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• Horrifying CCTV footage shows man being struck by car and thrown into the air

  23-01-2018 14:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police are still working to track down the driver responsible
  
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• Concern for bats sees ‘at risk’ tennis clubs plans for new base blocked

  06-01-2026 20:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A planning inspector said the lack of information about the potential impact of the development on bats in the area meant they could not approve the plans.
  
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• The pretty Cambridgeshire village that is the lowest point in the UK

  06-01-2026 20:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It's got its own claim to fame
  
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• Teenagers spotted with knife outside Cambridgeshire train station

  06-01-2026 18:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The teenagers had been spotted with a knife earlier in the day.
  
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• New map shows the drug seized the most by police across Cambridgeshire

  06-01-2026 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Drug seizures are on the decline in Cambridgeshire, but are increasing across the country
  
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• Freezing temperature it has to be for schools to be able to close

  06-01-2026 17:41 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Dozens of schools have remained closed today due to the snowfall
  
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• Dartmoor ponies arrive at Wimpole Estate in a bid to help restore landscape

  06-01-2026 15:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Five Dartmoor ponies have arrived at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire as part of a conservation project. The National Trust hopes the three mares and two geldings will help create ideal conditions for wildflowers and native grasses to flourish
  
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• High street chains Claire's and Factory Shop in administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

  06-01-2026 15:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration, with around 2,500 UK and Ireland staff at risk of redundancy
  
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• Two bailed after baby taken to hospital in 'critical condition'

  06-01-2026 14:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The two people have been told to return to the police station on April 2
  
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• Developer looks to expand city by building over 500 new homes on farmland

  06-01-2026 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to East Cambridgeshire District Council for a development of over 500 new homes on the edge of Ely.
  
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• ‘Heavy snow’ warning for Cambridgeshire as first storm named for 2026

  06-01-2026 12:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The warning will be in place from Thursday evening (January 8)
  
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• Met Office issues ice warning for Cambridgeshire as cold spell continues

  06-01-2026 11:34 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The ice warning has been put in place from midnight on Wednesday (January 7)
  
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• Public office worker arrested on suspicion of fraud

  06-01-2026 11:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police arrested the man, aged 66, in December 2025
  
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• Plans for ‘much needed’ city bus depot take step forward

  06-01-2026 10:35 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Mayor says that more investment needs to be put into the city's transport
  
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• Lorry fire closes A47 in Cambridgeshire before rush hour

  06-01-2026 09:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the fire just after 6am on Tuesday (January 6)
  
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• Live A47 updates as vehicle fire closes road

  06-01-2026 09:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic is slow along the road
  
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• The quiet village with a popular farm shop and huge mini golf course

  06-01-2026 07:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The quaint village has a train station close by and even a dinosaur golf course
  
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• Plans submitted to turn 'unviable' Cambridge office block into flats

  06-01-2026 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plans have been put forward to convert offices at Signet Court in Cambridge into new studio and one-bedroom flats.
  
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• The Cambridgeshire areas where DWP Cold Weather Payments have been triggered

  06-01-2026 04:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The DWP Cold Weather Payments are worth £25 and are issued when temperatures in a certain area fall to 0C or below for seven consecutive days
  
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• DWP confirms new State Pension rates coming into force in April

  05-01-2026 21:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed proposed State Pension payment rates for 2026/27 with increases under the Triple Lock - here's how much you could receive
  
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• Solar farms and major infrastructure projects slammed 'Why do we need solar power?'

  05-01-2026 20:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Readers have debated controversial solar farm proposals and a planned Chatteris reservoir, with heated discussions over renewable energy reliability and water security
  
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• Plans to turn Cambridge language school into ‘much-needed’ student accommodation

  05-01-2026 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  If approved, the accommodation would house up to 40 students
  
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• Cars end up in ditch after dramatic crash on icy road

  05-01-2026 17:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The two cars ended up in a ditch due to the icy conditions.
  
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• Lorry set on fire after being stolen from Cambridgeshire town

  05-01-2026 17:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Fire crews battled the fire last night
  
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• Nursery makes changes after safeguarding concerns raised by Ofsted

  05-01-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The nursery was given an inadequate Ofsted rating after an inspection
  
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• Trains facing 'major disruption' following broken rail

  05-01-2026 14:56 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Trains running between two stations could be cancelled, delayed or revised
  
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• Photos show skaters on historic frozen Cambridgeshire fields

  05-01-2026 14:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridgeshire Fens was where speed skating was invented
  
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• Baby in 'life-threatening condition' as two people arrested

  05-01-2026 14:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Two people, both from March, were arrested at the scene
  
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• Shed fire spreads to gas mains in Cambridgeshire village

  05-01-2026 12:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The fire spread from a shed to garages
  
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• Cyclist dies in hospital after crash with car

  05-01-2026 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the crash on Friday evening (January 2)
  
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