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Christmas Event

Christmas in Cambridge new winter wonderland opens

New Christmas village with big wheel and ice rink opens in Cambridge

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area around the A1 at Little Paxton.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area around the A1 at Little Paxton.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Major Cambridgeshire road blocked after two-vehicle crash

Students at Hinchingbrooke School's performance of 'For My Girlfriend' which explores the dangers and consequences of drink driving.

Students at Hinchingbrooke School's performance of 'For My Girlfriend' which explores the dangers and consequences of drink driving.

Hinchingbrooke School

Students explore issues around drink-driving in school production

Cambridgeshire community groups can apply for funding from Govia Thameslink Railway.

Cambridgeshire community groups can apply for funding from Govia Thameslink Railway.

Govia Thameslink Railway

Cambs community groups can apply for share of £500k from GTR

The ladies at the WI celebrated 105 years.

The ladies at the WI celebrated 105 years.

Women's Institute

Celebrations for 105 years of the WI in villages

Teachers who are members of the National Education Union at Hills Road Sixth Form College will strike this week.

Teachers who are members of the National Education Union at Hills Road Sixth Form College will strike this week.

National Education Union

Teachers at Cambridge sixth form college to strike

Paul Bristow, former Conservative MP for Peterborough.

Paul Bristow, former Conservative MP for Peterborough.

Local government

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Former Conservative MP selected to run in 2025 mayoral election

It is understood only minor injuries were sustained in the crash.

It is understood only minor injuries were sustained in the crash.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Three-vehicle crash on major Huntingdonshire road

A Soprano Pipistrelle ‘harem’ of four female and a male keeping warm.

A Soprano Pipistrelle ‘harem’ of four female and a male keeping warm.

Read our new Island Nature Notes Column and find out more about bats!

The St Neots community rallied together to help find missing dog, Peanut.

The St Neots community rallied together to help find missing dog, Peanut.

Little lost dog in Hunts saved after community rally round to find her

The graphics designed by St Neots company Moss are now on display at the Formula 1 exhibition in London

The graphics designed by St Neots company Moss are now on display at the Formula 1 exhibition in London

F1 Exhibition in London revved up by St Neots company's graphic designs

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash

Stock image of Cambridge Magistrates' Court.

Stock image of Cambridge Magistrates' Court.

Cambridge Magistrates' Court

Wyton man denies dangerous dog charge

Take a look at some of the Cambridgeshire criminals jailed in November.

Take a look at some of the Cambridgeshire criminals jailed in November.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Murderers, paedophiles and dealers - Cambs criminals jailed in November

Anne-Marie Hamilton has concerns for the future of British farming.

Anne-Marie Hamilton has concerns for the future of British farming.

Inheritance tax is an 'attack on British farming'

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

Wintringham Primary Academy is urging residents to stay vigilant after vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Wintringham Primary Academy is urging residents to stay vigilant after vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Headteacher 'devastated' after vandals target Huntingdonshire primary school

Nisa Local in St Neots helps rugby club with £800 donation

Nisa Local in St Neots helps rugby club with £800 donation

Convenience store donates £800 to rugby club

Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Royal Mint reveals the rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation

A Cambridgeshire Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing.

A Cambridgeshire Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Cambs Police officer faces misconduct hearing over alleged offensive comments

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

This home on Main Street in Hartford is for sale at £695,000

This home on Main Street in Hartford is for sale at £695,000

Four-bed home on private plot in Hartford for sale at £695k guide

Police were called to the stationary car on the A1 this afternoon.

Police were called to the stationary car on the A1 this afternoon.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Broken down vehicle causing severe delays on A1

Daniel Dugdale and Megan Brailsford (bottom left) and DC Emily Richardson (bottom right) will feature in 24 Hours in Police Custody.

Daniel Dugdale and Megan Brailsford (bottom left) and DC Emily Richardson (bottom right) will feature in 24 Hours in Police Custody.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Cambridgeshire Police to feature on 'disturbing' 24 Hours in Police Custody ep

Georgia Patterson, community safety partnership delivery officer at HDC, and PCSO Daniel Grant.

Georgia Patterson, community safety partnership delivery officer at HDC, and PCSO Daniel Grant.

Huntingdonshire District Council

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Civil injunction order enacted to safeguard St Neots town centre

The A428 will be shut for the first weekend of December.

The A428 will be shut for the first weekend of December.

A428 improvement scheme

A428 set to close for entire weekend for 'essential works'

Liberty X will perform at Peterborough Embankment when a new festival debuts over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Liberty X will perform at Peterborough Embankment when a new festival debuts over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Two chart-topping acts announced for new Peterborough festival next year

Brampton Park Golf Club seniors raise £2,500 for local charity

Brampton Park Golf Club seniors raise £2,500 for local charity

Charity Fundraiser

Brampton golf club raises £2,500 for local charity

Peterborough Magistrates' Court.

Peterborough Magistrates' Court.

Man charged with making indecent child images and possessing animal pornography

Some of the weapons seized in Cambridgeshire.

