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Man took his dog on a month-long crime spree
James Evans abandoned his dog when trying to escape from the police
Man wanted on recall to prison after behaving 'aggressively and threateningly'
He served a prison sentence for stalking
DWP’s full list of heart conditions that could qualify for up to £191.30 a week
Over 100,000 people are already claiming the benefit for these 13 conditions
'Appalling' man punched woman in the jaw while she slept
In another incident, the man also attempted to hang himself in front of his children
Forrest Gump actor pays visit to Cambridgeshire school
The headmaster said the team were 'delighted' to welcome the iconic actor and that it was a 'truly memorable occasion'
Five Cambs men charged with burglary offences over several counties
The burglaries happened between December 2025 and May 2026
GP said boy, 10, had anxiety but he was '48 hours from death'
Arthur's symptoms were diagnosed as a virus, asthma or anxiety
Man dies in crash with lorry which left Cambridgeshire road closed for hours
A 45-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene
Man strangled and repeatedly punched security guard in 'disgusting' attack
The man also intimidated another resident and pulled their hair
Driver taken to hospital after crash shuts busy road on Cambridgeshire border
Emergency services rushed to the scene
Affordable homes could be built on part of former golf course
The applicants said there is an 'identified need' for affordable homes in the area
Cambridgeshire pub with zero food hygiene rating told it needs 'urgent improvement'
The pub hopes to "achieve a significantly improved rating" once it has been re-inspected
