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WATCH: Police retrieve machete and cannabis from Peterborough drug dealer

Offender caught again whilst on bail for first offence
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BREAKING: Cambridgeshire County Council ‘truly sorry’ after it admits liability for 3 fatalities on Guided Busway
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WATCH: ‘You got me fair and square’ Wisbech burglar tells police in Peterborough
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WATCH: Police raid cannabis ‘factory’ inside Alconbury Weston house

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Ely ‘hit and run’ driver sought after cyclist left with serious injuries

Cyclist injured in crash with a grey car in Lynn Road, Ely
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3 things to do while in the queue for an Oasis ticket – and it’s not what you might think
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Cambs transport charity launches scathing attack after losing subsidised bus route to Stagecoach
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Mayor attacks ‘cheap theatre of negativity’ over £48m Peterborough station facelift
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Opposition to 8am to 11pm pavement wining and dining in Wisbech by Wetherspoon
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Cambridge ‘drug lord’ caught with loaded gun, cash, and £500,000 worth of drugs
Mill Road, Cambridge: We should be following the lead of successful towns and cities around the globe in reducing traffic and making our shopping streets attractive places where people want to spend time.
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Opinion: We have a positive vision for a Mill Road Cambridge that is vibrant, attractive, safe, and healthy

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Mayor attacks ‘cheap theatre of negativity’ over £48m Peterborough station facelift

Labour hopes Great Northern Hotel will be in future phase of re-development
Mill Road, Cambridge: We should be following the lead of successful towns and cities around the globe in reducing traffic and making our shopping streets attractive places where people want to spend time. Mill Road, Cambridge: We should be following the lead of successful towns and cities around the globe in reducing traffic and making our shopping streets attractive places where people want to spend time.
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Opinion: We have a positive vision for a Mill Road Cambridge that is vibrant, attractive, safe, and healthy
Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty has released a statement following his visit to LabCorp in Alconbury Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty has released a statement following his visit to LabCorp in Alconbury
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‘As a dog owner myself it is hard to see dogs whose lives will end in the process of drug development’
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?
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
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
“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
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
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
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3 things to do while in the queue for an Oasis ticket – and it’s not what you might think

Tongue in cheek post has a serious message
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Cambs transport charity launches scathing attack after losing subsidised bus route to Stagecoach

FACT operated the 68 Wisbech service for a number of years
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Opposition to 8am to 11pm pavement wining and dining in Wisbech by Wetherspoon

In Whittlesey Wetherspoon hope to use Market Place for outdoor drinkers
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Cambridge ‘drug lord’ caught with loaded gun, cash, and £500,000 worth of drugs

Rahman ran a criminal enterprise across Cambridge
On September 4 the Combined Authority board is being invited to re-appoint John Hill, East Cambridgeshire District Council chief executive, as returning officer for the mayoral election on May 1, 2025 On September 4 the Combined Authority board is being invited to re-appoint John Hill, East Cambridgeshire District Council chief executive, as returning officer for the mayoral election on May 1, 2025
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John Hill ‘bags’ top role in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority mayoral election 2025

Combined Authority has allocated £1.04m for the 2025 elections
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the B645 in Cambridgeshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the B645 in Cambridgeshire
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Driver, 22, dies after B645 crash in Cambridgeshire

St Neots woman passenger has serious injuries

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Protect Local Peterborough (PRP) is a campaign to oppose proposals for a Township in the middle of open countryside. Protect Local Peterborough (PRP) is a campaign to oppose proposals for a Township in the middle of open countryside.
Your Views3 months ago

OPINION: ‘Fastest growing city in the UK’ is not a vision for the people of Peterborough
NHS: a tale of our time NHS: a tale of our time
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LETTER: It’s culture change, not cash that the NHS needs
The broad conclusions of the study are that the railway will serve large populations and support the local economy, linking Cambridge with Haverhill and serving principal stops The broad conclusions of the study are that the railway will serve large populations and support the local economy, linking Cambridge with Haverhill and serving principal stops
Your Views7 months ago

OPINION: Report demonstrates ‘strong case’ for Haverhill to Cambridge railway
Labour says that renters in Cambridge and South and East Cambs have taken a hammering from the Conservatives’ cost of living crisis over the last two years – “yet at Tory Conference this week, instead of the support they need, all they got were insults and inactivity”. Labour says that renters in Cambridge and South and East Cambs have taken a hammering from the Conservatives’ cost of living crisis over the last two years – “yet at Tory Conference this week, instead of the support they need, all they got were insults and inactivity”.
Your Views1 year ago

OPINION: Labour wants new certainty for renters, an end to ‘no-fault’ evictions, and 4-month notice periods for landlords.

