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There are two performances on Sunday.

Cambridgeshire Youth Ballet Company presents 'Little Mermaid The Ballet'

Our Cash for Charities campaign, which will see £10,000 distributed among nominated charities, is wrapping up.

Our Cash for Charities campaign, which will see £10,000 distributed among nominated charities, is wrapping up.

Our Cash for Charities campaign wraps up

The Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet works aim to improve journeys between Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge

The Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet works aim to improve journeys between Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge

Cambridgeshire Traffic Alerts

Drone pictures show extent of billon pound A428 upgrades

The former hotel has remained derelict since owner Dennis Whitfield purchased it for £1million in 2004.

The former hotel has remained derelict since owner Dennis Whitfield purchased it for £1million in 2004.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Derelict hotel stood empty for 20 years in St Neots could become flats and shops

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police confirmed there were no injuries.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police confirmed there were no injuries.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police swarm Huntingdonshire park after reports of an offensive weapon

Burglar Nelson Smith uses hammer to smash his way into Yelling property

Burglar Nelson Smith uses hammer to smash his way into Yelling property

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

CCTV catches burglar using hammer to smash his way into Hunts home

Peterborough Christmas Dinner Project supports young care leavers

Peterborough Christmas Dinner Project supports young care leavers

Christmas Dinner

Peterborough Christmas Dinner Project set to help 40 young adults

The cause of the fire was deemed accidental.

The cause of the fire was deemed accidental.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of Graveley house fire confirmed

Fireworks in Hemingford to celebrate 75th anniversary

Fireworks in Hemingford to celebrate 75th anniversary

Fireworks in Hemingford set for 75th anniversary

Hinchingbrooke School was awarded the PTI Subject Mark for outstanding teaching.

Hinchingbrooke School was awarded the PTI Subject Mark for outstanding teaching.

Huntingdonshire school receives prestigious award for teaching

Calls have been made for better funding for Cambridgeshire Police.

Calls have been made for better funding for Cambridgeshire Police.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Calls for better police funds as people face ‘community safety postcode lottery’

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance 'won't change' in Budget, minister says

Duncan and Hamish

Duncan and Hamish

How you can vote for the cutest pet in Huntingdonshire

Police were called to the A1 near St Neots on October 27.

Police were called to the A1 near St Neots on October 27.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man arrested on major Cambs road after knife-point kidnapping

Richard Slade supported the town's Eco event.

Richard Slade supported the town's Eco event.

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Mayor visits an eco fair, memorial bench and some impressive toilets!

The incinerator is planned to sit opposite the Woodford Recycling Facility.

The incinerator is planned to sit opposite the Woodford Recycling Facility.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Another incinerator plan set for Hunts as village could have waste plant

A planning applications seeks permission in principle for eight new homes on land west of No. 5 High Street in Hail Weston, St Neots.

A planning applications seeks permission in principle for eight new homes on land west of No. 5 High Street in Hail Weston, St Neots.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Huntingdonshire village could see new housing development built on doorstep

The latest act has been announced for Forest Live 2025 in Thetford Picture: Lee Blanchflower

The latest act has been announced for Forest Live 2025 in Thetford Picture: Lee Blanchflower

Chart-topping singer announced for Forest Live 2025

New Roxton Road bridge with upgraded Black Cat roundabout in the background

New Roxton Road bridge with upgraded Black Cat roundabout in the background

A421 Black Cat roundabout to close on first two weekends in November

Local Cambridgeshire business, Moss, brings home three National Awards

Local Cambridgeshire business, Moss, brings home three National Awards

St Neots company wins three national awards

Magpas Air Ambulance has been shortlisted in six categories in the Air Ambulance Awards

Magpas Air Ambulance has been shortlisted in six categories in the Air Ambulance Awards

Magpas Air Ambulance nominated for six national awards

People with scabies are being warned by health experts to

People with scabies are being warned by health experts to

Scabies cases on the rise - the symptoms to watch for, how it spreads and more

The final headliners have been announced for Latitude Festival 2025

The final headliners have been announced for Latitude Festival 2025

Final two headliners announced for Latitude Festival 2025

Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Anne-Marie hopes her hedgehog visitor will stay for a while

Tesco Winter Food Collection calling for volunteers

Tesco Winter Food Collection calling for volunteers

Tesco calls for volunteers for UK largest food donation drive

Outdoor Ice Rink Returns to Christmas in Cambridge – Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Outdoor Ice Rink Returns to Christmas in Cambridge – Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Outdoor ice rink will return to Cambridge for Christmas

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

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What's your IQ? Take this pub quiz to find out your score

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home

Histon care home ditches caffeine and sees 'remarkable' results

Histon care home ditches caffeine and sees 'remarkable' results

Cambridgeshire care home ditches caffeine - what do you think?

