Harriet Heywood

Cambridge

Journalist at BBC News

BBC journalist covering Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and the East of England

Articles

Head of Cambridgeshire Police to step down after seven years

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Harriet Heywood

Chief constable to step down after seven yearsHarriet HeywoodCambridgeshire ConstabularyNick Dean spent 31 years as an officer, mostly in Norfolk, before moving to the neighbouring county in 2018The chief constable for Cambridgeshire Police will step down from the position in September. Nick Dean has been in the role for seven years after he became head of the force in 2018. Mr Dean previously announced he would retire in 2023, but abandoned the plans when he "realised now is not the right time".
New ambulances to deliver faster care to East of England patients

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Harriet Heywood

East of England to get 29 new ambulancesHarriet HeywoodBBC News, East of EnglandSteve Hubbard/BBCThe new vehicles aim to deliver faster and more convenient care for patients in emergencies, says Health Secretary Wes StreetingThe East of England will receive 29 new ambulances to help deliver faster emergency care for patients. The new ambulances will replace ageing vehicles in the organisation's fleet by March 2026.
Police name man whose body was found at the side of an Essex road

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Harriet Heywood

Man found dead on country lane is named by policeHarriet HeywoodEssex PolicePolice believe the body to be that of Vietnamese national Vo Thai SonPolice are investigating the death of a Vietnamese national whose body was discovered on an Essex country lane in March. Vo Thai Son had been living in the UK when his body was found on Lincolns Lane in Pilgrims Hatch, near Brentwood, on 19 March. Officers have appealed for help to establish his movements in the days and weeks before his death.
Combined Authority backs mayor to save bus route to Peterborough

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Harriet Heywood

Image source, John Devine/BBCImage caption, Stagecoach said only 32 passengers used the 33 service between March and Peterborough on an average dayA bus route between a market town and a city in a county has been saved. The 33 route between March, Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough was due to be shortened on 31 August due to "extremely low passenger numbers", Stagecoach East said.
Combined Authority backs mayor to save bus route to Peterborough

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Harriet Heywood

Market town to city bus route will be savedHarriet HeywoodJohn Devine/BBCStagecoach said only 32 passengers used the 33 service between March and Peterborough on an average dayA bus route between a market town and a city in a county has been saved. The 33 route between March, Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough was due to be shortened on 31 August due to "extremely low passenger numbers", Stagecoach East said.
Nene Valley Railway

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Harriet Heywood

Railway needs £180k to get it back on trackHarriet HeywoodEmma Baugh/BBCMichael Purcell said contributions would help the railway "weather the current storm" and ensure it can "inspire and delight" for years to comeA railway said it still has some way to go to refill its financial reserves despite a "fantastic" year of fundraising. Last year The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) launched an urgent appeal to raise £300,000 to keep it running in the face of financial challenges.
Railway needs £180k to get it back on track

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Harriet Heywood

A railway said it still has some way to go to refill its financial reserves despite a "fantastic" year of fundraising. Last year The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) launched an urgent appeal to raise £300,000 to keep it running in the face of financial challenges. The railway, which has been running near Peterborough since the 1970s and featured in a 1980s James Bond movie, has since raised £120,000.
Family of runner hit by car at Stretham village want road changes

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Janine Machin |Harriet Heywood

Image source, Qays Najm/BBCImage caption, Stephen Chamberlain's widow Karen, pictured with his father Grenville Chamberlain, said she had witnessed people driving "recklessly" over the bridge near where her husband was struckThe family of a businessman said they wanted changes made to the section of road where he was fatally hit by a car while running.
10cc star sees first match - and does love cricket

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Justin Dealey |Harriet Heywood

Graham Gouldman had never been to a cricket match before, despite co-writing the hit 10cc song [Getty Images]A rock musician who co-wrote a song with the lyrics "I don't like cricket - I love it" has just gone to his first match - nearly 47 years after the hit was released. Graham Gouldman, a founding member of the band 10cc, had never seen live cricket, despite the 1978 hit "Dreadlock Holiday" being adopted as an anthem by many fans of the sport.
Family of runner hit by car at Stretham village want road changes

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Janine Machin |Harriet Heywood

Family want changes to road after runner's deathJanine Machin & Harriet HeywoodQays Najm/BBCStephen Chamberlain's widow Karen, pictured with his father Grenville Chamberlain, said she had witnessed people driving "recklessly" over the bridge near where her husband was struckThe family of a businessman said they wanted changes made to the section of road where he was fatally hit by a car while running.