Watch: Campaign to get women and girls active is launched
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
The sports partnership for Cambridgeshire, Living Sport, is launching its Let's Go Girls campaign tomorrow at Milton Country Park.
The campaign aims to encourage women to try new sports and activities to break down barriers which might be stopping them currently taking part.
New runner Sarah explains why she was motivated to get moving:
Football action this weekend: Posh v Swindon Town
"Focus on the positives" is the message from Peterborough United boss Grant McCann to his players ahead of tomorrow's home clash with Swindon.
Posh lost 6-1 to Norwich under 23s in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, but McCann wants his men to think back to last Saturday's league victory at MK Dons.
He could hand debuts to new signings George Moncur (pictured), Nathan Oduwa and Luke McGee for tomorrow's home clash with Swindon.
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Posh will make a late decision on Hayden White who has a groin injury, Lee Angol and Brad Inman remain sidelined while Michael Smith is on international duty.
It's an early kick-off at 12:15.
Also this weekend, St Neots take on Stamford in first round qualifying for the FA Cup, and Cambridge City are at home against Flackwell Heath.
McGurk waits on injury as Mansfield visit Cambridge Utd
Nick Fairbairn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
Cambridge United striker Adam McGurk (pictured) has returned to full training following knee ligament damage. He'll face a fitness test ahead of tomorrow's match against Mansfield.
Shaun Derry, manager, said: "I'd be delighted if he was available this weekend, but only if he's 100%."
George Maris is also back in training after a groin strain, but is likely to miss out against Mansfield. Harrison Dunk remains sidelined.
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Cambridge United v Mansfield Town will be live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on FM, MW and digital radion, but not online.
Top flight matches are on hold for the international fixtures this weekend, but not down in Leagues One and Two...
Peterborough United are at home to Swindon on Saturday with a 12:15 kick-off in the third flight.
In League Two, Cambridge United are at Mansfield Town with a 15:00 kick-off.
Cherry Hinton high street revamp welcomed by safety researchers
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Improvement works are almost complete in Cherry Hinton's High Street - with a new, lower speed limit of 20mph and special provision for cyclists.
Richard Owen from the research group Road Safety Analysis told us that it'll "almost certainly" be safer and the stretch of road had a very poor collision record, particularly involving cyclists.
He said: "I think what the council is doing here is almost cutting edge - reducing the speed limit, removing the centre white lines and taking out the speed bumps and making more space for cyclists.
"There's good international research to show that if you remove the centre white lines, drivers move more slowly."
Hospitals merger meeting due at town hall
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
Earlier we brought you the story that staff at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon were "anxious" about a proposed merger with Peterborough City Hospital.
A public meeting about the changes is taking place at Peterborough Town Hall at 16:00.
If approved, the merger would come into effect in April and managers claim it would help save £9m.
There will be further public meetings at Huntingdon Town Hall on 5 September and at the Priory Centre, St Neots, on 19 September.
Watch: Kittens crying over spilt milk
Helen Burchell
BBC News
When you're thirsty, you're thirsty... but learning to drink your milk, rather than wear it, is not always that easy.
This little of feral kittens was taken in by volunteers from Fenland Animal Rescue, who found them in Bluntisham earlier this week.
Learning how NOT to cover themselves in milk is just one of life's little lessons they'll be taught before they're ready for re-homing in the coming weeks.
"Each and every day they grow, and it makes us incredibly proud to see them turn from unwanted ferals, to beautiful, happy and playful kittens, despite them wearing their milk of course," one of the volunteers said.
The charity is run entirely by volunteers and offers specialist rescue services for Cambridgeshire's wildlife and domestic animals.
Paralympics 2016: the athletes depart
Cambs
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Our Paralympians are Rio-bound, one week before the games begin.
Paratriathlete Claire Cunningham, from Cambridge, has posted a tweet:
Earlier today 12 men appeared at Southend Magistrates' Court charged with violent disorder after an attack on Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin last year.
