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An electricity pylon in Oldfield Lane Wisbech caught fire after being used to illegally abstract power to run a cannabis factory in a neighbouring scrapyard. A second cannabis factory elsewhere was discovered. PHOTO: Policing Fenland/Cambs Fire and Rescue An electricity pylon in Oldfield Lane Wisbech caught fire after being used to illegally abstract power to run a cannabis factory in a neighbouring scrapyard. A second cannabis factory elsewhere was discovered. PHOTO: Policing Fenland/Cambs Fire and Rescue
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£700,000 worth of cannabis plants seized after ‘accidental’ Wisbech pylon fire

306 plants worth £257,000 were growing inside lorry trailers

A teenage boy has died following a collision on the A1M on Saturday (24 August). A teenage boy has died following a collision on the A1M on Saturday (24 August).
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Teenage Cambridgeshire crash victim, 16, dies in hospital

Crash victim named as Isaac Nockels

A 14-year-old girl was attacked at about 4.20pm on Wednesday, 21 August, in the red car park of Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough. A 14-year-old girl was attacked at about 4.20pm on Wednesday, 21 August, in the red car park of Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough.
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Wanted: Man in connection with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl in Peterborough

Assault happened at Queensgate shopping centre

Picture of the cannabis seized in Warboys and living conditions for those growing the estimated £360,000 worth of plants. Picture of the cannabis seized in Warboys and living conditions for those growing the estimated £360,000 worth of plants.
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Cambs police seize cannabis worth £360,000 in Bank Holiday Monday raid

Two suspects in court today at Peterborough

At about 10.20am police received a 999 call from staff at Lamb Weston in Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, after they found this object at their potato processing plant! At about 10.20am police received a 999 call from staff at Lamb Weston in Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, after they found this object at their potato processing plant!
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‘Bomb’ found in potato processing factory in Wisbech is harmless

Specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended

Fenland Council leader Chris Boden: ‘I think the last time I looked last time I checked 72 proposal suggestions had been given to me and I ended up having to - in conjunction with officers - reject 70 of them because I didn't feel confident enough that they were secure enough for us to use public money on’ Fenland Council leader Chris Boden: ‘I think the last time I looked last time I checked 72 proposal suggestions had been given to me and I ended up having to - in conjunction with officers - reject 70 of them because I didn't feel confident enough that they were secure enough for us to use public money on’
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Fenland Council’s £25m investment company fails to find much to invest in

Most investment board meetings have been cancelled

Left: Cllr Mark Goldsack receiving the chairman’s medallion and a scroll from Cllr Alan Sharp, who stepped down in 2023 after two years as chairman but retained his role as Woodditton ward councillor. Right: Independent Woodditton councillor James Lay Left: Cllr Mark Goldsack receiving the chairman’s medallion and a scroll from Cllr Alan Sharp, who stepped down in 2023 after two years as chairman but retained his role as Woodditton ward councillor. Right: Independent Woodditton councillor James Lay
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Councillor quits Tories leaving balance of power finely poised at East Cambs Council

East Cambs Council hit by sudden resignation

The popular Channel 4 show ‘Come Dine With Me’ is looking for hosts from Cambridge The popular Channel 4 show ‘Come Dine With Me’ is looking for hosts from Cambridge
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Host a dinner party in Cambridge and win £1,000 – what could be simpler?

Come Dine With Me coming to Cambridge

Police have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a stabbing in Peterborough Police have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a stabbing in Peterborough
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Teenager in hospital with serious injuries after Peterborough stabbing

The man was stabbed in Aldermans Drive, Peterborough

: Pledging support for supported housing – MP Charlotte talks with companion Rob about his experiences at Emmaus Cambridge. : Pledging support for supported housing – MP Charlotte talks with companion Rob about his experiences at Emmaus Cambridge.
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MP Charlotte Cane visits Emmaus Cambridge – the charity that supports the homeless

