Ashlea Hickin

3 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin |Jennifer Newton |Saffron Otter

The Royal Family has paid tribute to Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88 after a life "dedicated to the service of the Church". King Charles expressed his condolences, saying: "My wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis. Our heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, however, to know that His Holiness was able to share an Easter Greeting with the Church and the world he served with such devotion throughout his life and ministry.

3 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | James Rodger |Ashlea Hickin

UK households have been served a culinary caution regarding the dried spaghetti stashed in their cupboards – it's apparently sabotaging your spag bol. A chef has boldly claimed that many are getting it wrong, as the dish isn't "authentic" with spaghetti. Chef Sophie Nahmad from Gousto, the recipe box service, insists that tagliatelle is the most authentic pasta for a bona fide bolognese.

3 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin |Christian Abbott

HSBC account holders have received an urgent notification concerning withdrawal caps. The alert follows confusion after a mystified patron contacted This is Money querying: "Why wouldn't HSBC let me withdraw more than £1,000 in cash?" They said: "I wanted to take out £5,000 in cash from my HSBC bank account. HSBC says it has no limit on the amount of cash you can withdraw over the counter. But it seems HSBC Watford does not allow customers to withdraw any amount they request.

3 days ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin

A Cambridgeshire mum has helped to change the law for families with premature babies following her seven-year campaign. After her own son was born at 24 weeks, Lynne Peachey-Welch found herself having to make big decisions alone at the hospital because of how soon her husband had to return to work. Lynne and her husband James, from Meldreth, welcomed their baby boy, Max, into the world in October 2018. Max was extremely premature, being born at 24 weeks gestation and weighing only 1lb 12oz (794g).

1 week ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin |Hannah Ahmed

UK homeowners have been encouraged to take advantage of a water-saving device to help reduce their water bills. This little-known money-saving trick, which involves claiming free water-saving gadgets, is available to most residents in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The offer is extended by over 17 water companies. To secure these water-saving products, customers are typically required to complete a brief survey when applying directly to their water company.