Those who pleaded not guilty to the charge were:
Ryan Carter, 22, from Southend
Jamie Chambers, 23, from Southend
Lewis Courtnell, 33, from Southend
Philip McGill, 31, of Westcliff
Michael Shawyer, 31, of Belgrave Road, Leigh-on-Sea
Greg Allen, 28, of Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness
Matthew Petchey, 25, from Rochford
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Scott Nicholls, 40, from Langdon Hill, (pictured below), also denied the charge.
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Four others did not enter a plea. They were:
Thomas Randall, 21, from Southend
Alexander Woods, 20, of Westcliff
James Woods, 20, of Westcliff
Rhys Pullen, 20, of Wickford
Other stories in the news today
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Let's take a look at some other stories around the county:
The friction between town and gown provide intriguing ingredients to inspire food innovator Simon Preston and chef Alex Rushmer to create a brand new signature dish for Cambridge.
Twelve appear in court over football fan attack
Alex Dunlop
BBC Look East
Twelve men have appeared in court charged in connection with an attack that left a football fan with brain damage.
Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin from Mildenhall in Suffolk, suffered life-changing injuries in an attack in Southend on 21 March last year.
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The twelve, all from from south Essex are aged between 20 and 40. All have been charged in connection with the attack - eight pleaded not guilty and four entered no plea.
All but one were given unconditional bail.
The case of a 13th man, who's charged with assisting an offender and possession of a weapon has been adjourned.
The men will next appear at Basildon Crown Court at the end of the month.
Parachutists' near-miss at Chatteris deemed 'most serious' by UKAB
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
An investigation into a near-miss above Chatteris aerodrome has concluded that it was "providence that had prevented a collision".
A Cessna 152 came within 300ft (91m) of eight parachutists after the pilot failed to spot them and flew the plane between their canopies. The incident took place on 15 May and was investigated by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB).
UKAB said the pilot of the two-seater Cessna acknowledged he had "misappreciated his position" and deemed the degree of risk to be in the most serious category
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The pilot told investigators "the execution of this flight was not perfect".
Wee green beasties!
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Unusual shiny green bugs have been spotted in large numbers in Cambourne - and have been causing something of a stir owing to their odd iridescence.
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They've been spotted in houses around the village, but Brian Eversham, chief executive of the Wildlife Trust for Cambridgeshire, assures us they are perfectly harmless.
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He added they are a less common beetle species - sermylassa halensis - and they normally make their home in flower meadows.
"They are small, less than a centimetre long, brown at the back, and iridescent green. They are perfectly harmless, active from early summer to November and lay their eggs late in the summer.
"They are probably hunting for food - mainly goose grass."
First homes at Northstowe given approval
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Detailed plans for the first 92 properties at Northstowe have been approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council, following a public consultation.
The approval means that homes could begin to be built within weeks on land near the existing Longstanton guided busway park and ride site.
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The plans detailed the homes' spacing and layout as well as landscaping and childrens' play areas. The application also covered the layout and location of roads, paths and cycleways.
Tim Wotherspoon, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s cabinet member for strategic planning, said: " We want Northstowe to be of the highest quality and a fantastic place to live, work and go to school."
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- Jamie Chambers, 23, from Southend
- Lewis Courtnell, 33, from Southend
- Philip McGill, 31, of Westcliff
- Michael Shawyer, 31, of Belgrave Road, Leigh-on-Sea
- Greg Allen, 28, of Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness
- Matthew Petchey, 25, from Rochford
BBCCopyright: BBC - Scott Nicholls, 40, from Langdon Hill, (pictured below), also denied the charge.
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- Alexander Woods, 20, of Westcliff
- James Woods, 20, of Westcliff
- Rhys Pullen, 20, of Wickford
- The university paper, Varsity, reports that police are appealing for help after a student was assaulted in Cambridge
- Doctors in Cambridgeshire will be joining in thousands around the country in five days of industrial action, reports the Cambridge News
- And the Hunts Post says there were 272 sewer blockages in Huntingdonshire last year
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Latest PostOur live coverage across the day
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Thanks for joining us for today's Cambridgeshire Live. We'll be back at 08:00 on Monday with the latest news, sport, weather and travel.
