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The exercises simulated realistic civilian and emergency service casualties.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Terrorist prevention training for Cambs paramedics police and fire

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella

Lakeside Kitchen at Wyboston Lakes was among a number of businesses to shut their doors in September.

Lakeside Kitchen at Wyboston Lakes was among a number of businesses to shut their doors in September.

Popular restaurant near Hunts reopens after flood damage closure

The children at Jemima House Day Nursery with their footballs.

The children at Jemima House Day Nursery with their footballs.

Hunts nursery receives football donation to help children achieve their goals

(L-R): Mary Bellingham, (played by Christine Suggars), John Bellingham, (played by Nigel Moorhouse), Narrator, (played by Grace Chapman) and Judge, (played by Richard Fitt).

(L-R): Mary Bellingham, (played by Christine Suggars), John Bellingham, (played by Nigel Moorhouse), Narrator, (played by Grace Chapman) and Judge, (played by Richard Fitt).

St Neots Museum

St Neots Players celebrate successful performance about a St Neots assassin

Ste Greenall has shared why he's supporting The 3 Pillars charity this Christmas.

Ste Greenall has shared why he's supporting The 3 Pillars charity this Christmas.

Black Cat Radio

Radio host shares why he's supporting The 3 Pillars this Christmas

Oscar Barker died at Addenbrooke's Hospital in 2014.

Oscar Barker died at Addenbrooke's Hospital in 2014.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Twin baby's death was due to multi organ failure and sepsis

A stolen horse box was found within an hour in Brington, Huntingdonshire.

A stolen horse box was found within an hour in Brington, Huntingdonshire.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Stolen horse box found within an hour in Huntingdonshire

Madeleine Jackson receiving her award.

Madeleine Jackson receiving her award.

School governor who gave more than 30 years of service awarded for her work

Statistics published by National Highways reveal a number of road users are not prepared for winter travel.

Statistics published by National Highways reveal a number of road users are not prepared for winter travel.

National Highways

Motorists warned of extreme weather conditions as winter breakdowns increase

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?

East Coast Energy Training Academy in Lowestoft provides core training for the energy sector, and is sponsoring the Educational Trailblazer Award

East Coast Energy Training Academy in Lowestoft provides core training for the energy sector, and is sponsoring the Educational Trailblazer Award

New awards recognise excellence in sustainability and education

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

OutOut Nightclub has announced its day party will return on November 30.

OutOut Nightclub has announced its day party will return on November 30.

Nightclub in Huntingdonshire town set to bring back popular 'day party'

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.45am

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.45am

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Huntingdonshire road closed after two-vehicle collision

Upwood Cricket Club, near Ramsey, reported the burglary to police on Tuesday, November 12.

Upwood Cricket Club, near Ramsey, reported the burglary to police on Tuesday, November 12.

Cricket club in Huntingdonshire village 'devastated' after break-in

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.30pm on November 18.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.30pm on November 18.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Car hits central reservation in Huntingdonshire

Pink Rooster will open in St Neots on November 19.

Pink Rooster will open in St Neots on November 19.

New 'sustainable' charity shop set to open its door in Hunts town

Pupils gain valuable money management skills at interactive workshop

Pupils gain valuable money management skills at interactive workshop

Firm gives money management skills to pupils at Cambs school

Residents on Welland Street in St Ives were evacuated after 'suspicious items' were found onon November 18.

Residents on Welland Street in St Ives were evacuated after 'suspicious items' were found onon November 18.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man arrested after bomb squad called over 'suspicious items' in St Ives

Cambridgeshire Police arrested two people over

Cambridgeshire Police arrested two people over

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Man and woman arrested after cuckooing concerns in Hunts town

Cambridgeshire MPs Ian Sollom and Ben Obese-Jecty have met with the Department for Education to discuss the Astrea Academy Trust.

Cambridgeshire MPs Ian Sollom and Ben Obese-Jecty have met with the Department for Education to discuss the Astrea Academy Trust.

Astrea Academy Trust

Cambridgeshire MPs meet government over controversial academy trust

District councillor receives award for her community work

District councillor receives award for her community work

District councillor and family receive award for community work

The award winner, Belinda, with Kerry’s family

The award winner, Belinda, with Kerry’s family

Much-loved Cambs charity worker's passing leads to creation of new awards

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

Personal Finance

Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

Stock image of inside a bus.

Stock image of inside a bus.

Department for Transport

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‘London-style buses’ on the way with help from £10.6m funding

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‘Highway Maintenance’ van drives into St Ives car trap

Cambridgeshire Police were called to Molesworth after shouting and banging could be heard from a lorry.

