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Check out the latest news in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Plans for 400,000-home city near Cambridge will not receive government support
The Government is not centrally backing plans for a new city of 400,000 homes in the Cambridgeshire countryside, a housing minister has said
‘Major gas leak’ closes Cambridgeshire road as buses diverted
A bus company said the road could be closed until Saturday
Teenager reached speeds of 125mph in car chase trying to escape police
The teenager also ignored red traffic lights and drove the wrong way around a roundabout
Woman seriously injured after A1 lorry crash
The crash involved a car and lorry
Strictly Come Dancing's Alexis Warr announces split from husband of eight years
Strictly Come Dancing professional Alexis Warr has announced her separation from husband Jake Burton after eight years of marriage, sharing the heartfelt update with fans on social media
Disruptions to Cambridge trains after level crossing 'problem'
Disruption is expected until at least midday
Train passengers warned to 'only travel if essential' amid hot weather
Temperatures up to 38C are forecast across the country
Locals say industrial estate near school will create 'unacceptable safety hazard'
If the proposal is approved, 13 industrial units would be build near a primary school
DWP confirms support for vulnerable claimants in Universal Credit move
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that some vulnerable Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants will not lose their benefit payments when the legacy benefit closes on 1 July, with exemptions granted to those who need an appointee but do not yet have arrangements in place
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment 2026 dates and amounts for eligible pensioners
The DWP has confirmed the dates and amounts for the Winter Fuel Payment 2026, which is designed to help eligible pensioners cover the cost of higher heating bills during the colder months – find out if you qualify
Cambridgeshire man dies days after being diagnosed with 'incredibly rare condition'
Brendon West was just 26 when he died less than a week after being diagnosed with a rare condition
Council update on large sinkhole causing 'disruption' on major Cambridge road
Locals are advised to allow extra time for travel














