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• Gangster murderer slashed by inmate in Cambridgeshire prison

  23-02-2019 14:38 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It's reported that the man was just one month into a whole life sentence when he was cut with a weapon made from a razor
  
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• Inquest to be held after prisoner, 28, dies suddenly in Peterborough

  16-06-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Matthew James Hayward died of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome after being admitted to Peterborough City Hospital
  
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• Cambs man sexually assaulted woman who helped him after he collapsed

  16-06-2026 18:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He had previously been convicted of a sex offence in 2009
  
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• Cambridgeshire Police officer accused of using 'bounce back' loan for non-business purposes

  16-06-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The officer is also accused of failing to comply with tax obligations after receiving more than £20,000 through online sales
  
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• Grandma with terminal cancer stranded in Benidorm after brain bleed on holiday

  16-06-2026 15:35 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Mally Stubbings was on a family holiday with her three children, two grandchildren, son-in-law, brother and sister-in-law when she fell ill
  
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• Man who fled fight near church arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill

  16-06-2026 15:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police rushed to reports of a fight in a Cambridgeshire town
  
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• Wanted man found with £7.5k of drugs at Cambridgeshire train station

  16-06-2026 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plain clothes police officers talked to Ornel Sylaj at a train station and found he was wanted on recall to prison
  
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• Whittlesey home 'closed' after anti-social behaviour reports

  16-06-2026 14:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Only the named tenant, housing agents, and emergency services will be allowed to enter the property
  
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• New Ely flexible working space offers 'more than just desks and WiFi'

  16-06-2026 13:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The co-working space offers free coffee from a local roastery
  
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• Cathedral staff 'saddened and frustrated' after historic building targeted by vandals

  16-06-2026 12:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The damage caused to a 900-year-old Norman Arch will cost more than £1,000 to remove and repair
  
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• Police find drugs and weapons at Mill Road cemetery after locals share concerns

  16-06-2026 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Locals reported their concerns to police
  
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• Ram raiders ripping cash machine from Ramsey Nationwide caught on camera

  16-06-2026 11:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A stolen telehandler was used to remove a cash machine
  
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• Cambridge man taken to hospital with pain like ‘alien trying to get out’ of head

  16-06-2026 11:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He was diagnosed with a rare disease after experiencing severe inflammation of the brain
  
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• ‘Maverick’ ex-police sergeant created ‘toxic’ team on WhatsApp

  16-06-2026 09:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  He also asked to see a sexual video from a female suspect's phone, a court heard
  
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• Peterborough man dies after collapsing in car park after being released from prison

  16-06-2026 07:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A recommendation was made to the prison
  
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• Plans for new 'sensitive dogs' walking area near Cambridgeshire RAF base

  16-06-2026 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The facility would be open seven days a week
  
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• DWP launches compensation scheme for people who lost money due to Universal Credit move

  16-06-2026 04:38 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a compensation scheme for people who suffered financial loss due to incorrect decisions during their move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit
  
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• Pensioners may be missing out on DWP benefits worth up to £18,506 a year

  15-06-2026 22:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Pensioners could be eligible for extra tax-free payments
  
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• Kate Middleton has 2 favourite breakfasts she eats 'every day'

  15-06-2026 19:39 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Princess of Wales wowed the crowds at the Trooping of the Colour event at the weekend - and needs an energy-packed diet to stay healthy
  
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• Stretch of major A-road to close for four months

  15-06-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The road will close overnight for maintenance works
  
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• Cycle wands flattened on busy Cambridge road

  15-06-2026 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridgeshire County Council is aware of the flattened cycle wands
  
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• Locals dub new Cambridgeshire estate 'perfect for getting into London' but needs secondary school

  15-06-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  People who live at the 2,800-home estate also said they are excited for a new M&S Food to open
  
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• 'Greater risk to life' as yellow heat health alert issued for Cambridgeshire

  15-06-2026 16:44 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to hit around 28C later this week
  
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• Driver jailed for killing much-loved student in ‘shocking’ petrol station crash

  15-06-2026 15:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Urwah Tanveer, 20, was about to graduate from university and hoped to work in the NHS before she was killed
  
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• Mum suspects second person was in son's flat before he died, coroner hears

  15-06-2026 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 24-year-old died at hospital after a cardiac arrest
  
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• Cadbury investigating Flakes after ice cream van complaints

  15-06-2026 14:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Ice cream van owners have raised complaints after a number of Cadbury 99 Flakes were delivered with a white discolouration, making them look unsellable
  
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• Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars to face new VAT rates

  15-06-2026 14:21 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  HMRC introduced new VAT road fuel scale charges for drivers of petrol and diesel cars on 1 May 2026, with the rates due to remain in place until April 2027
  
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• Woman killed in crash on Cambridgeshire road

  15-06-2026 13:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 61-year-old woman died at the scene
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'loving' man killed in M11 crash

  15-06-2026 13:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Gary Porritt was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Police officer demoted after making 'snide remarks' about female colleague

  15-06-2026 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A misconduct hearing heard that the police officer had insinuated a female colleague was 'sleeping with' a Chief Inspector
  
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