Peterborough and Cambridgeshire News
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NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
No extra enforcement plan for village's 20mph limit
Harston is one of 11 Cambridgeshire villages where 20mph speed restrictions are approved.
Kidney cancer microscope cuts patient waits
A new use for a confocal microscope is hailed as a "UK first" at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Code club building skills for AI generation
The educational charity says all children should have the opportunity to understand technology, no matter what their background.
New Muslim cemetery plans recommended for refusal
Three local villages object to the proposal claiming it is too big and religiously exclusive.
New housing development plans for village
Fenland District Council is considering the plans.
Boy, 10, seriously injured in two-car crash
Cambridgeshire Police say an investigation has been launched.
Public car park could be lost in housing plan
The council says replacing the car park is not viable at the brownfield site.
Lab research could help make blood stem cells
The studies mark a significant step towards future regenerative therapies, say researchers.
Family left homeless after e-scooter catches fire
Firefighters are urging people to remain vigilant when charging batteries.
Angelina Ballerina artist's works on show
An exhibition will feature some unseen photography and sculpture as well as the favourites.
NHS trust trains thousands of people to save lives
The head of the regional ambulance service charity says passing the new milestone is "incredible".
Investment of £80m could see 150 homes torn down
The city council says many of the flats are too costly to repair, and residents will be supported.
Woman harassed and spied on 94-year-old neighbour
Nicola Sharkey uses a hidden camera, lurks in bushes and takes dozens of photographs of the man.
Forest Green to visit Wilshere's Luton in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
Harris 'open-minded' over McConnell loan move
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris says he will have a better idea in the next month if a loan is the best move for fit-again forward Glenn McConnell.
Carlisle sign Peterborough's Conn-Clarke on loan
Carlisle United bring in midfielder Chris Conn-Clarke on loan, reuniting him with former Altrincham team-mate Regan Linney.
Managerless Luton lose, Leeds thrashed in EFL Trophy
Cambridge United came from a goal down to beat managerless Luton Town 3-1 on a busy night in the Vertu Trophy.
Gail Porter: Supporting Jimmy's in Cambridge
Jimmy's in Cambridge is marking 30 years of service to the homeless community.
Could egg freezing help save a rare British butterfly?
Cambridge researchers trial pioneering conservation technique on the British Swallowtail.
Cambridge Professor awarded Nobel prize
Professor John Clarke, from Cambridge, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Secret Peterborough
Thorney Abbey was once one of the most important Christian sites in the Fens.
Injury will not end Sayers career
British Olympic javelin thrower Goldie Sayers says she does not want her elbow injury to put an end to her career.
Ahern to face corruption charge
Newmarket jockey Eddie Ahern and ex-West Brom footballer Neil Clement are charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Ferguson expects Gayle interest
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is hoping another club will not sabotage Dwight Gayle's proposed move to London Road.
Cardiff 1-2 Peterborough
Struggling Peterborough secure a deserved win to end Championship leaders Cardiff City’s 100% home record at Cardiff City Stadium.
Injured Barnett returns to Posh
Striker Tyrone Barnett returns to Peterborough after suffering a knee injury during his loan spell at Ipswich.
Berry lay-off blow for Cambridge
Cambridge United midfielder Luke Berry will be out of action for up to 10 weeks following a knee operation.
Pompey extend Mendez-Laing loan
Portsmouth extend the loan period of Peterborough United winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing until the beginning of January.
Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Emma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.
Met PC's misconduct proven over bus stop arrest
PC Perry Lathwood will be given a written warning after calling Jocelyn Agyemang a "daft cow".
Luxury goods resale website owes sellers thousands
The owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Strongman games title 'would be dream come true'
Andrew Reid is training for the 2025 Strongman Games, which will be held in Texas in November.
Man charged with killing woman in 2020
Georgina Ward was found dead at her home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, in November 2020.
Couple call for better maternity care after baby dies
Sarah and Andrew Conroy?s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.
Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
The misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.
Tributes after man fatally struck by road sweeper
The man who died after being struck in Leicester is named locally as Joginder Singh.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.