The Hunts Post

The Hunts Post is a reliable free newspaper that reaches over 40,000 households in Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire, with an additional 2,000 copies purchased by readers.

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JAILED: 'Despicable' burglar stole £16k from vulnerable elderly man

1 day ago | huntspost.co.uk | Ben Jolley

Sam Smith, 23, went to the 80-year-old’s home in Warboys, near Huntingdon, on the morning of March 16 in 2023 and offered to paint his front door and windowsill for £400. The victim agreed to the work and went to get the cash from a grandfather clock his bedroom while Smith followed. Smith took the money for the work but didn’t return to complete it despite saying he would be back in a few hours.
The resort's guests raised a total of £6,873 in just three months

2 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

The resort's guests raised a total of £6,873 in just three months by taking part in the Room2Give scheme, which encourages them to opt out of room cleaning services during longer stays. By doing so, guests not only contributed to a reduction in energy usage but also aided three community organisations. The funds have been distributed to The Pavement Project in Bedford, Samuel Pepys School in St Neots, and Woodgreen Pets Charity in Godmanchester.
Marathon runners raise funds for air ambulance charity

2 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Russell Carter, from Upwood, and Gemma McCormick, from London, ran the Manchester Marathon and London Marathon respectively on April 27, for Magpas Air Ambulance. The charity, based in Cambridgeshire, provides advanced medical care to patients at the scene of their accidents. Mr Carter's run was the final part of his 'Two Halves and a Whole' challenge, which also saw him take on the Cambridge Half and London Landmarks Half Marathons this year.
Much-loved village preschool celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating

2 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Playtimes, in Spaldwick, Cambridgeshire, received the positive rating on April 25, 2025. The charity-run setting is staffed by a close-knit team of childcare professionals and overseen by a committee of parent volunteers, with many local people over the years giving their time and skills to build a home from home that supports and nurtures its young people.
1,500 litres of diesel stolen in Cambridgeshire in two weeks

2 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Ben Jolley

In the first incident, about 200 litres of diesel was stolen from an irrigation pump at a farm in Little London, Isleham. This happened in the space of just 15 minutes on April 26, between 11pm and 11.15pm. The irrigation pipes were also damaged by a vehicle running over them. The same farm was struck again a week later, with roughly 300 litres of diesel stolen from an irrigation pump between 1am and 1.15am on May 4.
Trime UK opens new facility at Hinchingbrooke Business Park

2 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Trime UK, a leading manufacturer of sustainable lighting towers, power generation machinery, and water treatment products, opened its new facility on April 28. The purpose-built site is located in the Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The site has a 20-person training room, a workshop, and a classroom training area. The company will continue to deliver its accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training courses from the site.
Fostering service brightens up Huntingdon train station

3 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Cambridgeshire County Council's fostering service, along with staff, foster carers, and children in care, planted new flowers outside the station and on its platforms in April. The initiative was coordinated by the council's fostering recruitment team, Fiona Blackwell, Huntingdon train station manager, and Andrew Chillingsworth, Govia Thameslink's community engagement manager. Foster carer Jess Baxter and her foster child made significant contributions to the project.
New garden opened in Alconbury Weald for residents to enjoy

3 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

3 1/1 A new community garden has opened in Alconbury Weald. The garden, which was designed with input from residents, offers a space for growing, activities, and community gatherings. The initiative stemmed from residents' desire for a communal area to grow plants and participate in activities without the commitment of maintaining an allotment.
New card launched to help the Deaf community in Cambridgeshire

3 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

The card, created by Cambridgeshire Police and the Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA), reads "I am Deaf" and includes a QR code linking to the Video Relay Service (VRS), SignVideo. The initiative aims to reduce anxiety for Deaf individuals in chaotic emergency situations. The launch coincides with Deaf Awareness Week, which ran frrom May 5 to 11.
Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society hold RAF event

3 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

2 1/1 A radio club has held an event from an airfield. The Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society (HARS) set up the Special Event Station GB0WYT for the annual RAFARS Airfields on the Air event at RAF Wyton, Cambridgeshire. With permission from Glebe Farm, located near the RAF Wyton Main Runway, the team assembled on Friday, April 11, setting up the club-owned tent and various masts and antennas.