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Even though Page said he kept the stash under lock and key, Marks said the property was in a residential area and potentially within reach of children if he was not “100% vigilant”.Had the shed been burgled and the items got into the wrong hands, “the consequences could have been very serious”, the judge added.During police interviews, Page denied holding an extreme right-wing mindset, despite having an email address which referenced numbers associated with Adolf Hitler and a tattoo linked to white supremacy, police said.Page had pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a document or record likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.He also admitted two counts of possessing an explosive substance, four counts of possessing a firearm without a certificate, two counts related to the possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of prohibited ammunition and possession of ammunition without a certificate.Page had also been convicted of child abuse in the US in 2006.

Cambridge University has faced criticism for declining to suspend students who allegedly made death threats against a fellow undergraduate following his visit to Israel.Bradley Smart, a 21-year-old third-year student at Homerton College, participated in a trip organised by the Pinsker Centre think tank, which brought Oxbridge student leaders to meet both Israelis and Palestinians to gain insight into the Gaza conflict.Upon his return to college, Mr Smart, who is not Jewish, claims identifiable students posted threatening messages in a group chat, including phrases such as “I’m going to kill him” and “he needs to die”.After reporting the threats through official harassment procedures, the college reportedly advised him to contact welfare services or consider relocating to different accommodation.The group chat messages also contained slurs, degrading language, and antisemitic material, drawing comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany, according to Mr Smart.Fearing for his personal safety, he vacated his Homerton accommodation approximately one month after the incidents began.Mr Smart told The Telegraph: “As a Cambridge student, I expected my university to be a place where opinions could be refined through dialogue. “The reality, however, was that this trip was enough to trigger a campaign of cancellation, including explicit death threats and being banned from a college club.”Cambridge University has declined to suspend students who allegedly made death threats against a fellow undergraduate following his visit to Israel | GETTYWhen he approached police about the matter, Mr Smart claims officers informed him it constituted an “academic matter” and declined to pursue an investigation.Lord Walney, who previously served as the Government’s counter-extremism tsar, condemned the institution’s handling of the situation.He said: “It is entirely unacceptable that students at one of our leading universities would threaten to kill one of their peers for visiting Israel. “The college’s response is wholly inadequate, and sets a dangerous precedent that intimidation and threats of political violence will be tolerated. Cambridge must do better.”Bradley Smart, a 21-year-old third-year student at Homerton College | GOOGLEBen Freeman, executive director of the Pinsker Centre, warned: “Jewish students and their allies are in fear for their lives. “After recent attacks, this fear is all the more justified. Threats of violence cannot be normalised. We cannot allow intimidation to shut down dialogue.”Gabrielle Apfel, president of the Cambridge Israel Society, described the university as having become “a lion’s den with regard to Israel and Zionism” over the past two and a half years.Ms Apfel added that the Cambridge Israel Society has hosted progressive speakers, including former Labour MPs, yet still considers it necessary to keep event locations confidential.Bradley Smart participated in a trip organised by the Pinsker Centre think tank, which brought Oxbridge student leaders to meet both Israelis and Palestinians | REUTERSShe said: “Jewish and Israeli students feel like they have to keep their connections to Israel and their identities to themselves. No student should feel unable to be themselves because of their background or identity.”The allegations emerge amid escalating anti-Israel sentiment across Britain’s elite universities.An Oxford student faced charges last year for inciting racial hatred after leading chants calling to “put the Zios in the ground”.Violent incidents targeting British Jews have also risen sharply in recent months, with two Jewish men stabbed in Golders Green, north London, last week.

Here is all you need to know about voting in the local elections 2026Local elections take place on May 7, 2026(Image: Copyright Unknown)Local elections are just around the corner, meaning it is nearly time to vote for your chosen candidates. This year’s elections in Cambridgeshire are taking place for Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and Peterborough City Council.Elections are not taking place in Fenland District Council or East Cambridgeshire District Council this year, as they will take place in 2027. For anyone wanting to vote, here is all you need to know about it.When can I vote?Polling stations open at 7am on Thursday, May 7. They remain open until 10pm. Counting will then take place on Friday, May 8.Some voters may have taken the opportunity to take part in an early voting trial scheme before May 7. Others may have used a postal vote to select their preferred candidate.Where can I vote?Your local polling stations will be listed on your polling card, if you have one. You can also find them on the relevant council website.What do I need?You will need a form of photographic ID in order to vote at your local polling station. This includes a UK passport and driving licence.Other forms of ID will be listed on your polling card or the council website. It is now essential to take photographic ID, but you do not need to take your polling card.Where can I see the results?Results for each council will filter throughout the day on Friday, May 8. They will be listed on each council website as and when they come through. CambridgeshireLive will also be regularly updating readers with the results.Do you want more of the latest Cambridgeshire news as it comes in from across the county? Sign up to our dedicated newsletter to make sure you never miss a big story from Cambridge or anywhere else in the county. You can also sign up to our dedicated Traffic and Crime newsletters for the latest updates on the topics you are most interested in .

