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Police give update on 'suspicious item' found in Wisbech
The area was cordoned off this afternoon
New DVSA driving rules for learner drivers come into force
From May 12, 2026, learner drivers must book their own driving tests as the DVSA confirms instructors will no longer be permitted to make bookings on their behalf
Power vacuum at Cambridge City Council amid discussions to form new leadership
The Liberal Democrats said they were "sorry not to have expanded into other parts of the city"
Police ask people to report any suspicious behaviour following farm thefts
Several farms have been targeted by thieves with GPS equipment being stolen
Convicted paedophile sent to jail after breaching strict court order
The sex offender had previous convictions for offences involving children
Woman arrested after man seriously injured in Cambridge crash
The woman remains in custody at Parkside Police Station.
Paedophile sexually assaulted young girl in 'beyond sickening' abuse
He will remain on the sex offenders' register indefinitely
Netflix and Amazon Prime users could face UK TV licence fee in rule change
The expansion of the BBC licence fee to cover Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming is being discussed to protect the future of the BBC, according to reports
Police cordon in place after 'suspicious item' reported in Cambridgeshire town
A 100m cordon has been put around the address and people have been told to avoid the area
Police to use facial recognition to find wanted people for first time in Cambridgeshire
It will be the first time that the technology has been used in our county
Drivers told to avoid busy Cambridge road after motorcycle crash
Emergency services have closed the road.
Man rushed to hospital after stabbing in Cambridgeshire village
A 52-year-old man has been arrested.
