Category: Cambridgeshire

The beach is often overlooked, but this makes for a more peaceful visitWest Runton beach(Image: Evelyn Simak/Geograph)When the hot weather arrives in England, the beaches quickly fill up with sun-seekers. Unfortunately, people from our landlocked county of Cambridgeshire to travel to get to the coast.However, there are many beaches within an easy driving distance of the county. One that’s worth the visit is West Runton beach in Norfolk, just a two-hour drive from Cambridge.This sand and shingled beach is considered one of the more peaceful to visit in Norfolk. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways for people to walk in the surrounding area.The beach is also backed by cliffs, which offer an “impressive backdrop to the beach”, according to the Visit North Norfolk website. One thing the beach is most famous for is the discovery of a nearly-complete mammoth.Part of the Ice Age animal was first discovered on December 13, 1990. Local residents Margaret and Harold Hems were walking along the beach when they discovered a large bone sticking out of the cliffs.The couple contacted a local museum and it was later discovered that the bone was a pelvic bone of a large steppe mammoth. A year later in 1991, fossil hunter Rob Sinclair discovered more large bones in the area.After the two discoveries, an excavation took place in 1995. Within three months, archaeologists managed to find 85 per cent of a mammoth.This is the most complete set of bones of a mammoth that has been discovered in the world. As well as this major discovery, other small fossils have been found at West Runton, making it an important archaeological spot.As well as being a hotspot for fossils, the beach is often overlooked, as more people visit nearby Cromer. However, this provides a more peaceful visit for people.

The green has a fascinating historyLaundress Green in Cambridge(Image: CambridgeshireLive)A city park, described as “iconic” by previous visitors, offers a scenic area where you can look out for cows grazing. Laundress Green in Cambridge offers a beautiful green area to indulge in picnics, sunbathing, or a walk.The city can be quite overwhelming at times, with all the hustle and bustle – particularly in the busy tourist season. Laundress Green offers a place to escape just a few minutes from the heart of the city.Although today it is a beauty spot, it has a history of hard work – and the name ‘Laundress Green’ hints at its past. Local washerwomen would frequent the area to use the city council washing lines for the laundry staff at the Cambridge colleges.According to Capturing Cambridge, on Mondays and Tuesdays the ground was free from grazing animals, so that women from Granta Place and Mill Lane could safely hang out their laundry there to dry. For this privilege, they likely had to pay a shilling a year and put up their own posts.In those days, people used this part of the River Cam when the best source of water for washing was the river, long before the era of a much simpler method – a washing machine. Eventually, clean water was made available in homes throughout the city and this function at the river became no longer necessary.Situated next to Lammas Land and near The Granta and The Anchor pubs, the green has become a popular place to visit throughout the year, but especially in the summer. A previous visitor to the park described it as “one of the most iconic” river places where “you can find cows grazing in the morning” from spring to autumn.Another wrote on Google: “The banks of the river Cam and the grounds surrounding are a beautiful park to go for a walk, picnic or have some drinks on the pubs around the area. The pound mill is a very beautiful spot with swans and other birds and trees.”

Jurors heard 12 other officers had been investigated over their conduct arising from the “toxic” culture Street had created.Pc Josh Williams, 38, from Huntingdon, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office.Of 11 others who were investigated, two resigned, one was dismissed for gross misconduct, one received a final warning and two received written warnings.In 2020, Williams was tasked with examining the phone of a female suspect and told Street she was “quite fit”.Street asked him if there were “any nudes”, and Williams replied that there was a video of the woman committing a sexual act.Williams went on to send Street a photo from the woman’s phone depicting her in underwear.The following year, Street asked if Williams still had the intimate private video because he wanted to show it to “the lads from footy”.When interviewed about it, Street claimed he wanted to see the images to reassure himself the woman, who was released without charge, was not the victim of exploitative behaviour.But Prosecutor Anne Whyte KC told jurors it was not Williams’s job to discuss or share the private images, and neither was it Street’s job to ask for nudes or the sex video.

Part of the A14 has been shut for a second day after a lorry fire left sugar on the road. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue was called to reports of a lorry blaze on the A14 westbound near Catworth at 09:59 BST on Thursday. National Highways has shut the road between junction 22 for Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, and junction 13 for Thrapston, Northamptonshire.The vehicle has been recovered but specialist contractors have had to “clear the load of sugar from the carriageway”, it added.A diversion, external is in place as one lane of the road needed to be completely resurfaced overnight, National Highways said. Do you have a story suggestion for Cambridgeshire? Contact us below.

The 22-year-old is the club’s third summer signing Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 36 minutes agoLast updated 18 minutes agoPeterborough United have signed goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi from National League side Southend United. The 22-year-old Italian-born goalie joins for an undisclosed fee, having helped the Shrimpers win the FA Trophy at Wembley StadiumAndeng Ndi has penned a two-year contract with a year’s option at the Weston Homes Stadium and will officially become a Posh player on 1st July subject to ratification from the EFL. Manager Luke Williams said: “Collin will come in and really push Alex Bass. We have some real competition in that area of the pitch, they will help each other on the training pitch and it is great to have that little bit more experience with the amount of games that Collin has played.” Andeng Ndi, who has made 117 appearances in all competitions for the Shrimpers since graduating from the club’s Academy system, is excited by his new challenge. “I really enjoyed my time at Southend, I played a lot of games in the first team and I feel it is the right time to make this move and it is one that I am excited about. The modern day goalkeeper is obviously expected to be good with his feet and play out from the back, but it is vitally important that the major part of the role is not sacrificed, the job is to keep the ball out of the back of the net. “I am really happy it is all done before the start of pre-season, I can come in, meet the rest of the squad and get out there on the training pitch.”Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.

