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River overflows after heavy rain Motorists are warned to avoid particular routes in west Cambridgeshire after a river overflows.

Investigation into cheetah escape An investigation begins into how a cheetah was able to escape from a Cambridgeshire zoo.

Protest against plan for hospital Protesters rally against proposals which could see a private firm run a Cambridgeshire hospital.

Eco-town alternative is proposed A council proposes to build 5,000 homes to extend St Neots in Cambridgeshire as an alternative to an eco-town.

Views sought on improvement plans Plans to improve the look of the centre of a town in Cambridgeshire are set to go out to public consultation.

Police get smart to reduce crime People in Cambridgeshire are given a unique marking spray as part of a major crime-prevention initiative.

Child of 12 'voted in election' Police investigate claims that two children aged 12 and 16 were allowed to vote in the local elections.

Conservatives retain Peterborough The Conservatives retain control of Peterborough City Council in the 2008 local government elections.

Local Council elections in England See a complete list of every council in England holding elections on 1 May 2008.

Breakdown of written-off council tax

Funds needed for crash blackspot A further £100,000 is needed for safety work to a road where there has been eight car crashes in the last three years, councillors say.

Council tax in England and Wales 2008/9 Table of all confirmed council tax charges for Band D properties,according to accountants CIPFA.

Waste oils turned into biodiesel Huntingdonshire council and Anglian Water are backing a scheme to convert waste oil and fat into fuel.

Roads are reopened after floods Some roads in the Huntingdonshire district have been reopened although others remain impassable.

Texts advise of major emergencies Residents in Huntingdonshire are invited to sign up for a text alert scheme warning about emergency incidents.

Airship may link historic cities The historic cities of Cambridge and Oxford could be linked by a futuristic passenger airship.

A great life in the fens A large section of Cambridgeshire's farmland is to be restored to a wetland fen landscape.

Bid to boost district play areas Plans to increase the number of play areas in a Cambs district council area are approved.

The league champions of recycling What is the secret of Sleaford's success? The Lincolnshire town has the highest rate of recycling in the country.

UK's oldest peer dies at age 98 Britain's oldest parliamentarian, Lord Renton, dies at the age of 98.

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