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• Crowds flock to Haverhill Beer and Music Festival

  05-07-2017 21:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The market square hosted a range of food, drink and crafts stalls, with live music and street entertainment
  
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• Haverhill Town Council objects to Westbourne Court flats over poor fire escapes

  05-07-2017 21:22 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  'In the light of recent events we think the building's fire escapes should be readdressed'
  
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• Cambridge man breaks down in tears in court as he is banned from seeing his own mother

  05-07-2017 21:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  John Mann, 38, of Sackville Close in Cambridge, admitted assaulting his 79 year old mother, Jean Mann
  
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• Heidi Allen’s 'surprise' at reports angry Tory backbenchers are calling for her resignation

  05-07-2017 20:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Sun claimed that a group of MPs are “furious” at Ms Allen’s criticism of her party since the General Election
  
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• Collection buys ex-homeless man in Cambridge a bike so he can get to his job interviews on time

  05-07-2017 19:44 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More than £15,000 has been raised to help rough sleepers in the city
  
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• Simon Dobbin trial: Attack was 'appalling return to dark days of 1970s football violence'

  05-07-2017 19:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A group of 13 Essex men are on trial at Basildon Crown Court following the attack which left Cambridge United fan Simon Dobbin, 44, with brain damage.
  
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• Dad Richard Davies fired gun at police before fatal shooting

  05-07-2017 19:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Day one of the inquest into the death of Richard Davies, of St Neots who was killed by Cambridgeshire police is expected to last till July 21
  
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• Travellers told to leave city sports field

  05-07-2017 18:57 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Council officials serve notice after caravan dwellers park on football pitch
  
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• New electric vehicle charging points rolled out in Haverhill and West Suffolk

  05-07-2017 18:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Two points have been installed in the Ehringhausen Way car park in Haverhill
  
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• Mobile bus library engulfed in flames on A11 after fire started in engine

  05-07-2017 17:44 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Three people on board the bus managed to escape without injury
  
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• Check your change: There are more than FIFTY FOUR different 50p coins in circulation that could fetch you quite a price

  05-07-2017 17:35 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The rarest 50p, the Kew Gardens design, is worth up to £185 on auction websites
  
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• Citylife House decision deferred again as councillor asks whether planning committee 'has competence' to deal with it

  05-07-2017 17:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The decision has already been deferred from last November
  
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• James Cromwell murder: Accused Abdul Ali's first court appearance sees him remanded in custody

  05-07-2017 16:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  In the short court hearing lasting less than 10 minutes, Ali sat in the dock wearing a grey jumper and was accompanied by a female custody officer
  
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• Heading on holiday? Why you don’t have to show your boarding pass at airport shops

  05-07-2017 16:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Travellers mistakenly assume they need to show their pass for security reasons
  
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• Recap: pictures of serious crash on the A1123 near Wicken

  05-07-2017 16:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Jasmine Watkiss bringing you all the Cambridge traffic, travel and breaking news on Wednesday, July 5
  
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• Live: three vehicles crash on the A10 near Milton

  05-07-2017 16:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Jasmine Watkiss bringing you all the Cambridge traffic, travel and breaking news on Wednesday, July 5
  
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• Live: pictures of serious crash on the A1123 near Wicken

  05-07-2017 16:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Jasmine Watkiss bringing you all the Cambridge traffic, travel and breaking news on Wednesday, July 5
  
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• New manslaughter sentencing guidelines proposed

  05-07-2017 16:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  "Manslaughter always involves the loss of a human life and no sentence can make up for that loss."
  
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• Recap: A11 reopens after huge bus fire

  05-07-2017 15:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Footage taken by a passing motorist shows the vehicle engulfed in flames
  
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• Live: A huge bus fire closes A11

  05-07-2017 15:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Footage taken by a passing motorist shows the vehicle engulfed in flames
  
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• Crews investigating possible sighting of giant hogweed in South Cambridgeshire

  05-07-2017 14:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Learn how to identify 'Britain's most dangerous plant' that causes blisters and burning with just one touch
  
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• Watch family ditch taxi in M11 gridlock and walk along motorway to Stansted Airport

  05-07-2017 14:48 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The couple can be seen marching their two young daughters along the M11 after their taxi was brought to a standstill by a four-vehicle, horror smash
  
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• Wildlife under threat from 'thick, treacly sediment' spreading through Aldreth waterways

  05-07-2017 14:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The pollution is the result of runoff from rotting sugar beet on a local farm.
  