Today we covered the merger of Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough City hospitals - staff at the former have told us they are anxious and uncertain about the future.
We've also brought you news that the first homes have been approved for Northstowe, and covered the story of Camsar's newest (and cutest!) recruit.
Scroll below to take a read.
Have a great weekend.
Overnight weather: Cloudy and mainly dry
Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather
This evening and overnight it'll be rather cloudy, but mainly dry, although there's a chance of occasional showers.
Lows of 12C (54F).
Saturday will start bright and dry, but it'll turn cloudy later, with heavier rain in the evening and overnight. Top temperature: 20C (68F).
BBC Weather has the full forecast where you live.
Watch: Campaign to get women and girls active is launched
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
The sports partnership for Cambridgeshire, Living Sport, is launching its Let's Go Girls campaign tomorrow at Milton Country Park.
The campaign aims to encourage women to try new sports and activities to break down barriers which might be stopping them currently taking part.
New runner Sarah explains why she was motivated to get moving:
Football action this weekend: Posh v Swindon Town
"Focus on the positives" is the message from Peterborough United boss Grant McCann to his players ahead of tomorrow's home clash with Swindon.
Posh lost 6-1 to Norwich under 23s in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, but McCann wants his men to think back to last Saturday's league victory at MK Dons.
He could hand debuts to new signings George Moncur (pictured), Nathan Oduwa and Luke McGee for tomorrow's home clash with Swindon.
Posh will make a late decision on Hayden White who has a groin injury, Lee Angol and Brad Inman remain sidelined while Michael Smith is on international duty.
It's an early kick-off at 12:15.
Also this weekend, St Neots take on Stamford in first round qualifying for the FA Cup, and Cambridge City are at home against Flackwell Heath.
McGurk waits on injury as Mansfield visit Cambridge Utd
Nick Fairbairn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
Cambridge United striker Adam McGurk (pictured) has returned to full training following knee ligament damage. He'll face a fitness test ahead of tomorrow's match against Mansfield.
Shaun Derry, manager, said: "I'd be delighted if he was available this weekend, but only if he's 100%."
George Maris is also back in training after a groin strain, but is likely to miss out against Mansfield. Harrison Dunk remains sidelined.
Cambridge United v Mansfield Town will be live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on FM, MW and digital radion, but not online.
Does an Oxbridge degree make a difference?
By Judith Burns
Education reporter
Oxford and Cambridge, academically elite, oversubscribed but criticised as socially exclusive - do these degrees really live up to their reputation?
Read moreWatch: Me and my Shadow - the county's latest search-and-rescue recruit
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
This is very cute Shadow - the latest recruit for Camsar, the county's search and rescue team.
Camsar will be tweeting updates about Shadow's progress through training, in the months to come.
He'll also be the star attraction as the team attempt to set a world record for the biggest game of hide-and-seek at Milton Country Park near Cambridge this weekend.
Eight deny football fan attack charge
Eight men deny violent disorder in relation to an attack that left a football fan with brain damage.
Read moreCountdown to this weekend's football..
BBC Sport
Top flight matches are on hold for the international fixtures this weekend, but not down in Leagues One and Two...
Peterborough United are at home to Swindon on Saturday with a 12:15 kick-off in the third flight.
In League Two, Cambridge United are at Mansfield Town with a 15:00 kick-off.
Cherry Hinton high street revamp welcomed by safety researchers
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Improvement works are almost complete in Cherry Hinton's High Street - with a new, lower speed limit of 20mph and special provision for cyclists.
Richard Owen from the research group Road Safety Analysis told us that it'll "almost certainly" be safer and the stretch of road had a very poor collision record, particularly involving cyclists.
He said: "I think what the council is doing here is almost cutting edge - reducing the speed limit, removing the centre white lines and taking out the speed bumps and making more space for cyclists.
"There's good international research to show that if you remove the centre white lines, drivers move more slowly."
Hospitals merger meeting due at town hall
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
Earlier we brought you the story that staff at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon were "anxious" about a proposed merger with Peterborough City Hospital.
