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

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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

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 Fire and Rescue Service

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

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

OutOut Nightclub has announced its day party will return on November 30.

OutOut Nightclub has announced its day party will return on November 30.

Nightclub in Huntingdonshire town set to bring back popular 'day party'

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.45am

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.45am

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Huntingdonshire road closed after two-vehicle collision

Upwood Cricket Club, near Ramsey, reported the burglary to police on Tuesday, November 12.

Upwood Cricket Club, near Ramsey, reported the burglary to police on Tuesday, November 12.

Cricket club in Huntingdonshire village 'devastated' after break-in

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.30pm on November 18.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.30pm on November 18.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Car hits central reservation in Huntingdonshire

Pink Rooster will open in St Neots on November 19.

Pink Rooster will open in St Neots on November 19.

New 'sustainable' charity shop set to open its door in Hunts town

Pupils gain valuable money management skills at interactive workshop

Pupils gain valuable money management skills at interactive workshop

Firm gives money management skills to pupils at Cambs school

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

Man arrested after bomb squad called over 'suspicious items' in St Ives

Cambridgeshire Police arrested two people over

Cambridgeshire Police arrested two people over

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Man and woman arrested after cuckooing concerns in Hunts town

Cambridgeshire MPs Ian Sollom and Ben Obese-Jecty have met with the Department for Education to discuss the Astrea Academy Trust.

Cambridgeshire MPs Ian Sollom and Ben Obese-Jecty have met with the Department for Education to discuss the Astrea Academy Trust.

Astrea Academy Trust

Cambridgeshire MPs meet government over controversial academy trust

District councillor receives award for her community work

District councillor receives award for her community work

District councillor and family receive award for community work

The award winner, Belinda, with Kerry’s family

The award winner, Belinda, with Kerry’s family

Much-loved Cambs charity worker's passing leads to creation of new awards

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

Personal Finance

Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

Stock image of inside a bus.

Stock image of inside a bus.

Department for Transport

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‘London-style bus services’ on the way with help from £10.6m funding

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‘Highway Maintenance’ van drives into St Ives car trap

Cambridgeshire Police were called to Molesworth after shouting and banging could be heard from a lorry.

Cambridgeshire Police were called to Molesworth after shouting and banging could be heard from a lorry.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Shouting' in Hunts leads to police discovering three people in back of lorry

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A1M near Alconbury at 1.30pm.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A1M near Alconbury at 1.30pm.

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Three lanes of major Cambridgeshire road closed after crash inolving two lorries

Residents of Welland Close in St Ives have been evacuated after

Residents of Welland Close in St Ives have been evacuated after

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

RECAP: Bomb squad called after 'suspicious items' found in Huntingdonshire town

A man from St Ives has been jailed for domestic abuse.

A man from St Ives has been jailed for domestic abuse.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police pepper spray Hunts abuser who was 'vile' to girlfriend