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Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Huge 'eyesore' industrial development and road remodelling given green light
A decision notice to approve the plans was published in July 2026
Exact date Cambridgeshire could see 41C scorcher in August heatwave
The UK is set for another heatwave with temperatures expected to soar into the 40s in August, according to weather maps
JLS's Aston Merrygold makes kid's dentist trips stress free with 1 change
Cambridgeshire-born JLS star Aston Merrygold has shared a simple reverse psychology parenting trick to make dentist appointments less daunting for kids
Cambridgeshire nursery challenges Ofsted after ‘needs attention’ rating
Ofsted said the nursery's "well-balanced curriculum" is "not implemented consistently well in practice" - but the nursery plans to challenge the regulator
'Smell of gas' in Cambridge as road closure in place for emergency works
A road closure and three-way traffic lights will be in place
Boat fire closes major road as emergency services rush to scene
Drivers are facing delays and a diversion is in place
Crack down on spread of HMOs planned to stop rogue landlords
Campaigners have welcomed progress on planning controls but warn against shifting the problem to other areas
Andy Burnham appointed Prime Minister following audience with King Charles
Andy Burnham has visited Buckingham Palace and received an invitation from the King to form a Government
Body found in Cambridgeshire river
Emergency services attended
Six weeks of village road closures with diversion in place for gas works
A diversion route will be signposted and residents within the work zone will still be able to access their properties
Up to 180 homes could be built on outskirts of Cambridgeshire city
The proposed housing development will be designed to be 'in-keeping with the local area', developers said
Locals split over potential Cambridge 20mph limits
There are proposals to introduce 20mph speed restrictions on more roads in Cambridge
