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Officers visit nursery to talk about their role

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police officers visit nursery to talk about their role

Sgt Roy Toy at the Memorial Wall in Brampton.

Sgt Roy Toy at the Memorial Wall in Brampton.

Tales of service and sacrifice at Huntingdonshire care home

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, escaped the Regent's Park zoo on October 21.

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, escaped the Regent's Park zoo on October 21.

Escaped parrots from London Zoo found 60 miles away in Hunts village

The team at Rebound Fit successfully scaled Scafell Pike.

The team at Rebound Fit successfully scaled Scafell Pike.

'I couldn't be prouder' - 20 inspiring women trek up Scafell Pike for Mind

Locals have told The Hunts Post rising water levels in residential streets has caused

Locals have told The Hunts Post rising water levels in residential streets has caused

Ben Obese-Jecty

Residents in Huntingdonshire village 'living in fear' after flooding

Paul and Lindsay Wootton's home in Brampton was flooded in January.

Paul and Lindsay Wootton's home in Brampton was flooded in January.

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Family slams Anglian Water after 'avoidable' flooding 'destroys' Brampton home

Brampton Village Primary School closed its doors on Monday, October 1.

Brampton Village Primary School closed its doors on Monday, October 1.

Hunts primary school forced to close due to flood-related damage

Flooding closed a number of roads across the district.

Flooding closed a number of roads across the district.

'Hunts Underwater': Pictures show scale of flooding in district

The road is currently closed at the junction for Brampton Hut while recovery takes place.

The road is currently closed at the junction for Brampton Hut while recovery takes place.

Disruption after three-vehicle crash on major Cambs road

Five flood warnings and four alerts cover large parts of Huntingdonshire.

Five flood warnings and four alerts cover large parts of Huntingdonshire.

Environment Agency

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Fresh flood warnings issued for Hunts as river levels reach highest on record

The crash has caused disruption with traffic building.

The crash has caused disruption with traffic building.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Disruption on major Hunts road after two-vehicle crash

Emergency services were called to the southbound exit-slip towards Brampton Hut and the A141 on the A1(M) on September 22.

Emergency services were called to the southbound exit-slip towards Brampton Hut and the A141 on the A1(M) on September 22.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man taken to hospital after serious crash on major Hunts road

Brampton artist Julie Hixson with one of her paintings

Brampton artist Julie Hixson with one of her paintings

Huntingdonshire artist is finalist in international art exhibition

A petition has been launched to keep the Grafham to Brampton Road open amid Cambridgeshire County Council's plan to make it a quiet cycleway.

A petition has been launched to keep the Grafham to Brampton Road open amid Cambridgeshire County Council's plan to make it a quiet cycleway.

Cambridgeshire County Council

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1,000 residents sign petition to keep Grafham to Brampton Road open

Cambridgeshire Police are advising motorists to avoid a stretch of the A14 this morning.

Cambridgeshire Police are advising motorists to avoid a stretch of the A14 this morning.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police warning to avoid A14 after crash near busy roundabout leaves lane closed

A lorry and a car that that had fallen off a transporter were involved in a collision on the A1 southbound at Brampton Hut.

A lorry and a car that that had fallen off a transporter were involved in a collision on the A1 southbound at Brampton Hut.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Lorry and car that fell off transporter involved in A1 crash

This home in Brampton is for sale at a guide price of £600,000

This home in Brampton is for sale at a guide price of £600,000

Spacious family home for sale in Brampton at £600k guide

A resident with one of the ponies

A resident with one of the ponies

Sweet ponies win hearts at Hunts care home

Traffic is building on the A14 at Brampton.

Traffic is building on the A14 at Brampton.

Recap: A1 at Brampton blocked while emergency services attend incident

The cause of the fire was accidental.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of Brampton car fire confirmed

The It's Yours Gift Shop, in Brampton, is closing this autumn.

The It's Yours Gift Shop, in Brampton, is closing this autumn.

Gift shop in Brampton to close after 19 years on High Street

Craft week at Brampton's Montague House care home reveals residents' hidden talents

Craft week at Brampton's Montague House care home reveals residents' hidden talents

Care home residents discover their creative side with craft week

One lane of the A141 Thrapston Road near Brampton Hut is closed due to a vehicle fire.

One lane of the A141 Thrapston Road near Brampton Hut is closed due to a vehicle fire.

Vehicle fire closes part of busy stretch of A14

The collision has caused considerable traffic delays in the area

The collision has caused considerable traffic delays in the area

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Five mile queues on A14 near Brampton after lorry crash

One lane is currently closed due to carriageway works

One lane is currently closed due to carriageway works

Cambridgeshire Traffic Alerts

Delays expected due to carriageway works on the A14 near Brampton

Delays currently stand at 1.5 miles.

Delays currently stand at 1.5 miles.

Cambridgeshire Traffic Alerts

Delays expected due to broken down lorry on the A14

The old Post Office in Brampton.

The old Post Office in Brampton.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Plans to convert Brampton Post Office into house refused by council

Two new Slimming World consultants will be leading groups in Huntingdonshire.

Two new Slimming World consultants will be leading groups in Huntingdonshire.

New consultants lead Slimming World groups

Cambridgeshire Police and Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash near Spaldwick

Cambridgeshire Police and Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash near Spaldwick

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Vehicle recovery underway amid A14 lorry crash fuel spillage

Drink driver Timothy Sledge had consumed almost a bottle of wine when he swerved across Thrapston Road in Brampton and narrowly missed a group of cadets walking along the path.

