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• King Charles lets frustrations known to Queen Camilla on VE Day with five-word comment

  08-05-2025 17:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  King Charles was seen in deep conversation with veterans at a service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day but one moment appeared to frustrate him greatly
  
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• Kate Middleton ‘made Prince William watch blockbuster BBC show’ before huge event

  08-05-2025 17:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince William is said to be a fan of the BBC mini-series Wolf Hall, which his wife Kate Middleton reportedly made him watch so he could understand the 'strife' of the reformation
  
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• DWP's new update on 2025 cost of living payments for low-income households

  08-05-2025 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has now confirmed that there will be no further cost of living payments going forward - but there is still help available
  
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• Council hoping to raise £58,000 to fund Christmas celebrations

  08-05-2025 16:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The cash-strapped local authority hopes to raise money to fund Christmas celebrations
  
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• Sir David Attenborough's 'global legacy' hailed as he turns 99

  08-05-2025 16:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The legendary TV presenter is celebrating his 99th birthday today and has been described as having "one of the greatest legacies of any human being ever"
  
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• Peterborough First leader has ambitious plans to take over council as Mohammed Farooq steps down

  08-05-2025 16:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  "Watch this space, as there are big things coming"
  
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• People will have chance to build their own home in development of over 300 houses

  08-05-2025 16:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Councillors have supported plans for 18 self-build plots in the Millstone Park development
  
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• People 'in tears' after royals share unexpected voice recording on VE Day

  08-05-2025 15:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  An unexpected voice recording from the late Queen Elizabeth II has been shared today (May 8) to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day and royal fans have been left in tears
  
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• Closure of Cambs learning disability centre 'off the table for now'

  08-05-2025 15:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The move follows a backlash from families over the plans
  
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• Martin Lewis issues urgent plea over scams saying 'don't touch it'

  08-05-2025 14:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis has issued a desperate plea to fans after being caught up in a number of scam adverts on social media – including one which saw a viewer lose £140,000
  
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• Important reason why Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis missed VE Day service

  08-05-2025 14:38 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The young royals were at the heart of the 80th anniversary of VE Day commemorations on Monday but have not attended the national service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey today
  
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• 'Tired and dated' office block in Cambridge city centre could see major revamp

  08-05-2025 14:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The developers behind the Tate Modern want to rejuvenate an office building on Station Road
  
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• Search for your lost family members as list shows soldiers who died on VE Day 1945

  08-05-2025 13:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  You can use this interactive tool to search the full records of more than 580,000 casualties from the Second World War
  
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• Gypsy and Traveller family told they can keep countryside home

  08-05-2025 13:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Councillors heard that the father was left at his 'wits' end' trying to provide his family with a home due to a lack of pitches
  
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• Met Office weather: Cambs forecast five days of sun with temperatures staying in the 20s

  08-05-2025 12:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Met Office predicts highs of 24°C for Sunday (May 11)
  
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• Prince William's friend gives brutal verdict on Prince Harry's BBC interview

  08-05-2025 12:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The fallout from Prince Harry's interview with the BBC following a court verdict continues as a source close to his brother Prince William called the TV appearance "absolutely vile"
  
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• Councillors use community funds to keep lollipop lady until end of school year

  08-05-2025 12:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Long-serving lollipop lady Lisa Bryan has been made redundant, sparking concerns among parents
  
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• Death of woman on guided busway in Cambridge could see inquest later this year

  08-05-2025 12:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridgeshire County Council has been fined £6 million after pleading guilty to serious safety failings on the busway
  
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• As Kier Starmer rules out winter fuel payments U-turn - have your say!

  08-05-2025 12:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has faced calls to think again after Health Secretary Wes Streeting admitted that the government was 'on the back foot' over the winter fuel cuts
  
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• Full list of benefits and payments for some people at State Pension age

  08-05-2025 11:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There are more than a dozen benefits, discounts and reductions that people over State Pension age can claim - and many may be missing out on extra financial support
  
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• Pedestrian involved in car crash on busy road in Cambridgeshire city

  08-05-2025 11:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The police attended the scene
  
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• Who could be the next pope as first day of conclave fails to make a decision

  08-05-2025 11:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  World news: Yesterday, black smoke arose from the Sistine Chapel, meaning that Catholics worldwide will have to wait a little longer to find out who their new pope will be
  
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• Major power cut hits more than 2,500 Cambridgeshire homes

  08-05-2025 11:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  An underground electricity cable had faulted in the area
  
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• Live updates as major power cut hits over 900 Cambridgeshire homes

  08-05-2025 11:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  An underground electricity cable has faulted in the area
  
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• Plans to build over 120 affordable homes branded ‘too big for village’

  08-05-2025 11:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Councillors refused to give permission to plans to build 126 new homes on the edge of Stretham
  
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• How the King and Queen will celebrate VE Day as nation marks 80 years since end of WWII

  08-05-2025 10:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Millions are expected to attend street parties and celebrations across the country
  
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• Tipper truck crashes into parked car and narrowly misses pedestrians in Cambs

  08-05-2025 10:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The truck did not have a valid MOT
  
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• Man drove his BMW towards woman in her 70s after argument

  08-05-2025 10:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A police officer said it was 'fortunate' that he did not crash into the victim
  
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• Residents concerned over danger of large lorries travelling down narrow Cambridgeshire town road

  08-05-2025 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  One resident believes "someone will get hurt at one point" if proper signage is not put up to divert lorry drivers
  
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• DWP cuts to see 800,000 people with 'legitimate claim' to lose PIP disability benefits

  08-05-2025 03:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The New Economic Foundation (NEF) has warned that 800,000 people with a legitimate claim to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are set to lose out under the government's cuts
  
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