Summary

  • Man airlifted to hospital after car struck by train on level crossing between Cambridge and Ely

  • Rise in illegal tattooists 'down to reality TV', artist claims

  • Firearms stolen in Stibbington burglary

  • Virgin Trains East Coast strikes to be held

  • Funeral of dancing teacher and Len Goodman's 'mentor' takes place

  • Weather: Sunny and dry, peaking at 26C (79F)

  • Live updates for Friday, 12 August

  1. Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    That's all for our live updates from the county today. We'll be back bright and early from 08:00 tomorrow.

    The Cambridgeshire representation in Rio continues this evening with Hannah Macleod (right), as Team GB take on Spain in the hockey quarter-final.

    Teram GB's Hannah Macleod tackles an opponent in hockeyImage source, Getty Images

    You can follow all the action on the BBC Sport website.

    Have a great evening and enjoy the sunshine.

  2. Motorcycle speeder caught at 160mphpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    A motorcyclist was caught travelling at 160mph (256km/h), police have said

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  3. Woman dead in garage door accidentpublished at 18:18 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    A woman dies in an accident involving an automatic car park door at a block of flats.

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  4. England's worst speederspublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    Earlier we brought you news that police had clocked a motorist travelling at 160mph during a speed check in Cambridgeshire at the weekend.

    Police said the speed was one of the highest it had recorded in the county, but is it the highest in England?

    Graphic shows some of the highest speeds ever recorded.
  5. Weather: A sunny end to the day - much of the same tomorrowpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Julie Reinger
    BBC Look East weather

    There'll be plenty of sunshine to end the day and then a dry night with some isolated mist and fog patches. 

    Light winds and temperatures down to about 10C (50F).

    Map of the East of England

    Tomorrow will be another fine and dry day with plenty of sunshine.

    Temperatures are expected to climb to about 23C (73F). It will be a few degrees cooler on the coast with an on-shore easterly wind, light to moderate in strength.

    You'll find your local forecast at BBC Weather.

  6. Statement from housing group regarding car park door deathpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    We've just had a statement from housing group Luminus, which manages the Ruth Bagnall Court in Cambridge.

    Earlier we reported a woman died yesterday after being involved in an incident with an automatic car park door.

    The statement says: "Staff were on site within 30 minutes to assist the police with their enquiries.

    "While the investigation by the police and Health and Safety Executive is under way, it would be inappropriate to comment any further.

    "Luminus Group wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the family of the person who sadly died yesterday."

  7. UKIP leadership hopeful doesn't 'fear' a Farage comebackpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    UKIP leadership contender Lisa Duffy has responded to hints that Nigel Farage may want to take charge of UKIP once more.

    "Nigel will always want to pull the strings, but the next leader will have to be someone very different," said the Ramsey councillor.

    UKIP Councillor Lisa Duffy

    Ms Duffy insisted she has the political experience to take on the party's top job, having been its director for five years, and says she wants to give UKIP members the "grassroots option".

  8. 'It's good to know the guy is off the streets'published at 16:47 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    A footballer who lost both legs in a hit-and-run crash has spoken out about the driver responsible. 

    Newmarket Town's Shaun Whiter was helping friend Joey Abbs, a Soham Town Rangers player, change a tyre near Newmarket when his legs were crushed by an oncoming vehicle.

    Media caption,

    Amputee footballer Shaun Whiter speaks of relief at hit-and-run driver conviction

    Jan Adamec, 40, of Haverhill, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He is on remand and will be sentenced in September.

    Mr Whiter also told BBC Look East about his hopes of reaching the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.  

  9. Woman dies in car park door incidentpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Helen Burchell
    BBC News

    A woman has died in an accident involving an automatic car park door.

    The woman, in her 40s, died at about 19:30 on Sunday at a block of flats at Ruth Bagnall Court, Cambridge.

    Ruth Bagnall Court, CambridgeImage source, Google

    As reported in the Cambridge News, she got into difficulty with the automatic shutter doors at the entrance to an underground car park. The woman died at the scene, the ambulance service said.

    Housing group Luminus, which manages the block, has not yet commented on the incident.

    Police said the accident had been referred to the Health and Safety Executive.

  10. Footballer's relief at driver convictionpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    A footballer who lost both legs in a hit-and-run crash says he is pleased the driver responsible is "off the streets".

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  11. It's a warm onepublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    It's been a pretty nice day weather-wise already, with temperatures in the county sitting around a comfortable 23C.

