Summary

  • Peterborough serial killer Joanna Dennehy was under the supervision of probation workers when she carried out three murders and two stabbings, the BBC has learned

  • A guided bus that crashed near Cambridge injuring five passengers was travelling at more than 50mph in a 30mph zone, a report says

  • News, sport, weather and travel updates resume at 08:00 on Monday

  1. Our coverage through the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Mark Williamson
    BBC Local Live

    We'll be back on Monday at 08:00 with the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates for Cambridgeshire. 

    Until then you can get involved and send us your stories and pictures via emailFacebook, external or Twitter, external.

    Have a great weekend.

  2. Weather: Staying settled with mostly cloudy skies, but generally staying drypublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Dan Holley
    BBC Look East weather

    Overnight there will be thick cloud around for most of us, and perhaps even the odd spot of drizzle on higher ground. Minimum temperature: 3C (37F).

    Weather chart

    It will stay mostly cloudy throughout the day tomorrow, but some brighter spells could develop during the afternoon. There is also the risk of seeing the odd light shower for some. Maximum temperature: 7C (45F).

  3. Daisy the donkey in Palm Sunday performancepublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    A 25-year old-donkey called Daisy will be leading the Palm Sunday procession at Ely Cathedral, external this weekend. 

    Daisy donkey

    The procession marks the start of Holy Week and commemorates Christ's entry into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. 

    Daisy is much in demand at this time of year. Owner Liz Wright, from Wimblington says: "I can't count the number of people that have rung me in the last week and asked if I have a donkey for their Palm Sunday."

  4. Headlines: Guided bus crash caused by excessive speed... Joanne Dennehy under probation watch at time of murderspublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Kerry Devine
    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

    Here are the top stories in Cambridgeshire this evening:

    • An investigation into a crash on the guided busway in Cambridge has concluded it was caused by "excessive speed"  
    • Peterborough triple killer Joanna Dennehy was under the supervision of probation workers when she carried out three murders and two stabbings, the BBC has learned
    • A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after an accident involving a bus in Cambridge
  5. Man in 30s taken to hospital after accident with buspublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Tom Horn
    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

    The ambulance services says a man in his 30s has been taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with leg and back injuries after an accident with a bus on Bridge Street, Cambridge.

    His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

  6. Pedestrian involved in accident with bus not believed to have life-threatening injuries, say policepublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Mark Williamson
    BBC Local Live

    Police have told us the injuries suffered by a pedestrian in an accident with a bus in Cambridge are not believed to be life-threatening.

    Bridge Street is expected to remain closed for a time, with emergency services at the scene.

  7. Bus and pedestrian involved in 'serious' accident on Bridge Street in Cambridgepublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Tom Horn
    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

    The ambulance service says a bus and a pedestrian have been involved in a "serious" accident on Bridge Street in Cambridge.

    More when we get it.

  8. 'Serious' accident closes Bridge Street in Cambridgepublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    A "serious" accident has closed Bridge Street in the centre of Cambridge. Emergency services are at the scene.

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  9. Investigation launched after Hauxton resident's wheelchair 'taken' in row over taxi farepublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Cambridge News

    A woman from Cambridgeshire, external has described the moment she was left without her wheelchair after a dispute over payment saw a taxi driver keep it overnight, external.

  10. Glue-eating dog 'regains' his normal appetitepublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Andrew Woodger
    BBC News

    A dog which had to have an hour-long operation to cut open his stomach to remove a large ball of glue is back home.

    Marley the glue-eating dogImage source, Dick White Referrals

    Marley, a seven-month-old cocker spaniel from Hitcham near Stowmarket, ate a tube of expanding adhesive which congealed with his food into a 6ins (15cm) diameter ball.

    A spokeswoman for Dick White Referrals, external vets in Cambridgeshire said he had "regained his full appetite - he just needs to be a little more discerning about his snacks".

  11. Cambridge University gives Fenland pupils a taste of engineeringpublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Mark Williamson
    BBC Local Live

    Pupils from six Fenland schools are taking part in a programme designed by the University of Cambridge to encourage students interested in engineering and manufacturing, external

    Pupils at MetalcraftImage source, University of Cambridge

    The university's engineering taster events are hosted by Metalcraft , external, a Chatteris-based manufacturer that has made equipment for the Large Hadron Collider.  

