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Snow patrol: Gritters prepare for icy conditionspublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:57 GMT 12 January 2017
Tom Horn
BBC Radio CambridgeshireI'm at the county council's gritting depot at Witchford, as Cambridgeshire prepares itself for predicted ice and even snow.
Jonathan Clark told me his team are doing a full gritting run at 16:30...
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Watch: Avian flu forces free-range chickens insidepublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:56 GMT 12 January 2017
Jozef Hall
BBC Radio CambridgeshireI've been to meet Carolyn Stokes a poultry farmer in Flint Cross who currently has 3,000 free-range chickens.
Since December they've been moved indoors, to keep them separate from wild birds after an outbreak of Avian flu.
She's now worried if the restrictions are still in place by March, she could loose her free-range status.
Here story is below.
Memories of Nene Park 'cannot be erased by its demolition' say AFC Rushden & Diamondspublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:56 GMT 12 January 2017
Pete Cooper
BBC Local LiveIn a statement, external AFC Rushden & Diamonds say they are "extremely saddened" to hear news of the planned demolition of Nene Park.
They say: "The stadium holds many great memories for everyone connected with the club; memories which cannot be erased by its demolition."
AFC Rushden & Diamonds were set up after the previous club went bust and subsequently moved out of Nene Park in 2011. The ground has remained empty since Kettering Town moved out a year later.
The owners off the stadium plan to start demolition work at the end of the month, but it unclear what the land will be used for.
The club said that they are working with East Northamptonshire District Council "to find a new permanent home in the Rushden, Higham and Irthlingborough area for AFC Rushden & Diamonds".
New company formed to tackle the affordable housing shortage in Cambridgepublished at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:55 GMT 12 January 2017
Tom Horn
BBC Radio CambridgeshireA company has been formed between Cambridge City Council and Hill Investment Partnerships to construct and sell homes in the city.
The new Cambridge Investment Partnership will focus on delivering affordable homes on council-owned land.
It will be a 50/50 share business but it's not yet known how properties will be built, but the revenue generated will be re-invested in front line services.
See AlsoWeer Warboys - meteoblueCrime and Mentalities in Early Modern England (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History) - PDF Free DownloadImage source, PAFarmer's fashion forward in Fenspublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:36 GMT 12 January 2017
Johnny Dee
BBC Radio CambridgeshireYesterday, Hollywood starGeorge Clooney and his wife Amal, external, were spotted going for a wintry walk in clothing worth thousands of pounds.
So what is the best way to dress in the countryside?
Luckily Todd, from Wilson's Orchard in Warboys was happy to give me a special Fenland farmland fashion parade.
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Flood alert for River Nenepublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:36 GMT 12 January 2017
Emma Maclean
BBC Radio CambridgeshireA Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency, external, warning of possible flooding for the River Nene.
It's affecting North Side and Long Drove near Whittlesey.
As a result, the Wisbech flood gates will be closed for high tide.
Image source, Environment AgencyCourt hearing for man charged with St Ives murderpublished at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:35 GMT 12 January 2017
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Helen Burchell
BBC NewsA man has appeared at Cambridge Magistrates' Court today charged with the murder of Andrew Hasler in St Ives on Sunday.
Matthew Sharpe, 40 from St Neots, has also been charged with the attempted murder of a woman, 27, who was seriously injured.
He's next due to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on 16 January.
Image source, SBNANorthampton Town sign defender Neal Eardley until the end the seasonpublished at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:35 GMT 12 January 2017
Caroline Densley
BBC Radio Northampton sportDefender Neal Eardley has joined Northampton Town from Scottish side Hibernian on a deal until the end of the season.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 28-year-old played over 100 times for Blackpool, including in a Premier League, and over 100 times for Birmingham City.
He has also played 16 times for Wales.
The Cobblers currently have both right-backs, Brendan Moloney and Aaron Phillips, out injured.
Helen Bailey death: Author joked cesspit was a 'good place to hide a body'published at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:26 GMT 12 January 2017
Katy Lewis
BBC Local LiveChildren's author Helen Bailey joked that a cesspit at her home was a "good place to hide a body" - nearly three years before being found dead there, her brother has told a court.
