John Elworthy

Ballot secrecy law returns to spotlight after by-election claims From Westminster sponsor to regional mayor, Bristow continues to defend the secrecy of the ballot

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Judge rebukes council as High Court blocks temple sale A High Court judge has frozen a council’s temple sale, granting worshippers a crucial temporary reprieve

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New transport assessment sparks hope for Wisbech to March rail revival The Wisbech to March railway line, opened in 1847, was once a vital corridor for passengers and freight

New transport assessment sparks hope for Wisbech to March rail revival eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/tra...

Help Uncle David Recover from Serious Injuries After M11 Crash Support Danielle Jones from Huntingdon in raising funds for her uncle David, who suffered severe injuries in a recent accident.

A GoFundMe effort worthy of support #Huntingdon #M11crashvictim

Wisbech Park Café vs. Frank's Ices: The Ice Cream Showdown Begins Ice cream war looms in Wisbech as Frank's Ices banned from park café. Boss vows to flood market with ice cream and stay put.

A great sunny day for a scoop lol

Cambridgeshire Police Investigate Fatal Car Water Incident Cambridgeshire Police respond to early morning call of car entering water in the Fens. Driver sustains fatal injuries in tragic incident.

Sadly a notorious accident black spot in the Cambridgeshire Fens claims another victim

Recognising Excellence: Cambridgeshire Council Awards Winners Congratulating the winners of the Cambridgeshire County Council Employee Spotlight Awards for their excellence and dedication to public service.

Great moment for many at Cambridgeshire County Council awards night - congratulations to the winners

Farewell Announcement: Closure of Shaws Coaches in May 2025 Farewell statement from Shaws Coaches management team as they prepare to retire in May 2025. The company has been trading for 100 years

After more than 100 years of continued family ownership Shaws of Maxey has announced that “it is with great sadness and pride that we are announcing the closure of Shaws Coaches at the beginning of May 2025”
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Success of Tiger Pass and New Services in Cambridgeshire Stay updated on the progress of bus reform in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with new services, passenger-focused initiatives, and early work on bus franchising.

Significant improvements have already been made to buses. The Tiger Pass, introduced in May 2024 to provide £1 fares for under-25s, has proved a major success, with nearly 40,000 cards issued and more than 800,000 journeys taken so far.
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Political Extremism and Identity Tensions at the Cambridge Festival Explore historical events and current challenges at the Cambridge Festival 2025 with expert-led talks and immersive experiences.

A busy and packed Cambridge Festival awaits

Outcome of Housing Investigation by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Authority The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson hints at forthcoming revelations in 3-year housing investigation

An important moment for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. What will they decide on this potentially explosive report?

£9m Crematorium Battle: Tories Prevail in East Cambridgeshire Opposition fails to halt £9m crematorium plans in East Cambridgeshire. Proposes increased investment in community facilities and climate initiatives.

I'm yet to be convinced any council should build a crematorium - but in East Cambridgeshire they think spending £9m to do so makes good business sense. #Um

NHS Dentistry in Crisis: Peterborough's Fight for Better Dental Care Health Secretary Wes Streeting and MP Andrew Pakes work together to tackle the issue of NHS dental access in Peterborough.

Green shoots of recovery for NHS dentistry in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

Whittlesey Council Meeting Drama: Outrage Over Tennis Courts Clash Whittlesey town council meeting turns hostile as Conservative councillor verbally attacks independent Peter Bibb, prompting public backlash.

The night the public voted with their feet - and backed bullied councillor by storming out of town council #Whittlesey #Cambridgeshire

Ensuring No One Faces Hunger Alone in Cambridge: A Call to Action Support Cambridge City Foodbank in its mission to end hunger in the local community. Every donation counts.

Hunger is real - and in all places #Cambridge

Legendary WWII Pilot's Emotional Return to RAF Kings Cliffe Witness history come alive as 100-year-old Colonel Joe Peterburs revisits RAF Kings Cliffe, where he served during World War Two.

