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Flats and shop approved despite nearly 40 objections to ‘congested’ traffic area
One person said the increase in traffic would be 'significant'
DWP PIP travel abroad warning for claimants planning summer holidays
PIP recipients must notify the DWP before travelling abroad for more than four weeks or risk having their payments paused or stopped
Exactly who qualifies for DWP £300 payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed eligibility for the boosted £300 Winter Fuel Payment for 2026/2027, which will be paid to eligible pensioners in England and Wales later this year to help cover heating costs — but some will need to make a claim
‘Relentless’ man threw brick through ex-partner’s window
The 44-year-old man visited his ex-girlfriend's house on multiple occasions, despite having a restraining order
Plans for 107 homes slammed for having 'no idea of impact'
Bellway has started work on 107 sustainable homes in Longstanton, but readers have raised concerns over energy, infrastructure, and what 'affordable' really means
Tesco F&F's summery cotton dress 'perfect for beach days'
The black dress could easily be styled with jewellery for an evening outfit
Woman scratched and bitten in attack as police launch appeal
The woman suffered minor injuries in the attack
New £150m Cambridge busway takes next step
The busway will connect Cambridge to Cambourne
Trains in Cambridgeshire to be disrupted until end of day following a 'number of incidents'
Trains may be delayed until the end of the day
Man lured young boy to flat before sexually abusing him
The distress caused by Moore was described as "unfathomable"
Police called to 'sudden death' in Cambridgeshire village as man arrested
The man has since been bailed until August 24
Man charged after police officer assaulted in Cambridgeshire city
Police were responding to reports of 'suspicious activity'














