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New Universal Credit fraud clampdown to focus on key loss areas
The DWP has announced it will be launching a new campaign at the end of January 2026, focusing on living situations, savings, and self-employment
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Why ‘parasocial’ is Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of 2025
Other new words include delulu, skibidi and tradwife.
The charming village on the Cambridgeshire border with a pub saved by locals
This village once had a railway station. It still has a family-run blacksmith business that first opened in 1909.
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Calls to scrap Basic State Pension and pay everyone the same amount
A new petition is calling on the government to abolish the Basic State Pension and move 8.1 million pensioners to the New State Pension, which would increase to match average earnings of £722 per week
Cambs couple build Harry Potter's Hogsmeade village from 200,000 Lego bricks
Retired couple from Cambridgeshire spent almost two months creating the spectacular 4-metre Christmas display
Take a look at Mill Road Winter Fair 2025 as locals celebrate 20th anniversary
Cambridge residents were delighted to see the fair return this year, after Storm Darragh put a stop to celebrations in 2024
The unusual objects dotted around Cambridge with rude nickname that served important purpose
These pieces of Victorian engineering are still in use today and can be spotted all across the city
Five-year-old's death highlights need for policy changes, coroner says
Benedict Blythe died in hospital after becoming unwell at school
Princess Kate's three gestures show 'genuine delight' at royal carol service
Princess Kate hosted her fifth annual Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, joined by members of the royal family and more than 1,600 guests
One of Cambridgeshire's most dangerous level crossings to get vital upgrade
The level crossing will be closed from Christmas Eve and into the New Year
Cambridgeshire prison officer facing jail after performing 'sex act' on inmate
She pleaded guilty to the offence and will be sentenced in the new year
Flooding 'possible' in three Cambridgeshire areas as alerts issued
The Environment Agency has warned flooding is 'possible' due to high river levels - and people should 'be prepared'
Everything you need to know about NHS dentist shortage in Cambridgeshire
A councillor recently said that some people have been pulling their own teeth out with pliers due to the shortage
Woman who flies to holiday destinations cannot sue employer on environmental grounds, judge says
Hilary Bannerman admitted she took flights to Canada for work, and was planning to fly to Greece for a family holiday, during an employment tribunal
Cambridge Past, Present & Future: Have your say on doubling the population of Greater Cambridge
Opinion | James Littlewood, CEO of Cambridge Past, Present & Future, urges people to engage with the Local Plan consultation which is now under way.
DWP Attendance Allowance could pay pensioners up to £5,959 annually from April 2026
More than 1.7 million pensioners over State Pension age in Great Britain receive the disability benefit. Attendance Allowance could be worth up to £5,959 in the new tax year starting April 2026
Woman on Universal Credit for six years says full-time work 'not worth it'
Erica Crompton receives £12,324 in Universal Credit and earns £10,100 part-time, saying higher-paying jobs would leave her worse off after tax
Stagecoach boss says Christmas strikes will cause 'unnecessary disruption'
Stagecoach workers in Cambridge will strike for five days over the Christmas period
'Options remain limited' as houseboat crumbling into River Cam loses window to water
The owner of the houseboat died in 2023. The council said a 'forced entry' to the barge may have caused damage to the window that appears to have disappeared into the water.
Former bank could become community church as fresh plans submitted
The building would be used to host a range of religious and community events