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• Police close A141 near Chatteris after van and car crash

  20-03-2025 17:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The road is blocked after the crash this afternoon
  
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• Government plans to abolish and replace Cambs councils ‘feels dangerously rushed’

  20-03-2025 17:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Concerns have been shared at the speed the local government reorganisation is due to take place in Cambridgeshire.
  
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• Will I lose my PIP payment? Things people will have to prove to keep their DWP benefit

  20-03-2025 17:35 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The DWP is set to tighten the criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) - and here are all the changes it is making
  
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• Full list of PIP health conditions at risk under DWP cuts – worth £9,584 a year

  20-03-2025 17:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth £5bn, according to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall
  
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• Vulnerable households to benefit from £3.2 million government funding

  20-03-2025 16:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Its hoped it will stop households from falling into or further into crisis
  
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• Princess Beatrice felt 'crucified' before huge weight loss transformation

  20-03-2025 16:44 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Princess Beatrice has been open about the hurtful comments she received from the public about her weight, as well as the cruel jibes about her fashion choices
  
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• 'Confident' Kate Middleton praised by expert as big difference from Meghan Markle exposed

  20-03-2025 16:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The royal expert suggested that Kate exudes "innate confidence", which demonstrates an understanding of her own "strong points" and "limitations"
  
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• Man arrested after police officer stabbed in Cambridge

  20-03-2025 16:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The man remains in custody
  
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• Inquest opens into death of Cambs man after crash between van and lorry

  20-03-2025 15:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Live A14 updates as crash closes lane near Cambridge with delays building

  20-03-2025 15:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic is at a standstill – live updates
  
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• A14 crash between lorry and car brings traffic to standstill

  20-03-2025 15:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic cameras showed long queues of stationary traffic in the area
  
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• Self-driving buses could come to Cambridgeshire as Whippet to take on trial

  20-03-2025 15:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The trial aims to see how self-driving buses could be used in Cambridge
  
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• Inquest opens into death of woman murdered in her own home in Cambridgeshire

  20-03-2025 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man was found dead in hospital toilets nearby and the coroner also opened an inquest into his death
  
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• Locals plead 'leave the fields alone' as council will not fight solar farm appeal

  20-03-2025 14:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Wood Lodge Solar Project Limited applied to build on farmland and was initially rejected
  
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• Four-day week could be kept even if South Cambs District Council abolished and replaced

  20-03-2025 14:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council was asked how the four-day week trial will impact the local government reform discussions.
  
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• Brits told 'apply now' as price of passport renewals set to soar in weeks

  20-03-2025 14:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The cost of a UK passport is set to increase for the third time in just over two years after a new proposal was announced – with Brits told 'apply now' to beat the hike
  
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• Murder victim stabbed in the chest on Chesterton Road, inquest opening hears

  20-03-2025 14:29 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• Iconic rapper Stormzy receives honorary Cambridge University degree

  20-03-2025 13:56 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The musician is set to receive a doctorate in law from the prestigious institution
  
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• Resident fear village cannot cope with proposed growth plans

  20-03-2025 13:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The plan is expected to be adopted by the end of 2026
  
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• Contamination concerns see plans for homes in Northamptonshire town deferred

  20-03-2025 12:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The overgrown site in Wellingborough currently contains a derelict building formerly used for industrial purposes that was used in 'potentially contaminative activities'
  
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• Lorry loads of waste removed from Cambs roadside in 'battle' against fly-tipping

  20-03-2025 11:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A total of 15 tonnes of dumped rubbish was removed from the side of the road
  
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• DWP state pension age to rise next year for thousands – have your say

  20-03-2025 11:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The state pension age is set to rise from next year, affecting Brits born in certain years. The DWP will contact all those affected by the rise in the coming months
  
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• New cycle route to go over Mill Road bridge now bus gate should cut traffic

  20-03-2025 11:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The realignment of the Fulbourn Greenway will see new walking and cycle improvements considered along Mill Road
  
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• Martin Lewis tells 14 million Brits to text 5-digit number to save on phone contracts

  20-03-2025 09:38 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis issued an urgent warning to Brits who may be able to save hundreds on their phone contracts – and shared the simple trick to check if you can switch
  
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• 'It's becoming a dumping ground': Cambridgeshire town blighted by fly-tipping

  20-03-2025 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The council has asked members of the public to report fly-tipping
  
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• DWP to remove PIP payments for people who need help with these six daily activities

  20-03-2025 04:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Pensions secretary Liz Kendall announced the benefits changes on March 18
  
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• Cambridge cycle upgrades project takes step forward as concerns shared over ‘glacial pace’

  20-03-2025 02:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It will likely still be over a year before work on Madingley Road cycle upgrades begins.
  
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