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• Northamptonshire misses out on government's fast-track devolution programme

  05-02-2025 16:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced the six regions that had made it onto the devolution priority programme today
  
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• Street sweeper ‘freed’ after wheel gets stuck in footway

  19-02-2026 14:39 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The sweeper was carrying out a routine clean along a Cambridgeshire street
  
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• William and Kate back King Charles statement after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest

  19-02-2026 14:28 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  King Charles has said "the law must take its course" following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with the Prince and Princess of Wales understood to support his statement
  
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• Inquest opens into deaths of men whose car crashed into trees

  19-02-2026 13:57 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The two men were involved in a crash in January.
  
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• ‘Reckless’ man who dumped illegal waste in Cambridgeshire ordered to pay over £1 million

  19-02-2026 13:25 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The man dumped over 4,000 tonnes of waste across the UK, including in Cambridgeshire
  
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• Cambridge pub set to close for month-long refurbishment

  19-02-2026 12:48 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The pub is set to close this month to undergo a six-figure refurbishment
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor arrested at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office

  19-02-2026 11:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police say King Charles's brother is in custody
  
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• Man arrested after police find cannabis factory with nearly 300 plants

  19-02-2026 10:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s was arrested on Monday (February 16)
  
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• Woman pushed into vehicle in ‘suspicious’ incident

  19-02-2026 10:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police recieved reports a man pushed a woman into a vehicle
  
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• Robson Green's forgotten role in 'gripping crime drama as Grantchester ends

  19-02-2026 09:21 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Grantchester star Robson Green received praise for his role in the psychological thriller.
  
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• Lorry and car crash closes part of A14 in Cambridgeshire

  19-02-2026 09:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic was queueing along the road
  
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• Live A14 updates as crash closes one lane with long delays

  19-02-2026 09:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  One lane has been closed
  
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• Faces of the men who fled from police through Cambs town

  19-02-2026 08:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  They have now been jailed for their crimes
  
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• Resident calls for 'urgent action' to fix fly-tipping 'epidemic'

  19-02-2026 06:15 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cllr Angus Ellis, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment said: "We need people’s help not only to report fly-tipping to us but also to encourage others not to do it. "
  
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• ITV Grantchester replacement confirmed as series comes to an end

  19-02-2026 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The tenth season of Cambridgeshire crime drama Grantchester comes to an end tonight
  
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• DWP confirms State Pension rise and benefits increases from April 2026

  18-02-2026 21:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed new payment rates for State Pension and benefits from April 6, with 13 million pensioners receiving a 4.8% increase
  
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• ‘Redundant’ water tower set for transformation into new family home

  18-02-2026 19:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plans have been approved by Huntingdonshire District Council to turn an old water tower into a four-bedroom home.
  
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• Doctor who stole hospital drugs to use during sex in Cambridge to face tribunal hearing

  18-02-2026 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Dr Jonathon Dean is facing a medical tribunal hearing after being jailed last year.
  
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• Three arrested after armed police rush to Cambridgeshire village

  18-02-2026 17:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police carried out a planned activity in a Cambridgeshire village on Wednesday (February 18) morning
  
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• The terrible fire that saw 78 people die in Cambridgeshire village

  18-02-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  All those who died in the fire 300 years ago were buried in the churchyard of St Mary’s
  
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• I think the pavement on this busy Cambridge shopping street is in a shocking condition

  18-02-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  After nearly face planting the floor, I realised how many cracks there were in this busy shopping street
  
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• Young father died of ‘traumatic’ injuries after A47 crash, inquest hears

  18-02-2026 16:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old died after a crash on the A47 in July last year
  
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• Council’s developer launches appeal to overturn blocking of new homes next to oil depot

  18-02-2026 15:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  This Land Ltd is trying to overturn Cambridge City Council’s decision to refuse to grant permission for plans to build new homes next to an oil depot.
  
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• CCTV showing moment Saudi Arabian student was stabbed played in court

  18-02-2026 15:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The incident was captured by CCTV outside student accommodation, according to the prosecution
  
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• Hilton hotel in Cambridge city centre up for sale for over £60 million

  18-02-2026 14:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The hotel underwent a multi-million pound refurbishment in 2021
  
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• Killer farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m estate to Cambs pub landlady he befriended after prison

  18-02-2026 14:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Documents show Martin snubbed his family in his will
  
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• Family pay tribute to 'cherished' grandfather who died in horror crash

  18-02-2026 12:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Geoff worked as a Supply Officer in the Royal Navy and volunteered with Ukrainian refugees
  
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• Police chase teenagers on illegal e-scooters in Cambridge

  18-02-2026 11:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The teenagers were found in possession of cannabis
  
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• Lorry driver jailed after man died in horror A1 crash

  18-02-2026 11:35 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Geoff Brock was pronounced at the scene
  
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• Busway bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists for months

  18-02-2026 11:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The closure is planned as part of Cambridgeshire County Council’s work to install safety fencing between the busway track and the pathway alongside it
  
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