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• Work starts on new commuter car park for Ely

  05-07-2017 13:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The extra spaces will be cheaper for drivers than parking at the station
  
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• Elderly couple killed in A1307 crash after their car veered on to wrong side of the road

  05-07-2017 13:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The coroner said that a “momentary lapse of concentration” had led to the traffic accident.
  
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• Blundering council officers accidentally approved plans for housing in Cambridge's GREEN BELT

  05-07-2017 12:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  South Cambridgeshire District Council say the scheme for seven homes was wrongly entered on a computer
  
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• Man survives being hit by train at level crossing near Cambridge

  05-07-2017 12:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to Hauxton level crossing
  
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• Man with braided hair hunted by police after grabbing teenage woman in street

  05-07-2017 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Officers are investigating the incident that took place on The Broadway, St Ives when the young woman was walking to work
  
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• Have your say on 230-home Mill Road Depot development plans

  05-07-2017 11:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  City council launches exhibition to explain 'ambitious' scheme
  
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• Updates: Inquest told Richard Davies threatened to kill his children before being shot dead by police

  05-07-2017 11:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old engineer was fatally shot at his home in St Neots on October 21, 2015
  
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• Recap: Inquest told Richard Davies threatened to kill his children before being shot dead by police

  05-07-2017 11:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old engineer was fatally shot at his home in St Neots on October 21, 2015
  
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• Lightning, heavy downpours and flooding could hit parts of Cambridgeshire

  05-07-2017 11:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A weather warning has been issued as scattered thunderstorms are forecast on Thursday as temperatures heat up in Cambridge
  
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• As temps heat up, thunder, lightning and heavy downpours will hit parts of Cambridgeshire Thursday

  05-07-2017 11:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Met Office issued a weather warning as thunderstorms and hot weather return Thursday
  
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• Updates: James Cromwell murder accused Abdul Ali first court appearance

  05-07-2017 10:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Live updates from Peterborough Magistrates' Court as Abdul Ali, 25, of Darwin Drive in Cambridge, faces charges of murder and possessing a bladed article
  
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• Recap: James Cromwell murder accused Abdul Ali first court appearance

  05-07-2017 10:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Live updates from Peterborough Magistrates' Court as Abdul Ali, 25, of Darwin Drive in Cambridge, faces charges of murder and possessing a bladed article
  
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• This is how to stay safe from 'Britain's most dangerous plant': giant hogweed

  05-07-2017 10:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Just brushing up against the dangerous plant can cause a painful red rash, blisters and scarring
  
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• RECAP: Defence speeches begin as Simon Dobbin trial nears to a close

  05-07-2017 10:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The trial is now nearing to an end with jurors hearing closing speeches - Conor Gogarty reports live from Basildon Crown Court
  
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• LIVE: Prosecution speech continues as Simon Dobbin trial nears to a close

  05-07-2017 10:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The trial is now nearing to an end with jurors hearing closing speeches - Sophie Finnegan reports live from Basildon Crown Court
  
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• Recap: this morning's traffic and travel stories for Cambridgeshire

  05-07-2017 08:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We'll be bringing you all the breaking news, traffic and travel updates you need to know about this Wednesday morning
  
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• LIVE: All the latest breaking news, traffic and travel updates for Cambridgeshire

  05-07-2017 08:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We'll be bringing you all the breaking news, traffic and travel updates you need to know about this Wednesday morning
  
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• This is how much the council can fine you if your child is repeatedly late for school

  05-07-2017 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Children are classed as being late if they arrive after the register has been taken, according to Cambridgeshire County Council
  
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• Rare stars in the Milky Way actually come from other galaxies, say Cambridge students

  05-07-2017 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The group of scientists believe these rare 'blue' stars come from a dwarf galaxy called the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is thought to orbit the Milky Way
  
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• First bikes stolen from new £50m Cambridge North rail station

  05-07-2017 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cycle thieves have already turned their gaze to stealing cycles from commuters using the new rail station
  
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