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East of England Ambulance Service celebrates 20th anniversary
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (274+ words) The East of England Ambulance Service is marking its 20th birthday(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has celebrated two decades since its formation. On Wednesday, July 1, the Trust marked 20 years since it…...
Plans to turn former chapel into "vibrant community space" given go-ahead
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (346+ words) The site is on The Crescent in Wisbech(Image: Google Street View) Plans have been approved for a former chapel to become a "vibrant community hub. Back in May, Mr D Daly submitted plans to turn the former Masonic Hall…...
Oncologist says 'check your frying pan' today as he shares little-known cancer risk - Cambridgeshire Live
59+ min ago (725+ words) Replacing kitchen utensils, pots and pans often only happens when they break, but a cancer specialist has warned there is one thing you should check before they are no longer usable. Dr Jiri Kubes is calling on people to check…...
Andy Burnham could be next PM " one thing has some concerned
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (534+ words) Andy Burnham is increasingly being discussed as the potential successor to Keir Starmer at No. 10, but one person has voiced concern over a rumoured policy that could significantly impact the South East. The Merseyside-born politician is the bookmakers' frontrunner to…...
Man 'narrowly missed numerous collisions' during high-speed chase
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (231+ words) Toth tried to escape on foot but was caught and arrested(Image: Cambridgeshire Police) A man drove at double the speed limit in residential areas and ignored red traffic lights in a bid to escape police. Thomas Toth, 21, led officers…...
FCDO warning for anyone heading to Portugal for summer holiday
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (336+ words) Brits flying to Portugal are being issued with an urgent travel warning this summer. The warning, from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), comes as wildfires ravage parts of the European country. More than 1, 000 firefighters are battling the flames just…...
Tikt Tok shop urgently recalls baby float warning child could drown
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (269+ words) A baby neck float being sold by Tik Tok shop is being urgently recalled - as it poses a 'drowning risk'. A recall has been issued for the swimming training aid as it does not meet the requirements of the General…...
1. 5million city centre revamp plans to be approved and made public
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (390+ words) The plans are set for final approval(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Plans that will see Peterborough's Cathedral Square and Guildhall benefit from a "1. 5m makeover are set to receive final approval this month. At a Full Council meeting at Sand…...
All the Cambridgeshire pubs where you can watch England's next World Cup game
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (214+ words) Football fans watching England in the World Cup (stock image)(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach Plc) Cambridgeshire pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am for England's next World Cup match. Punters and pub owners are rejoicing across the country as…...
The "peaceful" village which locals say has "lost its RAF identity"
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (839+ words) People in a Cambridgeshire village enjoy their "peaceful" home, but they feel it has lost its RAF "identity" and it "desperately needs" a shop. Upwood near Huntingdon is a small village home to only around 1, 200 people. The village has a…...