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'Lib Dems will hit the target!' - Sir Ed Davey visits Hunts on campaign trail
Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, was in Huntingdonshire today (June 28) for his latest stunt on the campaign trail. Sir Ed tried his hand at an archery session along with the Liberal Democrat candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
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Motorcyclist, 61, dies after crash on A1303 near Cambridge
A man has died following a crash on the A1303 near Cambridge yesterday (Thursday June 27). The single-vehicle crash involved a Harley Davidson motorcycle at about 7.20pm near Madingley. The rider, a 61-year-old man from Papworth Everard, died
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Cause of car fire on B1043 confirmed
The cause of a car fire on the B1043 has been confirmed. Crews from Huntingdon and Sawtry were called to the blaze near Stilton at 8.01pm on Thursday June 27. Firefighters arrived to find a car well alight. The crews used a hose reel
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Splash park 'will be the best Christmas present for St Neots' says chairman
The chairman of a splash park project in a Huntingdonshire town has said he is "buoyant" with receiving a £650,000 grant for the plan. Mick Marks, chair of the St Neots Aquatic and Leisure CIO, and the committee have worked for eight years to bring
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Persistent anti-social behaviour leaving people feeling ‘scared and intimidated’
‘Persistent and unreasonable’ anti-social behaviour has left people in part of St Neots feeling ‘scared and intimidated’. People being drunk, urinating in public, and acting in an intimidating way are some of the issues being faced by those living
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Police forced to shut road after lorry ends up in ditch near Ramsey St Marys
Cambridgeshire Police officers had to shut the B1040 near Ramsey St Marys last night (June 27). A lorry had left the road and gone into a ditch. In a statement, a spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "We were called at about 5.20pm yesterday
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Pinpoint Annual Conference 2024 at Burgess Hall in St Ives
Hundreds of parents and carers from Cambridgeshire whose children have special needs and or disabilities attended the annual Pinpoint Conference at Burgess Hall in St Ives. The conference is the twelfth of its kind with two years having been virtual
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Joy as youth mental health group re-opens in Huntingdon with new hub
A youth mental health support group has re-opened its doors to young people in it's very own hub. Centre 33 has worked with young people in Cambridgeshire for more than 40 years and has been supporting people in Huntingdonshire for nine years.
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Much-loved nursery of 35 years may close after being forced to leave building
A much-loved Huntingdonshire nursery may be forced to close its doors after more than 30 years. Stepping Stones Day Nursery at High Leys has been a staple in the St Ives community for 35 years, but will be closing its doors in High Leys on Friday
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Retired professional golfer appeals assault conviction
A retired professional golfer is appealing a common assault conviction, a Cambridgeshire court has confirmed. Vivien Saunders OBE, who is also the owner of Abbotsley Golf Course, in St Neots, was found guilty of the charge at Peterborough Magistrates
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Broadband relief on the horizon for rural Hunts village with full fibre initiative
A rural Huntingdonshire village is set for broadband relief as engineers bring full fibre connections to more than 2,500 properties. Gigaclear's team started their work in Needingworth from neighbouring Somersham back in January 2023. Now with
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An escaped prisoner and paedophiles - The Cambs criminals jailed in June
Have a look at our monthly round-up of some of the Cambridgeshire criminals who were jailed in June. These offenders all committed crimes in our county and will now spend time behind bars for their offences. Some of the crimes committed by
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'Donations are our lifeblood' - East Anglia Children's Hospices shop campaign
The East Anglian Children's Hospices (EACH) charity has launched a brand new campaign targeted at charity shop lovers. EACH have welcomed in the "Preloved, Reloved" project, which aims to boost the number of donations it receives at its many charity
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Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin
Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for an unexpected bonus payment from HMRC. Compensation is being sent to thousands of benefit recipients following a delay in Child Benefit payments earlier this month.
