Top Stories In Cambridgeshire Today
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Family pay tribute to Cambridge dad who died in A14 crash
Police have named the "loving husband, dad and co-worker" who died on the A14 on Sunday.
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Chocolate theft spotted by police in Huntingdon
There will be "no sweet ending" after police spotted a chocolate theft in Huntingdon.
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Drink driver jailed after Wilburton crash
A drink driver has been jailed after a serious head-on crash in Wilburton last year.
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Prolific Cambridge thief sentenced
A man has been banned from every Co-Op in Cambridge after several thefts.
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Former Mill Road Library to become arts venue
The old Mill Road Library in Cambridge is set to be transformed into a creative arts space.
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Police appeal after fatal crash at Swaffham Bulbeck
A man has died following a collision on the A14 at Swaffham Bulbeck.
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UK News
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Liam Payne's close friend reveals final messages singer sent her hours before his death
A close friend of Liam Payne has revealed to Sky News the final messages the singer sent her in the hours leading up to his death on Wednesday.
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Liam Payne obituary: One Direction made his childhood dream a reality - but fame was never easy
When Simon Cowell and his fellow X Factor judges were choosing the young singers to form One Direction, it was Liam Payne he was certain of.
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Liam Payne posted on social media in hours before death
Former One Direction star Liam Payne was posting on Snapchat just hours before his death in Buenos Aires.
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National Gallery in London bans liquids after activists' attacks on Sunflowers and other artworks
The National Gallery has banned liquids - except baby formula, expressed milk and prescription medicines - after attacks by activists on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers.
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Woman and man who died in 'wrong way' M6 collision named
Two people who died when a car travelling the wrong way on the M6 motorway collided with another vehicle have been named.
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Newcastle house explosion victims named as Jason Laws and Archie York
Two people who died in a house explosion in Newcastle have been named as Jason Laws, who was in his 30s, and seven-year-old Archie York.
Strange News
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Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction
The Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like marsupial that once stalked the forests of Tasmania, could be brought back from extinction after a team of US and Australian researchers claimed a series of scientific breakthroughs.
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Prickly mayor bans cactus plants in buildings
A German town has banned the humble cactus from the town hall, schools and nurseries.
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World Conker Championships investigates cheating concerns after winner found with steel nut
The World Conker Championships is investigating after the men's champion was found with a steel chestnut in his pocket.
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Hong Kong zoo investigating after nine monkeys die in two days
Zoo experts are investigating after nine monkeys died in two days in Hong Kong's oldest zoo.
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Mud, beer and cash: Annual wife-carrying championship takes Maine by storm
While its origins are not exactly politically correct - more than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Championship in front of cheering crowds.
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Police discover drugs in bag labelled 'definitely not a bag full of drugs'
Police in the US have found drugs inside a bag labelled "definitely not a bag full of drugs".
Sport
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England eye Multan miracle with record chase needed to beat Pakistan in second Test: 'It's made for Ben Stokes'
England have been left hunting a Multan miracle with a record chase needed to beat Pakistan in the second Test, but Sky Sports pundits Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain insist the team have a chance with the scenario "made for" captain Ben Stokes.
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Pakistan vs England: Second Test hangs in balance after tourists lose two wickets chasing 297 to complete series victory
England's second Test against Pakistan hangs in the balance as the tourists closed on 36-2 chasing a 297 victory target after an enthralling third day in Multan.
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Women's T20 World Cup: South Africa knock out defending champions Australia in huge semi-final upset
South Africa pulled off a stunning Women's T20 World Cup upset, ruthlessly knocking out defending champions and six-time winners Australia to reach Sunday's final.
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Thomas Tuchel: England can reach higher gear and achieve target of winning World Cup
Thomas Tuchel is convinced he can push England to find a higher gear as he targets success at the 2026 World Cup.
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Thomas Tuchel: New England boss on World Cup dream, singing the anthem, Harry Kane's captaincy and more
Thomas Tuchel was unveiled as England boss on Wednesday afternoon - but what did we learn from the German in his first press conference about his ambitions, selection plans and more?
Latest Galleries
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Pictures: Ben's Yard Experience Day 2024
The retail village in Ely celebrated it's first year with a Ben's Yard Experience Day.
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Pictures: Fire Engines of the Future
To mark 50 years, Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue asked local schoolchildren to design their dream fire engine.
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Pictures: Ely Pantomime Launch 2024
The cast of Goldilocks And The Three Bears at The Maltings in Ely met Star Radio at Poet's House!
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Pictures: Duxford Imperial War Museum Battle of Britain Air Show 2024
One of the highlights of the Imperial War Museum calendar brought planes and re-enactors to Duxford.
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Pictures: Hearing Health Open Day at angli-EAR Hearing
Fascinating talks, a look behind the scenes and an appearance by Star's Josh Lovatt. Catch up on the pictures here.
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Pictures: Bourn To Run 2024
Crowds turned out for the 10K, 3K and Toddler Dash races on a sunny September Sunday in Bourn!