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• Driving instructor explains when you need to swap to a lower gear

  26-01-2026 15:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A driving instructor has shared a simple seven-word phrase to help you remember when to use lower gears, plus crucial advice for driving on different terrain
  
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• Man dragged partner into car and fled police in ‘terrifying ordeal’

  23-07-2026 20:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The woman refused to enter the man's car, before she was grabbed by her hands and forced into a vehicle
  
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• Work to restart on car-sized sinkhole in Cambridge ‘as soon as possible’

  23-07-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A issue was identified, which stalled the repair works
  
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• Mum questions if son was under 'pressure' before workplace death, inquest hears

  23-07-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old man was working on a crane before he died at work
  
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• History professor died in Cambridgeshire cottage, inquest opening hears

  23-07-2026 15:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The professor died in January this year
  
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• 'I saw children in trouble' - Residents describe West Mersea beach incident

  23-07-2026 15:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s died following the incident near West Mersea beach on Wednesday evening, as police investigate
  
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• Update on plans for major redevelopment of Cambridge Business Park by Crown Estate

  23-07-2026 14:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The proposals are expected to contribute around £650 million to the UK economy each year, according to the Crown Estate
  
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• Mother died of ‘traumatic injuries’ in crash that closed road for eight hours

  23-07-2026 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The crash closed a major A-road for eight hours
  
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• BBC soap star jailed for nine years for rape shows no reaction as he's sentenced

  23-07-2026 12:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Iain Robertson was convicted of five offences, including domestic abuse
  
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• Five appear in court after man shot and seriously injured in Cambridgeshire

  23-07-2026 11:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s suffered serious injuries after being shot
  
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• River Cam users breaching licence conditions could face legal enforcement

  23-07-2026 11:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A number of river users continue to breach licence conditions, according to Cambridge City Council
  
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• Major part of River Cam at 'serious risk' as residents call for action

  23-07-2026 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Residents have been told to avoid swimming in it
  
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• Face of Cambridgeshire man in crime group who tried to smuggle £40m of drugs by boat

  23-07-2026 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  They nearly lost the drugs at sea
  
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• Huge business park with large HGV areas planned near major Cambridgeshire road

  23-07-2026 07:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The applicant said that the business park will create thousands of new jobs
  
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• Cambridgeshire star unrecognisable in Hollywood movie worlds away from EastEnders

  22-07-2026 21:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A former EastEnders star and Cambridgeshire local has swapped Albert Square for Ancient Greece in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
  
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• Free city centre parking scheme going ahead after funding approved

  22-07-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Free parking will be available from 3pm in four council-owned car parks
  
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• Robber told shop assistant he’d ‘cause serious damage’ in threatening attack

  22-07-2026 18:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 53-year-old threatened the victim with a item that resembled a Taser
  
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• Cambridge church 'close to collapse' as council red tape blasted amid £200k repair bill

  22-07-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge Unitarians have blasted council red tape over plans to convert their empty manse and church hall as they face crippling energy costs
  
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• Public urination reported among anti-social behaviour in Cambridgeshire city

  22-07-2026 14:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The local council is looking into ways to crack down on anti-social behaviour after reports from locals
  
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• Cambridge riverbank collapsing as public warned to stay clear

  22-07-2026 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The council has been aware of the movement 'for some time' and works to repair the bank are expected to begin in spring 2027
  
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• Royal Mail delivery delays hit 10 Cambridge postcodes today — full list

  22-07-2026 12:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays across Cambridgeshire
  
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• Police officer who crashed car into other vehicle accused of drink driving

  22-07-2026 12:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The police officer has since been suspended from duty
  
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• Exactly when new David Lloyd Club will open in Cambridgeshire town

  22-07-2026 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The new club is set to create up to 75 new jobs
  
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• Four-vehicle crash and car fire closes major Cambridgeshire road

  22-07-2026 11:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Two of the vehicles involved caught fire after the crash, police said
  
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• Over £100k raised for boy hurt in crocodile enclosure at Cambridgeshire zoo

  22-07-2026 11:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The boy is on the road to recovery after going through several surgeries
  
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• Over £100k raised for boy hurt in crocodile enclosure at Cambidgeshire zoo

  22-07-2026 11:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The boy is on the road to recovery after going through several surgeries
  
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• ‘Happy 13th Birthday, George!’ Royal fans adore new Kensington Palace birthday snap

  22-07-2026 11:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince George marked a significant milestone today as he officially entered his teenage years, with the Prince and Princess of Wales releasing a new portrait to celebrate his 13th birthday.
  
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• Police latest after man shot and seriously injured in Cambridgeshire

  22-07-2026 10:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Five people are due to appear in court in connection with the shooting
  
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• Ryanair passenger 'sucked out' of plane window shares 'nightmare' ordeal in full

  22-07-2026 09:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Ljubiša Karović was on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany when a piece of the engine detached mid-flight and crashed through the window, forcing an emergency landing
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made 'huge decision' after Prince George photo

  22-07-2026 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had a difficult decision with the royal family for years and a photo of Prince George sparked the wake-up call
  
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