Image source, South Beds News AgencyThe body of the 51-year-old writer was discovered in human excrement underneath her home in Royston in July 2016.
Her fiance, Ian Stewart, 56, is accused of drugging and killing her, before dumping her body in a septic tank at the home they shared.
Ms Bailey's brother, John Bailey (pictured) told Stewart's trial at St Albans Crown Court that the quip had been made in full earshot of the defendant, during a visit to the home in August 2013.
After going into the garage - the location of the septic tank - he was told by the couple that it was based in a well, but joked it was not a wishing well.
Mr Bailey said: "Then there was some banter, almost certainly instigated by Helen, that it was a good place to hide a body."
Mr Stewart has denied charges of murder, preventing a lawful burial, fraud and three counts of perverting the cause of justice.
'Cat-like' creature found in spare tyrepublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:25 GMT 12 January 2017
Helen Burchell
BBC NewsA strange "cat-like" creature surprised warehouse workers when it was found curled up asleep in a tyre.
Staff took the curious find to a vet in Milton Keynes who identified it as a genet - which looks like a pointy-faced cat with a long bushy tail.
Image source, Vets4PetsAs reported in theMK Citizen, external, Vets4Pets put pictures on its Facebook page appealing for information.
The exotic animal's owner came forward from Brighton to collect it. It is not known how it made the 200-mile journey.
Vet Huw Morgan-Jones, who examined the African spotted genet, said "They don't make the best of pets, as they're skittish and quite stand-offish."
"However, this one was very friendly and we understand he's been trained to use a human toilet, which explains why he wasn't interested in our litter tray," he added.
Image source, Kyle WatsonOwner Kyle Watson said two-year-old Kamarla had been missing for 18 days.
Since returning home, Karmala has been eating its favourite meal of worms, cucumber and bacon "non-stop", Mr Watson added.
But the first thing it did was use their upstairs toilet.
Beds, Herts and Bucks emergency school closure pagespublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:24 GMT 12 January 2017
Katy Lewis
BBC Local LiveThe current weather forecast suggests there might be some snow overnight.
Should this be more severe than expected, you can find out if your school has been affected using the links below.
Clicking on the name of your local authority will take you directly to the latest closure information provided by the council.
Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council, external
Bedford Borough Council, external
Luton Borough Council, external
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire County Council, external
Milton Keynes Council, external
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council, external
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Natalia Wilkanowska death: Pathologist reports of fractured skullpublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:24 GMT 12 January 2017
A woman whose body lay undiscovered under rubble for more than 12 years had suffered a fractured skull, a pathologist said today.
Dr Nat Cary told the jury at Luton Crown Court Natalia Wilkanowska's injuries were "consistent with falling down stairs, being hit with a weapon or being kicked or stamped on."
Image source, Bedfordshire PoliceMs Wilkanowska, 50, disappeared in 2003 after visiting her ex-husband Gerald Doherty in Luton.
Gerald Doherty took his own life about four months after Natalia was last seen when she left her Eastbourne home to travel to Luton.
Mr Doherty's brothers, Joseph and Daniel, face a total of seven charges.
Daniel Doherty, 67, of Icknield Way, Luton, denies two charges of perverting the course of justice and two charges of obstructing the coroner, by aiding and abetting the concealment of the body and by lying to the police.
Joseph Doherty, 73, of Old Greenock Road, Port Glasgow, Scotland, denies perverting the course of justice and obstructing the coroner by giving a false account of her death.
The trial continues.
Must Farm: More roadshows planned in futurepublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:16 GMT 12 January 2017
Katy Prickett
BBC NewsWhen the museum was first given the pottery objects, they were believed to be from the Iron Age, but Francis Pryor, the Time Team archaeologist who discovered the Peterborough site Flag Fen, explained they actually dated from the Bronze Age.
