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Man arrested after former MP Ann Widdecombe found dead
Former MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday morning. Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with her death.
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Cambridge pub turns away dozens of people as venues ‘packed’ for World Cup games
England is set to play Norway on Saturday (July 11) at 10pm
Commuter villages with potholes locals claim they could ‘put a foot in’
One local said they feel potholes in the villages are "definitely getting worse"
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Boy, 16, dies after getting into difficulty in water at lake
Second water tragedy at Lincoln's Swanholme Lakes in seven weeks as teenager dies following rescue attempt
Murder investigation launched after former MP Ann Widdecombe found dead
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a murder investigation after former MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning
Man jailed after attacking motorist with pliers in road rage incident
Police were called by a member of the public.
Man hit victim with pliers in 'shocking' road rage attack
The man, who 'showed a completely unnecessary level of violence' also punched the victim
Three men admit to killing man by chasing him into river in winter
The man's body was recovered from the river on January 24
Plans for more than 300 homes approved despite ‘overcrowding’ concerns
The plans received nearly 50 objections
Temporary hosepipe ban slammed as locals say 'fix leaks and build reservoirs'
Cambridge Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban for the Cambridge region from July 17 — the first drought restriction in over 30 years
Care home told it ‘requires improvement’ as relative says ‘things are getting worse’
People's experience of care was mixed
Passenger 'sucked out of window' up to shoulders on Ryanair flight mid-air
A man was partially 'sucked' out of a window up to his shoulders, witnesses have said, after a window on the plane became dislodged
Body recovered from Cambridgeshire river
A road was closed while emergency services attended
Summer and your ears: what every swimmer should know
Sponsored feature | Trevor Chapman, director and lead audiologist at angli-EAR, says summer to disrupt ear’s system for keeping itself healthy.
Five Cambridge scientists elected to the European Molecular Biology Organisation
LMB, University of Cambridge and Wellcome Sanger Institute researchers become members.
Car crashes into ditch as police helicopter called to find driver who left scene
The crash involved three vehicles
Cambridge gas mains works set to cause disruption until 2030
The ‘safety-critical’ works will run across multiple locations.
Open morning to find out about plans for Mill Road Library
The response to the project has been ‘remarkably positive’.
Tributes paid to ‘adored daddy’ who died in Willingham crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to get in touch.
Astex Pharmaceuticals signs breast cancer drug discovery deal with Genentech worth a potential $490m
Cambridge Science Park company will receive $25m upfront.