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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Conservative candidate George Stoakley suspended over tweets
The prospective councillor has been suspended and an inquiry is taking place, the Conservatives say.
Six men injured in police pursuit after Norwich burglary
Three of the men suffered serious injuries as their car crashed after a pursuit across three counties.
Double rainbow graces East of England skies
The splash of colour enthralled weather watchers across the East of England.
Cambridge Fen Road 'street race' leaves six cars damaged
Cars were spotted by residents travelling at high speed.
Wisbech drugs-to-children suspects released under investigation
Four people arrested over the selling of drugs to children are released pending more investigation.
Cambridge beats Oxford to top university guide's table
It beat rival Oxford to be judged first in The Complete University Guide 2019.
Rail strikes: RMT union members plan new walkouts
The proposed action would hit Northern, Greater Anglia and South Western Railway trains.
Child and two adults injured in Ely boat gas explosion
A child and two adults suffer burns after a gas cylinder explodes on the moored vessel in Ely.
Doodoowatch 'poo-shaming' map gains UK council interest
The anti-dog fouling scheme, dubbed Doodoowatch, was created by locals in a Cambridgeshire village.
Town crier explains what local councils actually do
A town crier took to the streets of Norwich ahead of the local council elections on 3 May.
Neil Robertson: 2010 world champion says cue tip problems affected him
Neil Robertson believes changing his tip halfway through his defeat by Robert Milkins affected his chances of victory.
World Snooker Championship 2018: Robert Milkins beats 2010 champion Neil Robertson
Former champion Neil Robertson becomes the sixth seed to go out in the World Championship first round as he loses to Robert Milkins.
Shrewsbury Town 3-1 Peterborough United
Shrewsbury hit back from a goal down to beat Peterborough, but will have to settle for a place in the play-offs.
Morecambe 0-0 Cambridge United
Morecambe move five points clear of the bottom two in League Two with a goalless draw against Cambridge at the Globe Arena.
David Amoo: Cambridge United winger signs new deal
Cambridge United winger David Amoo signs a one-year contract extension to stay with the U's until the end of next season.
World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Selby beaten by Joe Perry in first round
Defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out in the first round of the World Championship after a shock 10-4 defeat by Joe Perry.
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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Alfie Evans dad wants to 'build bridges' with Alder Hey hospital
Terminally ill toddler Alfie Evans has been at the centre of a legal battle over his treatment.
Bait out: Kent schoolgirl the victim of online group
The teenage victim of an online "bait out" group tells of her humiliation.
Elbow's Guy Garvey to be songwriting professor
The Elbow frontman is to join Manchester Metropolitan University as a visiting professor.
Burst Wednesbury water main turns street into river
One woman had to be rescued and pupils from several schools in the area were sent home for the day.
Child rapist's abuse image laptop 'returned by police'
Hundreds of indecent images were found on a laptop handed back to child rapist Paul Ashbury.
Theft probe GP found dead with girlfriend in Cape Verde
Titus Bradley fled Hastings shortly before a large quantity of NHS money was found to be missing.
Durdle Door sea death: 'Freak wave' washed Rose Carter out to sea
An inquest hears Rose Carter was walking with her mother and sister when she was hit by the wave.
Outdoor sex couple chased naked by police in Salisbury
The pair fled from the scene in Salisbury after police interrupted their al fresco activities.
Brighton boss killer 'apologised during stabbing'
David Browning killed his boss after she told him to get professional help, a jury hears.
Sophie Lionnet murder accused 'claimed Trump connection'
Sabrina Kouider bragged about "friends in high places" as she interrogated her nanny, a jury hears.
Sheffield universities probe 'racism' reports
The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University are investigating four claims of racism.
Jac Holmes: Killed fighter 'due to leave Raqqa'
Jac Holmes died while fighting alongside Kurdish forces against the Islamic State group in Syria.
Source: BBC News
