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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Election 2021: Conservative Darryl Preston wins Cambs PCC job
A former police officer is Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's new Conservative PCC.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor election: Labour wins
Nik Johnson beats the incumbent Conservative mayor James Palmer in the second round of voting.
Peterborough street attack leaves boy, 9, with 'life-changing' injuries
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the assault.
Cambridge United 3-0 Grimsby Town: Hoolahan & Mullin score as U's seal promotion
Cambridge United secure promotion to League One with a straightforward win over already-relegated Grimsby Town.
Local elections 2021: Conservatives lose control of Cambridgeshire
No party has overall control at the county council or Peterborough, but Labour holds Cambridge.
Peterborough murder probe launched as man stabbed after party
Police say a party had earlier been held at the flat where the man was stabbed in a fight.
Fowlmere crash: Heath Cooksey jailed after killing motorcyclist
Heath Cooksey, 53, was described as devious and untrustworthy by a judge.
Cambridge University: Caesarean Sunday gathering 'slap in the face'
Hundreds of students gathered on Jesus Green for a "Caesarean Sunday" celebration.
Margaret Molyneux: Hertfordshire Police probe treatment
Margaret Molyneux died in 2017 after she was admitted to a mental health unit.
Fishmongers' Hall: Probation 'unaware of MI5 probe into Usman Khan'
A probation officer says he did not know about an MI5 probe into Usman Khan, who killed two people.
Poet Rupert Brooke's letters to Fiji friend sell for £9,000
The letters were written by the poet just before World War One to a friend he met in Fiji.
Tom Lewis death: Two charged with Wisbech murder
Tom Lewis, 23, died in hospital two days after being stabbed in the street.
East of England Ambulance Service: Tom Abell to be new chief executive
Tom Abell is named as the new chief executive of the East of England Ambulance Service.
Local elections 2021: A simple guide to English council elections
Your introduction to the local council elections taking place on 6 May.
Elections 2021 in the East of England: Your Questions Answered
Our panel of experts take a closer look at the comments and topics you want to know more about.
Cambridgeshire PCC election: The candidates who say they will be standing
Voters will head to the polls to elect the county's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on 6 May.
Election 2021: What does the mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough do?
As the candidates prepare for the election in May, here is an easy guide to what the mayor does.
Election 2021: What about parish councils?
Jackie Weaver put them in the international spotlight, but what do parish councils actually do?
Candidates clash in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral contest
The three mayoral hopefuls took questions from a nine-member audience who asked questions via Zoom.
Local elections 2021: Care industry 'needs support to keep staff'
Jacqualine Moyo believes the county's elected mayor needs to look at ways to train and retain staff.
Local Elections 2021: Cycling in Peterborough 'needs to be safer'
Candidates in a mayoral election answer the question of how can cycling be made safer.
Local Elections 2021: Cambs and Peterborough mayoral candidates on flood risks
James Hill says his mother's home has been flooded several times, leaving the 68-year-old "on edge".
Local Elections 2021: Cambridge-Cambourne busway divides candidates
A controversial link through Cambridge's commuter towns is dubbed a "bad scheme" by campaigners.
Local Elections 2021: Young people hit hard by unemployment
Ashley Linnett from Cambridgeshire has struggled for work for years - how will would-be mayors help?
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Election 2021: Beating the 'litter pandemic'
A group of litter-picking volunteers want to know how mayoral candidates will solve the problem.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Election 2021: Tackling affordable housing
Cambridgeshire house prices are above the UK average, causing problems for young people keen to buy.
Elections 2021: The race to be Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor
The next mayor of will have a big say over future spending and development in the region.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayoral elections: The candidates who say they will be standing
Voters will head to the polls on 6 May.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Lockdown easing: What to watch for when you?re out and about
The BBC?s David Shukman on how to navigate lockdown easing while keeping yourself and others safe.
Covid: Restaurants and pubs are reopening, but what are the rules?
Northern Ireland follows England, Scotland and Wales in allowing venues to reopen outdoors.
How many people can I have a drink with? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.
UK holidays: When and where can I go.... and who with?
The rules on having a holiday in the UK have been relaxed - but restrictions remain.
Doncaster Rovers v Peterborough United
Live coverage of Sunday's League One game between Doncaster Rovers and Peterborough United.
League Two: Cambridge, Bolton and Morecambe in three-way final day promotion race
BBC Sport looks at the three-way race between Cambridge, Bolton and Morecambe for the final two automatic promotion positions in League Two.
Peterborough United 3-3 Lincoln City: Jonson Clarke-Harris' 96th-minute penalty seals Posh promotion
Peterborough seal promotion to the Championship as Jonson Clarke-Harris' 96th-minute penalty sees them come from 3-0 down to draw with Lincoln.
Fina World Cup: Jack Laugher & Dan Goodfellow win gold for GB
Jack Laugher and Dan Goodfellow win Britain's second gold of the Diving World Cup in Tokyo with victory in the synchronised 3m springboard.
1,000 Guineas: Frankie Dettori wins race for fourth time on Mother Earth
Frankie Dettori, 50, wins the 1,000 Guineas for the fourth time with a convincing victory on Mother Earth at Newmarket.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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London elections: Sadiq Khan wins second term as mayor
The former MP will serve for another three years after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.
Elections results 2021: Andy Burnham re-elected as Greater Manchester mayor
The Greater Manchester Mayor is the bookmakers' favourite to become the next Labour leader.
Election results 2021: Conservatives hurt Labour in its former heartlands
Labour loses a council it's held since 1925, but does better in mayoral races.
Julia James: Man held over murder of Kent PCSO
Police looking for the killer of community support officer Julia James continue to question a man.
Rail disruption set to continue into next week after train cracks found
Two rail firms continue to warn passengers not to travel after cracks were found on some trains.
Thousands watch peregrine falcon chick hatch online
It is hoped the chick will be the 40th to fledge from the nest on top of a city-centre building.
Son wins father's Bradford council seat after Covid death
Mohsin Hussain, 26, said he wanted to carry on his father's legacy.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor election: Labour wins
Nik Johnson beats the incumbent Conservative mayor James Palmer in the second round of voting.
Elections 2021: Andy Street stays as West Midlands mayor
The Tory incumbent beats Labour's Liam Byrne to retain the position he has held for four years.
Elections 2021: Marvin Rees re-elected as Bristol mayor
Labour's Marvin Rees holds-off a strong challenge from the Green Party's Sandy Hore-Ruthven.
Election 2021: Labour loses control of Durham County Council
Discussions are expected to take place around forming a coalition with other councillors.
Elections 2021: Tories gain Leicestershire PCC from Labour
Rupert Matthews will replace Labour's Lord Willy Bach, who is stepping down.
Source: BBC News