Cambridgeshire Police were called to Molesworth after shouting and banging could be heard from a lorry.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Shouting' in Hunts leads to police discovering three people in back of lorry

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A1M near Alconbury at 1.30pm.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A1M near Alconbury at 1.30pm.

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Three lanes of major Cambridgeshire road closed after crash inolving two lorries

Residents of Welland Close in St Ives have been evacuated after

Residents of Welland Close in St Ives have been evacuated after

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

RECAP: Bomb squad called after 'suspicious items' found in Huntingdonshire town

A man from St Ives has been jailed for domestic abuse.

A man from St Ives has been jailed for domestic abuse.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police pepper spray Hunts abuser who was 'vile' to girlfriend

Black Cat Radio picked up two Gold awards at the Community Radio Awards.

Black Cat Radio picked up two Gold awards at the Community Radio Awards.

Black Cat Radio

Black Cat Radio pick up impressive haul of awards at Community Radio Awards

Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston

Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston

Local government

Hundreds of young people in Cambridgeshire to benefit from youth scheme

Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations and Roses tubs will be £2 at Morrisons for More Card customers for a limited time

Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations and Roses tubs will be £2 at Morrisons for More Card customers for a limited time

Morrisons selling Heroes, Roses and Celebrations tubs for £2 (there's a catch)

Readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in this flash sale

Readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in this flash sale

Readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025 in this flash sale

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Peterborough primary school celebrates prestigious national award

Peterborough primary school celebrates prestigious national award

Peterborough school celebrates prestigious award from national charity

Mother-of-two Chelsie Roberts has issued a heartfelt plea to drivers for Road Safety Week.

Mother-of-two Chelsie Roberts has issued a heartfelt plea to drivers for Road Safety Week.

Widow issues a heartfelt plea to drivers for Road Safety Week

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.

What's your IQ? Take this pub quiz to find out how smart you are

Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Lidl were all rated highly by Which? when it came to your festive food shopping this Christmas

Aldi, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Lidl were all rated highly by Which? when it came to your festive food shopping this Christmas

Which? reveals the best supermarket for your festive food shop this Christmas

Couple mark 10 years of fundraising event for bereaved families

Couple mark 10 years of fundraising event for bereaved families

Couple celebrate 10 years of fundraising event in memory of loved ones

Easily seen from a St Ives roundabout, directions and distances to March and Ely.

Easily seen from a St Ives roundabout, directions and distances to March and Ely.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Milestones - read about some fascinating local history

Cambridgeshire Constabulary received more than 350 drink spiking reports between 2019 and 2024.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary received more than 350 drink spiking reports between 2019 and 2024.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drink spiking victim speaks out after figures reveal number of charges in Hunts

Gerry Brown took this cheeky photo at the Godmanchester Nature Reserve.

Gerry Brown took this cheeky photo at the Godmanchester Nature Reserve.

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Davina McCall posted a video on Instagram announcing the news

Davina McCall posted a video on Instagram announcing the news

Davina McCall undergoes brain surgery to remove 'very rare' tumour after health scan

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

Final supermoon of 2024 to appear in UK skies today - how and when to see it

An artist's impression of the proposal for a Huntingdon retirement community..

An artist's impression of the proposal for a Huntingdon retirement community..

Huntingdonshire District Council

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Retirement apartments could be built on site of Huntingdonshire fire station

The Combined Authority is looking at ways to cap the £2 bus fare.

The Combined Authority is looking at ways to cap the £2 bus fare.

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Plan to cap bus fares in Cambridgeshire to be considered

Carol-Ann Rimini, from Eaton Socon, died after a crash on the A6.

Carol-Ann Rimini, from Eaton Socon, died after a crash on the A6.

Bedfordshire Police

Tributes paid to 'cherished' St Neots mother who died in A6 crash

More than 50 vehicles stopped in rural crime operation

More than 50 vehicles stopped in rural crime operation

Police Stops on M11

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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More than 50 vehicles stopped in rural crime crackdown

Revive Hair, in St Neots, was crowned best in the county at the National Salon Awards in November 2.

Revive Hair, in St Neots, was crowned best in the county at the National Salon Awards in November 2.

Popular Huntingdonshire hair salon crowned best in Cambridgeshire

Many minor ailments can now be treated at pharmacies.

Many minor ailments can now be treated at pharmacies.

NHS in Cambridgeshire shares list of illnesses pharmacies can treat

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Cost of living crisis

Council Tax bills set to rise by an average of £100 in the new year

Lewis Allington appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.

Lewis Allington appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.

Cambs man at Parliament with swords 'asking for Boris Johnson', court hears