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Butterfly count in Coton to shed light on species in area

Nature enthusiasts in Coton are helping scientists to understand the impact of climate change on butterflies.

‘Lucky escape’ for diners as car crashes into Zara restaurant in Great Shelford

‘Lucky escape’ for diners as car crashes into Zara restaurant in Great Shelford

About 20 people, including staff, were in the restaurant when the crash happened

Man kept drugs stash in Cambridge house with children

Man kept drugs stash in Cambridge house with children

A father caught with drugs worth around £50,000 in his house has been jailed.

Walks, talks, exhibitions and tours at upcoming Open Cambridge festival

Walks, talks, exhibitions and tours at upcoming Open Cambridge festival

The 10-day event is part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme, which has chosen the theme ‘creativity unwrapped’ for 2023.

Yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms expected

Yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms expected

Lightning and hail will be additional hazards and there may also be some flooding and travel disruption.

Woman’s car window smashed during ‘terrifying’ ordeal in Cambridge

Woman’s car window smashed during ‘terrifying’ ordeal in Cambridge

Stavius Gordon, 31, rode up to the victim’s car while she was parked at the Spar shop in Barnwell Road.

Appeal after 20-year-old dies in collision near Haddenham

Appeal after 20-year-old dies in collision near Haddenham

Two people remain in hospital following the crash.

Joy for owners as they are reunited with Twiglet the dachshund following burglary

28 July 2023

Joy for owners as they are reunited with Twiglet the dachshund following burglary

28 July 2023

Theft of the dog had prompted a widespread appeal.

‘Distressing’ video released as police issue appeal to find stolen dachshund Twiglet

‘Distressing’ video released as police issue appeal to find stolen dachshund Twiglet

CCTV was released from inside the home.

Coroner to raise concerns over older drivers self-certifying after death of baby Louis Thorold

Coroner to raise concerns over older drivers self-certifying after death of baby Louis Thorold

Louis Thorold, five months, was in a pram when an elderly driver turned into the path of a van, forcing it on to the pavement where it hit him.

Top tips to prevent car engine overheating on Spanish hot summer days

Top tips to prevent car engine overheating on Spanish hot summer days

Measures to help you keep your car cool during hot summer days

Three fitness fundamentals to thrive at 40 and beyond

Three fitness fundamentals to thrive at 40 and beyond

In the first of our new regular column, fitness expert Ollie Thompson shares his tips.

Tribute paid to man following fatal collision near Hemingford Abbots

Tribute paid to man following fatal collision near Hemingford Abbots

Colin McCallum died at the scene.

NHS heroes: Our 2023 Public Choice Award finalists with Cambridge University Hospitals are revealed

NHS heroes: Our 2023 Public Choice Award finalists with Cambridge University Hospitals are revealed

Individuals and teams at Addebrooke’s and the Rosie were nominated by our readers.

Prolific burglar who stole TV while children slept at Cambridge home is jailed

Prolific burglar who stole TV while children slept at Cambridge home is jailed

He was spotted on nearby CCTV.

Disqualified driving drug dealer jailed after being stopped in Cambridge

Disqualified driving drug dealer jailed after being stopped in Cambridge

Gazmir Hasanpapaj, 36, was stopped by traffic officers driving in Gonville Place

Why destruction of Coton Orchard could spell bad news for one of Cambridgeshire’s rarer bird species

Why destruction of Coton Orchard could spell bad news for one of Cambridgeshire’s rarer bird species