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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Grassroots campaign against use of pelvic mesh implants celebrates 10 years

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

âSling The Meshâ began in 2015 when Kath Sansom, a former reporter for The Cambs Times and Wisbech StandardÂ newspapers in Cambridgeshire,Â began campaigning for patient safety and medical justice. "Over the decade, the group has expanded to support both women and men harmed by all types of surgical mesh, including bladder slings, rectopexy mesh, hernia mesh, breast reconstruction mesh, and shoulder mesh," she explained.
Death notices and funeral announcements from The Hunts Post

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

Death notices and funeral announcements from The Hunts Post (Image: Getty Images) The Hunts Post published 10 death notices last week. Every week, The Hunts Post publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Hospital receives recognition for medical student support

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

The status, which runs until the end of September 2029, acknowledges the hospitalâ€™s commitment to high-quality clinical training and education for undergraduate medical students.
Unpaid carers say they feel ignored and unsupported in new report

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

The Carers Speak Out report, published by the Caring Together Charity, highlights the experiences of more than 150,000 unpaid carers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and calls for urgent action. Released to mark Carers Week 2025, the report shares first-hand accounts from carers who contribute to the charity’s year-round online platform of the same name. The report reveals that many carers feel overlooked and isolated.
Former mayor praises Huntingdon Racecourse community work

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

2 1/1 Former mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Karl Brockett, has praised Huntingdon Racecourse for its support of the community and charitable causes. Cllr Brockett has expressed gratitude to the racecourse staff and committee members for their efforts over the past few years.
3 Britons could face death penalty in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling charges

3 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Jonathan Christopher Collyer, 28, and Lisa Ellen Stocker, 29, were arrested on February 1. Prosecutor I Made Dipa Umbara saidÂ customs officers halted them at the X-ray machine after finding suspicious items in their luggage disguised as food packages. Mr Umbara told the District Court in Denpasar that packets ofÂ Angel Delight powdered dessert mix in their luggageÂ contained 993.56 grams of cocaine, worth an estimated six billion rupiah (ÂŁ272,000).
Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts this week (but there's a twist)

3 days ago | huntspost.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Krispy Kreme will be giving away original glazed doughnuts on Friday, June 6 (Image: Krispy Kreme) Krispy Kreme will be giving away free original glazed doughnuts to mark National Doughnut Day (Friday, June 6), but there's a twist. The company wants to reclaim their title "as the OG of the glazed doughnut". Therefore, they are encouraging customers to bring â€śFaux-G doughnutsâ€ť into a Krispy Kreme store, which they can "upgrade" to an original glazed doughnut for free.
Team GB gymnast from Hunts wins three more European medals

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

Jake Jarman, from Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, secured two silver medals and a gold medal at the European Championships in Leipzig, Germany. Competing as part of the Great Britain (GB) team, Jarman, along with teammates Luke Whitehouse, Harry Hepworth, Jamie Lewis, Courtney Tulloch, and Jonas Rushworth, performed 24 routines to clinch the team gold medal. Jake was also selected to compete in the new mixed team event, partnering with Ruby Evans from the womenâ€™s GB team.
Chief Constable thanks volunteers for their support

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

The commendation from Chief Constable Nick Dean coincided with the start of National Volunteers' Week, which runs from June 2 to June 8. Among the voluntary roles, the position of a special constable is the most prominent. These volunteers are sworn in by a magistrate and possess the same legal powers, including the power of arrest, as regular officers. They work a minimum of four hours a week alongside regular officers.
Dreamdrops in Huntingdonshire receives £2,000 donation

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

Dreamdrops, based in Huntingdonshire, was selected as charity of the year by Simplify Charitable Trust, part of the UK’s leading independent conveyancing and property services group. The group raised funds through a charity raffle, with proceeds supporting Dreamdrops’ work with sick children and their families.