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• Cambridge News published Missing airman's mother: 'He has vanished off the face of the...

  07-10-2016 18:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The mother of an airman who has been missing for two weeks says her son has "vanished off the face of the earth".RAF Honington serviceman Corrie McKeague, 23, was last seen at 3.24am on Saturday, September 24, at Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds,His phone has been traced using mobile phone data to Barton Mills near Newmarket. It is believed to have moved there the night of Corrie's disappearance.Corrie's mother Nicola Urquhart told the News: "Genuinely, at 3.24am, he...
  
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• Cambridge News published Missing airman's mother: "He has vanished off the face of...

  07-10-2016 18:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The mother of an airman who has been missing for two weeks says her son has "vanished off the face of the earth".RAF Honington serviceman Corrie McKeague, 23, was last seen at 3.24am on Saturday, September 24, at Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds,His phone has been traced using mobile phone data to Barton Mills near Newmarket. It is believed to have moved there the night of Corrie's disappearance.Corrie's mother Nicola Urquhart told the News: "Genuinely, at 3.24am, he...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge road taped off following reports of alleged stabbing

  07-10-2016 18:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A road in Cambridge has been taped off this evening (Friday) following reports of an alleged stabbing. Eye witnesses report seeing around seven to eight police cars on Akeman Street at about 5pm. It is understood officers have blocked off part of the road.
  Read more: Watch frightening scenes inside secret neo-Nazi Blood and Honour rally in CambridgeshireOne witness told the News there were unconfirmed reports that a stabbing had taken place.However she reported seeing blood on the floor...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge road taped off following reports of alleged stabbing

  07-10-2016 18:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A road in Cambridge has been taped off this evening (Friday) following reports of an alleged stabbing. Eye witnesses report seeing around seven to eight police cars on Akeman Street at about 5pm. It is understood officers have blocked off part of the road.
  Read more: Watch frightening scenes inside secret neo-Nazi Blood and Honour rally in CambridgeshireOne witness told the News there were unconfirmed reports that a stabbing had taken place.She reported seeing blood on the floor at the...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Biggest drug raid in Cambridgeshire history as £2.8 million...

  07-10-2016 17:25 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police officers have recovered around £2.8 million of drugs believed to be cocaine - the biggest raid in Cambridgeshire history. The massive haul of drugs was found after a car was stopped by police on Wednesday on the A1139 at about 1pm. A Cambridgeshire police spokesman said: "This is a significant seizure which supports our continuing campaign to tackle class A drugs in Cambridgeshire." A 36-year-old man from the West Midlands was arrested on suspicion of possession with...
  
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• Cambridge News published Pride and Prejudice actor Ben Dilloway shares stories with...

  07-10-2016 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  An actor starring as a heartthrob from the world of Jane Austen returned to his old school today to speak to pupils about life on the stage.Ben Dilloway is currently playing Mr Darcy in an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, which is running at the Cambridge Corn Exchange until Saturday.However today the actor took time out of his busy schedule to meet with drama enrichment pupils to share his stories and encourage their love of acting.Kaye Allen, head of drama at St Faith's, said: "It was...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Fears over A1198 traffic flows as A14 upgrade work nears

  07-10-2016 16:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic planners must monitor the A1198 for congestion and increased numbers of heavy vehicles when work gets under way on the upgraded A14, a councillor has warned.A major construction compound is being built on the A1198 just outside Godmanchester and a temporary 40mph speed limit has been put in place beside the site which is expected to remain in place until the project is finished in around four years.Godmanchester councillor Sarah Conboy said she had concerns about the impact of traffic...
  
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• CambridgeNews commented Fears over A1198 traffic flows as A14 upgrade work nears

  07-10-2016 16:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic planners must monitor the A1198 for congestion and increased numbers of heavy vehicles when work gets under way on the upgraded A14, a councillor has warned.A major construction compound is being built on the A1198 just outside Godmanchester and a temporary 40mph speed limit has been put in place beside the site which is expected to remain in place until the project is finished in around four years.Godmanchester councillor Sarah Conboy said she had concerns about the impact of traffic...
  
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• Cambridge News published Friends from Ely to take on Mount Everest trek in aid of...

