Cambridge and Cambridgeshire News
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Shakespeare at The George to end after 65 years
Pub giant terminates contract of resident group that has performed open air productions since 1959.
Pupils being sent miles out of catchment - parents
The local education authority offers to pay taxi fares for a child to travel 13 miles away.
Bronze Age 'recycling bin' found at quarry site
Archaeologists say it is "rare" to find such details about people's lives 3,000 years ago.
Lack of seatbelts on buses is obvious risk - coroner
A coroner is asking the Department for Transport to take action "to prevent future deaths".
Hotel guests in Cambridge could face £2 tourist tax
The council says the scheme could raise up to £2.6m per year.
'Eyesore' Prince Philip statue must go, says council
A council orders the removal of a sculpture 10 years after it was refused planning permission.
Pilot killed in plane crash is named by friends
The Air Accident Investigations Branch is opening a case, examining the fatal incident.
Boat Race rowers told not to enter dirty Thames
Crews have also been warned to cover blisters and wear footwear due to high levels of E. coli.
City's first female bishop hopes to be role model
The Right Reverend Debbie Sellin says she wants people to feel "valued" in the church.
Iranian glass beads found at 'UK's Pompeii'
Analysis of beads found at the Must Farm dig reveals the residents' "cosmopolitan connections".
Warden says church needs £10k to stay open
The 88-year-old steward says as few as three parishioners turn up to Sunday services in Doddington.
Barclay apology over role in local waste project
The environment secretary says he should have stepped back earlier from a decision on an energy project.
Posh 'already done hard work' in Trophy - Ferguson
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson hopes to enjoy next month's EFL Trophy final more than he did when they won the final in 2014.
Peterborough sell more than 16,500 final tickets
The club says tickets for the match with Wycombe are now selling on restricted general sale.
Break for Posh has come at right time - Ferguson
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson believes the international break will help his team as they look to at least secure a play-off place.
Peterborough United 0-1 Portsmouth
Portsmouth take another big step towards the League One title with a vital 1-0 victory at promotion rivals Peterborough.
Reading 4-0 Cambridge United
Financially-troubled Reading put aside their off-field worries with a 4-0 home win over fellow League One strugglers Cambridge.
Bath in the park
Upcycled baths have been converted into pretty planters in a Peterborough park.
Our first foal of 2024
Wicken Fen nature reserve welcomes a new arrival, a Konik pony.
Britain's Pompeii
Must Farm quarry in Whittlesey is an amazing archaeological time capsule.
Tattoo taboo
St Neots tattoo studio, Pennyroyal, is helping to break the taboo topic of self-harm.
Injury will not end Sayers career
British Olympic javelin thrower Goldie Sayers says she does not want her elbow injury to put an end to her career.
Ahern to face corruption charge
Newmarket jockey Eddie Ahern and ex-West Brom footballer Neil Clement are charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Ferguson expects Gayle interest
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is hoping another club will not sabotage Dwight Gayle's proposed move to London Road.
Cardiff 1-2 Peterborough
Struggling Peterborough secure a deserved win to end Championship leaders Cardiff City’s 100% home record at Cardiff City Stadium.
Injured Barnett returns to Posh
Striker Tyrone Barnett returns to Peterborough after suffering a knee injury during his loan spell at Ipswich.
Berry lay-off blow for Cambridge
Cambridge United midfielder Luke Berry will be out of action for up to 10 weeks following a knee operation.
Pompey extend Mendez-Laing loan
Portsmouth extend the loan period of Peterborough United winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing until the beginning of January.
Manhunt after stabbing in front of train passengers
Police receive a possible sighting of the suspect after a man was stabbed on a moving train in London.
Undercover reporter reveals lax prison security
A journalist with The Times secures a temporary job at HMP Bedford without proper vetting or checks.
Snow leads to 'extreme care' warning for drivers
Devon County Council urges people to "drive with extreme care" and "avoid high roads".
'Our faulty new-build makes us feel unsafe'
Homeowners describe lengthy and stressful battles with developers to get the homes they paid for.
Gogglebox star, 40, dies after fall from height
Fellow television personalities are paying tribute to George Gilbey.
Patients left in soiled sheets amid bedding shortage
The NHS Trust that runs Stoke-on-Trent's hospital says the issue was caused by a supply failure.
Queen to visit city for Maundy service
Her Majesty Queen Camilla is set to visit Worcester Cathedral to hand out gifts to 150 people.
Woman saw 20 doctors before endometriosis diagnosis
Dearbhail Ormond was diagnosed with endometriosis after seeing 20 doctors across 18 years.
Sweets seller forced from market in healthy rebrand
The council issued a termination notice and says the market needs a "healthy" rebrand to survive.
Pupils being sent miles out of catchment - parents
The local education authority offers to pay taxi fares for a child to travel 13 miles away.
Pub chain calls time on 65 years of am-dram shows
Pub giant terminates contract of resident group that has performed open air productions since 1959.
Swan rescued from supermarket roof in Ikea bag
London Fire Brigade rescuers checked over the swan, which they named Steve, and said it was unhurt.