Some of the weapons seized in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Record number of weapons handed into Cambridgeshire Police

The car hit a lamppost in St Neots.

The car hit a lamppost in St Neots.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drink driver smashed into lamppost while three times the legal limit

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis.

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis.

Pothole of the week

Pothole compensation claims double in a year - how to claim

A jury in civil court has found mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor guilty of rape and has been ordered to pay damages.

A jury in civil court has found mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor guilty of rape and has been ordered to pay damages.

Civil Court Jury finds Conor McGregor raped woman in hotel

Domino's have confirmed the opening date for the new store in Ramsey.

Domino's have confirmed the opening date for the new store in Ramsey.

Domino's confirm opening date for latest Huntingdonshire store

James Abogaye has lost his licence for three years.

James Abogaye has lost his licence for three years.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Hunts drunk driver drove round a roundabout the wrong way into police

Residents on Welland Street in St Ives were evacuated after 'suspicious items' were found onon November 18.

Residents on Welland Street in St Ives were evacuated after 'suspicious items' were found onon November 18.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Man charged after bomb squad called to 'suspicious items' in St Ives

Cannabis was seized from a property in Middle Drove, Ramsey.

Cannabis was seized from a property in Middle Drove, Ramsey.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Dogs, cannabis and power tools seized from Huntingdonshire town

Hilton Foods said it would install screening to reduce the impact of noise from its meat packing facility in Huntingdon, on a neighbouring office building

Hilton Foods said it would install screening to reduce the impact of noise from its meat packing facility in Huntingdon, on a neighbouring office building

Huntingdonshire District Council

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Owners of office block ‘blighted’ by noise told nearby meat packing facility to stay

The Huntingdon Christmas Markets are back this year.

The Huntingdon Christmas Markets are back this year.

Christmas lights switch-on

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When are the Christmas Lights switch-on events this year?

Left to right: Siriol Hogg (local supporter), Chris Hatch (Revamp the Ramp), Cllr Richard Slade (Mayor of St Neots), Cllr Stephen Ferguson, Bob Silverthorne (St Neots St Mary’s Rotary Club, Sam Curtin (Revamp the Ramp)

Left to right: Siriol Hogg (local supporter), Chris Hatch (Revamp the Ramp), Cllr Richard Slade (Mayor of St Neots), Cllr Stephen Ferguson, Bob Silverthorne (St Neots St Mary’s Rotary Club, Sam Curtin (Revamp the Ramp)

Huntingdonshire District Council

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Skate park in St Neots since late '80s receives upgrade

Bikes being marked at Ely station

Bikes being marked at Ely station

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Bike marking sessions at Cambs rail stations are a huge success

The exercises simulated realistic civilian and emergency service casualties.

The exercises simulated realistic civilian and emergency service casualties.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Terrorist prevention training for Cambs paramedics police and fire

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella

Lakeside Kitchen at Wyboston Lakes was among a number of businesses to shut their doors in September.

Lakeside Kitchen at Wyboston Lakes was among a number of businesses to shut their doors in September.

Popular restaurant near Hunts reopens after flood damage closure

The children at Jemima House Day Nursery with their footballs.

The children at Jemima House Day Nursery with their footballs.

Hunts nursery receives football donation to help children achieve their goals

(L-R): Mary Bellingham, (played by Christine Suggars), John Bellingham, (played by Nigel Moorhouse), Narrator, (played by Grace Chapman) and Judge, (played by Richard Fitt).

(L-R): Mary Bellingham, (played by Christine Suggars), John Bellingham, (played by Nigel Moorhouse), Narrator, (played by Grace Chapman) and Judge, (played by Richard Fitt).

St Neots Museum

St Neots Players celebrate successful performance about a St Neots assassin

Ste Greenall has shared why he's supporting The 3 Pillars charity this Christmas.

Ste Greenall has shared why he's supporting The 3 Pillars charity this Christmas.

Black Cat Radio

Radio host shares why he's supporting The 3 Pillars this Christmas

Oscar Barker died at Addenbrooke's Hospital in 2014.

Oscar Barker died at Addenbrooke's Hospital in 2014.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Twin baby's death was due to multi organ failure and sepsis

A stolen horse box was found within an hour in Brington, Huntingdonshire.

A stolen horse box was found within an hour in Brington, Huntingdonshire.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Stolen horse box found within an hour in Huntingdonshire

Madeleine Jackson receiving her award.

Madeleine Jackson receiving her award.

School governor who gave more than 30 years of service awarded for her work

Statistics published by National Highways reveal a number of road users are not prepared for winter travel.

Statistics published by National Highways reveal a number of road users are not prepared for winter travel.

National Highways

Motorists warned of extreme weather conditions as winter breakdowns increase

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?

East Coast Energy Training Academy in Lowestoft provides core training for the energy sector, and is sponsoring the Educational Trailblazer Award

East Coast Energy Training Academy in Lowestoft provides core training for the energy sector, and is sponsoring the Educational Trailblazer Award

New awards recognise excellence in sustainability and education