Emmaus UK has set out actions they hope government will take

John and Andrea Anker have won permission from Fenland District Council for Manor House Old Chapel Farm at 102 Eldernell, Coates, Whittlesey, for full planning permission (part of the application retrospective) to allow them to expand their wedding and events venue. PHOTO: Old Chapel Farm John and Andrea Anker have won permission from Fenland District Council for Manor House Old Chapel Farm at 102 Eldernell, Coates, Whittlesey, for full planning permission (part of the application retrospective) to allow them to expand their wedding and events venue. PHOTO: Old Chapel Farm
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‘We do’ says Fenland planning committee when asked to approve rural wedding venue

Coates wedding venue opposed by Whittlesey town council

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey during a visit to the Citizen Hub in St Neots this year – a few months later the hub closed. Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey during a visit to the Citizen Hub in St Neots this year – a few months later the hub closed.
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Exclusive: St Neots Citizen Hub praised by Sir Ed Davey as ‘an inspiration’ closes

Combined Authority worked with St Neots Initiative to set up Citizen Hub

“I’m a crime writer, I write about death,” P D James told her interviewer Mandy Morton for a broadcast on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. “I’m a crime writer, I write about death,” P D James told her interviewer Mandy Morton for a broadcast on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Cambridge audience treated to rare glimpse into life and times of crime author P D James

PD James once worked in Ely tax office

£4,000 donated to Hinchingbrooke Eye Clinic Hospitals Charity by fund raiser Colin Bedford from March £4,000 donated to Hinchingbrooke Eye Clinic Hospitals Charity by fund raiser Colin Bedford from March
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Eye clinic pays tribute to prolific and idiosyncratic fund raiser Colin Bedford

Colin praised for ‘energy, motivation and dedication’

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5th and final day of Peterborough Beer Festival

There is also entertainment lined up for today

Detective Constable Megan Sims, who investigated, said: “Despite only being 17, the boy has a significant offending history including two convictions for four separate instances of robbery or attempted robbery which have resulted in prison sentences. Detective Constable Megan Sims, who investigated, said: “Despite only being 17, the boy has a significant offending history including two convictions for four separate instances of robbery or attempted robbery which have resulted in prison sentences.
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Masked youth ‘with significant offending history’ attacks and robs 72 year old woman in Peterborough

Youth, 17, had convictions for robbery or attempted robbery

Fly tipper left a cardboard box “and personal correspondence” next to the clothing banks in the car park near Home Bargains in Cambourne. Fly tipper left a cardboard box “and personal correspondence” next to the clothing banks in the car park near Home Bargains in Cambourne.
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£700 Fixed Penalty Notice to clueless Cambourne fly tipper who left behind their address!

South Cambs Council says a second person was fined £240 for littering

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and Cllr Anna Smith, deputy mayor, in June joined local bus campaigners on the new 27 Stagecoach bus from Peterborough to Stamford that is being funded by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and Cllr Anna Smith, deputy mayor, in June joined local bus campaigners on the new 27 Stagecoach bus from Peterborough to Stamford that is being funded by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
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First 8 of 30 new or improved bus routes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to launch

More new bus routes will be launched later in the year

A Peterborough City Council statement confirmed that the premises licence – which allows for the sale of alcohol - for Bar 42, Broadway, has been revoked. PHOTO: Terry Harris A Peterborough City Council statement confirmed that the premises licence – which allows for the sale of alcohol - for Bar 42, Broadway, has been revoked. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Bar 42 Peterborough ‘a danger to members of the public’ as drinks licence revoked

Police say a 17 year -old girl was raped during a visit to Bar 42

Jerry Johnson was jailed for three years and three months having been found guilty of robbery by a jury at an earlier hearing Jerry Johnson was jailed for three years and three months having been found guilty of robbery by a jury at an earlier hearing
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Woman driver thought Jerry Johnson stopped to help but he forced her to flee and then sold her car