  07-10-2016 16:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A fitness instructor from Ely is taking on the world's highest mountain to raise money for a charity close to his heart.Tim Megginson, 29, will be putting his stamina to the test – and raising as much as he can for Arthritis Research UK – by taking on a gruelling trek up Mount Everest in Nepal.The trek will see Tim, who runs Body Shape Fitness Camp in Ely, and three of his friends – Nicky Taylor, 28, Jon Palmer, 30, and Tom Kynaston, 28, who are all from Ely – trekking...
  
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• LydiaFallon published Here's how you can eat for FREE at Varsity Hotel's Six Restaurant

  07-10-2016 16:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  In the words of Clint Eastwood, you've gotta ask yourself one question: 'Do Ifeel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?If the answer's an unequivocal YES!, head to Six – the panoramic bar and restaurant at The Varsity Hotel & Spa in Thompsons's Lane – for a chance to win a FREE meal with just one roll of a dice. Every Sunday throughout October, the generous folk at Six are giving diners the chance to see if it's their lucky day with Six Sundays. The premise is simple: throw the number six..
  
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• Cambridge News published Wild Beasts' Tom Fleming: 'You have to shout that bit louder to...

  07-10-2016 16:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Tom Fleming, one of the two singers in the remarkable band Wild Beasts (the other being distinctively falsetto-voiced Hayden Thorpe), is in the middle of a long day of telephone interviews. The band's excellent fifth album, Boy King, is full of ire, dark tales of male sexuality and violent undercurrents, and the accompanying press release quotes him as saying that the band are "back to being p****d off". So I start our conversation hesitantly, wondering if he is finding the endless...
  
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• Cambridge News published Want to never sleep, EVER again? Head to Horror at Hinchingbrooke...

  07-10-2016 15:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  For many of us, Hallowe'en means a bit of dressing up, maybe carving a cheeky pumpkin, probably a tame bit of 'Trick-or-Treat'-ing and perhaps a re-watch of The Blair Witch Project. Aww, it's quite sweet really. But if you're tired of getting a good night's sleep, and fancy upgrading your fear-factor dramatically this year, then you need to book into Horror at Hinchingbrooke House. Don't say we didn't warn you.Horror at Hinchingbrooke House is an interactive and realistic horror experience...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge antifascists visited pubs to protect residents after...

  07-10-2016 15:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge antifascists descended on Ely pubs to protect residents after a neo-Nazi Blood and Honour rally was held attracting hundreds of supporters. Members of Cambridge Unite Against Fascism (CUAF) were appalled that the secret three-day event was held to mark the anniversary of the death of Ian Stuart Donaldson, who founded white supremacist group. More than 350 people attended with many making Nazi salutes at the music festival near Haddenham.Richard Rose, spokesman for...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge antifascists visited pubs to protect residents after...

  07-10-2016 15:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge antifascists descended on Ely pubs to protect residents after a neo-Nazi Blood and Honour rally was held attracting hundreds of supporters. Members of Cambridge Unite Against Fascism (CUAF) were appalled that the secret three-day event was held to mark the anniversary of the death of Ian Stuart Donaldson, who founded white supremacist group. More than 350 people attended with many making Nazi salutes at the music festival near Haddenham.Richard Rose, spokesman for...
  
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• Cambridge News published Farmer offers reward after straw stack worth £25,000...

  07-10-2016 15:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information after a straw stack worth £25,000 was destroyed by fire.Over 1,000 bales of straw were destroyed in an arson attack at a farm in Sutton Road, Haddenham, at around 8pm on Monday, August 15.The victim is offering a reward of £1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offender.Inspector Dick Turner said: "This arson attack led to the loss of a large amount of straw with a very high value and we are keen to catch those...
  
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• Cambridge News published Watch frightening scenes inside secret neo-Nazi Blood and Honour...

  07-10-2016 15:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  These are the frightening scenes from inside a secret rally of neo-Nazi group Blood and Honour at a three day event in Cambridgeshire. Footage has emerged of shocking images taken in a marquee tent in a field in Haddenham showing a crowd of hundreds making Nazi salutes.
  Read more: Hundreds attend Blood and Honour neo-Nazi rally in CambridgeshireThe rally was held to mark the anniversary of the death of Ian Stuart Donaldson, who founded white supremacist group Blood and Honour, and more than...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Watch frightening scenes inside secret neo-Nazi Blood and Honour...

