Top Stories In Cambridgeshire Today
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What to know ahead of the Soham Carnival
The annual carnival's returning to the Soham Recreation Ground on Sunday 5 May.
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Appeal to find missing pensioner from Cambridge
Robin Haines, 84, was reporting missing to police last night (Friday) after he failed to return to his home in Little Shelford.
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What to know ahead of the Ely Eel Festival
Celebrations take place in Ely every year over the early May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Labour keeps control of Cambridge City Council
Labour remains in control of Cambridge City Council after the 2024 local elections.
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Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner elected for second term
Darryl Preston will continue in the role of Police and Crime Commissioner.
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Cambridge Botanic Garden welcomes last moonflower bloom of 2024
The rare cactus in Cambridge had multiple blooms for the first time in 2024.
Cambridgeshire Weather
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UK News
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Conservative Andy Street suffers shock loss to Labour in West Midlands mayoral race in blow to Rishi Sunak
Tory incumbent Andy Street has suffered a shock defeat to Labour in the West Midlands mayoral election after a partial recount was ordered.
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Sadiq Khan secures convincing win over Tory rival in London mayoral race
Labour's Sadiq Khan has secured a historic third term as London mayor, seeing off Tory challenger Susan Hall.
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Conservatives suffer worst local election results in years - with London and West Midlands mayoral votes still to come
The Conservative Party has suffered its worst electoral defeat in years, losing more than half of its councillors who stood for re-election across England.
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Sky News projection: Labour on course to be largest party - but short of overall majority
Sky News has considered results from two million council wards and projected these voting figures into a nationwide estimate. They suggest, at the next general election, Labour could be on course to become the largest party but still short of a commons majority.
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'Daniel left for school and then he was gone' - family of Hainault attack victim say, as Arsenal fans pay tribute
The family of Daniel Anjorin have released a statement after the teenager was killed on his walk to school on Tuesday.
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About 31,000 properties without water in St Leonards and Hastings - as vulnerable woman 'has water stolen from doorstep'
About 31,000 properties were left without water in St Leonards and parts of Hastings after a mains pipe burst.
Strange News
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Bird flu outbreak could threaten US cow-cuddling craze
A cow-cuddling craze in the US could be under threat due to a bird flu outbreak.
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Gyles Brandreth blames himself for Rod Hull's death: 'I killed a man - the emu man'
Gyles Brandreth says he blames himself for the death of Rod Hull, who died in 1999 when he fell from the roof of his home while attempting to adjust his television aerial.
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Woman wins $1m lottery jackpot twice in 10 weeks
A woman has won a $1m prize on the lottery for the second time in 10 weeks.
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'Bring my baby back': Wally the 'emotional support' alligator goes missing in Georgia
A famed "emotional support" alligator has gone missing while on a trip with its owner after being targeted by suspected pranksters.
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'Speechless' woman reunited with engagement ring 54 years after it went missing
A woman has been reunited with her engagement ring 54 years after it went missing.
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Google appears to add 'audio emoji' feature - including a fart button
Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.
Sport
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Notable Speech marches to shock 2000 Guineas triumph at Newmarket
Notable Speech was a shock winner as City Of Troy failed to land a blow in the Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket.
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Women's Super League: Bethany England nicks point for Spurs at Everton, Aston Villa edge Brighton
Bethany England claimed a second-half equaliser as Tottenham hit back from two down to draw 2-2 at Everton in the Women's Super League on Saturday.
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Tom Brady, Wayne Rooney and Birmingham relegation: How Blues are back in League One despite off-field turnaround
As new investors Tom Wagner and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady took in the plaudits on their first visit to Birmingham City last summer, everything finally seemed rosy after years of turmoil in B9.
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Fran Kirby: England international to leave Chelsea Women at end of season
Fran Kirby has announced she will leave Chelsea Women at the end of the season after nine years at the club.
Latest Galleries
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Pictures: Northstowe Half Marathon & Acorn 5K 2024
Hundreds of runners took on the Northstowe Half Marathon and the Acorn 5K.
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Pictures: Sawston Fun Run 2023
Catch up on the action from 2023 - and sign up for this year
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Pictures: Fresh look for the Grafton
Check out the plans for the Grafton in Cambridge as a major redevelopment gets approved.
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Pictures: Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival
One of Cambridgeshire's quirkiest traditions returns complete with walking haystack!
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Pictures: Carols at Cambridge United's Abbey stadium
Cambridge United hosted an evening of song and joy at their home ground on Newmarket Road.
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Pictures: Mother Goose at the Cambridge Arts Theatre
Pantomime returns to the Cambridge Arts Theatre for Christmas 2023!