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• UK social media ban for under-16s announced but which platforms are affected and when?

  15-06-2026 11:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a full ban on social media for under-16s in the UK, which is expected to come into force in Spring 2027
  
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• Popular women’s clothing shop to open in Cambridge shopping centre

  24-06-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The new shop will open in Cambridge's Grand Arcade in July
  
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• Cambridge's famous Midsummer Fair returns for 813th year as city to be 'busier than usual'

  24-06-2026 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Fairgoers are set to enjoy some exciting rides, games, stalls, food, and drink as a renowned fair returns
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'considerate and loving' man who died days after rare diagnosis

  24-06-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A 26-year-old man died less than a week after being diagnosed with an 'incredibly rare condition'
  
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• Police searching for man in connection with reported robbery at Cambridge Decathlon

  24-06-2026 16:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A staff member at the store was assaulted
  
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• Bin changes across Cambridgeshire amid ‘extreme’ hot weather

  24-06-2026 16:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are expected to soar up to 38C this week
  
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• Co-op destroyed in ATM ram raid theft before truck set on fire

  24-06-2026 15:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A helicopter was used to search for suspects after a vehicle was stopped in a police pursuit by a stinger
  
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• Police close Cambridgeshire road due to ‘falling tree branches’

  24-06-2026 15:19 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been advised to find alternative routes
  
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• Update on fatal Bedford train crash as report finds fault turned brakes on

  24-06-2026 15:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Eight people remain in a critical condition following a train crash near Bedford
  
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• Prince Harry to stay at royal residence in UK amid 'frustrating' security review delays

  24-06-2026 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry is set to visit the UK with his family in July, accepting the King's offer to stay at a royal residence after growing frustrated by a six-month delay in his security review
  
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• More places in Cambridgeshire to benefit from free parking as funding agreed

  24-06-2026 14:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Subject to approval, the free parking will be in place from October - but there are time restrictions on when it will be available
  
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• ‘Extreme heat’ expected until weekend as Met Office extends weather warning

  24-06-2026 13:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The warning has been extended until Saturday
  
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• Plans for 400,000-home city near Cambridge will not receive government support

  24-06-2026 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Government is not centrally backing plans for a new city of 400,000 homes in the Cambridgeshire countryside, a housing minister has said
  
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• ‘Major gas leak’ closes Cambridgeshire road as buses diverted

  24-06-2026 12:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A bus company said the road could be closed until Saturday
  
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• Teenager reached speeds of 125mph in car chase trying to escape police

  24-06-2026 11:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The teenager also ignored red traffic lights and drove the wrong way around a roundabout
  
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• Woman seriously injured after A1 lorry crash

  24-06-2026 11:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The crash involved a car and lorry
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Alexis Warr announces split from husband of eight years

  24-06-2026 10:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing professional Alexis Warr has announced her separation from husband Jake Burton after eight years of marriage, sharing the heartfelt update with fans on social media
  
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• Disruptions to Cambridge trains after level crossing 'problem'

  24-06-2026 10:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Disruption is expected until at least midday
  
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• Train passengers warned to 'only travel if essential' amid hot weather

  24-06-2026 08:39 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Temperatures up to 38C are forecast across the country
  
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• Locals say industrial estate near school will create 'unacceptable safety hazard'

  24-06-2026 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  If the proposal is approved, 13 industrial units would be build near a primary school
  
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• DWP confirms support for vulnerable claimants in Universal Credit move

  24-06-2026 04:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that some vulnerable Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants will not lose their benefit payments when the legacy benefit closes on 1 July, with exemptions granted to those who need an appointee but do not yet have arrangements in place
  
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• DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment 2026 dates and amounts for eligible pensioners

  23-06-2026 21:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed the dates and amounts for the Winter Fuel Payment 2026, which is designed to help eligible pensioners cover the cost of higher heating bills during the colder months – find out if you qualify
  
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• Cambridgeshire man dies days after being diagnosed with 'incredibly rare condition'

  23-06-2026 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Brendon West was just 26 when he died less than a week after being diagnosed with a rare condition
  
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• Council update on large sinkhole causing 'disruption' on major Cambridge road

  23-06-2026 18:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Locals are advised to allow extra time for travel
  
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• Brand new sixth form facility to open at Cambridgeshire school after £3 million funding confirmed

  23-06-2026 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It is set to be complete by September 2027
  
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• Anglian Water customers asked to save water during warm weather

  23-06-2026 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Customers are being encouraged to ditch the hosepipe during hot weather
  
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• Cambridge Water 'essential use only' update to customers amid 'unusually' hot weather

  23-06-2026 16:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Heat warnings are in place covering Cambridgeshire as the UK swelters through a heatwave
  
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• Plans to refurbish city leisure centre set to be approved

  23-06-2026 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Air Handling Unit, which helps to control air quality in places like swimming pools, is due an upgrade
  
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• More Guided Busway improvement works to take place this summer

  23-06-2026 14:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The works will help keep the busway safe
  
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• Murder investigation launched after body found in Wales park in search for missing teen

  23-06-2026 13:44 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in Duffryn Park, Blaina, on Monday evening
  
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