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Saturday, Aug 31

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A10 crash near Littleport: Everything we know so far as road closed and traffic delays continue

The road is closed in both directions and Cambridgeshire Police has asked drivers to avoid the area

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Met Office issues 17-hour thunderstorm warning for Peterborough, Huntingdon and other Cambs areas

The Met Office says 30 to 40mm of rain may fall in less than an hour where storms occur

Friday, Aug 30

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DWP urges families to check if older relatives can get income boost of £3,900

An online Pension Credit calculator can help work out whether older relatives are eligible

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Devolution plans for North Northants progress in south midlands partnership, despite concerns the area could be 'left behind'

North Northamptonshire Council has agreed to register its intent to the Government to create a partnership with greater devolution powers

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Cambridgeshire man arrested after crash leaves baby girl dead

A 46-year-old man also died at the scene of the crash in Devon

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Outburst as Northants councillor told 'we've done better without you' after pride row resignation

A row broke out after a councillor said she felt 'disenfranchised' when she resigned over the appointment of a scrutiny chair who said 'pride is sin'

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Taxi fire on Cambridge city centre street sees buses diverted as firefighters tackle blaze

Pictures of the fire show flames billowing from underneath the bonnet of a taxi

Car overturns on Cambs road after three-vehicle crash

The 19-year-old driver was taken to hospital, according to Cambridgeshire Police

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Five children and pregnant woman rescued after Cambridgeshire Police called to people trapped in lorry

One terrified man reported to police that it was cold and he had been banging on the side of the lorry for hours

Thursday, Aug 29

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Public inquiry called over plans to build over 70 new homes in Cambridgeshire town centre

A developer looking to build 73 retirement homes in St Neots called for a public inquiry to be held after Huntingdonshire District Council did not make a decision in time.

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'Deliberate' fire at former Cambridgeshire Burger King caused roof to collapse

An investigation into the fire found it was caused deliberately

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Firefighters tackle car blaze on Cambridge city centre street

Firefighters have tackled a car fire on a Cambridge city centre road on Thursday morning (August 29). A fire engine from Cambridge was sent to St Andrews Street at around 8.45am.

Father described by family as 'one in a million' died after being hit by vehicle in Cambridgeshire

A statement by the victim's family said he was "his partner’s absolute world and he will be her forever love"

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Man dead and woman seriously injured after crash on Cambridgeshire road

Police are asking anyone with information to get in touch

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Papworth Everard crash leaves road closed to traffic

The one-vehicle crash left the road closed for around six hours

Wednesday, Aug 28

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A603 Lensfield Road minibus crash in Cambridge city centre injures one

There were delays on roads in the city centre, especially the A603 Lensfield Road, after a crash on Gonville Place

Thousands attend new Cambridge Criterium cycling festival with city centre races

The inaugural event saw thousands attend to watch riders race around the city

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Driver crashes car into wall on busy Cambridge road

Police were called with reports of "a car colliding with a wall" and a woman was taken to hospital

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Police issue CCTV image after teenage girl sexually assaulted in shopping centre car park

The CCTV image shows a man police would like to speak to in connection with the incident

Boy dies after crash on major Cambridgeshire road with man arrested

Police have appealed for information from people who stopped to help

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33-hour heat health alert issued for Cambridgeshire as Met Office forecasts highs of 28C

Many places in Cambridgeshire will be basking in warm temperatures

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Cambridge University college plans to install 114 solar panels on city centre roof

The building, owned by St Catharine's College, is located in the Cambridge city centre

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Police on the hunt for wanted man who could be in Cambridgeshire

James Evans, 49, is wanted in connection with theft and fraud offences in Norfolk

Tuesday, Aug 27

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A1 crash: Family remember 'joy and soul of the party' dad who died near RAF Wittering

Senior Aircraftsman Shaun Thomas died after he was hit by a vehicle on the A1 near RAF Wittering

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Suspected World War Two bomb discovered in Cambridgeshire town with police cordon in place

Residents have been told to avoid the area while police liaise with bomb disposal experts

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CCTV released after men robbed after leaving Cambridgeshire sports bar

Two men were attacked and robbed after leaving a Cambridgeshire sports bar. The victims, who are in their 30s, had left the venue at the Orton Gate Shopping Centre after watching a football match.