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• Cambridge developments take step forward as objections lifted

  29-01-2025 13:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency has lifted its objection to plans for 4,500 homes in Waterbeach, and the Beehive Centre redevelopment
  
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• DWP urged to close 'widening' gap between new and basic state pensions

  13-02-2026 22:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan calls for a universal system of retirement income and equal uprating for all pensions to address the widening gap between New and Basic State Pension rates
  
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• 'Early voting' system to be trialled in Cambridge May elections

  13-02-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  People will have three extra opportunities to cast their vote ahead of the city council elections
  
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• Face of drug dealer who tried to drag a woman out of her own car

  13-02-2026 18:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He was jailed for two years and five months
  
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• Locals say town with ‘thriving’ market is the ‘best’ place to live in Cambridgeshire

  13-02-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  One resident said the market town is a "nice place to raise a family"
  
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• Cambridge woman went from redundancy to £4m turnover using her iPad

  13-02-2026 16:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  After taking redundancy in 2021, talented 29-year old Cambridgeshire woman, Lucy Bowes went on to establish her business which has seen turnover reach almost £4 million
  
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• Everything we know so far after two women killed in head-on A10 crash

  13-02-2026 16:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Two women from Littleport died in a crash involving a fuel tanker and car on the A10 near Ely. A driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Police investigate arson after 'deliberate' fire in Cambridgeshire village

  13-02-2026 15:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Fire crews arrived to find a motorbike on fire
  
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• Planned £1.48m cycling and walking route debated as only 20 currently use path

  13-02-2026 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There were mixed views on whether people would use the part of the Barton Greenway proposed alongside the historic Baulk Path.
  
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• UK shortage of painkiller supplies leaves 'patients distraught'

  13-02-2026 14:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The UK is facing a severe shortage of a painkiller taken by millions of people, with pharmacists supporting "distressed patients" due to the lack of supplies
  
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• Dismay as taxpayers might foot the bill for facilities at major new town’s railway station

  13-02-2026 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Councillors welcomed the plans to look at including facilities like toilets and café at the new Waterbeach Station, after none were originally proposed.
  
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• Two women die after crash on A10 as fuel tanker driver arrested

  13-02-2026 12:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Two women were pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Yellow ice warning in Cambridgeshire as temperatures set to drop overnight

  13-02-2026 11:52 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  People should leave extra time for any journeys they plan to take.
  
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• Smoking and vaping ban to be launched for outdoor public spaces

  13-02-2026 11:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health and Social Care will launch a public consultation on plans to extend smoking and vaping bans to outdoor spaces
  
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• Major road closed for more than 12 hours after 'serious' crash

  13-02-2026 10:39 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Drivers have been told to avoid the area
  
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• Snow 'possible' in Cambridgeshire as Met Office forecasts chilly weekend

  13-02-2026 10:25 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain, sleet, and possibly snow over the weekend
  
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• Live A10 updates as road to stay closed all day after crash kills two near Ely

  13-02-2026 08:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Live A10 updates as road closed in both directions after 'serious' crash near Ely

  13-02-2026 08:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Drivers should avoid the area
  
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• A10 to stay closed all day after crash kills two near Ely

  13-02-2026 08:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Developer told ‘go back to the drawing board’ as plans for village homes and shops refused

  13-02-2026 07:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  South Cambridgeshire District Council has refused to grant permission for new homes and shops to be built in Foxton next to the railway line.
  
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• DWP confirms Universal Credit health element cuts to start in April

  13-02-2026 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  New Universal Credit claimants will receive lower health element payments of £217.26 per month from April, while existing claimants and those with severe conditions remain protected at £429.80
  
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• Inside ITV Grantchester's 'pretty' filming locations and when season 10 is set

  12-02-2026 22:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Grantchester is back on ITV for season 10 and fans can't get enough of the detective drama but what do we know about where its brought to life?
  
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• HMRC explains state pension tax code changes since rules change depending on age

  12-02-2026 22:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  HMRC has directed taxpayers to guidance explaining how state pension tax codes are adjusted when payments increase. The tax calculation method differs depending on when you reached state pension age.
  
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• Cambridgeshire council tax rise 4.99% increase slammed as 'biggest con'

  12-02-2026 21:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Households across Cambridgeshire will see council tax bills rise by up to 4.99% in April, with Band D properties paying an extra £84.78
  
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• Grantchester fans need to watch 'triumphant' period drama hailed as 'best ever'

  12-02-2026 20:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Grantchester is continuing to air its penultimate season tonight but as fans slowly prepare themselves to say goodbye, there is another "phenomenal" period drama ready to stream for free.
  
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• Farm building near Cambs city could be converted into maisonettes

  12-02-2026 18:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The plans are currently awaiting decision
  
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• New shuttle-bus service launched to worshippers get to mosque during Ramadan

  12-02-2026 18:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It will improve accessibility and help ease traffic
  
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• New shuttle-bus service launched to get worshippers to mosque during Ramadan

  12-02-2026 18:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It will improve accessibility and help ease traffic
  
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• Historic prisoner of war camp next to A1 where 1,770 soldiers are buried bought by trust

  12-02-2026 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The trust hopes to open more of the prisoner of war camp site to the public
  
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• Five dogs suspected of being used for hare coursing seized by police

  12-02-2026 17:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There have been reports of hare coursing across South Cambridgeshire
  
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