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16:54 - 03 July 2009
A MAN has been ordered to restore an area of the Cam Washes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Wicken, after constructing a track and a car parking area through a wildlife habitat. Andrew Lawrence pleaded guilty on Tuesday at Ely Magistrates... Full Story »
16:42 - 03 July 2009
A NEW bowel cancer screening centre has opened in Cambridgeshire. The Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke bowel cancer screening centre has been given the go-ahead by the NHS Cancer Screening Programme. Addenbrooke s Hospital in Cambridge was given screening... Full Story »
16:35 - 03 July 2009
COUNCILS in Cambridgeshire received almost 2,000 complaints about noise from private homes in the last 12 months. The figures have been revealed by stone wool insulation company Rockwool, following a Freedom of Information request to four councils. There... Full Story »
16:25 - 03 July 2009
CAMBRIDGESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice for a safe and fun summer. During a long, hot summer, grass and vegetation is generally dry, which means if you accidentally start a fire outdoors it will spread quickly. Add a light summer breeze t... Full Story »
08:52 - 03 July 2009
THE number of people caught under the influence behind the wheel has fallen during the police s drink-driving summer campaign.
The campaign ran throughout June and saw 113 people arrested, compared to 133 the previous year.
Police officers conducted a num... Full Story »
15:07 - 30 June 2009
CAMBRIDGESHIRE remains a relatively healthy county compared with the rest of England, according to health profiles released today. However, there are significantly more hospital stays for alcohol-related harm and road injuries and deaths in Cambridgeshire... Full Story »
11:42 - 30 June 2009
AFTER the busiest period since New Year s Eve for the East of England Ambulance Service, it is urging people to call 999 only in an emergency. A total of 3,722 calls came into the ambulance service on Saturday and Sunday and, with the hotter weather predi... Full Story »
09:54 - 30 June 2009
AS the first summer heatwave hits the country, NHS Cambridgeshire has issued advice on how to stay safe and protect your health. Dr Dennis Cox, Director of Clinical Strategy at NHS Cambridgeshire, said: In a heatwave it is possible that you may get dehyd... Full Story »
16:48 - 29 June 2009
SHELFORD Rugby Club was the setting for a celebration event to mark the 15th anniversary of the Look Good… Feel Better charity. The event, sponsored by Boots, celebrated the work the charity does – providing confidence-boosting skincare and make-up worksh... Full Story »
16:35 - 29 June 2009
JIM Paice MP marked the first Armed Forces Day with an informal ceremony, where he presented 21 veterans from his constituency with Veterans Lapel Badges. The veterans, many of whom fought in the Second World War, came from across Mr Paice s South East C... Full Story »
16:27 - 29 June 2009
THE RSPCA is appealing for information after three kittens were found dumped in Peterborough on Thursday (June 25). The trio, named Billie, Jean and Roger, in tribute to Wimbledon, were seen being dumped out of a car in Milton Way. A resident saw a red fi... Full Story »
12:52 - 26 June 2009
POLICE and partner agencies have stepped up their campaign against graffiti vandals who are causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage every year.
The vandalism, which involves words, pictures and names (also known as tags) being drawn or scr... Full Story »
15:45 - 25 June 2009
NICK Bollettieri, 53 years a tennis coach to many top international players, spoke at a luncheon audience of 100 tennis coaches and young hopefuls in Cambridge today. He said that the reason for Britain s early exit of its top players at Wimbledon, is l... Full Story »
14:08 - 25 June 2009
A SEVEN year archaeological excavation project at Cambourne in Cambridgeshire, has revealed that the area has been a popular place to live since the Bronze Age. Commissioned by the Cambourne Consortium, a book which reports the findings of the excavation... Full Story »
13:54 - 25 June 2009
QD is set to increase its high street presence across the UK with the announcement of a new store to open in Newmarket this summer. It will take over the premises formerly occupied by Woolworths creating around 25 new jobs in the town. Major refurbishmen... Full Story »
12:05 - 25 June 2009
RESIDENTS in Littleport have the chance to find out how empty homes can be returned to the housing market at a special open day on Saturday 27 June. Through a combination of grants and interest free loans up to £30,000 is now available for owners of empty... Full Story »
10:47 - 25 June 2009
A NEW report on enquiries into deaths and serious injuries among children shows that families and professionals involved in child protection were overwhelmed by having too many problems to face and too much to achieve. Published today, the national study... Full Story »
10:44 - 25 June 2009
WOOD Green Animal Shelters are urging pet owners to ensure their cats are neutered with the launch of a new campaign called No Balls Please! With over 110 kittens currently looking for new homes throughout the three Wood Green Animal Shelters has never... Full Story »
13:41 - 24 June 2009
SUNDAY drivers will be pleased to hear that road safety works were finished early on the A141 and a second road closure will not be needed this weekend. Part of the A141 near Huntingdon was due to be closed this Sunday, June 29, for resurfacing to be carr... Full Story »
10:18 - 24 June 2009
FRUSTRATED commuters have been caught up in a second rush-hour incident within three days at the A14 Spittles Interchange, prompting stark warnings to the newly-appointed Secretary of State for Transport that the road simply isn t fit for purpose. Cambri... Full Story »
10:16 - 24 June 2009
By Adam Aiken FRESH data shows a small regional decrease in the number of people claiming jobseeker s allowance. Was it a blip or the start of something more long-term?