  07-10-2016 15:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  These are the frightening scenes from inside a secret rally of neo-Nazi group Blood and Honour at a three day event in Cambridgeshire. Footage has emerged of shocking images taken in a marquee tent in a field in Haddenham showing a crowd of hundreds making Nazi salutes.
  Read more: Hundreds attend Blood and Honour neo-Nazi rally in CambridgeshireThe rally was held to mark the anniversary of the death of Ian Stuart Donaldson, who founded white supremacist group Blood and Honour, and more than...
  
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• Cambridge News published Ex-Cambridge student tells of devastation in Haiti following...

  07-10-2016 14:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Cambridge graduate has told of her baptism of fire after a devastating hurricane struck two weeks after she started working for a charity in Haiti. More than 300 people are believed to have been killed by Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Caribbean storm in a decade, which left 80 per cent of buildings in the city of Jeremie leveled.22-year-old Rhiannon Lloyd-Jones, who read social anthropology at Cambridge's Girton College, recently moved to Haiti with London-based NGO Hope Health...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge's first International Tattoo Convention heading to the...

  07-10-2016 14:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Burlesque, body painters and the finest tattoo artist will be taking over a Cambridge hotel later this month when the city hosts its first International Tattoo Convention. Over 65 international tattoo artists are expected at the event, which is taking place at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre, in Downing Street, on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30. Among the entertainment will be live music, competitions, tattoo awards and models, burlesque and body painting - and you do not need...
  
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• Cambridge News published What does your pumpkin's expression mean? And tips on how to...

  07-10-2016 13:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The subtleties of pumpkin carving are often ignored. There's so much behind those expressions: pain, fear, even love. Here's our breakdown of how to decipher the inner feelings of your Hallowe'en pumpkin. The classic smile (above). This is the traditional pumpkin you carve with your kids. It's the one that makes you feel a bit guilty when you eventually throw him in the green bin. It's almost part of the family really. Aww look at him smiling up at you out of the rubbish. It's YOU who is the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Huntingdon school 'inadequate' over pupil safeguarding - Ofsted

  07-10-2016 13:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A school branded inadequate by Ofsted over concerns for pupil safety said it was already "more than compliant" with safeguarding regulations.St Peter's in Huntingdon now needs to go in to special measures following an inspection in July.But head teacher Christoper Bennet said the inadequate rating was solely because of record keeping involving a small number of pupils.He said: "I can reassure parents and the community that there is no evidence of any students being put at risk but...
  
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• Cambridge News published Uche Ikpeazu fast becoming a real favourite at Cambridge United

  07-10-2016 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Uche Ikpeazu is rapidly becoming a huge favourite at Cambridge United as he uses his strength and skill to give opposition defenders nightmares. The former Watford youngster was handed his first start in Tuesday night's Checkatrade Trophy success over Middlesbrough's youngsters at the Cambs Glass Stadium. And, having made seven previous substitute appearances, the big man took his chance with both hands as he grabbed his second goal for the club and produced an excellent all-round...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Uche Ikpeazu fast becoming a real favourite at Cambridge United

  07-10-2016 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Uche Ikpeazu is rapidly becoming a huge favourite at Cambridge United as he uses his strength and skill to give opposition defenders nightmares. The former Watford youngster was handed his first start in Tuesday night's Checkatrade Trophy success over Middlesbrough's youngsters at the Cambs Glass Stadium. And, having made seven previous substitute appearances, the big man took his chance with both hands as he grabbed his second goal for the club and produced an excellent all-round...
  
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• Cambridge News published Teenager filmed and attacked by gang with hockey stick near...

  07-10-2016 12:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The mother of a teenage boy who was set upon with a hockey stick by a gang of ten thugs in a filmed attack has blasted the police for failing to do "anything" to solve the crime.Jamie Doran, 15, still has to face two of his attackers every day at school and has been told that they're "out to get him" this weekend. The Year 11 student has been living in fear since the he was set upon by teenagers who captured their actions on camera, leaving him covered in bruises. Jamie had...
  
