Five people were plucked to safety tonight after fire broke out at a block of flats in Sawston. (Sunday) The drama began just before 7pm, when Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service received an
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Five rescued from flats blaze at Sawston
Man charged over museum art theft
A 25-year-old man is charged in connection with the theft of Chinese art worth up to £40m from the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
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Fitzwilliam update: Third man charged
A third man has been charged in connection with a 10 million burglary at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge last month. Steven Coughlan, who in his 20s, of Eleanor Street, London, has been charged
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Help wanted for charity walk in city
ORGANISERS of a major fund-raiser are looking for sponsorship to help out.
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Nightingale tags track decline
Tracking devices are fitted to nightingales in Cambridgeshire to help determine why their numbers are falling in the UK.
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Dealing with dying
As part of Dying Matters Week, Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is inviting people to visit or call the hospice to find out more about its bereavement services, and NHS in Peterborough has redesigned its end of life services, as John Baker discovered:
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Three-year ban for 110mph drink-driver who fled police
A judge told a drink-driver who led police on a high- speed chase that the Army was "the best place" for him.
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Work together, main council parties told
Councillors who hold the balance of power at the Guildhall have called on colleagues to "put people before politics".
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Man fined £1k for smashing burger van in drunken rage
A BT worker with a history of violence must pay 1,650 after smashing up a burger van in Cambridge in a drunken rage a court heard.
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South African business encouraged
South African entrepreneurs attend workshops at Anglia Ruskin University as part of a project to encourage township businesses.
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Deadline looms for community magazine awards
Calling all editors of the region's community magazines your deadline is looming. The Cambridge Building Society and the News have teamed up to find the best examples of village and neighbourhood publications
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Feathered friends providing inspiration for school pupils
PUPILS at a tiny primary school have been transfixed by the antics of some feathered friends living nearby.
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Bourne town centre revamp gets under way
The start of multi-million pound town centre redevelopment works has been welcomed by the leader of a council.
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Pedalling for good causes
AN INTREPID duo will be embarking on a two-week, 1,000-mile fundraising challenge for two charities.
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Mobility vehicle donation made
PEOPLE with disabilities will be able to get their shopping done in comfort thanks to a generous donation from a community group.
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Merger plans for Peterborough golf clubs
Plans are afoot to merge Thorpe Wood and Orton Meadows golf clubs in Peterborough.
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Charity: yclists brave rain en route to Paris
Never say die charity cyclists said “c’est la vie” to howling wind and rain when pedaling 287 miles from Peterborough to Paris.
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Maisie is a star in the Mae-king
Schoolgirl singing sensation Maisie-Mae Cater from near Peterborough, who pens songs during maths lessons, is celebrating chart success at the age of just 15.
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Court: Cannabis drug farmer jailed
A drug farmer from Peterborough caught managing two cannabis factories was jailed for more than four years on Thursday (17 May).
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Woman hurt after alleged hit and run
A woman has been injured after an alleged hit and run collision in a town centre.
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National charity seeks help to run talking books scheme
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help a charity run a crucial scheme to allow blind people to have access to thousands of talking books.
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