Local Council

Trading in Wisbech High Street since 1952, Evisons has this week unveiled its new look. PHOTO: Wisbech Tweet
Fenland District Council3 months ago

Council looks to snub March, Chatteris and Whittlesey to give £1m plus ‘windfall’ to Wisbech

East Cambs Council spread similar windfall across district
Peterborough City Council told CambsNews: ‘Following the recent identification of poisonous hemlock plants on land at Thorpe Meadows, we have worked to restrict access to this area.’ PHOTO: Terry Harris for CambsNews Peterborough City Council told CambsNews: ‘Following the recent identification of poisonous hemlock plants on land at Thorpe Meadows, we have worked to restrict access to this area.’ PHOTO: Terry Harris for CambsNews
Peterborough City Council3 months ago

Poisonous hemlock forces closure of Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough
Recycling facilities in March are set for a £4m upgrade, after Cambridgeshire County Council agreed for a replacement. Visual of the new household recycling centre Recycling facilities in March are set for a £4m upgrade, after Cambridgeshire County Council agreed for a replacement. Visual of the new household recycling centre
Cambridgeshire County Council3 months ago

Green light for £4m recycling centre at March despite 17 per cent hike in costs
Prospective buyers are advised that Shire Hall site lies within the planning jurisdiction of Cambridge City Council and any proposals will need to have regard to conservation
Cambridgeshire County Council3 months ago

Historic Shire Hall Cambridge to become hotel if county council agree fresh bid
A legal bill of £88,000 to challenge incinerator for Wisbech is revealed for the first time in a report going to the Fenland District Council Cabinet meeting on July 15
Fenland District Council3 months ago

Fenland Council spends £88,000 in a year in bid to halt £450m incinerator
Rebecca Ward, 28, of Silhalls Close, pleaded guilty to two acts of fraud against East Cambridgeshire District Council.
East Cambridgeshire District Council3 months ago

East Cambs Council pledges to recover £6,000 lost to Council Tax fraudster
Algores Way, Wisbech, ticked all the boxes “and the applicant concluded that the EfW CHP facility site was suitable and that following the completion of the site selection process, the consideration of specific alternative locations for the EfW CHP facility was not necessary”. PHOTO: Terry Harris
Fenland District Council4 months ago

Fenland District Council loses legal challenge to halt £450m Wisbech incinerator
Although Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (above) and other Cambridgeshire county councillors will not face re-election this May, voters in Peterborough are set to go to the polls next month to re-elect one third of Peterborough City Council
Local Council6 months ago

Lucy Nethsingha urges Peterborough voters ‘to work out how not to have a Conservative’ elected in May
Cllr Firouz Thompson reminds councillors there has been a 70 per cent rise in just 4 years of those eligible for free school meals
Cambridgeshire County Council8 months ago

Councillor points to ‘harsh reality of poverty and inequality’ across Cambridgeshire
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Nigel Reeson admitted six counts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 14, inciting a girl under sixteen years of age to commit an act of gross indecency and assaulting a girl by touching Nigel Reeson admitted six counts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 14, inciting a girl under sixteen years of age to commit an act of gross indecency and assaulting a girl by touching
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Victims commended for bringing sexual abuse perpetrator to justice
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man at HMP Peterborough. A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man at HMP Peterborough.
Crime3 months ago

Murder inside Peterborough Prison- Jordan Neale, 26, charged
Carlyle-Parker, from Wisbech, later pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, actual bodily harm and dangerous driving Carlyle-Parker, from Wisbech, later pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, actual bodily harm and dangerous driving
Crime3 months ago

Wisbech man jailed for ‘horrific attack’ on his partner whilst their child was in the car
Human trafficker suspect detained in Whittlesey told police ‘they want me? about what?’ before being advised of his rights and bundled into a police van. Human trafficker suspect detained in Whittlesey told police ‘they want me? about what?’ before being advised of his rights and bundled into a police van.
Crime3 months ago

WATCH: Human trafficker suspect held in Whittlesey on European arrest warrant
Sexual predator Grant Brownlow of March, Cambridgeshire, was jailed for four and a half years, to serve half with the remaining term on licence. He will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Sexual predator Grant Brownlow of March, Cambridgeshire, was jailed for four and a half years, to serve half with the remaining term on licence. He will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Crime5 months ago

Paedophile hunters expose Fenland sexual predator
Rytis Lisauskas, 32, had been turning up at the victim’s home in Peterborough every day since their decade-long relationship ended in July last year. Rytis Lisauskas, 32, had been turning up at the victim’s home in Peterborough every day since their decade-long relationship ended in July last year.
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Huntingdon stalker jailed for ‘violent attacks’ on ex wife in Peterborough

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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