Top Stories In Cambridgeshire Today
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What to know ahead of the 2024 local election
Three sets of local elections are taking place in Cambridgeshire on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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At least seven Cambridge United players to leave this summer
Cambridge United has confirmed its retained list at the end of the 2023/24 season.
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Plans announced to restore 500 acres of Fenland peat
Wicken Fen is marking its 125th anniversary by announcing peatland restoration plans.
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Dangerous driver jailed for fatal crash near Newmarket
A dangerous driver who killed a woman in a head-on crash has been jailed for five years.
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Melbourn Sports Centre closes as company goes into liquidation
The Melbourn Sports Centre has had to shut with immediate effect.
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Wilburton new builds scrapped after community backlash
Plans for over 100 new homes in Wilburton have been dropped after local backlash.
Cambridgeshire Weather
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UK News
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Hainault sword attack: Man charged with murder after boy, 14, killed and four injured
A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
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UK weather: Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings for southern England and South Wales
The Met Office has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms - with the alerts in place until Thursday morning.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig cancelled and two events this weekend postponed.
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Scottish government survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood
The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.
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Boy, 17, arrested for attempted murder after three people injured in Sheffield school incident
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield.
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Polls to open for voters in England and Wales
Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.
Strange News
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Google appears to add 'audio emoji' feature - including a fart button
Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.
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The perfect bacon sandwich: Breakfast expert reveals his simple secrets
A breakfast expert has said simplicity is the key to a perfect bacon sandwich.
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Woman says finding 50,000 bees behind walls in toddler's bedroom was 'right out of Stranger Things'
When her daughter first started complaining about "monsters" in her bedroom, Ashley Class didn't give it too much thought, thinking her three-year-old had perhaps been imaging things after watching Pixar's Monsters, Inc.
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Wonka-inspired chocolate experience in Los Angeles that mimics Glasgow event attracts dozens
A Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow that reduced children to tears and prompted calls to the police has inspired a similar event in Los Angeles, drawing dozens of curious fans.
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Tourist fined for getting too close to Walrus in Norway
A tourist has been fined NOK 12,500 Norwegian Kroner (£900) for approaching a walrus in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
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Boy, 13, finds 'holy grail' Lego octopus piece from sea spillage in 1997
A rare Lego piece that fell into the sea in 1997 has been found by a 13-year-old boy in Cornwall.
Sport
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Adrian Newey: Ferrari approach F1 designer after Red Bull confirm exit of chief technical officer in early 2025
Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.
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Kieran McKenna knows anything can happen on final day as Ipswich chase promotion from Championship
Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.
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Emma Hayes urges Chelsea rally at Liverpool as outgoing boss seeks to topple Manchester City in WSL title race
The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.
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Harry Kane blocked out Jude Bellingham 'mumbling' before Bayern Munich penalty against Real Madrid
Harry Kane says he blocked out everything after England team-mate Jude Bellingham appeared to try and put him off ahead of converting a penalty for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan stunned by Stuart Bingham in World Snooker Championship quarter-finals
Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered a surprise exit in the World Snooker Championship quarter-finals as he was beaten 13-10 by Stuart Bingham.
Latest Galleries
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Pictures: Northstowe Half Marathon & Acorn 5K 2024
Hundreds of runners took on the Northstowe Half Marathon and the Acorn 5K.
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Pictures: Sawston Fun Run 2023
Catch up on the action from 2023 - and sign up for this year
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Pictures: Fresh look for the Grafton
Check out the plans for the Grafton in Cambridge as a major redevelopment gets approved.
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Pictures: Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival
One of Cambridgeshire's quirkiest traditions returns complete with walking haystack!
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Pictures: Carols at Cambridge United's Abbey stadium
Cambridge United hosted an evening of song and joy at their home ground on Newmarket Road.
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Pictures: Mother Goose at the Cambridge Arts Theatre
Pantomime returns to the Cambridge Arts Theatre for Christmas 2023!