Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Thanks for joining us today and across this week.

We'll be back from 08:00 Monday.

Keep and eye on this page over the weekend for breaking news and post-game analysis of the local football.

If you managed to grab yourself a bargain on Black Friday, well done!

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the journey your Amazon parcel makes to get from Peterborough to your door...

Have a great weekend.

Jonathan Park
BBC Look East sport

Rio silver medallist Lauren Steadman returned to her former school in Cambridgeshire to discuss her time at the Paralympics with current pupils. 

Steadman was pipped to PT4 triathlon gold at the summer games after taking a wrong turn in the swimming stage. 

She told me she was impressed with the pupils' enthusiasm at Great Gidding Primary School, near Huntingdon.  

Chris Bell
BBC Look East weather

A dry evening and night, with long clear spells across the BBC East region.

Becoming increasingly cloudy, with mist and fog patches forming, becoming quite thick in places.

Temperatures falling to 0-2C (32F-35F).

After a chilly and foggy start, Saturday will be dry with sunny spells, but becoming cloudy later.

Temperatures will reach 10C (50F).

You can find more details on BBC Weather.

Sara Varey
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Earlier this week we brought you news of one junction that was causing confusion. Now residents in Petersfield say the "inappropriate" design of a new road junction near Cambridge railway station is putting people's lives at risk.

The three-way shared-use layout where Tenison Road meets the new Great Northern Road is supposed to slow traffic.

But the residents' association says pedestrians and cyclists are in real danger. 

BBC Weather Watchers

It may be a bit chilly outside, but it's been a glorious day across Cambridgeshire so far.

And what better way to celebrate that fact, with some of the best pictures sent in by BBC Weather Watchers...

Hannah Olsson
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire political reporter

Figures from Cambridgeshire County Council reveal that bus subsidies have been slashed by a third since 2010. That's £750,000 in six years.

Image source, Keith Edkins/Geograph

The Bus Bill, currently going through parliament, aims to give local councils more of a say in bus services – allowing collaboration with private companies and franchising opportunities.  

However, some of the new powers would only be granted to councils with elected mayors - something that Cambridgeshire is getting next year.

Lianna Etkind from the Campaign for Better Transport, who was against that proviso, says: "Everyone should be able to depend on a regular, frequent and affordable bus service, regardless of having an elected mayor or not."

You can see more on this story on BBC Sunday Politics East, on Sunday at 11:00 on BBC One.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

The landlady of the Cherry Tree Pub in Peterborough says she was forced to close because it was no longer financially viable.

The venue on Oundle Road, known for its live music, closed its doors last night for the final time.

Landlady Janet Goldswain said "unfortunately, it's an expensive venture".

"People just aren't coming out as much. Whether it's because supermarkets sell alcohol cheaper or people just want to stay in and watch TV, it's a dying trade and it's a shame," Ms Goldswain told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Image source, Paul Bryan/Geograph

"I tried my hardest and gave it everything I could. But it's not enough to keep it going on hopes and dreams.  

"I love this place. I love the people that come here. I love the live music. I love doing what I've been doing for the past few years. I'm going to miss it."

Punters across the city have flocked to the venue's Facebook page to say their final goodbyes ...

BBC Weather

It's been a pretty nice day out the windows of our Cambridge office this morning. Here's what the afternoon has in store...

Dry with some good spells of sunshine across the region, although tending to become more cloudy by the evening.

Brisk northeast winds, which will be strong at times. Highs of 9C (48F).

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Two independent traders in Ely say they won't be buying into Black Friday.

The tradition, which stems from the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, sees huge discounts in stores and online.

Andrew Olley (pictured) from independent High Street shop City Cycle Centre says "people don't always get what they expect on Black Friday", adding that customer service is paramount.

"Nothing beats handling the goods in person," he said.

Also on the High Street is Topping and Company booksellers. Manager Stuart Hovis says customers "come to us for a very different reason".

"When they think of us, they don't think Black Friday.

"I think being such a small market town, I think the effect might be less than big cities."

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

We've spent the morning at the Amazon distribution centre in Peterborough to look at the rise of the Black Friday trend across the UK.

Last Black Friday, Amazon sold 7.4m items - that's 86 every second.

Amazon has been accused on a number of occasions of overworking its warehouse staff and drivers just to keep up with demand.

Image source, Google

However, Paul Firth, head of Digital Music UK at the site, insists worker safety is a top priority.

"We're committed to ensuring that everyone who works for us is fairly compensated, treated with respect, follows all applicable laws and carries out their job safely.

"Whilst the sites are very busy, they're organised."

Mr Firth says Amazon in Peterborough has "added more break-out areas for staff to take time out with free hot drinks. There's also computer games and a pool table for them to use".

Tom Horn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

I've spent the morning at Amazon's warehouse in Peterborough for Black Friday - the yearly tradition where retailers drop their prices for a day.

But what is it like to be a member of staff who has to pick your items ready to be delivered to your door?

Donna Alexander works in the warehouse. She says you "do have to be fit to work here".

"I dropped two dress sizes when I started working. But it's good for your health."

"This Christmas is one of the busiest Christmases there's been and this is one of our busiest days of the year."

General manager, Lee Shepherd, told me there will be 1,000 members of staff on site today until midnight.

Tom Horn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Just to put the enormity of Black Friday into perspective, here's a few stats from the Amazon distribution centre in Peterborough where I've been spending the morning...

• There's 2,500 staff working in the warehouse at any one time today.
• Last Black Friday, Amazon sold 86 items per second.
• That's a grand total of 7.4m items.
• Items are randomly placed around to help pickers select the correct one and not mistake with similar products.
• Peterborough's warehouse is the size of 10 football pitches.
• About 15 different nationalities work in the warehouse, including people from Poland, Lithuania, France, Russia and Portugal.
• The scanner below can weigh a package and label it with detailed delivery instructions within a second.

Tom Horn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

It's already been a very busy morning at the Amazon distribution centre in Peterborough, as Black Friday gets under way.

If you fancy seeing what happens to your parcel behind the scenes, here's the manager of the warehouse, Lee Shepherd, with a quick explainer...

Tom Horn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

I'm behind the scenes at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Peterborough today as Black Friday, the day where shops across the UK offer products at a discounted rate, gets under way.

About 2,500 staff work at this Peterborough warehouse at any one time - today being one of the busiest days of the year. 

We've just had a shift change before it gets very busy. Last Black Friday they sold 86 items per second!

I'll be here all morning to see how the warehouse operates under the pressure of Black Friday, with an insight into the processes and challenges the business faces.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

It's a cooler start to what's going to be a bright and breezy day today. 

There'll be a lot more in the way of sunshine, but we've still got that chilly and quite blustery north-easterly wind.

You'll feel that particularly towards coastal areas, where you'll have to factor in quite a bit of wind chill into today's temperatures, despite the sunshine.

Highs of 9C (48F).

Watch my full regional forecast here:

For a more detailed forecast where you are, visit BBC Weather.

Good morning and happy Black Friday to you.

Join us until 18:00 this evening for live coverage of stories happening where you live.

It's a nice start here in Cambridgeshire, full forecast to follow. 

That's all from the Cambridgeshire live team for today, thanks for joining us. We'll be back tomorrow from 08:00, please join us then for the latest news, sport, weather and travel.

Here's a quick recap of our top stories:

• A merger between Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough City hospitals has got a step closer after the Huntingdon hospital's board ratified the proposal
• A jury failed to reach a verdict in the Kimbolton music teacher sex charge case
• The Cambridge to Oxford expressway has been branded "elitist" by the shadow Leader of the House of Commons

And keep an eye on this page overnight - any breaking stories will appear here.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

A cloudy evening, but staying dry across the BBC East region.

Clear spells will develop later. It'll feel chilly, with a touch of ground frost in sheltered spots as temperatures fall to a minimum 2C (35F).

Image source, BBC Weather

A fine day tomorrow with sunny spells, but it'll turn cloudy later with a maximum temperature of 10C (50F).

BBC Weather has more details for where you are.

Emma Maclean
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Kimbolton School has responded to news the case against its former music teacher has been dismissed after they were unable to reach a verdict on five sex charges.

Jonathan Belbin, headmaster of the private school, said: "As a school, we set ourselves the highest standards and we do not tolerate any falling short. 

"We worked closely with the authorities throughout to ensure justice was done."

Image source, Julian Osley/Geograph

Simon Ball was found guilty yesterday at Peterborough Crown Court of four counts of engaging in sexual activity while in a position of trust at another private school in North Yorkshire. 

He had already admitted five charges regarding offences that took place while a teacher at the Cambridgeshire independent school.    

Emma Baugh
BBC Look East

The man in charge of Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, external has pledged that a proposed merger with Peterborough City Hospital will not result in services being cut.

Earlier, the hospital's board unanimously ratified the proposal.

Chief executive Lance McCarthy told me: "I understand the concerns raised... we will continue to provide 24/7-hour urgent care."

When I pushed him about what that meant for the hospital's A&E department he said: "There's a big big demand for urgent care and A&E locally here... we're planning to continue to provide it in exactly the same way and exactly the same case mix for the same population as we currently do."

Peterborough City Hospital's board will decide whether to approve the proposed merger at a meeting on Tuesday. If agreed it will go ahead in April.