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Nurses in the department with some of the teddies.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Nurses take special delivery of teddies, thanks to generous donation

Friends enjoying the festival

Friends enjoying the festival

Village beer festival is a huge success

Ian Parnell's inquest was opened earlier today at Peterborough Town Hall.

Ian Parnell's inquest was opened earlier today at Peterborough Town Hall.

Inquest opens into A142 motorcyclist’s death

George Shepherd is wanted by Cambridgeshire Police in connection with an aggravated burglary.

George Shepherd is wanted by Cambridgeshire Police in connection with an aggravated burglary.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man wanted by police for burglary

Adeel Zabe, 27, stole debit and credit cards from four people in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire before using them to withdraw cash.

Adeel Zabe, 27, stole debit and credit cards from four people in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire before using them to withdraw cash.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Distraction thief targeted elderly and disabled stealing more than £5,000

Colin Cann, 51, had a computer and storage discs, found to contain 2,565 category C indecent images of children, 1000 category B images and 1392 category A images – the most severe.

Colin Cann, 51, had a computer and storage discs, found to contain 2,565 category C indecent images of children, 1000 category B images and 1392 category A images – the most severe.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Paedophile encouraged girl, 10, to take and send him naked photos

The Ely Consort choir performed 'Winter Songs' at Chatteris Parish Church on Saturday (December 3).

The Ely Consort choir performed 'Winter Songs' at Chatteris Parish Church on Saturday (December 3).

Review: ‘Winter Songs’ performed by Ely Consort choir

Jordan Gill in action against Kiko Martinez in London.

Jordan Gill in action against Kiko Martinez in London.

Gutted Gill left with 'no excuses' after world title blow

The Vaccinators on Tour bus will be hitting the road this autumn half term.

The Vaccinators on Tour bus will be hitting the road this autumn half term.

Covid vaccine team tour Cambridgeshire this half term

Emergency services called as cars collide on road between Chatteris and Mepal.

Emergency services called as cars collide on road between Chatteris and Mepal.

Emergency services called as cars collided on road between Chatteris and Mepal

Victoria Bradford and her son Guy who's currently up for winning the environmental section of the 'Make a Difference Awards'

Victoria Bradford and her son Guy who's currently up for winning the environmental section of the 'Make a Difference Awards'

Cambridgeshire boy nominated for Make a Difference Award

Jonas Vaitkevicius was caught drink driving and also found to be in breach of a deportation order.

Jonas Vaitkevicius was caught drink driving and also found to be in breach of a deportation order.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Chatteris drink driver who crashed outside police station in Wisbech is jailed

Michael Wills (second from left) has helped other apprentices with welding techniques while at Stainless Metalcraft.

Michael Wills (second from left) has helped other apprentices with welding techniques while at Stainless Metalcraft.

'Hugely respected' Michael retires after over 50 years of service

Head teacher Bridget Harrison shows she has nerves of steel after completing a remarkable sky dive to raise money for Rackham primary school, Witchford.

Head teacher Bridget Harrison shows she has nerves of steel after completing a remarkable sky dive to raise money for Rackham primary school, Witchford.

What Cambridgeshire has to offer this Bank Holiday weekend

People have also been expressing their upset and praise for the ideas on social media

People have also been expressing their upset and praise for the ideas on social media

Cyclists call bicycle plates and insurance 'unenforceable and unworkable'

The effect is relatively unknown but important to keep in mind

The effect is relatively unknown but important to keep in mind

Florida Ice Effect phenomenon could put drivers at risk

Even so little as a two degree increase in internal body temperature can be fatal

Even so little as a two degree increase in internal body temperature can be fatal

How you can treat and prevent heatstroke in your pets

Stephen Buttriss joined Stainless Metalcraft in Chatteris at 16-years-old, and was crowned apprentice of the year in 1978 (pictured).

Stephen Buttriss joined Stainless Metalcraft in Chatteris at 16-years-old, and was crowned apprentice of the year in 1978 (pictured).

Salesman Stephen who 'has a smile every day' marks 45 years at firm

Emergency services pumping water out of a property in Gold Street, March, on Christmas Eve 2019.

Emergency services pumping water out of a property in Gold Street, March, on Christmas Eve 2019.

Upcoming conference for flood groups aims to ‘combat flooding’

Police released this photo of the gun removed from youngster in Chatteris.

