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St Neots came good in the second half of the game against Sileby Rangers
Saints came good in the second half of the game against Sileby Rangers, writes John Walker. This was St Neots first visit to Fernie Fields for 30 years having been beaten 4-1 in the League KO Cup on their last visit in October 1996, so this was
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A bad day for St Ives as Northampton Casuals take the opportunities.
A bad day at the office for St Ives as Northampton Casuals showed how to take your opportunities, writes Paul Cox. The game got off to the worst of starts as the kick-off drifted into touch, according to the touch judge. From the scrum restart
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Seven-mile journey to Hunts Lloyds bank branch angers elderly couple's daughter
A woman has slammed the closure of a Huntingdonshire bank as it means her elderly parents now need to travel seven miles to access a branch. Susan Wheeler wrote to Lloyds' head office after the St Neots branch in Market Square shut last December
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What happens when this small island floods?
Tim Reed, chair of the Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve, describes what happens when the island becomes submerged under water. Part of the problem of being an island nature reserve on a flood plain is that frequently it does what it says on
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Driver dies in A14 crash near Swaffham Bulbeck
A driver died at the scene of a crash on the A14 near Swaffham Bulbeck yesterday (Sunday). Emergency services were called at about 5.15pm yesterday (October 13) with reports a silver Skoda Fabia had crashed into a Volvo HGV articulated lorry parked
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A 'frustrating afternoon' for Eynesbury Rovers
Eynesbury Rovers v Bugbrooke St Michaels (UCL Premier Division South) on Saturday, October 12, report by Graham Mills. It was a frustrating afternoon for Eynesbury Rovers who fell behind to an early goal but could not get back into the game. The
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St Neots Citizen Hub set to reopen after two month closure
A Huntingdonshire-based community hub is set to reopen after it was forced to close earlier this year. The St Neots Citizen Hub will open its doors once again, this time with the support of Cambridge Regional College, Bedford College Group and
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Cambridgeshire farmers help educate children about food
Nearly 100,000 schoolchildren were educated about food, farming, and cultural diversity in a special NFU Harvest Carnival celebration. Two Cambridgeshire farmers played a vital role in this initiative, which was organised by NFU Education.
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Somersham estate agents could transform into 'unique' wine bar and bookshop
A village estate agents could be set to transform into a "unique" new offering, according to plans submitted to Huntingdonshire District Council. Proposals have been put forward to convert 103 High Street in Somersham into a wine bar and bookshop
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash on A428
A motorcyclist was left seriously injured after a crash on a major Huntingdonshire road. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the A428 near Great Barford at 2.25pm on Saturday (October 12)
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A1198 to shut overnight for two weeks while Black Cat work continues
The A1198 will be closed once again while National Highways continues its work upgrading the A428. Ermine Street South, between Papworth Everard and Caxton Gibbet, will be shut overnight for two weeks while work takes place at the Caxton Gibbet
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Temperatures could hit 20C in parts of Cambridgeshire this week
Temperatures could reach 20C in parts of Cambridgeshire this week, the Met Office has said. It comes after a cold spell over the last week and torrential rain which hit the district towards the end of September, causing significant flooding.
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Delays remain after 10-vehicle crash closed major Cambs road
Significant delays remain after a serious crash involving multiple vehicles closed a major Cambridgeshire road. Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway of A14 near Bythorn following a collision involving ten vehicles this morning
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Staff being trained to evacuate hospital if concrete roof fails
Hospital staff are being trained on how to evacuate Hinchingbrooke Hospital, in Huntingdon, if there is a “significant failure” of the problem concrete used to build the roof. Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was used to build the
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More than 150 victims of modern slavery rescued by Cambridgeshire Police
More than 150 modern slavery victims have been rescued by Cambridgeshire Police in the space of the year. From July 2023 to June 2024, 165 people were rescued by the force - an 11 per cent increase from July 2022 to June 2023. Monday, October
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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First NHS trials of psychedelics to tackle PTSD
People across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with severe mental health conditions can now take part in groundbreaking clinical trials assessing the effects of empathogens and psychedelics. The trials aim to determine if these substances can aid