A remarkable man, a remarkable age, and a remarkable and poignant return to #UK for one #American hero

Can Councillors Retract Statements Made in Council Meetings? Fenland District Council Case Cllr Laws clarifies that there is no rift with tennis club officials over netball club use of the court in Council meeting

We've all - on occasions -regretted what we said. But what is said, and written, can't be changed

Norfolk Police Seek Answers in Terry McSpadden Cold Case Appeal for information on the 18-year cold case of Terry McSpadden from Elm in Wisbech, last seen in 2007. Help us find answers.

18 years and still no result in cold case #Wisbech #Cambridgeshire

Men arrested for reckless motorcycle ride at Burghley Horse Trials Men banned from driving after dangerous motorcycle incident at Burghley Horse Trials

Some days seeing is believing - incredible

Government Data Reveals Increase in Rough Sleeping in Cambridgeshire Increase in rough sleeping by 21% in Cambridgeshire, with concerns raised by local charity Emmaus Cambridge over underestimation of homelessness scale.

Disturbing rise in #Cambridgeshire homeless

Transformative Internship Programme in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Celebrate the achievements of interns in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough with Mayor Dr Nik Johnson at the Delta Hotel Peterborough

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Huntingdon outcry over Tory leaflet ‘camouflaging’ as bill Liberal Democrats are calling on the Conservatives to apologise after they delivered a campaign leaflet disguised as a heating bill in areas across Huntingdon.

Understandably some are upset by this political stunt

Voluntary creditors’ liquidation for 2nd Laragh housing firm Laragh Build Ltd has become the second company owned by Cambridgeshire property boss Simon Somerville-Large to enter a voluntary creditors’ liquidation.

Multiple creditors revealed in accounts for second Laragh housing company to enter voluntary creditors' liquidation

Peter Dawe backed for Reform candidate for Cambs Mayor Ely businessman Peter Dawe has an outside chance of returning to politics in 2025 as the Reform UK candidate for Mayor. His local branch is backing him

Could this a return to the political fray - this time representing Reform UK - for businessman Peter Dawe?

Public storms out of town council after ‘vitriolic attack’ 18 members of the public attending Whittlesey town council stormed out in protest after a Tory councillor launched a bitter attack on Cllr Peter Peter Bibb.

18 members of the public attending a meeting of Whittlesey town council stormed out in protest after a Conservative councillor launched a bitter attack on independent councillor Peter Bibb.

Labour pick Anna Smith as Cambridgeshire Mayoralty candidate Labour has selected Cllr Anna Smith as their candidate for Mayor of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Her selection was confirmed today

Cllr. Anna Smith was selected, last night [Thursday 20th February], as Labour’s candidate in the upcoming Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayoral Election. Her selection follow’s current Labour mayor, Dr. Nik Johnson's decision to stand down for health reasons two weeks ago.

Cambridgeshire police car written off in M11 crash A police Skoda Octavia has been written off following a crash on the M11 near the Cambridgeshire border. The crash happened after a vehicle collided with it

A police Skoda Octavia has been written off following a crash on the M11 just over the Cambridgeshire border.
The crash happened last night and Cambridgeshire police said this was “the damage caused to one of our traffic cars after a vehicle collided with it”.
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Night away in Norfolk to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Enjoying a wondrous sunset from our hotel room patio.

Cambridgeshire man charged with ‘no body’ Fens murder A man has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of a woman in a village near March. Karl Hutchings, 47, of Hill, Christchurch, near March, was charged this evening and is due t...

A man has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of a woman in a village near March.

Police divers search Fens river in hunt for suspected murder victim A specialist dive team from Nottinghamshire police have been working with their Cambridgeshire colleagues today (Saturday) in the search for a missing woman, believed to have been murdered. The team o...

Cambridgeshire police searching for missing Julie Buckley of Christchurch near March have launched a murder investigation. Divers from Nottinghamshire police searched a river near her home today