Archive
-
Date
Paramedic who sexually abused child struck off
A paramedic found to have sexually abused a child has been struck off. Brian Brooker was found by a Health and Care Professional Tribunal Service panel to have engaged in "sexually motivated behaviour" with a minor. He was also found to have
-
Date
RAF Wyton hosts Thanksgiving and Dedication service to commemorate Battle of Britain
The personnel at RAF Wyton held a Thanksgiving and Dedication service on the evening of September 15 to commemorate the Battle of Britain. The Mayor and Mayoress of Huntingdon, Cllr Karl Brockett and Mrs Julie Brockett, were joined by Huntingdon
-
Date
Rugby Report: First win of season for St Neots' Ladies
St Neots Ladies Rugby Report for game against Stockwood Park Women, report by Bethany Robinson. After a challenging 23/24 season, St Neots Ladies were rewarded with a 46-15 win in their first league game of the 24/25 season against Stockwood Park
-
Date
Huntingdon paedophile made child 'pinky promise' not to tell anyone about abuse
A 37-year-old man has been jailed after he sexually abused a girl under the age of 13. Barry Thrower assaulted the girl in Huntingdon during October 2022. He persuaded her to take part in a sexual activity and, when the abuse was over, made her
-
Date
Man accused of fraud while serving as group's treasurer pleads not guilty
A man charged with "fraud by abuse of position" while serving as a treasurer for a Freemasons lodge appeared in court on September 6. Raymond Godby, of Station Road, Abbots Ripton, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court charged with one count of fraud
-
Date
Club of the Week: The Upside-Down Club in St Neots
The Hunts Post Club of the Week is The Upside Down Club in St Neots, which is a sporting and activity club for young people who use wheelchairs. Tell us a bit about your club? The club currently has 14 members, either using manual or power
-
Date
Plans for Priory Centre approved despite privacy concerns from neighbour
Huntingdonshire District Council members have made a decision on the proposed plans for The Priory Centre in St Neots amid concerns over privacy. The building closed its doors in July in anticipation of a major refurbishment, and the detils were
-
Date
'Beautiful' Cambs pub up for sale after closing last Christmas
A Cambridgeshire country pub which closed in December 2023 has been listed for sale. The Duncombe Arms in Waresley closed its doors for the last time on December 23 due to 'escalating costs' and the 'challenges of running a rural village pub.'
-
Date
Car fire in St Ives caused by electrical fault
A car fire in St Ives was caused by an electrical fault. The blaze happened in Houghton Road at 6.09pm on Saturday September 14. Police were called to assist with any traffic issues as the fire service were dealing with the incident.
-
Date
Moores Walk Gardens re-opens as 'welcoming and accessible' communal space
A community space in St Neots has re-opened as an "accessible and welcoming" destination for all. Moores Walk Gardens had closed to the public in August while refurbishment works took place. The work included re-pointing the brickwork; repairing
-
Date
£2 million cannabis factory uncovered in Huntingdonshire village
A cannabis factory containing plants worth more than £2million has been discovered in Huntingdonshire. Police discovered the factory in Heath Road, Warboys, on Saturday (September 14) morning where around 2,600 plants were seized along with growing
-
Date
Find out more about how to get help with fuel bills
Natalie Colah, energy caseworker for Citizens Advice Rural Cambs, talks about energy prices and how to navigate rising prices in these challenging times. Natalie Colah, energy caseworker for Citizens Advice Rural Cambs (Image: Citizen's Advice
-
Date
Local councils warn of scam texts about fake penalty charge notices
Cambridgeshire County Council has issued a warning about a scam texts that are doing the rounds. The text is falsely acting as Cambridgeshire County Council, as well as other local councils, and is asking residents to pay a fake penalty notice
-
Date
Energy boss calls for cash support for pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payments
The boss of Octopus Energy has called on energy suppliers to “be helpful” to the Government and provide extra support for pensioners losing out on the Winter Fuel Payment. Greg Jackson, who founded Octopus in 2016, told PA news agency: “We all
