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Driver jailed for killing much-loved student in ‘shocking’ petrol station crash
Urwah Tanveer, 20, was about to graduate from university and hoped to work in the NHS before she was killed
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Mum suspects second person was in son's flat before he died, coroner hears
The 24-year-old died at hospital after a cardiac arrest
Cadbury investigating Flakes after ice cream van complaints
Ice cream van owners have raised complaints after a number of Cadbury 99 Flakes were delivered with a white discolouration, making them look unsellable
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Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars to face new VAT rates
HMRC introduced new VAT road fuel scale charges for drivers of petrol and diesel cars on 1 May 2026, with the rates due to remain in place until April 2027
Woman killed in crash on Cambridgeshire road
The 61-year-old woman died at the scene
King’s Birthday Honours List 2026: From mathematicians to mental health leaders, all those from the Cambridge region honoured
The Cambridge region is very well represented in the list.
Family pays tribute to 'loving' man killed in M11 crash
Gary Porritt was pronounced dead at the scene
Government to restrict new sales of towel rails and underfloor heating
The Government is working on new energy-efficiency rules that would ban new sales of or restrict more than a third of 'space heating systems' - including many towel rails, gas fires and under-floor heating systems
Police officer demoted after making 'snide remarks' about female colleague
A misconduct hearing heard that the police officer had insinuated a female colleague was 'sleeping with' a Chief Inspector
E M Forster’s missing nameplate returned to King’s College in Cambridge after 56 years
Howards End author spent decades at college.
South Cambridgeshire residents overwhelmingly oppose 6,000‑home Grange Farm development, survey shows
Traffic and road safety emerged as the most significant concern.
UK social media ban for under-16s announced but which platforms are affected and when?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a full ban on social media for under-16s in the UK, which is expected to come into force in Spring 2027
Consultation over Kingsway Solar Farm plans under fire
Councils say there was a lack of information to enable them to respond properly.
Family turn Cambridgeshire home into Airbnb and move to shack in Bali
Lucy and Paul had everything in the UK with a cushy life - but say life in Bali is so much better they will never come back
Elderly woman 'lives in fear' as passing lorries mounting pavement shake cottage 'at its roots'
"Every day we get maybe 30 lorries and sometimes they are really big - it’s scary, you never know what might happen"
Fatal crash sparks calls for lower speed limits and improved safety on Peterborough road
Some residents believe the speed limit should be reduced and other safety measures implemented
Full list of 8 metabolic conditions that could qualify for £114 weekly
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of eight metabolic conditions that could qualify PIP claimants for the enhanced rate of the Personal Independence Payment disability benefit
Only 10 complaints over AI call system at South Cambs District Council - but it can’t handle dead deer
Councillors have reported mixed views on it.
£28bn in taxpayers' money handed to terrorists and criminals, report finds
A government report has shown that more than £28bn of taxpayers' money, including DWP Housing Benefit and DLA, was handed to terrorists and criminal gangs
Tributes to former deputy head teacher at Cambridge school among death and funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one