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Mayor sparks free parking debate as locals say 'there is no such thing as free parking'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have discussed the news that Mayor Paul Bristow of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority claimed his plan...

10.10.2025 5

David Prince

Busway speed limits slammed as they 'make public transport much worse'

CambridgeshireLive readers have been reacting to new speed limits and fencing plans on the guided busway. Many raised concerns about delays, costs,...

09.10.2025 10

David Prince

Closure of 'late night student youth' Cambridge restaurant 'will happen more and more'

CambridgeshireLive readers have been reminiscing and sharing their thoughts following the closure of a beloved Cambridge eatery. Many recalled lengthy...

08.10.2025 5

David Prince

Mayor can't guarantee running buses for busway 'that no-one wants'

CambridgeshireLive readers have responded after the Mayor stated he could not guarantee support for running bus routes along the Cambourne to...

03.10.2025 8

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Starmer says Farage ‘doesn’t like Britain, doesn’t believe in Britain’

Keir Starmer has labelled Nigel Farage as the 'enemy of renewal' and pledged to 'never surrender' the Union flag to Reform UK in a...

02.10.2025 5

David Prince

Doubts remain over Cambridgeshire communities to get £20m boost

Cambridgeshire Live readers have responded to proposals for a financial injection into parts of Cambridgeshire. Many remain doubtful about what the...

30.09.2025 6

David Prince

'Bonkers' Cambourne to Cambridge busway plan slammed by locals

CambridgeshireLive readers have been voicing their opinions on the Cambourne to Cambridge busway proposal, with many questioning its purpose, expense...

23.09.2025 10

David Prince

New city centre bus gate 'strangling an already dying city centre' despite promise

The new bus gate became active on Monday

13.09.2025 10

David Prince

A10 Waterbeach roadworks divide opinion as cycling bridge causes weekend closures

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been sharing their thoughts on the new cycle and pedestrian bridge near Waterbeach and the A10 closure s. The...

11.09.2025 20

David Prince

Angela Rayner stamp duty row raises questions over Starmer’s support

Labour's Angela Rayner has admitted she did not pay the right amount of tax on the purchase of her second home - but should she be allowed to stay in...

06.09.2025 20

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Angela Rayner stamp duty row raises questions over Starmer’s support

Keir Starmer has backed his deputy Angela Rayner following her admission that she failed to pay the correct amount of tax on her second home purchase...

06.09.2025 6

David Prince

Cambridgeshire business park plans sees 'improve the roads' calls

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been discussing the proposals for a substantial business park near Brampton and Alconbury, known as Brampton Cross....

29.08.2025 5

David Prince

Peterborough City Council's increasing debt causes concerns over 'wasted money'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have expressed strong opinions following news that Peterborough City Council may need to borrow more money to manage its...

28.08.2025 6

David Prince

Families hit with higher costs as Ofgem raises energy cap before winter

Millions of households are set to face higher energy bills this winter following the latest price cap announcement by Ofgem. From October, the cap...

28.08.2025 9

David Prince

Stamp duty set to be replaced by tax on all homes worth 500k - would you agree?

The proposed new tax would be payable when an individual sells their home, and would amount to a set percentage of the property's value

26.08.2025 3

David Prince

New property tax on homes worth more than £500,000 could be introduced

Stamp duty could be replaced by a new property tax on homes valued over £500,000, as per reports. The Treasury is reportedly considering the idea...

23.08.2025 10

David Prince

Public toilets at popular Cambridge park branded 'disgusting'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been discussing the condition of the public toilet in a Cambridge park. Vandalism, poor cleanliness, and potential...

22.08.2025 7

David Prince

Fears grow that council flats set for demolition will be replaced 'with something worse'

Plans to rebuild Hanover Court and Princess Court have sparked disputes over parking, design, and the number of council homes. A planning application...

16.08.2025 8

David Prince

Drivers over 70 to be banned if they fail eyesight tests in new plan

The new proposals are part of a range of reforms to improve road safety as ministers claim that progress in reducing fatalities and accidents has...

13.08.2025 9

David Prince

Drivers over 70 to be banned if they fail eyesight tests in new plan

UK driving laws are poised for a significant overhaul under new government proposals aimed at enhancing road safety - and part of this includes a...

13.08.2025 10

David Prince

Drivers say ban on industrial estate parking is 'all about the money'

A decision to cut parking spaces at a local industrial estate has sparked a fierce row among residents and workers, with many Cambridgeshire Live...

09.08.2025 9

David Prince

Locals say 'the Grafton is dead' as shops keep closing

The future of Cambridge's Grafton Centre has left many locals feeling disappointed and uncertain, as more shops shut their doors and plans for...

08.08.2025 8

David Prince

Polls show more Brits now back remain - would you switch your Brexit vote?

Public opinion on Brexit seems to be changing, with nearly half of UK voters now backing a new referendum on EU membership within the next five years,...

06.08.2025 7

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Call to shorten the length of school summer holidays

The summer holidays are here for schoolkids across the UK - but there are concerns over the length of the break

29.07.2025 7

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Starmer told to do more for pensioners after Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

The Commons Work and Pensions Committee has called for a new strategy to improve the standard of living for pensioners, with nearly 3 million living...