Trying to pinpoint long-term trends from short-term data is a mug s game.
But after... Full Story »
09:21 - 24 June 2009
FIVE groups across Cambridgeshire are celebrating after receiving cash in the latest round of grants from Awards for All. The largest of those awards went to the Park Arts Group in Cambridge, which received £10,000 to hold a week-long community arts event... Full Story »
17:41 - 23 June 2009
THE Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, Jill Tuck, has today revealed her new Cabinet following this month s elections. The eight councillors in the previous Cabinet have all retained their places, but with slightly different titles. But an additiona... Full Story »
10:01 - 23 June 2009
STUNT bikers from Finland will help get the message across that it is never safe to drink and drive, at a multi-activity family event in Cambourne this weekend. Their show is part of a summer road safety campaign, in which Cambridgeshire County Council ro... Full Story »
16:17 - 22 June 2009
IT is a medieval tradition lost through time. But this weekend saw an eel tax, evaded for 500 years, paid to the Bishop of Ely following a five-day pilgrimage through fenland waterways. Peter Carter, one of the fens last traditional eel fisherman, presen... Full Story »
13:58 - 22 June 2009
REPRESENTATIVES from the military across Cambridgeshire joined Cambridgeshire County Council for a flag-raising ceremony in honour of Armed Forces Day. East of England Minister Barbara Follett MP joined the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Hugh Duberly.... Full Story »
10:29 - 22 June 2009
WORK has started on fitting out and preparing Cambridgeshire County Council s Central Library in Cambridge for its re-opening. Staff and stock which were transferred to branch libraries around Cambridge during the rebuilding and refurbishment of the Lion... Full Story »
14:47 - 18 June 2009
CAMBRIDGESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service celebrated long service, staff achievements and support from communities at an awards evening held in Huntingdon. About 160 guests arrived at the Marriott Hotel for the ceremony, including recipients of medals, winne... Full Story »
14:00 - 18 June 2009
A SPECIAL Sergeant from Cambridgeshire was highly commended at an awards last night.
Special Sergeant Colin Johnson was highly commended at the national Special Constables and Police Support Volunteers Awards. He received the Achievement in Recruitment... Full Story »
12:40 - 18 June 2009
OVER 50 schools in Cambridgeshire are getting a taste of culture. They have all signed up to a cultural commitment for their children and young people. The first to commit to the Cambridgeshire County Council initiative have been identified. Each has been... Full Story »
16:53 - 17 June 2009
THE three churches in Cottenham are holding a joint treasure hunt and more this weekend as part of the Fen Edge Family Festival. All Saints, Cottenham Baptist Church and the Salvation Army will open their doors as part of this year s festival, joining the... Full Story »
11:17 - 17 June 2009
MICK George Limited has taken a unique stance on the problem of graffiti – it is encouraging it! The story began when Mick George s Financial Director, Jon Stump, had a moment of inspiration when he witnessed a graffiti artist spraying a bridge in St Neot... Full Story »
09:33 - 17 June 2009
A FIREWORK display set to the 1812 Overture will culminate a spectacular evening of entertainment at St John s College, Cambridge, on Friday. Also included will be a fly past by the Cambridge University Air Squadron and a display by the RAF Falcons Parach... Full Story »
16:48 - 16 June 2009
THE winners of Cambridgeshire s inaugural Big Skill Awards 2009 were announced on Monday at a glittering outdoor ceremony. The awards, run by the Learning and Skills Council in association with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, recognise and reward people who hav... Full Story »
16:03 - 16 June 2009
POLICE discovered a 14 year-old seriously ill after drinking large amounts of alcohol. They boy was discovered on Friday during a joint operation with Trading Standards officers in St Neots to tackle underage drinking.
