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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Land record offers snapshot of 18th Century life
An 18th Century survey reveals details of life in Chesterton before it became a Cambridge suburb.
Suspected cable thieves abandon van stuck in ditch
Police say an attempt to take hundreds of metres of underground cable "didn't go as expected".
'10 years ago I rocked up and I've been here ever since'
Actors say it is a privilege to play the same venues year after year, often in the same type of role.
NHS urges 250,000 vulnerable people to get flu jab
Vulnerable people are being urged to get the vaccine before the festive period.
East of England news quiz of the week
From a penguin to a Christmas fete fail, how many questions can you get right?
New £2.3bn hospital 'ambitious but necessary'
NHS trust says the plans for Cambridge are necessary to deal with the projected population growth.
County gets £31m to improve bus services
A minister says confirming funding for longer than a year should mean better planning by the mayor.
Report on boy's death was a 'missed opportunity'
Benedict Blythe, five, died following an allergic reaction to milk at school, an inquest heard.
'Radical' plans for a new £2.3bn major hospital
More than 70% of the trust's current estate is in a poor or bad condition.
Last supermoon of the year lights up the East
Weather watchers across the region snap pictures of the year's last supermoon.
City bus drivers striking over Christmas in pay row
Hundreds of drivers and engineers in the city are set to strike for five days, a union says.
When Frankenstein took over a stately home
Staff at the historical house hope the new Netflix horror will entice a new generation to visit.
Prison officer admits performing oral sex on inmate
Rebecca Pinckard pleads guilty to having a relationship with a prisoner at Highpoint Prison.
Council admits error over 'underused bins' claim
The council said it had removed underused bins in the summer, but it is now reversing that claim.
Hospital staff don festive socks to mark Christmas
The hospital's charity is holding its first Festive Socks Day and hopes others will take part.
Minister 'committed' to Ely junction but no funds yet
Upgrades to a major railway junction are discussed in Parliament, but no funding commitment is made.
Cathedral appoints new chief operating officer
Jack Pishhorn will take over the role at Peterborough Cathedral next year.
Decision soon on plan to turn stable into homes
City councillors will discuss plans to turn an 1885 stable block into three homes.
Golden £20k hello not the lifeline we thought, says dentist
A practice manager in Cambridgeshire says she has been unable to fill her three NHS places.
New training hub to be built despite water fears
The hub in Northstowe would be one of 12 similar facilities across the country.
Car fire causes delays on major road
A BMW fire on the A1307 caused long delays approaching Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Weston-super-Mare make history and joy for two Robins - FA Cup round-up
BBC Sport reflects on the key talking points from the FA Cup second round results as non-league Weston-super-Mare go through.
Selby beats Murphy to set up UK final with Trump
Mark Selby powers to a 6-3 victory over Shaun Murphy to book his place in the UK Championship final against Judd Trump on Sunday.
Trump edges past Si into UK Championship quarters
World number one Judd Trump claims a 6-3 victory over Si Jiahui to move into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.
Trophy exit 'a blessing' for Cambridge
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris believes their Vertu Trophy exit is a "blessing" because of their packed fixture list.
No time for Posh to dwell on Trophy exit - Williams
Peterborough United boss Luke Williams says they do not have time to dwell on the disappointment of their Vertu Trophy defeat by Swindon Town.
Frustrated Harris 'won't accept' Cambridge injuries
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris says "no stone will be left unturned" to work out why the club are experiencing so many injury problems.
EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks
Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
Cambridge City Women name new management team
Cambridge City Women appoint Luke Camilleri as their new first-team manager, replacing Stewart Nicholls.
What was the hottest Christmas toy of the 1920's?
An exhibition in Cambridge is taking a look at Christmas 100 years ago.
The curious case of the missing 10ft nutcracker
A 10ft tall nutcracker has been stolen from a house near Huntingdon.
Goldeneye at 30: When James Bond came to Cambs
Bond film Goldeneye was set in Russia, but parts were filmed on the Nene Valley Railway.
Secret Cambridge
Exploring the important role Cambridge has played in the history of the Olympic Games.
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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Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.
Student stabbed to death was 'kind and talented son'
The family of Henry Nowak, 18, pay tribute to their "kind, intelligent and talented son".
Kevin Sinfield completes ultramarathon challenge
The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charities.
Life in Britain's 'happiest place to live'
North Yorkshire market town ranks highly for access to green space and community spirit.
Banana containers cause shipping disruption
The containers came off a cargo ship near Bembridge on Saturday evening.
Mum said goodbye to son nine times before op
Five-year-old Kacey was diagnosed with the short bowel syndrome - an incurable disease - as a baby.
Santa protest swim called off after sewage overflow
A campaign group cancels a Santa swim in Falmouth after South West Water discharges storm overflow.
Search continues for two men missing in river
Police said they are "extremely concerned" for their welfare of the men, as the search continues.
Building site 'swamp' pump keeping residents awake
More than 800 homes are being built south of Marske, where a "noisy" pump is operating, locals say.
Damilola Taylor honoured as garden design unveiled
It marks 25 years since the 10-year-old was stabbed and died in a stairwell in south-east London.
Flood alerts triggered across South East
It comes as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain covering Surrey, Sussex and Kent.
Angry Ginge had I'm a Celeb 'on his bucket list'
Tasha says she could not be prouder of Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle.
Source: BBC News