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• Cambridge News published Stand sponsor to donate £3 for every seat sold at charity...

  07-10-2016 12:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are set to flock to Cambridge United's stadium on Sunday – to kick off a day of activities in aid of hit-and-run victims Shaun Whiter and Joey Abbs. On Sunday, the U's will host a special Football Family Day from midday, featuring a football tournament, children's events and an auction/raffle. The tournament involves four teams that will include current players and club legends. The first game kicks off at 1pm with the final at 3pm. Tickets are available now at...
  
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• Cambridge News published Hundreds attend Blood and Honour neo-Nazi rally in Cambridgeshire

  07-10-2016 12:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A three-day neo-Nazi rally was held in secret in Cambridgeshire involving hundreds of far-right supporters, it has emerged. The rally was held to mark the anniversary of the death of Ian Stuart Donaldson, who founded white supremacist group Blood and Honour, and more than 350 people attended with many making Nazi salutes at the music festival. Cambridgeshire Police said the force had been told about the Haddenham gathering which was held over the weekend of September 23 and 24 and allowed it...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Hundreds attend Blood and Honour neo-Nazi rally in Cambridgeshire

  07-10-2016 12:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A three-day neo-Nazi rally was held in secret in Cambridgeshire involving hundreds of far-right supporters, it has emerged. The rally was held to mark the anniversary of the death of Ian Stuart Donaldson, who founded white supremacist group Blood and Honour, and more than 350 people attended with many making Nazi salutes at the music festival. Cambridgeshire Police said the force had been told about the Haddenham gathering which was held over the weekend of September 23 and 24 and allowed it...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Brexit, bacon butties and the horror or harmony or things to come

  07-10-2016 12:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  If you think businesses in Cambridge are just sitting back and waiting to see what happens regarding Brexit, well, it's not the case. Very early in the morning men in grey suits are priming themselves with bacon butties, sitting round tables and trying to work out what to do next.One such gathering took place this morning at Santander's offices on Vision Park in Histon. There were more than 20 present for the first of what will become a quarterly forum on international trade.The prime movers...
  
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• Cambridge News published Scary clown craze - Cambridge fancy dress shop bosses urge people...

  07-10-2016 12:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Bosses of a Cambridge fancy dress shop are hoping for a run on clown costumes as reports of the menacing masked characters emerge from across the globe. But the message from Partymania in Burleigh Street is to "clown responsibly" and not scare the living daylights out of members of the public. Scary clowns have been spotted across the country in recent weeks. In 2013, the copycat craze for dressing up as a clown and scaring members of the public was reported six times to...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Scary clown craze - Cambridge fancy dress shop bosses urge people...

  07-10-2016 12:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Bosses of a Cambridge fancy dress shop are hoping for a run on clown costumes as reports of the menacing masked characters emerge from across the globe. But the message from Partymania in Burleigh Street is to "clown responsibly" and not scare the living daylights out of members of the public. Scary clowns have been spotted across the country in recent weeks. In 2013, the copycat craze for dressing up as a clown and scaring members of the public was reported six times to...
  
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• Cambridge News published Teachers fear city deal road closures will impact school journeys

  07-10-2016 12:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Teachers at a school for young people who self-exclude from lessons because of bullying fear the City Deal road access restrictions could make the journey to school more difficult for students. Staff from the Red Balloon Learner Centre in Cambridge - which caters for young people who don't go to school because of bullying or other trauma - attended yesterday's city centre protest. Centre teacher Heather Boyd said: "I'm really worried about the implications. I commute to school and I'm...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Teachers fear city deal road closures will impact school journeys

  07-10-2016 12:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Teachers at a school for young people who self-exclude from lessons because of bullying fear the City Deal road access restrictions could make the journey to school more difficult for students. Staff from the Red Balloon Learner Centre in Cambridge - which caters for young people who don't go to school because of bullying or other trauma - attended yesterday's city centre protest. Centre teacher Heather Boyd said: "I'm really worried about the implications. I commute to school and I'm...
  
