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The Good Life star Penelope Keith dead at 86 as family issues statement
Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her iconic role as Margo in The Good Life, has died peacefully aged 86 after living with cancer at her Surrey home, her family has confirmed.
Commuters say lives ‘made easier’ as new Cambridge South station opens
Commuters filled the station during the Monday morning commuter rush
Kate Middleton shares powerful cancer update after completing Three Peaks Challenge
The Princess of Wales has completed the Three Peaks Challenge and issued a powerful message to cancer survivors: "Please know you are not alone"
Police update after man stabbed at Cambridgeshire rave
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the stabbing
Cambridgeshire farm shop owner 'disappointed' after burglary leaves it unable to open
The farm shop was forced to remain closed for several hours after the break-in
Locals warned not to enter 'danger area' during weekend firing near Cambridge
The Ministry of Defence has warned the public not to enter the range if they see red flags of lights
Work begins to build more than 85 affordable homes in Cambridgeshire village
Alongside new homes, the development will feature a dedicated play area space for children
Primary school told it 'needs attention' in all areas by Ofsted
Ofsted said parents and carers hold 'mixed views' of the school
DWP 'personalised support' update for thousands of benefit claimants
The DWP is rolling out Support Conversations to 33 Jobcentres across Great Britain, giving up to 40,000 benefit claimants personalised support tailored to their circumstances
Tributes to former Cambridge University lecturer among death and funeral notices this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
Corrie's Tracy Shaw breaks down in tears during hospital trip during cancer fight
Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw, who played Maxine Peacock in the ITV soap from 1995 to 2003, has shared an emotional update after visiting A&E during her breast cancer chemotherapy treatment
More works planned for guided busway slammed as locals say 'money thrown in pit'
Cambridgeshire County Council's Highways and Transport Committee is due to discuss new safety improvement works planned for the guided busway














