Top Stories In Cambridgeshire Today
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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.
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Voters in Chesterton forced to use back of a car
Ballots were cast in a car in Chesterton because the polling station was locked.
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What to know ahead of the 2024 local election
Three sets of local elections are taking place in Cambridgeshire on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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UK News
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Sky News projection: Labour on course to be largest party - but short of overall majority
After counting more than two million votes cast in the English council elections, a provisional National Share Estimate shows the Conservatives on just 26% of the vote, a 19-point drop compared with the 2019 general election and one of its worst ever performances in any set of local elections.
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Starmer says time for Sunak to face nation as Tories hammered in by-election and council races
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising council losses across England.
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UK plans to ramp up weapons production for Ukraine and Western defence as Lord Cameron reveals envoy will oversee 'national priority'
The UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority", the foreign secretary has revealed.
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Josh Baker: Parents 'broken' at death of 20-year-old Worcestershire County cricketer
The parents of Josh Baker, a cricketer who died at the age of 20, have said they are both "broken" following his shock death.
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Hainault sword attack: Man injured in stabbing thanks NHS for saving his life
A man who was injured in a sword attack in northeast London has thanked the NHS and his family for saving his life.
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Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering teenager Alfie Lewis
A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis.
Strange News
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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.
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The perfect bacon sandwich: Breakfast expert reveals his simple secrets
A breakfast expert has said simplicity is the key to a perfect bacon sandwich.
Sport
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Adrian Newey: Ferrari approach F1 designer after Red Bull confirm exit of chief technical officer in early 2025
Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.
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Kieran McKenna knows anything can happen on final day as Ipswich chase promotion from Championship
Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Timing, pricing, booking details for undisputed heavyweight showdown on Saturday May 18
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk collide for the undisputed world heavyweight championship on Saturday May 18, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
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Emma Hayes urges Chelsea rally at Liverpool as outgoing boss seeks to topple Manchester City in WSL title race
The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.
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Harry Kane blocked out Jude Bellingham 'mumbling' before Bayern Munich penalty against Real Madrid
Harry Kane says he blocked out everything after England team-mate Jude Bellingham appeared to try and put him off ahead of converting a penalty for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.
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!