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• Cambridge News published 10 of the spookiest Hallowe'en costumes in Cambridge

  07-10-2016 12:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
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• Cambridge News published Cambridgeshire students win innovative Shakespeare competition

  07-10-2016 12:19 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Students from Soham have been crowned the winners of an innovative Shakespeare competition.Earlier this year, the University of Hertfordshire piloted a project intended to engage secondary school students in creating their own adaptations of Shakespeare.A team of pupils from Soham Village College took part by staging their own adapted version of Macbeth.They were judged as the winners by the project's founders, Dr Craig Bourne and Dr Emily Caddick Bourne, and as a result won a trophy and book...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Should we keep or scrap the City Deal road plan? Vote in our poll

  07-10-2016 12:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  What should the City Deal planners do with their idea of restricting access to Cambridge's roads, so-called Peak-time Congestion Control Points? Push ahead with it, or bin it?Yesterday's mass demonstration in Cambridge came down firmly on the side of ditching it.City Deal planners say the scheme, affecting six roads, would cut congestion and air pollution and promote bus use. But many residents, commuters and businesses fear it would cause major problems and harm the local economy.Take part in..
  
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• Cambridge News published Nursery becomes first UK early years organisation to secure...

  07-10-2016 12:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A children's nursery near Newmarket has become the first early years organisation in the UK to receive the most prestigious accolade in people management – Investors in People (IIP) Platinum Status.Old School House Nursery, in Stetchworth, achieved the internationally recognised accreditation after receiving online feedback from 28 members of staff, followed by one-to-one interviews, meetings and observations measuring performance against the nine indicators of the IIP Standard.The nursery
  
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• Cambridge News published When is the Draconids Meteor Shower 2016 - everything you need to...

  07-10-2016 12:04 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  If you've always dreamed of an evening under the stars, you're in luck because the Draconid meteor shower is on its way.It will peak this Friday and Saturday (October 7 and 8) and the best time to see it is right before night fall between 7pm and 9pm.What is it? The Draconid meteor shower is also known as the Giacobinids. It is one of the two meteor showers to grace our skies every year in October.The sky lights up when the Earth passes the debris left by comet 21...
  
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• Cambridge News commented When is the Draconids Meteor Shower 2016 - everything you need to...

  07-10-2016 12:04 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  If you've always dreamed of an evening under the stars, you're in luck because the Draconid meteor shower is on its way.It will peak this Friday and Saturday (October 7 and 8) and the best time to see it is right before night fall between 7pm and 9pm.What is it? The Draconid meteor shower is also known as the Giacobinids. It is one of the two meteor showers to grace our skies every year in October.The sky lights up when the Earth passes the debris left by comet 21...
  
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• Cambridge News published Firefighters called to blaze involving trees in Haddenham

  07-10-2016 11:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze involving trees in Haddenham.The fire broke out in Rowan Close at around 3.20pm yesterday (Thursday).A spokeswoman for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said one crew from Chatteris attended the scene.She added: "Firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish the fire and returned to their station by 3.54pm."The cause of the fire was accidental."
  
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• Cambridge News published Fire involving skip and logs sparks 999 call-out in Littleport

  07-10-2016 11:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The cause of a fire involving a skip and a pile of logs in Littleport remains unknown.Firefighters were called to the blaze in Hale Fen at around 4.25pm on Wednesday.A fire service spokesman said: "A pile of logs, measuring approximately 5m by 5m, and a small skip were on fire."Firefighters used two hose reels to extinguish the fire and returned to their station by 6.31pm."
  
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• Cambridge News published Huntingdon firefighters cut person free from lorry after A14...

  07-10-2016 11:39 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridgeshire firefighters had to cut someone from a lorry this morning following a crash on the A14. Police were called at 6:20am to the collision on the slip road of the eastbound carriageway at Junction 23 near the Spittals Interchange. A fire crew from Huntingdon was also called and firefighters used specialist cutting equipment to rescue one person from their vehicle. The crash caused long delays on the A14 while recovery work was carried out. The slip road was closed for about 40...
  
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• CambridgeNews published How much do you love your job?