Police released this photo of the gun removed from youngster in Chatteris.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Armed police swoop on youngsters brandishing suspected hand gun

Crash aftermath after lorry crashed and shed its load on the A141 between Chatteris and March

Crash aftermath after lorry crashed and shed its load on the A141 between Chatteris and March

'Rubberneckers' cause second crash trying to view overturned lorry

Two air ambulances called to scene of crash on the A141 between Chatteris and March today

Two air ambulances called to scene of crash on the A141 between Chatteris and March today

Both drivers seriously injured after head on crash

BB gun confiscated by Cambridgeshire Police from children in Chatteris. It was bought at a summer festival at the weekend from a stall.

BB gun confiscated by Cambridgeshire Police from children in Chatteris. It was bought at a summer festival at the weekend from a stall.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Child shot in face by BB gun bought at summer festival

Alan Desmond from Chatteris (inset) was caught dealing spice and cocaine throughout the Huntingdon and Warboys areas

Alan Desmond from Chatteris (inset) was caught dealing spice and cocaine throughout the Huntingdon and Warboys areas

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for prolific Chatteris drug dealer who sold spice throughout Cambs

Long service awards for volunteers who make a difference

We've put together a list of some great garden centres in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some great garden centres in Cambridgeshire.

7 great garden centres to visit in Cambridgeshire

Thomas Robson-Kanu , founder and chief executive of The Turmeric Co, hosts a visit from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Thomas Robson-Kanu , founder and chief executive of The Turmeric Co, hosts a visit from Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Ex footballer Thomas Robson-Kanu moves health food HQ to Fenland

L-R Andrew Swift (WSC), Ean Daniel (WSC), Austen Adams (Metalcraft), Alex Bevan (Metalcraft), Debbie Barton (WSC), Ari George (Metalcraft), Stephen Barclay MP, Toby Lambert (Metalcraft), Laraine Moody (WSC), Luis Webb (Metalcraft), Martin Johnson

L-R Andrew Swift (WSC), Ean Daniel (WSC), Austen Adams (Metalcraft), Alex Bevan (Metalcraft), Debbie Barton (WSC), Ari George (Metalcraft), Stephen Barclay MP, Toby Lambert (Metalcraft), Laraine Moody (WSC), Luis Webb (Metalcraft), Martin Johnson

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Up to 130 students a year for £3.2m Chatteris training centre

A barn was targeted by arsonists in Stretham Road, Wilburton.

A barn was targeted by arsonists in Stretham Road, Wilburton.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Village barn struck by arsonists in 4am blaze

Cambridgeshire County Council is due to carry out bridge works on the A142 between Ely and Chatteris

Cambridgeshire County Council is due to carry out bridge works on the A142 between Ely and Chatteris

Cambridgeshire Highways

Weekend closure for A142 for bridge works between Ely and Chatteris

A man allegedly carried a knife in public when he was on The Avenue, March

A man allegedly carried a knife in public when he was on The Avenue, March

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

March: Man charged with possession of a knife in public

Kayleigh Henshaw and Tom Parker

Kayleigh Henshaw and Tom Parker

Charity Fundraiser

Superfan Kayleigh backing brain charity in memory of her friend Tom Parker

17-year-old Maddison Pauley (pictured) from Chatteris is a finalist in the 15th Top Model competition.

17-year-old Maddison Pauley (pictured) from Chatteris is a finalist in the 15th Top Model competition.

Maddison, 17, finalist in Top Model fashion competition

Residents Janet Tait and Michael Allison enjoy a joke together

Residents Janet Tait and Michael Allison enjoy a joke together

Care home echoes to the sound of laughter

Kath Rhodes celebrating her 101st birthday

Kath Rhodes celebrating her 101st birthday

'It's no good being miserable' says fun loving Kath on her 101st birthday

One of the plots on an auction website had this photo. The plot was then sold prior to the auction

One of the plots on an auction website had this photo. The plot was then sold prior to the auction

Fenland District Council

Legal threat after 100 plots of land at Chatteris go on sale

15 people were arrested and more than £11k in cash, 181 wraps of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine as well cannabis was seized.

15 people were arrested and more than £11k in cash, 181 wraps of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine as well cannabis was seized.

15 arrests and three county lines closed after Cambs drugs busts

The Munns family are offering free accommodation to a Ukrainian family fleeing the conflict.

