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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Road was not gritted before crashes, says council
Cambridgeshire County Council says it is taking the failure seriously as contractor apologises.
Boaters relieved that river lock is reopening
The Baits Bite lock in Milton is expected to reopen on 19 December after it was stabilised.
Tory councillor's care firm appeals against CQC
Leedo George is a director of a healthcare company which was rated as inadequate earlier this year.
Cambridge University vet school could close
A spokesperson for the university says the final decision will be made in January.
Royal Papworth Hospital wins £2m for cutting waits
The specialist hospital in Cambridgeshire reduces the numbers waiting 18 weeks for treatment.
Watch: Horse injured as it tries to escape dog
A dog chases a 20-year-old ex-racehorse across a field forcing it to jump over a gate to escape.
Councils phasing in food waste collections in 2026
Weekly food waste collections are due to begin in Cambridge and south Cambridgeshire.
Warnings over imported puppies ahead of Christmas
Four puppies in the county had been quarantined in the last seven days, Trading Standards says.
Roundhouse replica work progressing at speed
The community's support helped speed up the rebuilt OF Iron Age Roundhouse replica.
Shipwrecks, skates and submarines: Protecting England's unusual heritage
Historic England is celebrating unusual buildings and sites added to its National Heritage List this year.
Crew awarded for bravery during stabbing emergency
The trust says the pair were given an award in a ceremony at Cambridge Ambulance Station.
Plan for homes to replace sewage works not dead, meeting told
The proposal in Cambridge was scrapped earlier this year because it was deemed to be unaffordable.
Two more arrests in flat death murder investigation
A force says a 43-year-old man and 28-year-old woman, both from Huntingdon, were released on bail.
Cambridge's Smith not taking games for granted
Korey Smith is fine-tuning his training schedule after eight months out with a knee injury but is relishing being back in action.
Weston-super-Mare make history and joy for two Robins - FA Cup round-up
BBC Sport reflects on the key talking points from the FA Cup second round results as non-league Weston-super-Mare go through.
Selby beats Murphy to set up UK final with Trump
Mark Selby powers to a 6-3 victory over Shaun Murphy to book his place in the UK Championship final against Judd Trump on Sunday.
Trump edges past Si into UK Championship quarters
World number one Judd Trump claims a 6-3 victory over Si Jiahui to move into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.
When Frankenstein moves in
Hollywood stars have been at Burghley House near Peterborough to film Frankenstein.
What was the hottest Christmas toy of the 1920's?
An exhibition in Cambridge is taking a look at Christmas 100 years ago.
The curious case of the missing 10ft nutcracker
A 10ft tall nutcracker has been stolen from a house near Huntingdon.
Goldeneye at 30: When James Bond came to Cambs
Bond film Goldeneye was set in Russia, but parts were filmed on the Nene Valley Railway.
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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'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws'
Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade.
Bathtub death 25 years ago now treated as murder
Police say they now believe Rhonda Anderson was murdered, after new information comes to light.
British backpacker jailed for 4 years over deadly drunken e-scooter crash
The 25-year-old had an alcohol level three times the legal limit when she hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan.
'Pantomimes are the bedrock of regional theatre'
Theatres in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire say panto season makes up almost half of their annual income.
Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
'I was sent creepy messages by a stranger on Strava'
The runner is warning app users to check their privacy settings after receiving unwanted messages.
'Ozzy Osbourne day' petition boosted by Kelly
More than 11,000 people back the call for Ozzy Osbourne Day to take place annually on 22 July.
Homes still being built near oil depot blast site
Thousands more houses are planned near the site of what remains the UK?s biggest fuel explosion.
'My mum died after using a hot tub on holiday'
Paulette Crookes was staying at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight when she contracted Legionnaires' disease.
Cyber-crime flyer for pupils led to explicit content
The link on the leaflet, shared across England and Wales, redirected to an "inappropriate address".
Eleven-year-old dancers experience 'real Strictly'
Chloe and Leo have been dancing together for just over a year and have already won titles.
Barbican to close for a year for £191m revamp
The Grade-II listed building which is the home of London Symphony Orchestra is set to be overhauled.
Source: BBC News