  07-10-2016 11:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Do you love your job? Chances are you are most likely to if you work in HR.Salary-benchmarking site Emolument.com has been doing some research into the matter and found that "dealing with people" tops the love list, closely followed by tech and telecoms.Next is engineering, then sales, public sector and education, marcoms, consulting, software development, media & gaming, financial services, retail, manufacturing, logistics, construction & real estate, and tourism &...
  
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• Cambridge News published New poster released in hunt for missing airman Corrie McKeague

  07-10-2016 11:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police have released a new poster urging residents to get in touch if they have seen missing airman Corrie McKeague. The 23-year-old RAF Honington serviceman was last seen in Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds, around 3.20am on Saturday, September 24. His mobile phone moved from Bury St Edmunds to Barton Mills near Newmarket the same morning, according to data. It has not been located. Today, police released the poster pictured above and are continuing their searches to find anything that...
  
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• Cambridge News published Former mayor John Yates wins City of Ely Council North Ward...

  07-10-2016 11:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Former Mayor of Ely, John Yates, has regained a seat on the City of Ely Council.The father-of-three and grandfather-of-three, who has lived in Ely with his wife, Helen, for nearly 20 years, won the Ely North Ward by-election last night (Thursday).One of the six seats for the ward became vacant following the departure of Simon Pittock.Four people stood for the post – Cllr Yates (Independent), Edward Bengt Carlsson Browne (Labour Party), Richard Gareth Llewelyn Morgan (no description) and...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridgeshire medtech firm snapped up

  07-10-2016 10:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Medtech business Aseptika has been acquired by a healthcare provider. The Huntingdon company, which manufactures the Activ8rlives range of self-monitoring solutions, has been taken over by Spirit INT, the parent company of Spirit Healthcare. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. It is hoped bringing Aseptika into Spirit, which has its own cloud-based healthcare platform CliniTouch Vie, will help it expand its offer to patients and healthcare professionals. From patients who have...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Watch brave police dog stabbed by robber after life-saving...

  07-10-2016 10:41 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A brave police dog who is part is part of Cambridgeshire's dog unit is recovering from life-saving surgery after he was stabbed in the head and chest while helping its handler catch an armed robber. Pc David Wardell and the Finn, a German Shepherd, were both injured while trying to apprehend a suspect who had fled the scene. Head of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Dog Unit Inspector Mark Farrant said: "Our thoughts are firmly with Pc David Wardell and his family...
  
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• Cambridge News published Police: "No third party involvement" in disappearance...

  07-10-2016 10:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police have said there is no indication of any third-party involvement in the disappearance of an RAF serviceman. Corrie McKeague, 23, was last seen around 3.20am in Bury St Edmunds after a night out. It is believed he may have tried to walk back to his base at RAF Honington. Police have traced his phone to Barton Mills near Newmarket using data. They seized a bin lorry that had travelled to the village and have searched a section of A-road there, but they have not located the...
  
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• Cambridge News published LIVE: Cambridgeshire news, A14 lorry crash, M11, A10, traffic,...

  07-10-2016 08:14 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge News live blog is here to bring you the latest traffic and travel news from across the county, and beyond.For the latest news on the accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A1, that might affect your route into work, check out the updates as they happen belowDelays and cancellations on the trains, affecting commuters heading into and out of London, and across Cambridgeshire, will also be updated in the blog.We will also be reporting on flight...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Blackpool v Cambridge United: Shaun Derry makes case for...

  07-10-2016 08:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry is confident a forced defensive change will not be an issue for Cambridge United in tomorrow's Sky Bet League Two encounter at Blackpool. Leon Legge and Brad Halliday are both suspended after being sent off in stoppage time in last Saturday's 2-1 win at home to Accrington. Josh Coulson and Sean Long are set to take their places at centre-half and right-back respectively having both come into the team for Tuesday's 2-1 home victory over Middlesbrough's youngsters in the...
  
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• CambridgeNews commented Ben Strang back at Cambridge United in new role

  07-10-2016 08:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Ben Strang is returning to Cambridge United in the new role of head of football operations. Strang was formerly chief scout with United before joining Norwich City last year as their head of academy recruitment. But he is coming back to the Cambs Glass Stadium to take on a post which oversees United's scouting and recruitment process and their performance department, which includes sports science, physiotherapy and analysis, as well as allfootball logistics and the academy. Following...
  
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