The work was done as part of the t... Full Story »
13:55 - 16 June 2009
THE final section of track needed to complete the guided busway route from St Ives to Cambridge was laid yesterday.
The busway will open in late summer and offer people a reliable, fast and frequent public transport alternative to long, slow and frustrati... Full Story »
13:30 - 16 June 2009
AN East Anglian motorcyclist remains at large in the UK two years after his initial arrest. Kevin Snoad is still wanted by police following his arrest in Sible Hedingham in May 2007 after originally failing to stop for police. People up and down the count... Full Story »
11:29 - 16 June 2009
JUST under 2,000 boys and girls enjoyed the two-day Wisbech St Mary Football Tournament. About 250 teams played in under-7s to under-16s competitions. The tournament has been run annually since 1993 and is the second biggest football event in England, be... Full Story »
10:53 - 16 June 2009
BLOOD recipient Dianne Stracey attended a blood donor session at Wesley Methodist Church, Cambridge, to meet local donors and present them with a cake to say thank you for their life-saving efforts. Mrs Stracey, who was diagnosed with chronic myelomonocyt... Full Story »
10:29 - 16 June 2009
MORE than 100 victims of honour-based crime in Cambridgeshire have been helped since the introduction of a special hotline last year. Cambridgeshire was one of four police forces across the country to have an honour-based violence hotline set up in June 2... Full Story »
17:41 - 15 June 2009
NEWLYWEDS from Cambridgeshire on their honeymoon in Devon have donated nearly £400 to Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary.
Alison Hooper and Sampsa Leather, who married in Andover on June 5, asked family and friends to give a donation to the donkey charity in lieu... Full Story »
10:22 - 15 June 2009
A NEW non-emergency phone number for Cambridgeshire police launches today.
All non-emergencies in the county can now be reported by calling 0345 456 456 4.
The move will allow people with call packages which provide free local calls to benefit as 0345 num... Full Story »
17:57 - 13 June 2009
A RARE opportunity to meet, at close hand, broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh happens later this month just across the Cambridgeshire border. On Thursday June 25, Lord and Lady Iveagh are hosting An Evening with Alan Titchmarsh at the Elveden Estate Suffolk, t... Full Story »
15:44 - 13 June 2009
OLDER people and representatives from Age Concern Cambridgeshire visited Parliament on Thursday for a mass lobby on the failures of the care and support system. Helen Raine, Kate Hales, Elish Millard and Ruth Clapham joined hundreds of older people from a... Full Story »
12:14 - 12 June 2009
MILTON Road Primary School in Cambridge is an outstanding school where pupils thrive, according to inspectors from OfSTED – the Office for Standards in Education. The quality of teaching and learning, pupils achievement and leadership and management were... Full Story »
11:54 - 12 June 2009
THE chief constable of Cambridgeshire Constabulary was named Public Services woman of the year at the First Women Awards in London last night. Julie Spence OBE, who is also president of the British Association for Women in Policing, is regarded as one of... Full Story »
17:55 - 11 June 2009
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of producing cannabis. The arrest follows a raid at a property on Mayfield Road, Girton, when police discovered a cannabis factory. The boy has been bailed to return to Parkside Police Station, Cambridge on... Full Story »
16:09 - 10 June 2009
TRAIN operator National Express East Anglia has teamed up with the Cambridgeshire Travel for Work Partnership (TfW) on a new incentive scheme launched at Cambridge rail station today. The scheme will offer a saving on the cost of monthly, quarterly and an... Full Story »
16:46 - 09 June 2009
WANTED: Cambridgeshire Constabulary is warning members of the public not to approach a man who is thought to be armed and dangerous.
