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• Simon Dobbin attack: How the sentencing unfolded

  17-07-2017 17:41 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The 12 men involved in an attack on Cambridge United fan Simon Dobbin which left him with permanent brain damage have been handed prison sentences - as a judge condemned the “vicious and sustained attack of a defenceless man”.
  
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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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• 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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• Cambridgeshire woman stalked victim with cameras hidden in hedge for 7 months

  12-02-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Footage from the cameras outside the man's home matched footage found on the stalker's phone
  
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• 'Impactful' hospital service that supports patients at home extended for three years

  12-02-2026 16:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The service frees up bed spaces in hospital
  
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• Martin Lewis shares retirement spending rule for 'better life'

  12-02-2026 16:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis has agreed with a listener's retirement spending approach on his BBC podcast, urging retirees to enjoy their savings now while also planning for the future
  
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• Ex-nursery worker abused kids and upskirted pupils at school in 'horrific' crimes

  12-02-2026 15:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Vincent Chan, 45, has been sentenced having admitted 56 charges, including sexually abusing young children in his care
  
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• Police investigate claims YMCA staff 'obtained cannabis' from young person

  12-02-2026 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The investigation was filed due to a lack of evidence, police said
  
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• Maximum council tax increase agreed in Cambridgeshire as bills to rise

  12-02-2026 14:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridgeshire County Council has approved a maximum 4.99 per cent increase in its share of council tax bills
  
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• Prince William's tender response when asked about Princess Catherine on major visit

  12-02-2026 13:57 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales was asked about Princess Kate during his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia where he joined football training with young players
  
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• City residents to pay more council tax as authority says 'services are safe'

  12-02-2026 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Council tax will be increased by nearly five per cent in one area of Cambridgeshire
  
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• Cannabis plants found at Cambridge house after fire damages three properties

  12-02-2026 12:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A police cordon has been put in place around the property and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
  
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• Police latest after man found 'covered in blood' in Cambridgeshire town

  12-02-2026 12:29 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police officers were called to Huntingdon with reports of a man "covered in blood".
  
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• New homes approved despite ‘no sewage capacity in the area’

  12-02-2026 11:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Concerns were raised about allowing the homes to be built and adding to an already overloaded sewage system.
  
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• Driver's cardiac arrest at 70mph on Cambridgeshire dual carriageway

  12-02-2026 11:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Stevie Chalmers was behind the wheel when he suddenly slumped to one side and became unresponsive
  
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• Firefighters tackle huge blaze that affected three homes in Cambridge

  12-02-2026 09:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The fire service was called to a main road in Cambridge with reports of a roof fire
  
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• Locals say Cambridgeshire high street is 'essentially dying' amid major regeneration

  12-02-2026 06:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  One local man said March is "the most marvellous town anyone could live in"
  
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• Tesco F&F releases cute pyjama set ideal for Valentine's Day for just £20

  12-02-2026 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The pyjama set is perfect for Valentine's Day.
  
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• Older people on PIP may be owed backdated payments from DWP

  12-02-2026 05:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Certain groups of older people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may be able to ask the DWP to review their claim and potentially receive backdated payments for enhanced mobility rate
  
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• DWP shares latest on £4,000 payments that many don't know exist

  11-02-2026 22:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The DWP scheme can provide grants worth up to £69,260 a year to disabled workers, but faces scrutiny from experts over awareness and application issues
  
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• Sarah Ferguson splashed through millions while asking Epstein for cash

  11-02-2026 20:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Sarah Ferguson has been keeping a low profile for weeks after leaving Royal Lodge
  
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• Developers ‘must pay fair share’ towards city infrastructure as new charges considered

  11-02-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge City Council is considering introducing new charges on developers building in the city, in order to raise more money to be spent on infrastructure projects.
  
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• The Cambridgeshire road known as Britain’s ‘most flooded’ that disappears underwater for months 

  11-02-2026 17:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The road is often prone to flooding and road closures, especially during the winter months
  
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• Latest plans to sell Hindu centre of worship approved

  11-02-2026 17:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Hindu community will be forced to find a new place of worship
  
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• Cambridgeshire parents face 'pure penalisation' over holiday fines

  11-02-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Nearly 6,700 penalty notices were issued to parents in Cambridgeshire last year, down from 10,300 the previous year, bucking the national trend
  
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• 12 men charged with manslaughter after death of Cambridge United fan

  11-02-2026 16:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Simon Dobbin died in October 2020
  
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• A10 crash leaves road partially blocked in both directions

  11-02-2026 15:22 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There is queuing traffic in the area
  
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• 'I traded my office job for manual work - it's the happiest I've ever been'

  11-02-2026 15:18 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  James Smith believes he’s now in a field that’s ‘more future-proof’ than the corporate world
  
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