The Latest Breaking News from Cambridgeshire

Stranger Accused of Throwing 3-Year-Old into Crocodile Pit Freed on Bail, Deemed Unfit for Interview

A three-year-old boy is critically injured after falling into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo. A man was arrested but released on bail, leaving the family seeking answers.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

Man released on bail after boy, three, critically injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

Cambridgeshire police say 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is not fit to be interviewed

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Man arrested after 3-year-old boy found injured in Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile enclosure

A three-year-old boy is in critical condition after being found inside a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Zoo staff are credited with a swift rescue. Police are investigating the incident and have urged the public not to speculate.

The Times of India · Jun 19

What archaeologists found inside this untouched Bronze Age village, hidden in mud for centuries, revealed daily life in stunning detail

A Bronze Age village, Must Farm, in the Cambridgeshire Fens, has been unearthed. A fire and sinking into water preserved it like a time capsule. This site reveals detailed aspects of common people's lives. Findings include tools, textiles, and food remnants. It changes our view of Bronze Age communities forever.

The Economic Times · May 22

In 2018, workers building a major English highway uncovered giant Ice Age bones that revealed Britain sits on an ancient mammoth territory

A Cambridgeshire highway project crew unearthed massive Ice Age mammoth bones, revealing a prehistoric landscape. This significant find, uncovered during the A14 road improvement, offered scientists a rare glimpse into ancient ecosystems and Britain's past. The discovery highlights how large-scale construction can unlock invaluable archaeological insights, preserving history before development.

The Economic Times · May 22

UK railway bridge famous for smashing vehicles destroys tractor roof again

A tractor's roof was ripped off after getting stuck under a notoriously low railway bridge in Ely, Cambridgeshire, a site with a history of vehicle collisions. Despite clear height warnings and a nearby level crossing, drivers repeatedly misjudge their vehicle's height. This incident adds to the bridge's infamous reputation, though…

The Times of India · May 19

Footballer recalls being stabbed seven times during mass knife attack on train: ‘I was drenched with blood’

Former Scunthorpe defender Jonathan Gjoshe opened up on the mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire last year

The Independent UK · May 18

‘Kindest’ girl killed in river crash named as police search for missing teenager

Police said searches are continuing for 18-year-old Declan Berry

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Two teenagers in car that crashed into river identified by police

The body of Eden Bunn, 16, has been recovered from the River Nene near Wisbech but searches are continuing for 18-year-old Declan Berry.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Three men charged after ‘highly targeted attacks’ against Pakistani dissidents

Alleged attacks took place in Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire against two prominent supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23