Peterborough and Cambridgeshire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Watch: Drug dealer jumps into river to flee police
Police use a paddleboard to retrieve a bag containing money and drugs from the branches of a tree.
British tech tycoon cleared in US fraud trial
Former Autonomy boss Mike Lynch was accused of fraud related to the $11bn sale of his firm to HP.
'Someone stole £20 worth of blooms in one day'
A florist says she may close her roadside stall as thieves keep stealing bouquets.
Police net drug stash after dealer jumps into river
Police ask a paddleboarder for help after a man jumps into a river and ties a bag of drugs to a tree.
Paedophile snared by activist group is jailed
Grant Brownlow thought he was speaking to a 14-year-old girl, police say.
Man hopes D-Day display sparks interest in history
Mr Gunston says he has lived in the area all his life and his neighbours now expect his decorations.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Tell us the election issues that matter to you
Your Voice, Your Vote puts your stories and issues at the heart of this year's general election.
Scientists charge 'charcoal sponge' to soak up CO2
University of Cambridge team devise energy-efficient way to capture carbon dioxide from the air.
Forestry Commission extends beetle pest controls
The larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle is a serious pest of spruce trees.
Watch: Drug dealer found in garage by police
Reece Reddington to consider "the consequences of his actions" with two-year jail term, say police.
D-Day beach scene recreated in town centre
A floral display and 3D model landing craft in Huntingdon pays tribute to the D Day landings.
The heroes who fought and fell on the longest day
Battalions from across the East of England played their parts in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago.
Cemetery shares stories of men who died after D-Day
The US military cemetery in Cambridge honours those who fought and died in World War Two.
Man called 999 after pedal fell off bicycle
Cambridgeshire Police is encouraging people to report non-emergencies online.
Defender Jobe signs new Cambridge deal
Cambridge United defender Mamadou Jobe signs a new three-year deal with the League One club.
Forward Kachunga sign new Cambridge deal
Cambridge United forward Elias Kachunga signs a new one-year deal with the League One club.
Huntingdon's Scott takes SailGP Canada title for first win
Great Britain?s SailGP team claim their first victory since last September in strong winds in Canada.
Scrivens sees Sunrisers to win over Diamonds
South East Stars claim their fourth win of this summer's Charlotte Edwards Cup and there are also victories for Sunrisers and The Blaze.
Football falling foul of climate change - groundsman
Cambridge United's groundsman says the worst weather he has known in 45 years is proving stressful.
The future of thumbs
Researchers at Cambridge University hope a new robotic thumb could make tasks easier.
The Sister Sledge legacy
Kathy Sledge talks about the power of performing songs loved by Cambridgeshire.
Peterborough's new station quarter
Will redevelopment plan for city's railway station help Peterborough flourish?
Cambridge Windrush celebration
A Caribbean tea party will be held in Cambridge to celebrate Windrush Day.
Injury will not end Sayers career
British Olympic javelin thrower Goldie Sayers says she does not want her elbow injury to put an end to her career.
Ahern to face corruption charge
Newmarket jockey Eddie Ahern and ex-West Brom footballer Neil Clement are charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Ferguson expects Gayle interest
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is hoping another club will not sabotage Dwight Gayle's proposed move to London Road.
Cardiff 1-2 Peterborough
Struggling Peterborough secure a deserved win to end Championship leaders Cardiff City’s 100% home record at Cardiff City Stadium.
Injured Barnett returns to Posh
Striker Tyrone Barnett returns to Peterborough after suffering a knee injury during his loan spell at Ipswich.
Berry lay-off blow for Cambridge
Cambridge United midfielder Luke Berry will be out of action for up to 10 weeks following a knee operation.
Pompey extend Mendez-Laing loan
Portsmouth extend the loan period of Peterborough United winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing until the beginning of January.
Teaching assistant jailed for sexual abuse of boy, 10
The offences took place in the 2000s when Denise Povall worked for a school in the Harrogate district.
Driver's winking selfie that led to fatal crash
Amber Potter was checking this image on her phone when she ploughed into scooter rider David Sinar.
Villagers demand change after 'bank holiday chaos'
Residents of the tiny village say littering and aggressive behaviour by tourists are on the rise.
Driver sentenced after mum and son killed in crash
Angela Boyack was killed instantly while her son Stephen Boyack died in hospital soon after.
Husband 'called wife's lover while strangling her'
The body of Suma Begum was found in a suitcase 10 days after she was reported missing.
School head swapped pupil's exam with photocopy
The former head teacher permitted students to amend their exam answers after the allocated time.
Tour of Britain riders' bikes worth £50,000 stolen
The 14 bikes, worth more than £50,000, were taken from the team mechanic's van in Whitchurch.
Officers keep jobs over failed David Carrick probe
Wiltshire Police referred itself to a watchdog over its handling of a report about David Carrick.
Childminder admits killing baby boy
Karen Foster, 62, admits shaking baby Harlow Collinge "out of frustration" after he had fallen over.
Gunman who fired shots across city is jailed
Leslie Garrett fired in three places in Liverpool and claimed he wanted to die by "suicide by cop".
'Beloved son' who died in Great Bristol Run named
Mike Harper, 26, died unexpectedly while taking part in the Great Bristol Run in May.
Pork in the road: Lorry spills cargo of sausages
The M40 has reopened after the incident early Friday morning.