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Man named and shamed and hit with hefty fine after being caught flytipping on CCTV
The council says they take it 'extremely seriously'
Van strikes Cambridgeshire city railway bridge
The railway bridge has been hit this afternoon (Saturday, October 31)
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Search on for unclaimed £1m National Lottery winner from Cambridgeshire
The search is on for an unclaimed lottery ticket
Cambridge professor ‘missing’ after Spain train crash
Her employer is 'deeply concerned' for her whereabouts
Person rushed to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after A14 crash
One lane on the road remains closed
‘Serious’ crash on A14 closes road for several hours
The crash involved two vehicles
Developer may not be able to pay back council loans after 'economic squeeze'
The developer said the planning system is 'getting slower'
The Cambridgeshire criminals put behind bars in October named and shamed
They were all jailed this month
'New neighbourhood' could be built in village where roads are 'already crumbling'
Residents claim the village is 'already struggling'
Huntingdon train attack trial - the updates so far
The trial has finished its first week
‘Petrified’ boy stabbed on his way to trick of treating with friend
He hid in a bushes terrified while waiting for the police
Residents feel 'unsafe' living near Peterborough alleyway after dangerous incidents
There have been a number of incidents that have left residents in fear
Two Cambridge Labour councillors quit party, leaving group with just 15 seats
Their departures follow Cllr Dave Baigent's decision to quit Labour in August.
Plans to have permanent Christmas tree in village all year round to 'help bring residents together'
It aims to help bring residents together
Deliciously Guilt Free chocolatier expands production team
Oakington team success with its diabetic-suitable range.
£80m plans for more than 400 homes in north Cambridge go to consultation
The proposals outline more than 400 new properties across two sites, including more than 200 council homes.
Cambridge Corn Exchange staff are in limbo over venue’s 18-month closure
Staff say they are in limbo ahead of the venue’s potential 18-month closure for redevelopment and warn it will impact the city’s night-time economy.
Peterborough cadet leader and councillor sent children sexual messages
The former councillor would use a fake social media account to contact boys
Peterborough crash near busy junctions on major road leaves man seriously injured
Police have issued an appeal for information