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Histon paedophile jailed for sexually abusing boy in 1980s

He was jailed at Cambridge Crown Court.

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision with Vauxhall Corsa on A1123 at Stretham

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision with Vauxhall Corsa on A1123 at Stretham

Police have appealed for witnesses.

Triple stabbing: Cambridgeshire police arrest 17-year-old boy on suspicion of GBH

Triple stabbing: Cambridgeshire police arrest 17-year-old boy on suspicion of GBH

The investigation is ongoing.

Candidates for Cambridge City Council by-election announced

Candidates for Cambridge City Council by-election announced

The by-election will be held on 12 September.

Anna Bailey: ‘Government’s decisions on Sunnica and housing are damaging for East Cambridgeshire’

Anna Bailey: ‘Government’s decisions on Sunnica and housing are damaging for East Cambridgeshire’

Opinion | The Conservative leader of East Cambs District Council delivers her verdict.

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: ‘Is there any point in parenting advice?’

18 August 2024

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: ‘Is there any point in parenting advice?’

18 August 2024

Opinion | There are some things parents just learn the hard way…

Cambridgeshire police investigate triple stabbing

Cambridgeshire police investigate triple stabbing

18-year-old and two 17-year-olds are taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Daniel Zeichner MP: We must not allow horrific crimes to be exploited to drive hatred and prejudice

Daniel Zeichner MP: We must not allow horrific crimes to be exploited to drive hatred and prejudice

Cambridge’s Labour MP writes for the Cambridge Independent.

How to entertain the kids in Cambridgeshire for the rest of the summer holidays

How to entertain the kids in Cambridgeshire for the rest of the summer holidays

Running out of activities? Here’s what on to help frazzled parents.

New type of drug unlikely to address Alzheimer’s risk at scale, say Cambridge researchers

New type of drug unlikely to address Alzheimer’s risk at scale, say Cambridge researchers

Despite the ‘hyperbole’ around them, they warn only small cohorts are likely to benefit.

Finalists revealed for Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2024

Finalists revealed for Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2024

The inaugural awards will take place at King’s College on 26 September

Firefighters tackle two car fires started deliberately - and one spreads to South Cambridgeshire field

Firefighters tackle two car fires started deliberately - and one spreads to South Cambridgeshire field

Anyone with information has been urged to call police.

HGV driver arrested after fatal A428 collision

HGV driver arrested after fatal A428 collision

A van driver in his 60s died following the crash.

Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue: ‘Playing live in a band of friends is a great privilege’

Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue: ‘Playing live in a band of friends is a great privilege’

The Scottish pop icons are known for classic hits such as ‘Real Gone Kid’, ‘Wages Day’, ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’ and ‘Your Town’.

Drug dealer spotted entering Cambridge park by neighbourhood officers is jailed

Drug dealer spotted entering Cambridge park by neighbourhood officers is jailed

They found cocaine, cannabis and cash in his car.

Ollie Thompson: 5 ways to manage your exercise routine in sunny August

Ollie Thompson: 5 ways to manage your exercise routine in sunny August