme for the competition
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Plans to convert former Woolworths store in Huntingdon refused by council
There was disappointment for Huntingdon last night (July 15) as plans to convert the former Woolworths store in the town were refused. A planning application had been submitted to Huntingdonshire District Council to convert the Grade II Listed
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Third man charged in connection with Cambridge murder
A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of a Cambridge man. Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Carlton Way on March 10 of this year. Josh Barr, 31, of Victoria Road, was found in Ferrars Way with stab wounds
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No plans for third secondary school in St Neots
A proposed third secondary school for St Neots is officially off the table, a letter obtained by a Freedom of Information request has confirmed. The proposals for the new free school have been on and off since around 2017 when it was first approved
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Illegal traveller site in St Ives removed by police officers
An illegal traveller site in Huntingdonshire was removed by Cambridgeshire Police officers yesterday (July 15). The travellers arrived on Sunday, July 14 and set up an encampment on the play area in Barley Close, St Ives. Police had received
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Another US fast food chain set to launch in UK with plans for 60 new restaurants
A US fast food chain is set to open new restaurants in the UK from 2025, with 60 currently planned. Dave's Hot Chicken has signed an agreement with the Azzurri Group to open the restaurants, with the first one planned for London in early 2025.