Robert Inman, who is 36, stole a police van from two officers today at gunpoint in Orton Malbourne, Peterborough at around... Full Story »
13:16 - 09 June 2009
CAMBRIDGE MP David Howarth has taken a look behind the scenes at a new electricity substation at Arbury, which will strengthen power supplies to the city for years to come. The new substation site which includes new transformers and high voltage undergrou... Full Story »
17:53 - 08 June 2009
COUNTY council chiefs reacted angrily tonight to claims by the county s chamber of commerce that they misled the Transport Commission over congestion charge proposals. Graham Hughes, Director of Sustainable Infrastructure for Cambridgeshire County Council... Full Story »
15:23 - 08 June 2009
TV VET Scott Miller joined Cambridge based charity MONA-UK s primate rescue team to seize an illegally held pet chimpanzee called Africa from a home in Gran Canaria. Scott Miller said: It was awful to see how she had been living for the last 12 years. S... Full Story »
10:37 - 08 June 2009
EVIDENCE presented to the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission by Cambridgeshire County Council officers was factually incorrect and misled the public, according to Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce. The chamber says that in March officers stood before t... Full Story »
09:01 - 08 June 2009
IT was as you were in Cambridgeshire today as the European election results showed all parties were the same number of MPs as the last election. Labour managed to hang on to its single European Parliament seat in the region despite a slump in its support.... Full Story »
11:07 - 05 June 2009
DAVE Kelleway, a tenant leader in South Cambs, is calling for the resignation of the leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Councillor Ray Manning, and former Housing Portfolio Holder Councillor Simon Edwards. It follows the announcement that te... Full Story »
00:00 - 05 June 2009
A TREASURE-trove of ancient books that includes a copy of the Gutenberg Bible and the first printed edition of Homer s works is to be made available worldwide by Cambridge University Library. The full details of the Library s celebrated collection of incu... Full Story »
16:06 - 04 June 2009
THIS year s Recycling Open Day at Donarbon s waste management park at Waterbeach, will be on Saturday 6th June, from 10 am to 4 pm. Donarbon and Cambridgeshire County Council expect even more members of the public to attend the event than last year, whi... Full Story »
15:23 - 04 June 2009
LOOKING for a grant to refresh the décor of the pavilion at your village cricket club? Do you need funding to organise a Family Fun Run for your community? Have you got plans to develop derelict land into a cycle track to get your community on their bike... Full Story »
12:03 - 04 June 2009
A PREGNANT cat, a dog grooming kit and a sat nav device were among items stolen from a car by thieves.
The Citroen Saxo was parked in Beechwood Road, Wisbech, when it was broken into between 10pm on Tuesday (June 2) and 6am the next day.
The black cat, wh... Full Story »
10:30 - 01 June 2009
AFTER an absence of more than a decade, a landmark of March has returned to the rooftop of a garage run by a Fenland councillor. The Penny Farthing has returned to the rooftops of John Clark s Garage, on the corner of The Causeway and St Peter s Road – an... Full Story »
13:32 - 29 May 2009
By ADAM LAZZARI TRIPS to restaurants, theatres and cinemas are typical couples pastimes, but two Fenland lovebirds have a more unusual way of spending their time together. Wisbech s strongest man Robert Chapman, 36, from Murrow and his girlfriend Sofia G... Full Story »
16:01 - 11 May 2009
PEST controller Lloyd Smart used an infra red camera to discover what a householder thought might have been mice was actually a starling s nest in the roof. Mr Smart of Fenland Environmental Services has now turned the footage caught by the camera into a... Full Story »
12:48 - 27 April 2009
A CAMBRIDGE University physicist has released a short film - and published a book - after comparing renewable energy with our current consumption of fossil fuels. Physicist David MacKay said he came to some surprising conclusions about the way forward... Full Story »
11:10 - 27 April 2009
CCTV HAS been released following an armed robbery at a bookmakers. It took place at 9.15pm on Thursday, April 16, at Coral, Ditton Walk, Cambridge. The CCTV shows two men, dressed in dark clothing, wearing hoods and white masks, entering the shop brandish... Full Story »
16:46 - 16 February 2009
CIVIC leaders and dignitaries from across Fenland, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Northamptonshire were among those attending the annual charity civic ball hosted by the Mayor of March. Councillor Trevor Quince and his wife welcomed the guests to the Br... Full Story »