Cambridgeshire Police said the force is aware of antisocial behaviour and is working alongside partners to tackle itResidents have raised concerns about antisocial behaviour in Trumpington(Image: CambridgeshireLive)Residents have raised concerns about antisocial behaviour in a Cambridge suburb. Some locals have said they would highly recommend Trumpington as a place to live and that it is the ideal location for families.However, some told CambridgeshireLive that “everything [in Trumpington] looks amazing” but that there are problems with antisocial behaviour.Elif Gueu, 51, has lived in Trumpington for three years. She said she likes Trumpington because it is a “very multicultural place” where it is “peaceful” and people “respect each other”. She likes that she is not far from Cambridge city centre, but she does have some concerns about the area.She said: “Sometimes there are some shouts and fights. There are some issues around here.” In one incident, in the last year, she said she was “shocked” because she said she saw “someone chained by police”.A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “Members of our Neighbourhood Policing Team are aware and are working with partners, including residents associations, housing associations and councils to tackle ASB.”Trumpington is located around two miles from Cambridge(Image: CambridgeshireLive)Another lady, who wished to remain anonymous, said Trumpington is “very nice on the exterior” but “there is a lot of social discord beneath the surface and a lot of anti-social behaviour”. The resident of 10 years added: “A lot of the time you have got people doing things they shouldn’t be doing.”She said that over time, Trumpington has seen some “violent incidents”, including a fire and vandalism. The lady said that “on the surface, everything looks amazing but you just have some problems from time to time.”The spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police continued: “We would encourage anyone who experiences anti-social behaviour where they live to report this to us, so we are able to build up an accurate picture of what is happening in an area and act accordingly.”On the other hand, others have said that they have not experienced this and that it is actually the ‘best place for for families to live in. Raneem Almutairi, 32, has lived in Trumpington for around eight months.She said she thinks it is the “best area for families to live in Cambridge”. Raneem said she has heard of the concerns but she “feels safe”. “I haven’t seen anything or experienced anything myself”, she added.Information about antisocial behaviour can be found on Cambridgeshire Police’s website, where it can also be reported.

The proposals seek permission to host occasional live music events and karaokeThe proposed bar and restaurant would be located at 57 High Street in St Neots(Image: Google Street View)An empty department store in a Huntingdonshire town could become a sports bar and restaurant under new plans. A listed building consent application submitted to Huntingdonshire District Council by Bailey’s Bar seeks approval to convert a partially Grade II listed building, previously a St Neots department store, into a sports bar and restaurant.Under the proposals, the High Street site would be converted into a sports bar and restaurant with games and entertainment zones on the first floor. The second floor is proposed to be staff offices and an ancillary back-of-house accommodation.The historic three-storey element of the building forms the listed portion while later 20th-century extensions to the side and rear are unlisted. The applicant seeks to “preserve the significance of the Grade II listed building and Conservation Area” and “contribute positively to the vitality and viability of the town centre”. A PureGym on the ground floor of the same building is not part of the proposed change of use.The proposals also seek permission to host occasional live music events and karaoke facilities. Opening hours would be from 9am to 12am Monday to Saturday and 10am to 11pm on Sundays, with extended hours reaching 1am on selected Saturdays. Approximately 12 members of staff would be employed for front or house and between 3-6 in the kitchen.The works include internal alterations and fit-out of the first floor, sympathetic refurbishment of listed building elements for staff and ancillary uses, and minor external alteration. This would include signage and repainting of the main entrance.

The U’s will play in the third tier next seasonNeil Harris returned to Cambridge United last year after a spell at MillwallAuthor: Dan MasonPublished 9 hours agoLast updated 9 hours agoCambridge United have won promotion back to League One after one year away.The U’s – who were relegated last season after a four-year stay in the third tier – secured an immediate return thanks to a goalless draw with Crewe Alexandra at the Mornflake Stadium today.United have only lost six games on the road in League Two all season, having edged Salford City and Notts County – who now face the play-offs – to automatic promotion.It’s another promotion for boss Neil Harris, who returned to Cambridge in February last year after replacing Garry Monk.Harris – who has tasted promotion both as a player and head coach – led United on a 14-game unbeaten run in the league between November and February, as well as booking an FA Cup third round appearance.He was nominated for League Two manager of the season, having won January’s manager of the month.Next season will also mean the return of the Cambridgeshire derby between Cambridge and Peterborough United, who ended their campaign with a 3-1 defeat at home to Doncaster Rovers.First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app.

People used to think the cathedral was floating above a cityEly Cathedral(Image: Cambridgeshire Live)It would be crazy to think that a landlocked county like Cambridgeshire once had places surrounded by water. This was the case for Ely, which was once known as the Isle of Ely.When it had this name, the historic city was surrounded by undrained fens and water. As the city stood on a high point of around 85ft, it was only reachable by boat. It was surrounded by water until the 17th century, until the surrounding fens were drained and converted into farmland.Ely is well-known for its cathedral, and with the city once being surrounded by water, the cathedral had a nickname inspired by this fact. It was known as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ because it stands so high over the city and is also 26m above sea level.When Ely was surrounded by water, it looked like the cathedral was floating. The cathedral can still be seen from miles away across the fens, from the roads or the railway.It dates back to AD 672, when it was founded by St Etheldreda. The earliest parts of the building date back to 1083, and it became a cathedral in 1109.The cathedral is considered architecturally outstanding due to its scale and style. It was built with a Romanesque style, but the galilee porch, lady chapel, and choir were rebuilt in an exuberant Decorated Gothic style.Today, the cathedral is popular with tourists, attracting around 250,000 visitors every year. As well as people wanting to look inside the cathedral, there is also a hidden museum inside.The stained glass museum is tucked away on the first floor of the cathedral. The museum is the only one of its kind in the UK. For anyone who hasn’t yet been to this iconic cathedral, then it may be worth the trip.