Cambridge City Council is pushing for mandatory training for taxi drivers to better assist wheelchair users, ensuring safety and confidence for all. Support for Mandatory Taxi Driver Training to Assist Wheelchair Users Cambridge: Taxi drivers in the city are about to get some important training. The council wants them to learn how to safely load…
Firefighters responded quickly to a barn fire in Farcet, Cambridgeshire, working hard to control the flames and protect nearby structures. Firefighters Battle Massive Barn Fire in Cambridgeshire Village Farcet: On Sunday evening, firefighters rushed to a barn fire in a Cambridgeshire village. The alarm went off just after 8 PM. Crews from Peterborough and nearby…
Residents in Cambridge are split over new parking restrictions that could impact local services and accessibility for patients and visitors Controversial Parking Restrictions Planned for Cambridge Area Spark Debate Cambridge: A new parking scheme is stirring up quite a bit of chatter. The plan is to restrict parking on Milton Road, and folks are really…
Cambridgeshire Fire Service explains the need for a council tax rise to maintain operations and improve response times amid financial challenges Fire Service Seeks Council Tax Increase to Ensure Future Funding Stability Cambridge: The fire service in Cambridgeshire is asking households to pay more in council tax. They plan to raise their share by £4.95…
Councillors worry that higher fees for bulky waste collection may lead to more fly-tipping in the countryside, especially around Wisbech Concerns Rise Over Fly-Tipping Due to Increased Bulky Rubbish Charges Wisbech: There’s a bit of a stir going on about bulky rubbish collection fees. The local council wants to raise the charge from £35 to…
Councillors in Cambridgeshire are urging a delay on a new recycling contract due to environmental concerns about transporting waste to Northern Ireland. Calls to Delay Recycling Contract for Cambridgeshire Waste to Northern Ireland Cambridge: There’s a bit of a stir in Cambridgeshire over a new recycling contract. The plan is to send waste all the…
A bus driver in Cambridgeshire took action to shield a young girl from potential predators, showcasing the importance of community safety. Cambridgeshire Bus Driver Steps In to Protect Young Girl from Predators Cambridgeshire: A bus driver recently made headlines for stepping in to protect a young girl. This happened after the bus company joined an…
A new protection order has been issued for orchard trees threatened by busway plans, highlighting their environmental importance and veteran status. Protection Order Granted for Trees at Risk from Cambourne to Cambridge Busway Plans Cambridge: A protection order has been granted for some orchard trees. These trees are at risk due to plans for a…
The Tiffin Truck has been crowned the best affordable restaurant in Cambridge, winning over readers with its delicious menu and great prices Cambridge Readers Vote The Tiffin Truck Best Reasonably-Priced Restaurant in Town Cambridge: The votes are in, and The Tiffin Truck is the winner! It snagged 25% of the votes, making it the top…
The government has postponed its decision on the new sewage works in Cambridge, now set for April 14, amid ongoing planning policy reviews. Cambridge Sewage Works Construction Decision Delayed Again by Government Officials Cambridge: The government has delayed its decision on the new sewage works again. This time, it’s pushed back to April 14. Steve…