    This photo was captured in Cambridge by Weather Watcher 'ebb&flow' a short while ago.

    A combine harvester drives through a field leaving a dust trailImage source, BBC Weather Watchers / ebb&flow

    We'll have a full forecast for tonight and tomorrow soon.

  12. Posh will 'put things right'published at 15:35 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Peter Swan
    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport

    Away from the Olympics, Grant McCann is confident Peterborough will "put things right" against Millwall tomorrow night.

    Posh suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bradford on Saturday, ensuring that Grant McCann tasted defeat as manager for the first time in his seventh game at the helm.

    Ryan Tafazolli on the pitch for Peterborough UnitedImage source, Getty

    Ryan Tafazolli (above) is continuing to struggle with a hamstring problem, however Posh have no fresh injury concerns.

    You can listen to full commentary of tomorrow's game on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - 95.7FM and 1026MW.

  13. Louis Smith responds to criticismpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    Peterborough's silver medal-winning Louis Smith has responded to claims he refused to congratulate his team-mate after being pipped to gold in the pommel horse.

    Louis Smith embraces team-mate Max Whitlock after the pommel eventImage source, Getty Images

    Speaking to BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Smith said he "didn't want to react too quickly to anything that was going on" and that he needed a moment to himself.

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    This was a real chance for me to try and get that Olympic medal. When it was denied, I definitely needed to take that moment and reflect and make myself believe that what I've done is incredible, and I should be happy with what I've done."

    Louis Smith, Silver medal, men's pommel

  14. Police to talk to level crossing crash manpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Helen Burchell
    BBC News

    A man seriously injured when his vehicle was hit by a train on a level crossing remains in hospital, police have told us.

    The driver of a 4x4 was airlifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital after the accident near Stretham on Friday afternoon.

    Level crossing accident

    British Transport Police said the man was in a stable condition and his injuries are not thought to be either life-threatening or life-changing.

    Officers said they are planning to speak with him. Statements from the train driver and witnesses have already been taken.

  15. Smith wants to perform in Tokyo, despite admitting it's 'back end' of his careerpublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Mark Williamson
    BBC Local Live

    Louis Smith, who trains at Huntingdon Gym, says he has taken some time to get his head around yesterday's result.

    Louis SmithImage source, Getty Images

    The 27-year-old won silver on the pommel horse in Rio, beaten to gold by team-mate Max Whitlock. 

    "I'm coming to the back end of my career, and it's unlikely that I'll be in better shape in future competitions," he told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. But added he still wanted to "carry on for Tokyo".

  16. UKIP leadership hopeful Lisa Duffy gains support of London MEPpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    UKIP leadership contender Lisa Duffy has won the backing of Gerard Batten, one of the party's London MEPs. 

    He said the Ramsey councillor will have a wider appeal among ordinary voters and the party needs a leader who can concentrate on winning Westminster elections.

    Lisa Duffy in front of a sign.Image source, PA

    Ms Duffy made headlines last week after she made comments regarding the banning of Islamic full-face veils in shopping centres, public buildings and on public transport.

  17. Louis Smith wants to 'carry on for Tokyo'published at 13:57 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Mark Williamson
    BBC Local Live

    We've just heard from gymnast Louis Smith that he would like to "carry on for Tokyo". 

    The silver medal winner told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire he thinks he can maintain his current level of fitness for the next Olympics in four years' time.

    We'll bring you more on this shortly.

  18. Motorcyclist clocked travelling at 160mph on A47published at 13:53 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Adam Jinkerson
    BBC Local Live

    We've got more details on this picture that the Beds, Cambs & Herts Roads Policing Unit tweeted yesterday.

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    Police were carrying out speed checks when they recorded the motorcyclist travelling at more than twice the speed limit.

    They say 160mph is thought to be one of highest speeds ever recorded in the county.

    PC Dave Black said: "The motorcyclist was travelling horrendously fast. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to be travelling at such speeds on public roads."

  19. Weather: Sunny spells and feeling warmpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    Georgina Burnett
    BBC Weather

    It's staying fine and dry day for the rest of this afternoon. 

    Feeling pleasantly warm, with a maximum temperature of 22C (72F).

    Get the latest forecast at BBC Weather.  

  20. Child murder suspect returned to UKpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 15 August 2016

    A man suspected of murdering a six-year-old boy more than 20 years ago is back in the UK after leaving the country while on bail.

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