Cambridge News - May 08, 2025
Cambridge News - May 08, 2025
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May 08, 2025
Campaign calls for threatened hedgehogs to be given the edge
CAMBRIDGESHIRE residents are encouraged to 'give hedgehogs the edge' this Hedgehog Awareness Week by making the edges of gardens and green spaces welcoming for wildlife.
1 min
Young photographers invited to showcase some animal magic in competition
THE RSPCA is encouraging young photographers in Cambridgeshire to enter its prestigious photo competition to showcase their talent and love of animals and nature.
2 mins
Nuisance house given closure order by police
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR HAD BEEN REPORTED
1 min
Village community centre for ex-RAF guardroom approved
A 'DERELICT' guardroom at a former RAF base in Cambridgeshire is set to be transformed into a new community centre for a growing village.
2 mins
'We deserve help and we are at the back of queue' says son of infected blood scandal victim
SON SAYS HEPATITIS B SUFFERERS NOT GETTING SAME RECOGNITION
3 mins
Paying people 'as soon as possible' is 'priority'
THE Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) said it is continuing to grow its compensation service and will be opening up the service to people with Hepatitis B who have mono infections and who are not registered with an existing support scheme, along with other groups such as estates and those who are affected.
1 min
Railway travels back in time to 1940s to remember VE Day
PEOPLE across Cambridgeshire are getting ready for their VE Day anniversary celebrations today (Thursday).
1 min
Very dry spring raises risk of summer drought in England
ENGLAND is facing a risk of summer drought following the driest start to spring in 69 years, with reservoirs low and farmers struggling to grow crops.
2 mins
Teens sentenced over 5,000 ants
TWO Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of 7,700 US dollars (£5,767) or serving 12 months in prison for violating wildlife conservation laws.
1 min
India strikes 'act of war'
INDIA has fired missiles at Pakistan, in what it said was retaliation for last month's massacre of Indian tourists.
1 min
Anguish of a long delay for justice
PEOPLE given infected blood and blood products in one of the worst treatment disasters in NHS history have described “anguish” felt while waiting for compensation.
1 min
Rising cost of sending kids to state schools
PARENTS are paying hundreds of pounds more a year just to send their child to a state school, a report has found.
1 min
How to get your kitchen cooking
SAM WYLIE-HARRIS shares some kitchen know-how for upgrading your space to make it stylish and functional
2 mins
Warning shots
MARION MCMULLEN talks to the Daily Mirror's archivists John Mead and Ivor Game about bringing the Second World War to life in photos
1 min
WEED WOES
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
2 mins
Symphony that's not to be missed
DON'T despair if International Dawn Chorus Day slipped by without having a chance to immerse yourself in nature's great symphony.
1 min
Making a mess of it all?
From using too much product to vacuuming the wrong way, this is how to fix bad spring cleaning habits.
2 mins
THE BIG BANG THEORY
WHAT ARE THE FRINGE BENEFITS OF A CHOP? LARA OWEN GETS EXPERT ADVICE FROM CELEBRITY STYLISTS...
2 mins
Game changers
Cool mobile gaming add-ons mean you may not need to join the scramble for the new Nintendo Switch
3 mins
Letting power go to your head
WITH plenty of plotting and pomp - and excellent corsets and wigs - this period drama returns for another round of French scandal.
1 min
Illinois to prove cut above the opposition in Ormonde Stakes
ILLINOIS can make his class tell as he lines up in the Ladbrokes Big-Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes at Chester.
2 mins
Mini-Fest will return to Mildenhall Cycling Club once again in late August
MILDENHALL Cycling Club have released details of their annual cycling event which will take place on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
1 min
Rams maintain their flying start to the season
SAWSTON and Babraham maintained their unbeaten start to the East Anglia Premier League season after claiming a five wicket success over previously unbeaten Bury St Edmonds.
2 mins
Alpine replace Doohan with Colapinto
FORMULA ONE Alpine have announced that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five Formula One races.
2 mins
India need new Test skipper
CRICKET India will need to appoint a new Test captain ahead of this summer's blockbuster five-match series against England after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format.
1 min
Growing Haines has England in his sights
TOM Haines believes he is batting better now than when he first burst on to the scene and caught the attention of England managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key.
2 mins
'This is the lowest I've felt in my career'
CAMBRIDGE United defender James Gibbons has described his side's relegation from League One as “the biggest low in football” that he’s experienced.
2 mins
'THE WAR IS AT AN END'
• IT'S OVER! • Britain goes wild in the streets.
2 mins
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