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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Queen's Honours: MBEs for Cambridgeshire lockdown meals and taxi volunteers
Free taxi rides for frontline NHS staff and thousands of community meals gain volunteers MBEs.
BBC Springwatch: Chris Packham hails maker of 27,000 swift boxes
Retired 79-year-old John Stimpson started making the boxes as a hobby and now does it full-time.
St Neots: 'I think this could put our town on the map'
A proposed boundary change would mean the largest town in Cambridgeshire has its own MP.
Police firearms charity told it cannot sponsor Chatteris Town's youth team
The Police Firearms Officers' Association is told its name is not suitable for a youth football team.
Medieval pointy-toed shoes led to Cambridge bunion surge
About 27% of 14th and 15th Century skeletons found in Cambridge digs had bunions.
Oxford to Cambridge East-West Rail link consultation ends
As a consultation ends, what do those affected by the East-West Rail Company's plans say?
Oesophagus cancer: 'Game-changer' sponge checks launched
The sponge can detect early signs of oesophageal cancer and it is being trialled in a mobile unit.
Cambridge 'Pink Floyd' Flying Pig pub faces demolition
The Cambridge venue where Syd Barrett and David Gilmour reputedly met is due to be bulldozed.
Peterborough girl, 13, has hair set on fire in attack at park
The girl sat on a swing in the park when she was attacked by five teenage boys.
Covid-19: Daughters say NHS worker mum is their 'hero'
Two girls say their former NHS worker mum is their "hero" and want to follow in her footsteps.
Addenbrooke's Hospital opens new wards to ease Covid backlog
A new ward opens for patients nearing discharge and several more are planned in the coming year.
Ben Blowes' 31 marathons in 31 days nets £225k for Tom's Trust
Ben Blowes smashes his fundraising target more than seven times over by running 800 miles.
Dame Mary Beard calls for educational disadvantage to be tackled
The Cambridge professor is funding scholarships for two disadvantaged students as she retires.
Sawston girl runs marathon distance for cancer charities
Phoenix Zamikula from Sawston took on the challenge after learning two family friends had cancer.
Flying lessons needed for Cambridge peregrines after rescue
Two are rescued after one fell out of the nest and one went jaywalking in a busy city street.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Covid: How should I protect myself from Covid now?
What are the actions we can take to reduce our risk of catching the virus?
What are the rules for travelling to green, amber and red list countries?
Foreign holidays are possible, but travellers must follow strict rules on their return.
Covid-19: Five ways to make hugging safer, from the experts
Millions of people will be able to hug loved ones again from Monday. But can you minimise the risk?
Lockdown easing: What to watch for when you?re out and about
The BBC?s David Shukman on how to navigate lockdown easing while keeping yourself and others safe.
James Brophy: Cambridge United sign Leyton Orient midfielder
League One side Cambridge United sign midfielder James Brophy from Leyton Orient on a three-year contract.
Lloyd Jones: Cambridge United sign Northampton Town defender
Cambridge United sign centre-back Lloyd Jones on a two-year contract after he rejects a new deal to stay with Northampton Town.
Wes Hoolahan: Veteran Cambridge United midfielder signs new deal with promoted club
Veteran midfielder Wes Hoolahan agrees a new one-year deal with promoted Cambridge United.
Paul Digby: Cambridge United midfielder signs new two-year deal
Cambridge United midfielder Paul Digby signs a new two-year contract with the promoted club.
Christy Pym: Peterborough keeper signs new contract
Peterborough goalkeeper Christy Pym signs a new three-year deal following Posh's promotion to the Championship.
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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National News Headlines
Covid: PM promises caution over 21 June lockdown end
Boris Johnson says it is vital any changes are "irreversible", amid rising Delta variant cases.
Four teenage boys arrested on suspicion of murder in Telford
Two adults have also been arrested after a man, found seriously injured on a footpath, later died.
Hayes stabbing: Boy, 15, charged with Jalan Woods-Bell's murder
Jalan Woods-Bell was stabbed multiple times outside a west London school on Friday.
Children perform for G7 leaders' partners at Minack Theatre
The G7 leaders' partners watched a special performance about plastic pollution by schoolchildren.
G7 in Cornwall: Hundreds on streets and in sea for protests
Campaigners on land and sea deliver wide-ranging messages to the G7 summit in Cornwall.
G7 summit: 'It's stolen a week of holiday season'
Some business owners say they have experienced a loss in trade due to the G7 summit.
Trooping the Colour: Scaled back celebration for Queen's official birthday
A scaled-back parade is held at Windsor for the second year running due to the Covid pandemic.
Sasha Johnson: Second man charged over activist's shooting
An 18-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with conspiracy to murder.
Harry Dunn death: Path clear for virtual trial, says foreign secretary
Dominic Raab says the UK can approach Anne Sacoolas's lawyers about holding some form of virtual trial.
'Good luck' message from the 1970s found in pub wall
Builders renovating the Duke of Cumberland in Holcombe, Somerset, discover a time capsule.
Taylor Cox: Murder arrest after shooting near primary school
A 19-year-old man is in custody after the shooting in Crouch Hill on Tuesday.
When could social distancing end?
Will we still need to be socially distanced through the summer? A social distancing review is advising the government.
Source: BBC News
