9+ hour, 32+ min ago   (244+ words) Dozens of firefighters have been battling the woodland blaze at Holme Fen, Ramsey Heights, since 3.22pm on Monday (July 27). More than 40 firefighters were at the scene and used beaters to extinguish the fire while working in sectors. Firefighters arrived to find…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1094+ words) Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and skin cancer. The You’re So Vain singer, 83, explained her absence from the spotlight has been due to her ongoing health issues. “The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (304+ words) Dedicated teachers and mentors across the region have been honoured for their contributions. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) held its inaugural Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Partnership Celebration at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, recognising individuals and organisations supporting its BEd Primary Education…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (468+ words) Plans for a new leisure development in the city including an eight-lane, 25 metre pool, have moved a step closer with a planning application for the development being submitted on Friday (24). The planning application for the long-awaited facility was submitted to…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (704+ words) The NHS will “collapse” unless action is taken to fix the social care system across England, Andy Burnham has said. But the Prime Minister would not put a timeline on introducing care reforms, in his first major interview since he…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (338+ words) A hospital volunteer has been recognised for 26 years of outstanding service and compassion. Ron Nash, 91, has been bringing comfort and reassurance to patients, visitors, and staff for nearly three decades as a wayfinder at Peterborough City Hospital. Mr Nash was…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (317+ words) A volunteer programme is offering a simple way to make a big difference through the power of conversation. Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has launched its new Care Home Befriending Service, calling on volunteers across the area to help tackle…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (443+ words) Restricting eating to a nine-hour window may help stave off cognitive decline in older age, researchers say. Researchers found early evidence that time-restricted eating might offer cognitive benefits for older women who are overweight or obese. The pilot study, led…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (729+ words) Passengers at Gatwick airport have no access to working toilets or bars and restaurants because of a water supply failure. Although flights are unaffected, several services have been compromised at both of the West Sussex airport’s terminals, with passengers posting…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (427+ words) An indie band member who is a friend of Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said his love of music is “not fake”. The Lottery Winners’ singer Thom Rylance said the 56-year-old had already proven he cares about music with his…...