Beautiful Autumn colours from Val Thompson in Bury.

Beautiful Autumn colours from Val Thompson in Bury.

Autumn images from our readers in Huntingdonshire

St Ives in Bloom win large town category in Britain in Bloom

St Ives in Bloom win large town category in Britain in Bloom

St Ives in Bloom scoop national award in Britain in Bloom

This home on Senliz Road in Alconbury Weald is for sale at a guide price of £425,000

This home on Senliz Road in Alconbury Weald is for sale at a guide price of £425,000

Home with converted garage in Alconbury Weald for sale at £425k guide

Some of the kittens who are looking for new homes

Some of the kittens who are looking for new homes

RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre has the perfect ‘blend’ of kittens

Coca-Cola has confirmed fans can expect to see the iconic christmas truck tour the UK again this

Coca-Cola has confirmed fans can expect to see the iconic christmas truck tour the UK again this

Coca-Cola confirms the return of the iconic Christmas truck tour for 2024

Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring - this is when to change your clocks in 2024

Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring - this is when to change your clocks in 2024

When do the clocks change?

Some of the Cambridgeshire criminals jailed in October.

Some of the Cambridgeshire criminals jailed in October.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

A killer and drink drivers - The Cambridgeshire criminals in court this month

Staff and pupils celebrate their gold award.

Staff and pupils celebrate their gold award.

Education Awards

Huntingdon Primary School receives prestigious Artsmark Award

Stock image of police lights.

Stock image of police lights.

Road Traffic Collision

MG driver died in collision near Swavesey

Emergency services were called to a caravan fire in St Neots this morning.

Emergency services were called to a caravan fire in St Neots this morning.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man in hospital with 'life-changing injuries' after fire near retirement flats

The 999 calls event will take place on Friday.

The 999 calls event will take place on Friday.

990 calls event

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Cambridgeshire Police to publicise details of 999 calls during event

Kahepako Katjiteo was pulled over on the A14 near Godmanchester.

Kahepako Katjiteo was pulled over on the A14 near Godmanchester.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

WATCH: Driver told police he was 'desperate for the toilet' while swerving lanes

LIVE: Emergency services rushed to St Neots this morning

LIVE: Emergency services rushed to St Neots this morning

RECAP: Emergency services rushed to St Neots this morning

Smiles, laughter and and painted hands for primary school students and care home residents

Smiles, laughter and and painted hands for primary school students and care home residents

St Neots care home and school join for World Mental Health Day

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

Exact date for vape ban issued amid ‘deeply worrying’ teenage trend

Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon hosts wellbeing day

Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon hosts wellbeing day

Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon holds wellbeing day

David Taylor (left) has been jailed for killing Alexander Paynter.

David Taylor (left) has been jailed for killing Alexander Paynter.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Chatteris BMW driver killed Hunts motorcyclist after trying to overtake van

Geoff Capes pictured outside of the Cambridgeshire Constabulary HQ.

Geoff Capes pictured outside of the Cambridgeshire Constabulary HQ.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Tributes to former Cambs Police officer and World's Strongest Man, Geoff Capes

A man in his 60s is believed to have been stuck in the stranded car for three hours.

A man in his 60s is believed to have been stuck in the stranded car for three hours.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Hunts farmer helps rescue man with dementia trapped in ditch

A large kitchen knife was handed in by a St Ives resident to police who were on patrol in the town centre.

A large kitchen knife was handed in by a St Ives resident to police who were on patrol in the town centre.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Large kitchen knife handed in to police in Huntingdonshire

A 20mph zone is set to be introduced in Willingham, despite some concerns drivers will ignore the lower speed limits.

A 20mph zone is set to be introduced in Willingham, despite some concerns drivers will ignore the lower speed limits.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Green light given to village 20mph zone despite concerns drivers will ignore it

Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre donates to Coneygear Garden

Notcutts Brampton Garden Centre donates to Coneygear Garden

Garden centre donates to community garden

Huntingdonshire winery Williams Family Wines harvest success

Huntingdonshire winery Williams Family Wines harvest success

Huntingdonshire's Williams Family Wines expects award-winning vintage

Former police officer Malcolm Bush was based at Huntingdon Police Station.

Former police officer Malcolm Bush was based at Huntingdon Police Station.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambridgeshire police officer dismissed following misconduct hearing

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service recognises operators

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service recognises operators

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrate control room staff

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