Image source, Chatteris MuseumCambridge Archaeological Unit expert Chris Wakefield said: "We've heard about several items (above) found at Must Farm in the 1970s which are now in people's collections and Cambridgeshire's museums - it isn't unusual to find stuff in quarries.
"I haven't seen these vessels before, so it'll be nice to see them in person."
The Chatteris roadshow is one of several the unit has held so far and it plans to hold more in the months to come.
Must Farm: Chatteris Museum's Must Farm finds also at roadshowpublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:16 GMT 12 January 2017
Katy Prickett
BBC NewsThree vessels found at the Must Farm site when it was being quarried in the 1970s will be displayed along side last year's finds.
The two cups (as below) and one large bowl belong to Chatteris Museum, external.
Image source, Chatteris MuseumCurator Ian Mason said: "Back then workers were told to get rid of anything vaguely archaeological in case it prevented the quarrying.
"Some guys snuck the finds out of the site and brought them here - the curator at the time managed to put back together one of the badly damaged pots."
Must Farm: Chatteris roadshow attracts 'loads of local interest'published at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:16 GMT 12 January 2017
Katy Prickett
BBC NewsTwo archaeologists involved with the dig will attend the temporary exhibition to answer any questions visitors have.
Nick Wakefield, from the Cambridge Archaelogical Unit, said they plan to bring "about a dozen" objects, including some pottery and metal work.
The majority of the finds, which have astonished experts by revealing "exquisite detail" of everyday Bronze Age life, are undergoing conservation work.
Image source, Cambridge Archaeological UnitMr Wakefield said: "One of the really nice thing is there's loads of local interest and, even though we are incredibly busy with analysis of the finds, we're still keen to show people what we can.
"We want to show people what we've discovered as soon as possible, rather than wait years as is often the case with these kinds of digs."
Must Farm: Over 100 people keen to attend Chatteris roadshowpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:15 GMT 12 January 2017
Katy Prickett
BBC NewsThe curator of Chatteris Museum has said that more than 120 people have contacted him to say they hope to attend a temporary exhibition of finds from the Bronze Age dig, Must Farm.
At least five circular houses were discovered last year at the Whittlesey dig, which was dubbed"Britain's Pompei".
Image source, Cambridge Archaeological UnitThe finds will be displayed at St Peter's and St Paul's Church this afternoon between 15:00 and 18:00.
Museum curator Ian Mason said he's even been contacted by people from over 100 miles away who are keen to attend.
Graham Taylor tributes: 'A real gentleman'published at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:14 GMT 12 January 2017
Professional Footballers' Association chairman Gordon Taylor:"It's a real shock. He was a real gentleman. I've known him since we were both 15 at England schoolboy trials.
"It was sad the way that the England job turned out for him, but that's happened to a lot of England managers.
Image source, Getty Images"He was a real quality human being. He cared about his fellow pros and the good of the game. He should be remembered as a man who added to the game, who really showed his ability as a manager.
"He thought a lot about the game, was in his own mould. I'm proud and privileged to have been able to call him a friend."
Emergency school closure pages for Cambridgeshirepublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:05 GMT 12 January 2017
Alex Pope
BBC Local LiveThecurrent weather forecastsuggests there might be some snow later.
Should this be more severe than expected, you can find out if your school has been affected using the links below.
For Cambridgeshire go toCambridgeshire County Council, externaland for the Peterborough area go toPeterborough City Council. , external
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Travel: Advanced warning of A14 closure tonightpublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:04 GMT 12 January 2017
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The next Northampton Town manager: John Sheridan takes Oldham jobpublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2017
15:04 GMT 12 January 2017
Pete Cooper
BBC Local LiveOne of the favourites for the Northampton Town managers job, John Sheridan is out of the running, having returned to manage League One's bottom side Oldham Athletic.
Sheridan (pictured) left Oldham in the summer for Notts County but he was sacked by the League Two club on 2 January.
Image source, Getty ImagesKenny Jackett, the former Wolves boss, is now the favourite for the job, however the Northampton Chronicle and Echo suggest, external a contractual issue between Jackett and his former club Rotherham could be the stumbling block to him becoming the new Cobblers boss.