26.07.2025 5

David Prince

Call to shorten the length of school summer holidays

The school summer holidays have kicked off, with students across the UK enjoying six weeks of leisure and hopefully plenty of sunshine. However,...

26.07.2025 10

David Prince

Starmer told to do more for pensioners after Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to take greater action to address poverty amongst pensioners following his U-turn on the...

25.07.2025 9

David Prince

English tourist tax plea as council tax payers get 'unfair' deal

A committee of MPs warned the Labour government that people are becoming more and more unhappy with council tax hikes in their local area. It comes as...

24.07.2025 7

David Prince

Ely street parking changes spark anger amid 'absolutely valid' concerns

Proposals for a new cycleway in Ely have provoked fierce debate, with several Cambridgeshire Live readers expressing their objections in the comments...

24.07.2025 20

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English tourist tax plea as council tax payers get 'unfair' deal

A group of MPs has issued a stark warning to the Labour government about the growing discontent among residents over council tax increases....

24.07.2025 8

David Prince

Anger mounts as Cambridge South Station toilets will only be open to ticketholders

The news that toilet access at the new Cambridge South railway station will be limited to ticketholders has sparked intense debate among...

22.07.2025 7

David Prince

BBC confirms TV licence fee 'reform' as broadcaster faces 'jeopardy'

The BBC has confirmed that it is looking at TV licence fee 'reform' as competition from streaming giants like Netflix and a drop in fee payers has led...

19.07.2025 10

David Prince

Council makes four-day working week permanent as some say 'more places should do this'

The four-day working week for council staff at South Cambridgeshire District Council continues to stir debate, with mixed reactions about its effects...

19.07.2025 9

David Prince

16 and 17-year-olds to vote at the next general election in huge plan for change

The government is expected to confirm plans to extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in England today, in one of the biggest shake-ups of the...

18.07.2025 4

David Prince

16 and 17-year-olds could vote at next general election in huge change

Government ministers are expected to announce plans today to extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in England. This significant change would...

18.07.2025 50

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BBC looking at TV licence fee 'reform' as broadcaster faces 'jeopardy'

The BBC has acknowledged the need for "reform" of the TV licence and fee structure, as highlighted in its annual report. The broadcaster cites...

17.07.2025 3

David Prince

Serious criminals could be jailed without jury trials in big court shake-up plan

Serious criminals could be jailed without a jury trial under a major shake-up in the courts. Ex-top judge Sir Brian Leveson has proposed a raft of...

11.07.2025 10

David Prince

Serious criminals could be jailed without jury trials in big court shake-up plan

The British legal system is grappling with a backlog of tens of thousands of cases, some of which may not start for years – but a major overhaul in...

10.07.2025 4

David Prince

Keir Starmer enduring 'worst start' by a new PM after DWP cuts climbdown

Polling expert, Sir John Curtice, has delivered a scathing verdict on the Prime Minister's first few months in office, as the leader of the Labour...

04.07.2025 6

David Prince

Keir Starmer enduring 'worst start' by a new PM after DWP cuts climbdown

A leading political analyst has stated that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is experiencing the "worst start" by a newly-elected Prime Minister...

03.07.2025 4

David Prince

Nigel Farage 'meteoric rise' shows him on course to be the next PM

A new mega poll involving 11,500 voters has predicted that Nigel Farage's Reform UK would win 271 seats at the next general election

02.07.2025 10

David Prince

Keir Starmer faces huge rebellion over crunch DWP cuts vote today

The government are pushing through cuts and reforms to the welfare system, but face a huge rebellion from Labour MPs - here is everything you need to...

02.07.2025 10

David Prince

Keir Starmer faces huge rebellion over crunch DWP cuts vote today

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer may confront the most significant rebellion of his leadership later today as Parliament votes on the government's...

02.07.2025 10

David Prince

Nigel Farage 'meteoric rise' shows him on course to be the next PM

Startling new polling data indicates that should a general election take place today, Reform UK would emerge in the lead, although they would still...

01.07.2025 9

David Prince

Conscription and 'WW2 spirit' needed to defend UK in grim warnings

The government's new National Security Strategy has warned that 'the UK homeland' could come under direct threat 'for the first time in many years'

28.06.2025 9

David Prince

Conscription and 'WW2 spirit' needed to defend UK in grim warnings

A recent government report has sounded the alarm on escalating threats to the UK, cautioning that the nation should be prepared for potential...

27.06.2025 2

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Young voters fume that high taxes fund pensioners while they can't afford a home

A think tank has warned that young people feel they are being short-changed by the state as they struggle to afford housing and childcare, while their...

25.06.2025 3

David Prince

Young voters fume that high taxes fund pensioners while they can't afford a home

A political think tank has issued a stark warning that the younger generation's faith in the government and politicians is dwindling as they...

25.06.2025 10

David Prince

Nigel Farage's plan to put £1,000 in low-paid workers' pockets

Former Brexit Party leader and Reform UK boss Nigel Farage will on Monday unveil the first major policy of the party's rebrand at next month's local...

24.06.2025 10

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Nigel Farage's plan to put £1,000 in low-paid workers' pockets

Nigel Farage is pressing on with Reform UK's policy drive, with a fresh proposal to offer an exclusive "Britannia Card" to ultra-high-net-worth...

24.06.2025 10

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