Rohan’s dad, Narain, 54, said it was “truly amazing” to watch his son complete the feat, especially on Father’s Day.”To get one wicket is a great achievement for someone so young, but wicket after wicket I was so proud,” Narain said.”Just him playing at the local cricket team was a great achievement.”I don’t think I realised how rare of an achievement it was.”Vishal Gupta, one of the team’s coaches and umpire at the match, said he “had the best seat in the house” to watch Rohan’s achievement.”I took my umpire hat off and threw him up in the air with his team,” said Gupta. “Everyone was clapping about it.”I don’t think I will ever see it again, it was amazing.”Lucas Green, the under-nines’ head coach, added that everyone watching was pleased for Rohan.”When the wickets fell for the sixth ball everyone ran on to the pitch,” he said.”The other team were so happy for him… and him and his team-mates enjoyed the moment.”Do you have a story suggestion for Cambridgeshire? Contact us below.

The new shop will open in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade in JulyGrand Arcade, Cambridge.(Image: Google Maps)A new women’s clothing store is set to open in a Cambridge shopping centre. Cambridge’s Grand Arcade shopping centre, situated in Corn Exchange Street, is welcoming a new shop to the centre.Nobody’s Child is set to open in July. Announcing the new opening on its TikTok, Grand Arcade posted a video showing a sneak peek at the front of the shop with the caption: “Consider this your sign to clear some wardrobe space.“Nobody’s Child will open in Grand Arcade later this summer. From playful prints to timeless styles, get ready to find your new favourite dress!”A Nobody’s Child spokesperson added: “Womenswear retailer, Nobody’s Child, is delighted to announce the opening of its new store in Grand Arcade, Cambridge, in July 2026. The 1,000 square foot store is the brand’s tenth standalone boutique, and the third opening for 2026.”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 .

Chris Hopkins, the director of political research at polling firm Savanta, says polling has consistently suggested a majority of voters would support rejoining the EU. That, he adds, is driven by two things: demographic change and “Brexit regret”.In 2016, “older voters were far more likely to be leavers and younger voters were far more likely to be remainers”.”Some of those older voters will simply have died off and they’re being replaced by younger voters,” Hopkins says.Voters who were too young to vote a decade ago but have since turned 18 are “overwhelmingly more likely to vote to rejoin”.While many views on both sides are “entrenched”, Hopkins estimates between “one in five and one in seven” leavers might have changed their minds.What was causing “Brexit regret”?”I think there is just a perception not so much that anything was gotten wrong in 2016,” he says.But he adds that “Brits” don’t “necessarily feel as though they’ve really felt the benefit of Brexit”.”Their life hasn’t necessarily improved in the way that maybe some in the Leave campaign said it might.”

Brendon West was just 26 when he died less than a week after being diagnosed with a rare conditionA pre-inquest review hearing was held at Vantage House in Huntingdon(Image: Cambridgeshire Live)A 26-year-old man died after being diagnosed with an “incredibly rare condition”, an inquest has heard. Brendon West died on July 25, 2025, less than a week after being diagnosed with a rare condition called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).A pre-inquest review hearing was held on Tuesday, June 23, at Vantage House in Huntingdon by senior coroner David Heming. Brendon’s mum, Belinda West said that Addenbrooke’s Hospital were “exceptionally good”.The pre-inquest heard Belinda claim that she felt that if Brendon was transferred to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, rather than another hospital, “we wouldn’t be here [at an inquest] today”.The pre-inquest heard that Brendon was treated for a condition called immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) before a later diagnosis of TTP. During the hearing, Belinda said that TTP was ruled out at one point but asked “how can you rule out a condition if you don’t test for it?”She believes that by medical professionals treating him for ITP, it “excavated his TTP”. Mr Heming said that the case is a “complex area” and described Brendon’s diagnosis as an “incredibly rare condition”.It was agreed by the coroner and all interested persons that a jury was not necessary. Brendon’s family, the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, and Cambridge University Hospital Trust were identified as interested persons.A haematology expert will be commissioned by the coroner’s court for a report which Mr Heming said could take “months upon months upon months”. He added that there “maybe some national learning here”.A future pre-inquest hearing date is due to be set. Following that hearing, a final inquest date will be decided.

The wine bar seeks to open until 1am on some daysBroadway Cellars in St Ives(Image: Supplied)A Cambridgeshire wine bar could be allowed open until the early hours, as well as host live music, if its licensing application is approved. Broadway Cellars opened in November 2025 along Broadway in St Ives.At the moment, the bar opens from 9am until 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays, and then 9am until 11pm from Wednesdays to Saturdays. The bar owners have submitted a licensing application to Huntingdonshire District Council to extend its opening hours.It now seeks to open from 9am until 11pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am until midnight on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and then 9am until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.In seasonal times, including Bank Holiday Sundays, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, it also seeks to open until 1am, depending on what day they fall on. As well as extending its opening hours, the bar hopes to host live music.If approved, live music could be held on Fridays and Saturdays between 8pm and midnight. For the licence to be complied with, it said a CCTV system “must be installed and maintained at the premises” and recordings must be maintained for 31 consecutive days.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 .