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Police appeal after man indecently exposes himself to a woman in Cambourne

It took place near where children walk and play.

82-year-old who smothered his wife believed it was ‘act of mercy’ says Old Bailey judge

82-year-old who smothered his wife believed it was ‘act of mercy’ says Old Bailey judge

The 75-year-old has been “begging” him to kill her, he told police.

Husband given suspended sentence after suffocating stricken wife at Histon home because he ‘felt sorry for her’

Husband given suspended sentence after suffocating stricken wife at Histon home because he ‘felt sorry for her’

The 82-year-old told police he ‘couldn’t bear it any longer, for her or me’.

Cambridgeshire firefighters tackle three deliberate fires in three days

Cambridgeshire firefighters tackle three deliberate fires in three days

They happened in Cambridge, South Cambs and East Cambs.

Addenbrooke’s to lead study on pre-eclampsia and placental complications in pregnancy

Addenbrooke’s to lead study on pre-eclampsia and placental complications in pregnancy

It will be the first large-scale study of its kind in the UK.

Six months in prison for Cambridge bike thief

Six months in prison for Cambridge bike thief

Police say the 31-year-old caused ‘misery to residents, businesses and visitors to the city’.

Finalists for 2023 Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards revealed

Finalists for 2023 Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards revealed

See all those shortlisted from across the county.

Appeal as motorcyclist suffers serious injuries on A1198 in Cambridgeshire

Appeal as motorcyclist suffers serious injuries on A1198 in Cambridgeshire

The driver and passenger in a van left the scene.

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: On a sticky wicket - let them quit or make them tough it out?

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: On a sticky wicket - let them quit or make them tough it out?

Emilie Silverwood-Cope writes about Parenting Truths.

Appeal after fatal crash on A1307 near Hemingford Abbots

17 July 2023

Appeal after fatal crash on A1307 near Hemingford Abbots

17 July 2023

A 62-year-old man from St Ives was pronounced dead at the scene.

100mph disqualified drink-driver who caused death of 36-year-old in horrific Cambridgeshire crash gets 12-year jail sentence

14 July 2023

100mph disqualified drink-driver who caused death of 36-year-old in horrific Cambridgeshire crash gets 12-year jail sentence

14 July 2023

‘Horrifying case has brought unimaginable heartache to the victim’s family,’ says detective.

Charitable pop-up It’s Not Called Anything to launch in empty shop space in Lion Yard, Cambridge

12 July 2023

Charitable pop-up It’s Not Called Anything to launch in empty shop space in Lion Yard, Cambridge

12 July 2023

All funds raised will go to the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People and the newly-set up Margaret Adcock Foundation.

University of Cambridge student becomes juggling world record holder

University of Cambridge student becomes juggling world record holder

The 23-year-old said that drawing on his academic background helped him to improve his juggling technique.

Man repeatedly hit with hammer in ‘terrifying attack’ in Cambridge

Man repeatedly hit with hammer in ‘terrifying attack’ in Cambridge

The victim was approached by two men at about 8.15pm on Sunday (July 9).

New partnership between St Catharine’s College and Turtle Dove Cambridge creates opportunities for young women

10 July 2023

New partnership between St Catharine’s College and Turtle Dove Cambridge creates opportunities for young women

10 July 2023

Established in 2015, Turtle Dove Cambridge is a small social enterprise in the city that improves the future of local young women.

Dramatic footage from body-worn camera released as police chase suspect through Cambridge streets and retrieve knife

07 July 2023

Dramatic footage from body-worn camera released as police chase suspect through Cambridge streets and retrieve knife

07 July 2023

The suspect ran through gardens before being arrested.

17-year-old pleads guilty to manslaughter following stabbing of Jesse Nwokejiobi in Cambridge

06 July 2023

17-year-old pleads guilty to manslaughter following stabbing of Jesse Nwokejiobi in Cambridge

06 July 2023

Another teen had admitted being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and affray.

Bioblitz at Coton Orchard showcases wonder of natural habitat

Bioblitz at Coton Orchard showcases wonder of natural habitat

Would you concrete this protected reserve over for a busway after seeing these pictures?

Spire Healthcare’s largest ophthalmology suite opens at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

Spire Healthcare’s largest ophthalmology suite opens at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital