Yesterday we told you that a woman had been convicted of urinating on a war memorial in Grays. 

Now two veterans say they were so disgusted by when they heard about the offence, they travelled from Peterborough to Basildon Magistrates' Court for the trial. 

"A lot of people were flabbergasted and gobsmacked," said ex-serviceman Stan Kay (pictured right).

"I was speechless initially, but that didn't last long and it got very vocal on our social media sites very quickly."

Kelly Martin, 42, of no fixed address, is being sentenced later this month after being convicted of outraging public decency, common assault and using abusive language against a paramedic.

Katy Prickett
BBC News

Silver medallists Louis Smith and Nick Dempsey could be given the Freedom of the City of Peterborough, according to David Sanders, the city's mayor, external.

But it takes months to be approved. First the mayor suggests their names to the chairman of the honours panel Peter Hiller, who puts it to the panel committee members. If they agree it's a good idea, they'll then put the suggestion to a full city council meeting for approval.

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Long before then - in the next few weeks in fact - the council hopes to host a celebration for the Olympians in the city. 

But alas no, the Freedom of the City won't allow either man to drive sheep through the streets or graze them at Ferry Meadows or dodge parking tickets - and I call that a shame!

Katy Prickett
BBC News

The mayor of Peterborough, David Sanders, has suggested Rio silver medallists Louis Smith and NIck Dempsey should be given the Freedom of the City.

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Gymnast Smith has the strongest city links, growing up in Eye and still living locally - while windsurfer Dempsey went to Orton Longueville School (now Nene Park Academy, external) but has lived on the south coast for many years.

But how easy is it to receive the honour? It's quite a long old process - I'll explain more in my next post.

BBC Weather

It's been a slightly grey first half of the day at our offices here in Cambridge. However, long sunny spells will break through the cloud by lunchtime for most of Cambridgeshire. 

It will continue to stay dry for the rest of the day with highs of 25C (77F). 

This picturesque scene was captured by Weather Watcher 'Paul's Patch' in Longthorpe a short while ago.

Image source, Paul's Patch

We love receiving your pictures from around the county - especially when they look as beautiful as this one.

You can become a BBC Weather Watcher here.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

It looks like they may need a second whiteboard soon...

Jozef Hall
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

I've spent this morning with Cambridgeshire Police, who have arrested ten people as part of an operation targeting the supply of cocaine in Peterborough.

The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit carried out a number of raids in the city this morning.

We'll bring you more on this story as we get it.

Peterborough manager Grant McCann praises "phenomenal" Paul Taylor following Tuesday's 5-1 win over Millwall.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Let's not forget our local high jump hero Robbie Grabarz, who fractionally missed out on a medal last night.

He cleared the bronze medal winning height of 2.33m, but an earlier failure on his first attempt at 2.25m meant he finished joint fourth.

Medal or no medal - we're proud of you Robbie!

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Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Giles Scott's parents have revealed the slightly unorthodox helping hand that first got him into sailing...

Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather

After a cool start, it will be another fine and dry day with long sunny spells and light winds. This will lead to another warm or very warm day for all. 

Maximum Temperature: 24C (75F). Check the latest with BBC Weather here.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

As Giles Scott crossed the finish line in the Finn class at Rio 2016, two people watching from back home were his parents Ros and John Scott.

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire caught up with them at Grafham Water, the place where Scott first learned to sail at the age of seven.

"From small beginnings, great things so they say," said mum Ros. "It's been a long time coming, but we're really happy that it's got to this."

Image source, Getty Images

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Has Giles Scott's sailing success inspired you to get on to the water?

Well, the man himself has got his top five tips to becoming just like him...

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Yesterday evening, Huntingdon's Giles Scott confirmed what we had already known ahead of his race - a gold medal in the Finn class at Rio 2016.

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Scott had built up such an unassailable lead in the opening series he was already guaranteed the gold going into yesterday's medal event.

Eventually crossing the line second in the final race, he finished with a total score of 36 points - 30 points less than Slovenia's Vasilij Zbogar who took silver.

And if you missed the closing moments of yesterday's event, you can watch them below.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

It's a golden day for Cambridgeshire thanks to Giles Scott, who won sailing Finn Class gold yesterday evening.

Throughout the day, until 18:00, we'll bring you all the latest news, sport and travel from around the county.

And, of course, more on Huntingdon's Golden Giles.  

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John Marquis's goal against Cambridge United earns Doncaster Rovers their first win since relegation to League Two.

Peterborough end Millwall's unbeaten start to the season in emphatic style with a thumping 5-1 victory.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Thanks for your company for today. We'll return at 08:00 tomorrow morning with more regular news, sport, travel and weather updates, but don't forget this page will continue to feature any major news updates throughout the night.

We'll leave you with one more image, as Huntingdon-born Giles Scott will, very shortly, be confirmed as an Olympic gold medallist in the men's Finn class at Rio 2016.

Image source, Getty Images

Mousumi Bakshi
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

I'm at the site of the earlier crash on the A1307 which injured seven people, two of which were children.

It's been confirmed that none of the injuries were as serious as first thought, although one of the children has sustained a suspected broken arm.

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We've just heard planned strike action on the Virgin East Coast route due to start this Friday has been postponed. 

Members of the RMT Union were due to walk out for 24 hours in a row over cuts, working conditions and safety.

The RMT said it would resume discussions - a decision Virgin Trains said it welcomed. 

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Earlier we brought you news of a planning application put forward by insulation firm IKO to store hazardous chemicals underground at a new factory on Alconbury Weald.

We've since spoken to IKO, which told us it "understands anyone's natural concern over the storage of chemicals" and it "takes health and safety extremely seriously"

"Although Pentane is a flammable substance, it is less volatile than petrol and will be stored in lower amounts than the fuel at a typical petrol station," a spokesman said. 

He added the chemical would be stored in "double-skinned tanks" underground.

In addition, IKO said the proposed factory "will create up to 140 local jobs", adding the other factories the company owns has "excellent relationships within the local communities".