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May 07, 2025

Two men arrested on suspicion of firearms offence during raid

TWO Cambridge men have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences during a drugs raid.

1 min

Bike repair stall aims to 'keep a bit of the city's history alive'

WHEN you think of quintessential Cambridge sights, you might immediately think of King’s College Chapel overlooking King’s Parade or even the famous Chelsea buns from Fitzbillies café.

2 mins

'We won't be pushed into a corner': Flood prevention group demand more answers

RESIDENTS SAY 'UNPRECEDENTED' FLOODS SHOW AUTHORITY 'FAILINGS'

3 mins

Council aims to get all families off to a healthy start

SOUTH CAMBS SEES A BIG RISE IN CLAIMANTS FOR FREE FOOD AND MILK

2 mins

Injured motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with van

A MAN has sustained serious injuries after a crash near Linton.

1 min

Homes approval puts off-road parking closer to busy junction

TWO MILTON ROAD HOUSES TO MAKE WAY FOR FOUR HOUSES AND SEVEN FLATS

2 mins

Thinking outside the box: Study shows art leads to 'big picture' thinking

PONDERING artistic beauty encourages “big picture” thinking, suggests a new study.

3 mins

Calls for government to boost nature stewardship on farms

NATURE-FRIENDLY farmers and conservationists are urging the UK Government to boost investment in ambitious land management schemes that support both agriculture and wildlife.

2 mins

Merz wins after delay

FRIEDRICH Merz eventually succeeded yesterday in his bid to become the next Chancellor of Germany during a second vote in the country’s parliament, hours after he had suffered a historic defeat in the first round.

1 min

Streeting approves of Bill changes

ALLOWING pharmacists and other staff to refuse to take part in assisted dying procedures is a “positive development’ but “doesn’t change my view on the Bill as a whole’, the Health Secretary has said.

1 min

'Historic milestone' as UK and India agree trade deal

THE UK and India have sealed a free trade agreement, in a deal which is hoped will boost sectors hardest hit by Donald Trump's tariffs.

1 min

Starmer rejects calls for winter fuel rethink

SIR Keir Starmer has rejected calls for a U-turn over the decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners after Labour's backlash at the ballot box.

1 min

Kingsmill in merger talks with Hovis

ABF, the owner of Kingsmill, has announced it is engaging in discussions for a merger with Hovis, potentially creating the largest bread manufacturer in the UK.

1 min

Rising costs sees construction firm insolvencies hit record high

CONSTRUCTION business insolvencies have surged to an all-time high, according to an analysis by City AM, as escalating costs continue to push many in the sector towards collapse.

1 min

Why is Denmark so happy? It must be the parenting

Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way Every Day, tells LISA SALMON how Danes raise happy, well-behaved children and avoid family conflict

4 mins

Why won't the twins show proper respect for my office?

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

2 mins

Get a buzz out of bees

To celebrate World Bee Day on May 20, we asked author Ben Hoareall all about these busy and important insects

2 mins

Heart and sole

Inspired by ancient saints and modern memoirs, help celebrate National Walking Month in May with a spiritual hike. By SARAH MARSHALL

2 mins

WE SHALL FIGHT THEM ON THE BEACHES

HOW OPERATION OVERLORD'S DRAMA UNFOLDED MINUTE-BY-MINUTE

4 mins

FINAL HOURS OF THE FUHRER

HITLER ISSUES INCREASINGLY DELUSIONAL ORDERS AS FOES CLOSE IN ON HIS BUNKER

1 min

There's no way to rein it in when you're being chased by a monster with an axe!

AS IT JUMPS FROM GAMING CONSOLES TO THE BIG SCREEN, ELLA WALKER FINDS OUT MORE ABOUT SUPERNATURAL SLASHER UNTIL DAWN FROM THE FILM'S DIRECTOR AND CAST

4 mins

GOING VIRAL?

AFTER UNDERWHELMING FIRST TIME OUT, THIS APOCALYPTIC POST-PANDEMIC TALE GETS SECOND CHANCE TO CATCH ON

3 mins

Turning back the clock

ROYAL Navy veteran John Holloway is 101 years old and has a wartime treasure with romantic connections that he would love to see restored to its full glory.

1 min

Transmission accomplished

Alexandra Palace officially opened 150 years ago. MARION McMULLEN finds how Ally Pally became the birthplace of BBC TV

3 mins

Lambourn is set to deliver Vase victory for O'Brien

LAMBOURN can maintain Aidan O’Brien’s excellent record in the Boodles Chester Vase Stakes when he makes his first start on British turf.

2 mins

Hammer and Kimpton goals secure trophy for Rovers

AFTER completing the league double over Premier Division South champions St Neots Town, Eynesbury Rovers faced the North section champions Lincoln United and brushed them aside 2-0 to win their first ever United Counties League KO Cup.

1 min

U's Women enjoy cup success with hard-fought win

United Women defeated local rivals Histon Ladies 2-0 in a closely-contested encounter to win the Cambs FA Invitational Cup Final in front of 300 spectators at the FWD/IP Community Stadium in Sawston.

2 mins