Drink driver Timothy Sledge had consumed almost a bottle of wine when he swerved across Thrapston Road in Brampton and narrowly missed a group of cadets walking along the path.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drink driver narrowly misses cadet group after almost a bottle of wine

The affected stretch of the A14.

The affected stretch of the A14.

Cambridgeshire Traffic Alerts

A14 traffic recap as stalled lorry blocked lane at Brampton

The proposals from Buckden Land Ltd.

The proposals from Buckden Land Ltd.

Developer loses fight to build new business park beside A14

Four boys were arrested in connection with a suspected burglary in Brampton High Street on March 25.

Four boys were arrested in connection with a suspected burglary in Brampton High Street on March 25.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Four boys arrested in connection with suspected burglary

Stock image of a breathalyser.

Stock image of a breathalyser.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Driver charged with drink driving after narrowly missing marching cadets

Seven people were injured following a collision on the A14 near Brampton on March 17.

Seven people were injured following a collision on the A14 near Brampton on March 17.

Seven people injured in A14 collision near Brampton

A house in Brampton is due to be converted into a specialist care home for young people.

A house in Brampton is due to be converted into a specialist care home for young people.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Specialist care home for young adults given approval to open in Brampton

The care home residents supporting Stormzy in the Brit Awards.

The care home residents supporting Stormzy in the Brit Awards.

The Cambridgeshire care home backing Stormzy for Song of the Year at the Brits

Richard and Val have shared their advice to a happy marriage.

Richard and Val have shared their advice to a happy marriage.

Brampton care home couples give loving advice on week of Valentine's Day

Montague House provides a thriving community where people can live the life they choose

Montague House provides a thriving community where people can live the life they choose

Care home helps people to ‘embrace and enjoy life’

Councillor Stephen Ferguson said he supported the lifting of the designations.

Councillor Stephen Ferguson said he supported the lifting of the designations.

Air pollution concerns lifted in three areas of Huntingdonshire after 18 years

Dominic Farr, a teacher from St. Ivo Academy, has run 5km every day this year to raise money for men’s mental health and he shows no signs of slowing down.

Dominic Farr, a teacher from St. Ivo Academy, has run 5km every day this year to raise money for men’s mental health and he shows no signs of slowing down.

Man runs 5km every single day to raise money for mental health charities

Huntingdon Rotary Club has received 40 pots of Hyacinth bulbs from Notcutts Garden Centre in Brampton as part of an annual Christmas gift tradition.

Huntingdon Rotary Club has received 40 pots of Hyacinth bulbs from Notcutts Garden Centre in Brampton as part of an annual Christmas gift tradition.

Rotary club receives Hyacinth bulbs from Notcutts for Christmas gift tradition

The cause of a car fire at Brampton Hut Service Station this morning (Friday, November 24) has been confirmed.

The cause of a car fire at Brampton Hut Service Station this morning (Friday, November 24) has been confirmed.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of car fire this morning confirmed

DreamDrops and the families they support at Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre.

DreamDrops and the families they support at Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre.

Garden centre offers warm welcome to local charity

Lily Francis Bridal, Piggy Rose Beauty, and Ambers Bakes and Cakes have been shortlisted in The Wedding Industry Awards 2024 for the East of England region.

Lily Francis Bridal, Piggy Rose Beauty, and Ambers Bakes and Cakes have been shortlisted in The Wedding Industry Awards 2024 for the East of England region.

Three local wedding businesses voted some of the best in the East of England

A four-bed bungalow in Brampton is for sale for offers over £450,000

A four-bed bungalow in Brampton is for sale for offers over £450,000

Property of the week

Stylish bungalow up for sale in Brampton

There was an impressive line-up of speakers at the event.

There was an impressive line-up of speakers at the event.

Menopause Event

Impressive line-up of speakers at menopause event

A crew from Huntingdon was called to the fire at 1:01pm.

A crew from Huntingdon was called to the fire at 1:01pm.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of car fire on A14 yesterday confirmed

A lorry driver was fined and reported for driving without due care and attention on the A1 at Brampton near Huntingdon.

A lorry driver was fined and reported for driving without due care and attention on the A1 at Brampton near Huntingdon.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Swerving lorry pulled over on A1 at Brampton

Some of the suspected stolen items that were seized by Cambridgeshire Constabulary officers.

Some of the suspected stolen items that were seized by Cambridgeshire Constabulary officers.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Three men charged after £1,000 worth of suspected stolen items found in car

Hospital volunteer gardeners Christine Sheppard, Joy Ball and Rosemary Styles with Jo Hawkins-McDowell and Phillip Fearn.

Hospital volunteer gardeners Christine Sheppard, Joy Ball and Rosemary Styles with Jo Hawkins-McDowell and Phillip Fearn.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Garden centre sets up new donation scheme for children's ward at hospital

Vitalii Chornyi (right) collects his gardening supplies from Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre with Peter Menczer from the Brampton Village Hub.

Vitalii Chornyi (right) collects his gardening supplies from Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre with Peter Menczer from the Brampton Village Hub.

Garden centre extends support to Ukrainian family to set up business

Christopher Pratt, winner of the vegetable category, Vanessa Primett, of Notcutts, Sheena Teeling, winner of the floral category, and Elizabeth Arkle, winner of the Baking category.

Christopher Pratt, winner of the vegetable category, Vanessa Primett, of Notcutts, Sheena Teeling, winner of the floral category, and Elizabeth Arkle, winner of the Baking category.

Garden Centre provided prizes for Brampton Village Show

Dormouse in release cage at Brampton Wood.

Dormouse in release cage at Brampton Wood.

Dormice have been released at Brampton Wood for conservation project