A toy appeal has been so successful that the goodies will not only fill a new area of March Police but some will also be sent to children who would otherwise wake up on Christmas morning without a gift.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area or face heavy delays on the A47, between Rings End and Thorney, following a crash.

A man accused of murdering Sam Mechelewski in a Huntingdon park checked into a hotel just hours after the death is believed to have occurred, a court heard.

Government funds coming into Cambridgeshire will provide a £100 million children’s hospital on the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site in Cambridge and £25 million to expand Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon.

MP Lucy Frazer and police and crime commissioner Jason Ablewhite headed a panel to update villagers on efforts to tackle crime locally that had included a raid on a travellers’ site.

A winter wonderland came to Wisbech when a Christmas market was held in the town centre.

A llama centre in West Walton opened its doors to visitors to show off their herd as part of a national day to celebrate this gentle animal.

An engaging talk into the wonder and work behind creating a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry was held at Wisbech Library.

Government funds coming into Cambridgeshire will provide a £100 million children’s hospital on the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site in Cambridge and £25 million to expand Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon.

Government support to help pay for the cost of looking after unaccompanied asylum seeking children coming into Cambridgeshire is not meeting the full costs involved, says a new report.

NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay who was recently appointed Brexit Secretary is in Peterborough today as part of the Prime Minister’s campaign to sell her deal to the country.

Work to bust traffic congestion at the Kings Dyke level crossing starts this week with the relocation of high voltage underground electricity cables.

County council leader Steve Count is to name and shame any of his 61 councillors who decline to hand back 1.2 per cent of their allowances in solidarity with employees forced to lose three days pay over Christmas.

A man who used his mobile phone to film up the skirts of strangers in Queensgate shopping Centre, Peterborough has been jailed for 20 months.

Police officers, staff and members of the public have received awards for exceptional acts of selflessness, compassion and bravery.

A couple who stole thousands of pounds of savings from their elderly and vulnerable neighbour have been jailed for a total of six years.

A group of daredevils with a burning desire to walk barefoot across hot coals have raised vital funds for Exmouth’s new Deaf Academy.

A primary school welcomed the start of the festive season with its annual event Light Up Warley.

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited Addenbrooke’s Hospital on Tuesday (November 27) to see the world-leading type 1 diabetes technology being developed there by Professor Roman Hovorka of the University of Cambridge.

George and Gerald are determined not to go to sleep on Christmas Eve. Tucked up snugly in bed, they want to stay awake to see if Father Christmas brings them a little something for being good boys all year long. Gerald has his fingers (and toes) crossed for a fire engine.