The Munns family are offering free accommodation to a Ukrainian family fleeing the conflict.

Support Ukraine

Fenland farming family offer free housing to Ukraine refugees

March in 1970 (left) a newspaper report of a car chase that ended in a drowning and a rail station you might recognise (right).

March in 1970 (left) a newspaper report of a car chase that ended in a drowning and a rail station you might recognise (right).

Waiting for a train at Chatteris - and rising cost of fares from Ely

Cambridgeshire-born Hertfordshire-based singer-songwriter Sophie Frear went viral on TikTok in lockdown.

Cambridgeshire-born Hertfordshire-based singer-songwriter Sophie Frear went viral on TikTok in lockdown.

TikTok famous singer Sophie Frear on going viral in lockdown

Media Shed founder Holly Jean

Media Shed founder Holly Jean

International Women's Day

Business owner says 'take the leap' on International Women's Day

Poignant moment as Jack's shuts up shop in Chatteris for the final time.

Poignant moment as Jack's shuts up shop in Chatteris for the final time.

Jack's says final goodbye to Chatteris

Greggs is officially opening inside Chatteris petrol station Applegreen tomorrow (Friday March 4).

Greggs is officially opening inside Chatteris petrol station Applegreen tomorrow (Friday March 4).

Greggs announce official opening date for new Chatteris store near A141

Fire crews in Chatteris were held up 'significantly' due to residents parking.

Fire crews in Chatteris were held up 'significantly' due to residents parking.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters 'significantly' held up after trying to 'negotiate parked vehicles'

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe (inset) has praised the appointment of Morgan Sindall Construction, which has helped deliver projects such as at the Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (pictured), to Cambridgeshire County Council's school building scheme.

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe (inset) has praised the appointment of Morgan Sindall Construction, which has helped deliver projects such as at the Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (pictured), to Cambridgeshire County Council's school building scheme.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council appoints building firm for fourth time to help £150m scheme

Queues outside Jack's supermarket in Chatteris on Sunday, March 15. Picture: Mark Hemment/Facebook

Queues outside Jack's supermarket in Chatteris on Sunday, March 15. Picture: Mark Hemment/Facebook

Official closing date of Chatteris Jack's supermarket announced

Police stopped the 22-year-old on the A141 in Chatteris near the BP Garage.

Police stopped the 22-year-old on the A141 in Chatteris near the BP Garage.

Unlicensed driver, 22, led police on high-speed chase in Cambridgeshire

Jordan Gill prepares for his European featherweight title fight against Karim Guerfi later this month.

Jordan Gill prepares for his European featherweight title fight against Karim Guerfi later this month.

Jordan Gill hints at European success ahead of title showdown

Chatteris marked 70 years to the day since the Queen took to the throne with a short ceremony at the town's war memorial.

Chatteris marked 70 years to the day since the Queen took to the throne with a short ceremony at the town's war memorial.

Town sees healthy turnout to mark 70 years of Queen's reign

The world’s media gathered in Chatteris in 2018 to see Tesco’s new discount supermarket, Jack’s.

The world’s media gathered in Chatteris in 2018 to see Tesco’s new discount supermarket, Jack’s.

The 2022 Tesco due in Chatteris is the delayed 2015 service

Suspected hare courser Tony Baker has been jailed for putting other people’s lives at risk in a desperate attempt to escape police.

Suspected hare courser Tony Baker has been jailed for putting other people’s lives at risk in a desperate attempt to escape police.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for suspected hare courser who forced cars off road during police pursuit

Jordan Gill (left) will fight European featherweight champion Karim Guerfi in February, more than two months since their title bout was due to take place.

Jordan Gill (left) will fight European featherweight champion Karim Guerfi in February, more than two months since their title bout was due to take place.

Gill to finally land European title shot after frustrating delay

Fenland Council Cabinet agreed to dispose of 15 lots of surplus assets. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube on January 20.

Fenland Council Cabinet agreed to dispose of 15 lots of surplus assets. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube on January 20.

Fenland District Council

Roll up, roll up, for the Fenland Council mini ‘sale of the century’

A man was taken to hospital after a car and a van crashed near the Arthur Rickwood site on the A142 between Chatteris and Mepal.

A man was taken to hospital after a car and a van crashed near the Arthur Rickwood site on the A142 between Chatteris and Mepal.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man suffers injuries after A142 morning crash