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Celebrity Traitors star Stephen Fry's 'desperate attempt to leave life of crime' that changed his life
He says it changed his life after spending time in prison

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DWP Winter Fuel Payment: Two groups of pensioners can claim up to £300
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by phone after lines opened on Monday (October 13)


Two taken to hospital after crash on Cambridgeshire road leaves car in ditch
A woman also suffered minor injuries in the collision involving a Nissan note and Toyota Prius

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Busy Cambridgeshire road to shut for two full weekends
The night time closures have been extended into the weekends


Revised Eddington masterplan features 3,800 more homes, green spaces, community facilities and commercial units
A series of public information sessions is lined up.


Black History Month event on Cambridge Science Park considers black women in tech
Charlene Hunter MBE, of Coding Black Females, at The Bradfield Centre.


Three rushed to hospital after crash on Cambridgeshire road
Emergency services were called to a crash on a Cambridgeshire road on Wednesday afternoon (October 15) . The crash involved two vehicles.


Cambs brain cancer patient disappointed as NHS rejects drug that slows tumour growth
The drug vorasidenib is for people aged 12 or over who have had surgery for types of low-grade glioma with either the IDH1 or IDH2 genetic mutations


Update after man dies at home with woman accused of murder
The inquest has opened into the death of a 59-year-old man, who died in January 2025. His death is being treated as a murder.


Cambridge sewage capacity poses challenge to science park redevelopment
Councillors have supported plans to redevelop part of Cambridge Science Park, but the plans face an additional challenge due to a lack of sewage capacity in the area.


Man hurled racist abuse at Cottenham neighbours
He also threw objects at his neighbour’s vehicles.


Prince William 'won't tolerate' living near 'Bad Uncle Andrew' as family set to move
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park within the next few weeks, but it is close to Andrew's crumbling Royal Lodge


Police update after teenage boy bitten by dog in Cambridgeshire suburb
A boy was bitten by a dog on Wednesday morning (October 15). A neighbour said they could hear 'screaming and shouting' when it happened.


Why Cambridge sewage works move went down the pan - amid spiralling £700m cost
Government withdrew its support - but city council urges it to reconsider.


Former Mill Road library bidder speaks out amid dispute over reason sale failed
The former bidder has claimed they were made aware of a land ownership dispute which meant the sale could not go through before the deadline.


Works cancelled for second time on road where locals were ‘not notified’
Works were rescheduled for a road where Cambridgeshire residents said they were previously 'not notified' of plans to close the road. The rescheduled roadworks have since been cancelled.


‘Efficiency at scale’ baked in as Arm and Facebook partner for new AI era
‘From megawatts to milliwatts, for billions worldwide.’


Lorry crash blocks major road during rush hour
A major Cambridgeshire A-road was blocked during rush hour on Thursday (October 16). This was due to a crash on the road.


Wicken Fen is first reserve in UK to record 10,000 species
Moth that mimics a wasp helped National Trust reach milestone.


Plans for wider use of grade-II listed church approved despite objections
A cafe or shop could be included..
