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Nine dogs in Cambridgeshire searching for their forever home
Cambridgeshire has many dogs up for adoption that want to find a new loving home.

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Over 800,000 UK pensioners could claim up to £1,384 monthly but many are unaware
Pension Credit can top up weekly income to £227 for a single person and £346 if they are in a couple - up to £1,384 month.


Family-friendly National Trust site announces two traditional autumn events
The Wimpole Estate is inviting visitors to step back in time for two of its autumn events, including a harvest festival with plenty for all the family to get involved in.

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Test yourself with these 25 general knowledge questions for your next pub quiz
As the weather gets colder, you will likely be making more trips to the pub and might even get involved in pub quizzes. Take these 25 quiz questions to help get prepared for your next pub quiz.


Quaint cottage up for sale in one of the best places to live in Cambridgeshire
The property would be ideal for a family and is only a 15 minute drive away from Cambridge with good train links to London too.


Warning over rise in number of fires in the home and outdoors in Cambridgeshire
Fire service says incidents have risen by almost 20 per cent in a year.


A1 recap as road closed for hours after multi-vehicle crash shuts road near St Neots
There were traffic delays. Emergency services attended to the scene.


'Martin Lewis' car insurance trick helped me save money - and it's so simple'
Money saving expert Martin Lewis says there's a quick and easy method to save money on your car insurance


Do not eat popular Lidl product over salmonella fears
The discount retailer has issued a food safety alert to customers


Prince Harry's potential reunion with King Charles during UK visit could face hurdles, says royal expert
Prince Harry is rumoured to be returning to the UK in September for the WellChild Awards, with sources claiming he will meet with his father King Charles during the trip


Latest DWP update on face-to-face PIP assessments being recorded
The DWP has provided an update on the number of face-to-face Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments being audio recorded by third-party assessment providers


Woman secretly claimed £20,000 on behalf of her mum - but spent the cash herself
Janet Davies, 65, applied for attendance allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on behalf of her elderly mum - but spent the money herself


Greater Cambridge Partnership hits back at criticism of its Cambourne to Cambridge off-road busway plans
However, campaigners remain unconvinced by the proposed route.


Appeal launched after burglars target post office
Detectives are appealing for witnesses.


Police launch investigation after cash stolen from Post Office
A post office was broken into on Saturday (August 23). Two burglars fled with a safe full of cash.


Children missed out on SEN support after council failed to properly check it was being provided
The Ombudsman said Cambridgeshire County Council failed to properly investigate whether two children were receiving the SEN support they were supposed to after their mother raised concerns.


Man pulled out of River Cam by police before arrest captured on video
A video shows the moment a man was pulled out of the River Cam before he was arrested. The man was arrested for several alleged offences by police.


Field fire in Cambridgeshire captured by drone footage
Firefighters attended the site of a field fire in a Cambridgeshire town on Friday (August 29). Drone footage shows part of the field on fire.


Council ordered to pay mum £3,700 after child missed education and ‘fell behind peers’
Cambridgeshire County Council said it has apologised to the family and is implementing improvements to its special educational needs services.


Ofsted recognise improvements in care leaver support but say it's 'early days'
A new report has raised the county council's grade from requires improvement to good in regards to the authority's arrangements for care leavers.
