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• VE Day Cambridgeshire events: Special 80th anniversary will see beacons lit across Cambs

  29-04-2025 20:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The ceremonies will take place to honour and pay tribute to the millions of people across the UK and Commonwealth who served in World War II
  
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• Nationwide to pay out £200 to certain customers

  29-04-2025 19:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Nationwide has launched new rates and a handful of savers could see a boost to their bank balance
  
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• 'We just happened to be there at the right time' Bystanders save motorcyclist's life after A14 crash

  29-04-2025 18:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The charity workers and friends were only taught the week before how to perform this life-saving medical treatment
  
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• 'Five-year' cash ISA rule all savers should know about

  29-04-2025 18:14 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Consumers are being urged to reassess their use of cash ISAs, with a finance expert suggesting a simple rule could make a significant difference to interest earnings
  
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• Tell us what matters to you in the Cambridgeshire 2025 local elections

  29-04-2025 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Voters will to the polls on May 1
  
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• A1 queues build after lorry overturns

  29-04-2025 17:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in the roadworks area
  
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• HMRC urges UK households to claim £2,881 back with one form

  29-04-2025 17:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  HMRC has processed over 15,000 tax refund claims in the first three months of 2025, worth on average £2,800
  
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• DWP might have to ditch major PIP and Universal Credit benefit cuts after 'urgent rethink'

  29-04-2025 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A report by the Trussell Trust said the UK's elevated levels of poverty meant the economy was missing out on more than £38billion each year in potential output, ahead of potential DWP cuts
  
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• Demolition of illegal Kettering flats has cost council more than £70k

  29-04-2025 16:29 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Job's Yard flats in Kettering town centre were deemed unsafe after developers continued to build on the structure without permission
  
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• Kate Middleton and Prince William visit 'Balamory' on their 14th wedding anniversary

  29-04-2025 16:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Prince and Princess of Wales are celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary
  
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• Five arrested after 300 people protest at animal breeding facility in Cambridgeshire

  29-04-2025 16:25 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Two people have been released on bail, while three others were handed conditional cautions.
  
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• Peterborough man says 'one vote can make all the difference' ahead of mayoral elections

  29-04-2025 16:22 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority mayoral election will take place on Thursday
  
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• Cambridgeshire council workers to accept improved pay offer after threat of strikes

  29-04-2025 16:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The GMB union said its members in Peterborough will accept an improved pay deal and talks will be held on workers at Peterborough Limited being transferred back to the council
  
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• What each mayoral candidate had to say about new regional pool for Cambridgeshire city

  29-04-2025 16:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The current pool is being demolished after asbestos and RAAC were found in the building
  
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• Former Cambridgeshire police sergeant in court charged with striking man during arrest

  29-04-2025 15:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The former police sergeant has been accused of assaulting a man during an arrest
  
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• Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey visits Cambridgeshire to discuss rural crime ahead of local elections

  29-04-2025 15:48 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Sir Ed Davey spoke about tackling rural crime and cleaning up sewage-infested rivers
  
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• Firefighters called to lorry on fire on major Cambridgeshire A-road

  29-04-2025 15:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The cause of the fire was determined as accidental.
  
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• Met Office shows Cambridgeshire will be hotter than Canary Islands as temperatures soar to 28C

  29-04-2025 14:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Bring out the BBQ and slap on the sunscreen – Cambridgeshire is set to be hotter than Tenerife this week
  
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• Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate shares plans for Peterborough ahead of elections

  29-04-2025 13:38 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Lorna Dupré began her political career in 1991
  
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• Local council elections: Parties set out priorities for roads and transport in Cambridgeshire

  29-04-2025 13:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We asked the main parties standing candidates in every Cambridgeshire area about their priorities for highways and transport
  
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• Man bombarded ex with 13,000 abusive calls from prison

  29-04-2025 13:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  When confronted by police with the voicemails he sent, Brendan Gourley claimed it wasn't his voice
  
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• Prince Louis' 'big change' as he's 'kept in check' by Princess Charlotte

  29-04-2025 13:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince Louis celebrated his seventh birthday last week, and a new picture released to mark the occasion showed a more grown-up side to the youngster - and it could be thanks to his sister
  
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• Dawn raids see 50 arrests as police break up county lines drug network

  29-04-2025 12:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Officers seized £55k of illegal drugs, £57k in cash, £8k in crypto currency, designer watches and luxury trainers
  
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• Cambs crash causes injuries as road blocked

  29-04-2025 12:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Emergency services attended the scene
  
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• Driver injured after car crashes into ditch on Cambridgeshire road

  29-04-2025 11:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The ambulance service were told to stand down as the patient left the scene when they arrived
  
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• School uniform costs to be slashed by new law – have your say

  29-04-2025 11:19 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill will be put to the House of Lords this week, and includes a limit on the number of branded items of uniform that can be required by a school
  
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• Sex predator targeted 'powerless' woman in bathroom at party

  29-04-2025 10:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He claimed he was going to check on his victim after she became unwell but sexually assaulted her in a hotel bathroom
  
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• Robson Green to star in 'chilling' new TV drama away from Grantchester

  29-04-2025 10:04 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Grantchester star Robson Green has confirmed that his new TV series, titled The Game, will be hitting screens very soon.
  
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• Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding contained adorable nod to royal relative

  29-04-2025 09:57 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding was watched by millions of people around the world, but 14 years on from the big day, fans are only just noticing a sweet nod to another royal
  
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• Woman with weapon arrested in Cambridge as police cordon set up at Riverside

  29-04-2025 09:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police officers and ambulance crews were sent to the scene
  
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• Meghan denies using 'banned' Royal title after Netflix scene

  29-04-2025 07:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A spokesman has issued a statement after the phrase was seen in use during the Netflix series
  
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• HMRC warning shared with state pensioners who have £600 to their name

  29-04-2025 02:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The full state pension is currently at £11,973 a year
  
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• Headteacher 'incredibly proud' as Cambs school is listed among best in the country

  29-04-2025 02:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The school is in the top 20 percent nationally for student progress
  
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• Look inside the fascinating Cold War bunker that could be yours for £20k

  29-04-2025 00:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The bunker was created as part of an early warning system to detect impending nuclear attacks
  
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