Cambridge News

The Cambridge News, previously known as the Cambridge Evening News, is a daily newspaper in the UK that is published every weekday and on Saturdays. It is produced by Cambridge Newspapers Ltd, which has its main operations based in Milton. This facility, initially established as a printing plant in 1991, became the central hub for the Evening News in 1998. Between December 2010 and June 2011, the newspaper had an average daily circulation of 20,987.

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The pretty Cambridgeshire town with a magnificent manor house and rare plant garden

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Mel King

Nestled near Ely and just a short drive down the A142 lies a small town but has an abundance of history. Soham, in East Cambridgeshire, is believed to date back to the sixth century - and has some pretty spectacular sights. The town is well-known among locals for attractions such as South Angle Farm Park and its world famous Christmas house that's decorated with hundreds of LED lights. However, there is one particular place that stands out amongst all of them.
DWP lesser-known benefit can give you £73.90 a week

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Mel King |Samantha Leathers

Attendance Allowance, a benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), offers financial support to individuals with disabilities and is frequently missed. Claimants can receive from £73.90 to £110.40 weekly. Despite what the name might suggest, Attendance Allowance doesn't require the beneficiary to have a carer or attendant. The aim of the benefit is to aid disabled persons in maintaining their autonomy.
A14 live updates as road completely shuts due to 'serious' crash causing severe delays

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Jodie Bradley

The A14 in Cambridgeshire is closed eastbound this afternoon due to a serious collision. The collision occurred between J23 (Godmanchester) and J24 (Swavesey). It has been reported that the collision involved a car and a motorcycle. The crash occurred at about 1:20pm this afternoon. Emergency services including Cambridgeshire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also providing assistance with traffic management.
Green Party mayoral candidate Bob Ensch’s plans for Peterborough and 'how he would help low-income families'

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Joe Griffin |Mel King

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) mayoral election takes place on Thursday, May 1. Five candidates are in the running, including Paul Bristow (Conservative), Ryan Coogan (Reform), Lorna Dupre (Liberal Democrats), Bob Ensch (Green Party) and Anna Smith (Labour).
Exactly when military aircraft can be spotted in VE Day rehearsals near Cambridgeshire

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Amy Britton

Military aircraft will take to the skies close to Cambridgeshire for rehearsals ahead of the 80th anniversary celebrations of VE Day. The flypast rehearsal is likely to take place on Monday, April 28th, if the weather forecast remains good. The rehearsal could be moved to Tuesday, April 29, if the weather is bad. The flightpath of the rehearsals shows the aircraft will past close by to parts of Cambridgeshire including Wisbech if you are interested in catching a glimpse of the flypast.
50-minute delays on A14 with miles of congestion due to 'road surface defect'

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Jodie Bradley

Two lanes have been closed on the A14 this afternoon due to a road surface defect. The lanes were closed at about 11.20am this morning. The closure is impacting traffic heading westbound. It is taking place between J23 (Godmanchester) and J22 (A1), and is set to continue for much of the afternoon. There are severe delays of up to an hour on the busy Cambs A-road. There are three miles of congestion, with drivers urged to avoid the road where possible.
Exclusive open day at historic gardens near Cambs city

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Amy Britton

Cambridgeshire is a county full of history with a range of National Trust properties to explore and the iconic Cambridge University. If you are looking for somewhere new to explore with your family over the weekend, you might want to make a trip to the Milton Hall open day. Milton Hall is a historic home that dates back to the 1594 with extensive gardens to enjoy. The private estate is only open to the public once a year with the next open day coming up on Sunday, May 4.
The Cambridge picnic hotspot that was once filled with lines of washing

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Rob Currell

Nestled in the heart of Cambridge city centre lies a beautiful stretch of countryside - known as Laundress Green. Located south of Silver Street at Coe Fen, this green oasis has a history that belies its current popularity as a summer picnic and sunbathing spot. The name 'Laundress Green' hints at its past, when local washerwomen would frequent the area to use the city council washing lines for the laundry staff at the Cambridge colleges.
The tranquil Cambs village where the population hasn't grown in 200 years with great road links

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Rob Currell

You probably haven't been there and you may have never heard of it – but you may have driven past it. The village we are describing is Easton, on the western outskirts of the county and located near two major roads, the A1 and the A14. The village was first recorded in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as a settlement consisting of 10 manors. Nowadays, it has grown but maintains its tranquil appeal.
Some Cambs patients waiting a month for GP appointments

2 weeks ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Kirstie McCrum

Around one in every 16 GP appointments in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough during March took place at least a month after being booked. Just over 33,000 appointments in our area happened 28 days or more after their booking. That works out as six percent of all appointments, just above the national average of five percent. It's also higher than the four percent of appointments in the area which took place a month after booking during the same period of 2019, the last March before the pandemic.