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• Proposed home next to former hotel refused due to ‘unacceptable harm’ to area

  30-04-2025 23:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  City council planners refused the application, citing issues with the proposed design
  
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• Fresh details revealed about new shop and day nursery as part of major development

  30-04-2025 22:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It is part of a bigger development of up to 1,700 homes in the area
  
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• King Charles' 'most personal' thoughts as he shares 'darkest moments' of cancer battle

  30-04-2025 20:18 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  King Charles has shared a message on his cancer diagnosis ahead of hosting a reception for cancer charities at Buckingham Palace this evening, with the King's message praised by fans
  
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• Man goes on wrecking spree in Cambs 'flipping tables' and 'throwing signs'

  30-04-2025 19:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He was caught on CCTV that has been released by police
  
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• Man goes on wrecking spree in Cambs 'flipping tables' and 'making threats'

  30-04-2025 19:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He was caught on CCTV that has been released by police
  
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• Charming 19th-century Cambridge house could be turned into 7-person dwelling

  30-04-2025 18:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Each bedroom is proposed to have an en-suite bathroom.
  
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• Man threw six-inch knife at his partner and punched her in the face

  30-04-2025 18:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  She told doctors she had slipped after it became lodged in her shoulder
  
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• Local election candidates in eastern Northampton ward speak out on anti-social behaviour

  30-04-2025 17:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Northamptonshire Police has said it has a Neighbourhood Policing presence in the area on a daily basis, and is aware of and investigating reports of anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Full list of polling stations in North Northants for the 2025 local elections

  30-04-2025 17:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Voters across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and other towns and villages will be asked to head out and vote in the local elections on May 1.
  
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• Full list of polling stations in West Northants for the 2025 local elections

  30-04-2025 17:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Voters across Northampton, Daventry, South Northants and other towns and villages will be asked to head out and vote in the local elections on May 1.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital with ‘burn injuries’ after Cambs flat fire

  30-04-2025 17:21 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The fire service was at the blaze for just over three hours.
  
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• New academy with 'calm environment' and school dog given first Ofsted rating

  30-04-2025 16:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The report highlighted the primary academy’s positive impact, including its teachers’ 'strong relationships with pupils'
  
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• MP drives forward bill for bereavement suites in all new maternity units

  30-04-2025 14:19 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  MP Rosie Wrighting said Kettering General Hospital cares for up to 100 families a year who lose a baby
  
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• Drugs discovered in abandoned car in Cambridgeshire suburb

  30-04-2025 13:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police first received reports of a car driving erratically in the Cambridgeshire suburb.
  
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• Road safety concerns see plans to build school for children with special educational needs blocked

  30-04-2025 13:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to build a new SEN school in Cambridgeshire.
  
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• DWP Universal Credit rules for holidays - what you must do or payments could stop

  30-04-2025 13:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Universal Credit claimants who are planning to travel abroad for a holiday this summer must adhere to rules set by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
  
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• Pictures - Kate and William full of smiles on Mull second day of visit

  30-04-2025 12:29 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince and Princess of Wales were delighted to meet youngsters at the Ardura Community Forest
  
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• Kate Middleton and Prince William full of smiles on wedding anniversary visit to Scottish island

  30-04-2025 12:29 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Prince and Princess of Wales were delighted to meet youngsters at the Ardura Community Forest
  
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• Warning issued to all businesses as they could be forced to accept cash

  30-04-2025 12:25 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Treasury Committee says the growing number of businesses and other places refusing to accept cash could lead to a two-tier society, with the most vulnerable bearing the cost.
  
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• Councils ordered to take 'aggressive' action on fly-tipping - have your say

  30-04-2025 12:18 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Environment Secretary Steve Reed said 'the Government is calling time on fly-tipping'. He said: 'I will not stand by while this avalanche of rubbish buries our communities'
  
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• Police called to trapped car on the guided busway near Cambridge

  30-04-2025 12:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police say no arrests were made and no one was injured.
  
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• Inspector blocks plans to build new homes and farm shop on edge of village

  30-04-2025 11:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to redevelop Fieldgate Nurseries on the edge of Meldreth.
  
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• University Challenge viewers call for ban on contestant as they 'can't watch'

  30-04-2025 10:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The latest episode of the tough quiz saw Darwin College, Cambridge take on Warwick for a spot in the final - but some University Challenge fans were left fuming at one thing.
  
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• Newmarket Races 2000 Guineas Day: Greater Anglia change train timetable for racegoers

  30-04-2025 10:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Newmarket Racecourse also operates a complimentary shuttle bus between the railway station and course
  
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• ‘Headphone dodgers’ on public transport should face £1000 fine - Have your say

  30-04-2025 10:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Nearly four in 10 people have been forced to endure loud music or videos on public transport
  
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• Cambridge restaurant with 'mouldy chopping boards' gets one-star food hygiene rating

  30-04-2025 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The restaurant disputed some of the inspector's findings
  
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• Nationwide sent £50 cheques in the post making parents very happy

  30-04-2025 04:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Nationwide Building Society has issued the £50 payment to many eligible accounts
  
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• DWP payment date changes for May bank holidays - full list

  30-04-2025 03:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed how benefit payment dates will change for the upcoming bank holidays in May
  
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• Wealthy UK pensioners hit hardest by tax on state pensions

  30-04-2025 02:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  New figures show nearly half of over-85s are now paying income tax on their state pension - a rate that is more than double that of younger retirees
  
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