    Matt Diston, from Cambridge University, said: "Our work isn't just about inspiring students to apply to top universities, it's about encouraging all young people to fulfil their potential and pursue a rewarding career path."

  12. Guided bus still being investigated by HSEpublished at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Mark Williamson
    BBC Local Live

    The Health and Safety Executive is still conducting its investigation into a crash on the guided busway, which Cambridgeshire County Council says was caused by "excessive speed".

    Guided bus crashImage source, Nick Guttridge

    The driver of the bus that crashed off the Cambridgeshire guided busway on 22 February, injuring six people, was recently sacked by bus operator Stagecoach.

    Andy Campbell, managing director of Stagecoach East, says"The investigation found that the driver didn't follow proper procedures, which is why he no longer works for the company.

    "More than 3.5m passengers use the guided busway every year; it's significantly safer than the A14 and other major roads."

  13. Cambridgeshire police lend a hand to support fight campaign against child exploitationpublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Sam Edwards
    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

    Members of Cambridgeshire Police, including chief constable Alec Wood (pictured), are showing their support for National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day today. 

    Alec WoodImage source, Cambridgeshire Police

    The day aims to highlight the issues surrounding exploitation and encourage people to speak out against abuse.

    Further information and support can be found here - Child Sexual Exploitation - can you spot the signs?, external

  14. One-hour operation for dog that ate tube of expanding gluepublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Andrew Woodger
    BBC News

    A dog that ate a tube of expanding glue had to have an hour-long operation.

    Marley, a black cocker spaniel from Hitcham near Stowmarket, ended up with a congealed ball of food and glue stuck in his stomach.

    Dick White Referrals, external vets at Six Mile Bottom near Newmarket said the dog appeared to be showing no ill effects and was ready to go home a day later.

  15. Joanne Dennehy: The woman with a 'sadistic lust for blood'published at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Triple killer Joanne Dennehy was under the supervision of probation workers when she murdered three men, it has emerged. 

    During her trial, the judge said she had a "sadistic lust for blood".  

    Here are some of the key points about her case:

    • Mother-of-two Dennehy was found guilty of murdering Lukasz Slaboszewski, 31, Kevin Lee, 48, and John Chapman, 56, whose bodies were found in ditches near Peterborough in March 2013
    • Dennehy also admitted the attempted murders of two other men in Hereford  
    • She was give a whole-life prison sentence at the Old Bailey in February 2014 -  only the third woman to be handed such a term
    • She was initially segregated in prison over fears of an escape plot by her and other inmates 

  16. Sport Relief: Peterborough pupils playing 24-hour football matchpublished at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Johnny Dee
    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

    Today is the start of Sport Relief, external weekend, with people doing a number of sporting challenges to raise money for charity.

    Pupils at Nene Park Academy in Peterborough began a 24-hour football match at 07:00 this morning.

    Football match at Nene Park Academy

    We'd love to know what you're doing for Sport Relief.  You can send us your pictures via emailFacebook, external or Twitter, external.

    And remember, tonight's Sport Relief show gets under way on BBC One at 19:00.

  17. Weather: Generally cloudy but staying settledpublished at 13:30 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    BBC Weather

    It will be mostly cloudy this afternoon and will feel chilly with the risk of drizzle at times. Maximum temperature: 7C (45F).

    Trees near HistonImage source, BBC Weather Watchers/Cat's Pad

    BBC Weather Watcher "Cat's Pad" took this picture near Histon earlier.

    You can see more images from around the county here.

  18. Pet dog recovering after glue-eating ordealpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Andrew Woodger
    BBC News

    A dog is recovering after eating a tube of expanding glue.  

    MarleyImage source, Dick White Referrals

    Marley, a seven-month-old cocker spaniel from Hitcham, in Suffolk, had to have a solid congealed lump of food and glue removed from his stomach by a surgeon at Dick White Referrals vets in Six Mile Bottom near Newmarket.

    The ball of glue and food measured about 6ins (15cm) in diameter.

  19. Headlines: Joanne Dennehy under supervision of probation service at time of murders... Guided bus crash 'driver error'published at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Sam Edwards
    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

    If you are just joining us, here are the top stories in Cambridgeshire this morning:

    • Peterborough triple killer Joanna Dennehy was under the supervision of probation workers when she carried out three murders and two stabbings, the BBC has learned  
    • An investigation into a crash on the guided busway in Cambridge has concluded it was caused by "excessive speed"
    • Peterborough pupils play 24-hour football match for Sport Relief, external