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Huntley to sue over prison slash attack Soham killer Ian Huntley is to sue the Prison Service after his throat was slashed in a prison attack.

Charging points for cars backed Charging points for electric cars could be installed in Cambs after a scheme is shortlisted by the government.

Deadline for traveller site views A district council's consultation into gypsy and travellers site plans for an area in Cambridgeshire is in its final day.

Plans for £1m renovation of hall Plans are unveiled for a £1m restoration of an historic country house in Cambridgeshire.

'Media gagging bid' by death GP A GP who killed a patient with an overdose is taking legal action to stop the victim's sons talking to the media.

Jewellery shop robbed in ramraid Two men armed with a gun and knives rob a jewellery shop in a ramraid in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

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Histon name Hands as new chairman Local businessman Russell Hands becomes Histon's new chairman, 20 years after leaving the job.

McAuley nears Cambridge return Cambridge United man Rory McAuley hopes to be back in first team contention earlier than anticipated.

Histon set to finalise loan deals Histon are closing in on four loan signings after agreeing deals with a trio of trialists.

Rowe closing in on full fitness Peterborough United midfielder Tommy Rowe says he expects to be fully fit for the start of the new season.

Schofield agrees Cambridge deal John Schofield agrees a two-year deal to become Cambridge United's new first team coach.

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Man wanted over murder in Spain Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.

Crew's new Atlantic rowing record Four rowers reach the Isles of Scilly 43 days after leaving New York, smashing 12 days off the 114-year-old previous record.

Man dies as powerboat overturns A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex, police say.

Knifepoint bid to kidnap girl, 12 Police are seeking a man who attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint as she was walking along a street in Essex.

Bike hire fee lifted after glitch Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.

Man charged over metro stop rape A man will appear in court charged with rape after a 16-year-old girl was attacked at a Tyne and Wear Metro station in North Shields.

Sir Bobby remembered one year on One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park.

Probe as wedding guests fall ill The Health Protection Agency investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.

Chinese lantern causes crop fire A Chinese lantern, released as part of birthday celebrations, causes a severe crop fire when it lands in a barley field.

Men face court on murder charge Two 28-year-old men are charged with the murder of a man in West Yorkshire.