A public meeting about the changes is taking place at Peterborough Town Hall at 16:00.
If approved, the merger would come into effect in April and managers claim it would help save £9m.
There will be further public meetings at Huntingdon Town Hall on 5 September and at the Priory Centre, St Neots, on 19 September.
Watch: Kittens crying over spilt milk
Helen Burchell
BBC News
When you're thirsty, you're thirsty... but learning to drink your milk, rather than wear it, is not always that easy.
This little of feral kittens was taken in by volunteers from Fenland Animal Rescue, who found them in Bluntisham earlier this week.
Learning how NOT to cover themselves in milk is just one of life's little lessons they'll be taught before they're ready for re-homing in the coming weeks.
"Each and every day they grow, and it makes us incredibly proud to see them turn from unwanted ferals, to beautiful, happy and playful kittens, despite them wearing their milk of course," one of the volunteers said.
The charity is run entirely by volunteers and offers specialist rescue services for Cambridgeshire's wildlife and domestic animals.
Paralympics 2016: the athletes depart
Cambs
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Our Paralympians are Rio-bound, one week before the games begin.
Paratriathlete Claire Cunningham, from Cambridge, has posted a tweet:
She'll be competing alongside Lauren Steadman, also from Cambridge, on 11 September.
You can find a full events schedule here.
Simon Dobbin case: 12 men in court
Earlier today 12 men appeared at Southend Magistrates' Court charged with violent disorder after an attack on Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin last year.
Those who pleaded not guilty to the charge were:
Four others did not enter a plea. They were:
Other stories in the news today
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Let's take a look at some other stories around the county:
Cambridge
The friction between town and gown provide intriguing ingredients to inspire food innovator Simon Preston and chef Alex Rushmer to create a brand new signature dish for Cambridge.
Twelve appear in court over football fan attack
Alex Dunlop
BBC Look East
Twelve men have appeared in court charged in connection with an attack that left a football fan with brain damage.
Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin from Mildenhall in Suffolk, suffered life-changing injuries in an attack in Southend on 21 March last year.
The twelve, all from from south Essex are aged between 20 and 40. All have been charged in connection with the attack - eight pleaded not guilty and four entered no plea.
All but one were given unconditional bail.
The case of a 13th man, who's charged with assisting an offender and possession of a weapon has been adjourned.
The men will next appear at Basildon Crown Court at the end of the month.
Parachutists' near-miss at Chatteris deemed 'most serious' by UKAB
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
An investigation into a near-miss above Chatteris aerodrome has concluded that it was "providence that had prevented a collision".
A Cessna 152 came within 300ft (91m) of eight parachutists after the pilot failed to spot them and flew the plane between their canopies. The incident took place on 15 May and was investigated by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB).
UKAB said the pilot of the two-seater Cessna acknowledged he had "misappreciated his position" and deemed the degree of risk to be in the most serious category
The pilot told investigators "the execution of this flight was not perfect".
Wee green beasties!
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Unusual shiny green bugs have been spotted in large numbers in Cambourne - and have been causing something of a stir owing to their odd iridescence.
They've been spotted in houses around the village, but Brian Eversham, chief executive of the Wildlife Trust for Cambridgeshire, assures us they are perfectly harmless.
He added they are a less common beetle species - sermylassa halensis - and they normally make their home in flower meadows.
"They are small, less than a centimetre long, brown at the back, and iridescent green. They are perfectly harmless, active from early summer to November and lay their eggs late in the summer.
"They are probably hunting for food - mainly goose grass."
First homes at Northstowe given approval
Sue Dougan
BBC Local Live
Detailed plans for the first 92 properties at Northstowe have been approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council, following a public consultation.
The approval means that homes could begin to be built within weeks on land near the existing Longstanton guided busway park and ride site.
The plans detailed the homes' spacing and layout as well as landscaping and childrens' play areas. The application also covered the layout and location of roads, paths and cycleways.
Tim Wotherspoon, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s cabinet member for strategic planning, said: " We want Northstowe to be of the highest quality and a fantastic place to live, work and go to school."