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Legacy benefits ending June 2026 as DWP completes Housing Benefit transfer
The DWP will continue to work with claimants and support organisations to ensure the remaining moves to Universal Credit are completed safely ahead of the June 30 deadline
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Major rail disruption through Cambridgeshire after person hit by train
All lines have been blocked towards London
Paedophile sent messages to decoy he thought was 14-year-old girl
His phone contained 17 indecent images of a girl.
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Major Marshalls update after relocation plans from Cambridge fall through
The Cambridge-based aerospace firm announced last year that its plan to relocate was 'no longer affordable'
Man who illegally dumped rubbish-filled trolley fined £800
The council has warned residents to dispose of waste responsibly or risk a criminal record and fine
Three aircraft nearly crash over Cambridgeshire skies
A pilot involved in the near-crash was praised for their 'proactive airmanship'
State pensioners can get free BBC TV licence thanks to DWP benefit
Eligible state pensioners aged 75 or over on Pension Credit can qualify for a free TV licence, cutting their annual £180 bill to £0
Work under way with university over East West Rail impact on Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory
The planned railway would pass to the south-west of the site.
Plans for more than 30 flats near Cambridgeshire village train station
The applicant describes the site as a 'very accessible' location
Remembering the Queen's visits to Cambridge as the nation marks 100 years since her birth
Today, on April 21, 2026, it would have marked the late Queen's 100th birthday
Plans for massive warehouses given go-ahead despite safety and traffic concerns
Plans for Hinchingbrooke Logistics Park include warehouses up to 24m high, as well as a new bus depot and changes to nearby roads
UK weather maps show 26C surge as 74 counties face May scorcher
Weather maps predict temperatures will surge to 26C across parts of the UK at the start of May, with 74 counties including Cambridgeshire expected to see highs of 20C or above
24 Hours in Police Custody viewers in tears over Cambridgeshire murder case
Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody: The Cold Case Murder has been exploring the brutal killing of 86-year-old retired postmistress in Cambridgeshire
Air ambulance says disruption to fuel supply could 'seriously affect' response
A spokesperson said: "Any future disruption to supply could seriously affect our ability to reach patients as quickly as possible"
Empty primary school could be turned into new pre-school
The 19th century school building was put on the market for £560,000 in January
Virgin Atlantic flight declares emergency over UK due to medical incident
Virgin Atlantic flight VS059 from Los Angeles declared a medical emergency over the UK, forcing an expedited early landing at London Heathrow Airport
Cambridge café forced to close after windows smashed in break-in
The café will be closed for one day after the break-in
University of Cambridge workers to strike in row over pay
The workers are demanding that ‘Cambridge weighting’ be introduced.
Broken-down train blocks Cambridgeshire railway lines
Disruption was expected until the late morning
Cycling paramedics wheeled out in Cambridge
The cycle response unit will initially be crewed by two paramedics.