Robber used false details to sell stolen car to Whittlesey dealer

Sunnica says it is “immensely pleased with the decision by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to grant development consent for Sunnica Energy Farm. Sunnica would make a nationally significant contribution towards the UK’s legal obligation to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and its ongoing energy security”. Sunnica says it is “immensely pleased with the decision by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to grant development consent for Sunnica Energy Farm. Sunnica would make a nationally significant contribution towards the UK’s legal obligation to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and its ongoing energy security”.
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Fall-out fury as 2 out of 4 councils refuse to back legal challenge to Sunnica solar farm

Sunnica 'immensely pleased' at green light for solar farm

Under the month-long amnesty people will be able to claim the compensation for surrendering weapons that match set criteria Under the month-long amnesty people will be able to claim the compensation for surrendering weapons that match set criteria
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Cash incentive plea to surrender ‘zombie-style’ knives and machetes to Cambs police

Weapons can be handed in at Cambridge and Peterborough

Luke Johnson smashed into the back of the police car, causing injuries to the officer who was still inside and substantial damage to the emergency vehicle. Luckily, the officer was not seriously injured Luke Johnson smashed into the back of the police car, causing injuries to the officer who was still inside and substantial damage to the emergency vehicle. Luckily, the officer was not seriously injured
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Drink driver on A1 ‘put lives at risk’ after crashing into police car

24/7 hotline to report drink and drug drivers is 0800 032 0845

One-way traffic is a familiar pattern for those using the £32m Ralph Butcher Causeway Whittlesey after cracks appeared and contractors yet to determine cause. PHOTO: John Elworthy One-way traffic is a familiar pattern for those using the £32m Ralph Butcher Causeway Whittlesey after cracks appeared and contractors yet to determine cause. PHOTO: John Elworthy
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Week turns into months to remedy cracks on £32m Ralph Butcher Causeway Whittlesey

'Some movement is always expected while the road settles'

The image was prepared by ARUP. It is an artist impression of the view from the Queensgate Roundabout towards the city centre The image was prepared by ARUP. It is an artist impression of the view from the Queensgate Roundabout towards the city centre
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Have YOUR say on £48m regeneration of Peterborough rail station

You have until 27th September 2024 to make your views known

Custody photo of Tinashe Wilson together with a photo of the black latex glove left at the scene. Custody photo of Tinashe Wilson together with a photo of the black latex glove left at the scene.
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DNA catches Cottenham burglar after he leaves behind black latex glove

He was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court

Police are appealing for witnesses after Stephen Chamberlain was hit by a car on the A1123 Newmarket Road in Stretham. He has died in hospital. Police are appealing for witnesses after Stephen Chamberlain was hit by a car on the A1123 Newmarket Road in Stretham. He has died in hospital.
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Exonerated co-defendant in USA £8bn fraud trial dies in Cambridgeshire jogging crash

Family describe crash victim as 'an amazing individual'

Colin Dean, 58, indecently assaulted the boy between 1980 and 1985 in places in the Cambridgeshire area. Colin Dean, 58, indecently assaulted the boy between 1980 and 1985 in places in the Cambridgeshire area.
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Cambridgeshire paedophile jailed for offences from 40 years ago

Colin Dean’s offending came to light in July 2021

The company opened discussions with the council in 2021 for a retrospective change of use of existing warehouses and yard from a storage and distribution depot to industrial use. The company opened discussions with the council in 2021 for a retrospective change of use of existing warehouses and yard from a storage and distribution depot to industrial use.
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Business Fenland planners tried to stop gets a ‘carry on’ green light from Planning Inspectorate

Whittlesey town council planning committee took just 4 minutes to recommend refusal

Marjus Gashi, 34, (right) and Albjon Kucuku, 31, (left) were arrested on 2 May at the former’s home in Shelton Road, Stanground, police found 285 cannabis plants worth up to £239,400. Marjus Gashi, 34, (right) and Albjon Kucuku, 31, (left) were arrested on 2 May at the former’s home in Shelton Road, Stanground, police found 285 cannabis plants worth up to £239,400.
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WATCH: Cops smash their way into Peterborough ‘cannabis farm’

Video shows cops raiding drug growers' home