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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Cricket club calls for female players to join teams
The club is fundraising for a larger practice space so more women and girls can play cricket.
Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.
Musician and rugby player Young Chorister finalist
Jack McCallum will sing in the final on BBC One on Sunday afternoon.
East of England news quiz of the week
From cheeky signs and a puppy DNA test to Celebrity Traitors, how many questions can you get right?
Sex offender priest may have more victims - police
Officers believe other people who suffered at the hands of Dennis Finbow are yet to come forward.
Q&A: What will Greater Anglia's nationalisation mean?
Everything you need to know as Greater Anglia prepares to be nationalised on 12 October.
Housing approved for horse racing apprentices
The need for affordable housing for young staff is an urgent priority, East Cambs Council hears.
Paedophile former Catholic priest jailed for 11 years
Dennis Finbow, 77, is described by a judge as "a manipulative and predatory paedophile".
Reform UK councillor denies election crime
Cambridgeshire county councillor Andy Osborn is charged under the Representation of the People Act 1983.
Man seriously injured after stabbing near market
Another man is arrested after the late-night incident.
Highland cow petting farm refused over safety fears
The farm's owners say they set up the cow petting business and tea shop to diversify their income.
Councillor to be investigated over 'evil' remark
Reform UK councillor Andy Osborn is heard describing some children in care as "downright evil".
Harris 'open-minded' over McConnell loan move
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris says he will have a better idea in the next month if a loan is the best move for fit-again forward Glenn McConnell.
Carlisle sign Peterborough's Conn-Clarke on loan
Carlisle United bring in midfielder Chris Conn-Clarke on loan, reuniting him with former Altrincham team-mate Regan Linney.
Managerless Luton lose, Leeds thrashed in EFL Trophy
Cambridge United came from a goal down to beat managerless Luton Town 3-1 on a busy night in the Vertu Trophy.
Next two games 'massive' for Posh - Zakuani
Former Peterborough United captain Gabriel Zakuani says there will be "serious questions" to answer if results do not pick up soon.
Could egg freezing help save a rare British butterfly?
Cambridge researchers trial pioneering conservation technique on the British Swallowtail.
Cambridge Professor awarded Nobel prize
Professor John Clarke, from Cambridge, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
The world's oldest ice
Million year old ice is at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge for analysis.
Secret Peterborough
Thorney Abbey was once one of the most important Christian sites in the Fens.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Injury will not end Sayers career
British Olympic javelin thrower Goldie Sayers says she does not want her elbow injury to put an end to her career.
Ahern to face corruption charge
Newmarket jockey Eddie Ahern and ex-West Brom footballer Neil Clement are charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Ferguson expects Gayle interest
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is hoping another club will not sabotage Dwight Gayle's proposed move to London Road.
Cardiff 1-2 Peterborough
Struggling Peterborough secure a deserved win to end Championship leaders Cardiff City’s 100% home record at Cardiff City Stadium.
Injured Barnett returns to Posh
Striker Tyrone Barnett returns to Peterborough after suffering a knee injury during his loan spell at Ipswich.
Berry lay-off blow for Cambridge
Cambridge United midfielder Luke Berry will be out of action for up to 10 weeks following a knee operation.
Pompey extend Mendez-Laing loan
Portsmouth extend the loan period of Peterborough United winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing until the beginning of January.
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Murder arrest over deaths of children aged 2 and 3
Police name the pair as Meraj Ul Zahra and Abdul Momin Alfaateh.
Murder probe sees police arrest four more people
Northamptonshire Police is investigating the death of David Morgan, 73, who was found dead at his home.
The women taking Meta to task after their baby loss
Several women say the pain of losing their babies was made worse by targeted advertising.
First-time contender crowned World Conker Champion
Matt Cross is crowned King Conker after six hours of closely-fought competition in Southwick.
Man charged after woman, 19, raped near hospital
Hassan Sarout, 21, of no fixed address, is accused of raping the woman on the Euston Road.
Paperwork error forces entire council re-election
Birchington Parish Council was elected in May 2023 but an error over its ward names went unnoticed.
'Red squirrel colony is thriving in the Dales'
UK Squirrel Accord confirms 16 red squirrels have been identified in a North Yorkshire colony.
Schoolboy charged after explosive substance found
Police say the boy from Whitley Bay will appear in court on Monday.
Murdered woman's daughter pleads for answers
Nora Tait, 69, was found brutally murdered at her home in Hexthorpe, Doncaster, in October 2005
Osbournes visit farm's Ozzy pumpkin mural tribute
Sharon Osbourne visits a Totton farm with her family to see a tribute to Ozzy made out of pumpkins.
'I was prepared to face death on Gaza flotilla'
The tutor was part of a flotilla trying to deliver supplies when it was intercepted by Israeli forces.
The mystery of the missing Paris catwalk necklace
The piece was due to be used in a show by British designer Alexander McQueen - but then disappeared.
Source: BBC News
