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Updates on Friday, 9 December 2016
Jail for man involved in Coton burglary
Head injuries in Peterborough collisions
Two arrested after Wisbech building fires
Councils make millions on parking charges, according to RAC

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Adam Jinkerson

Travel: Delays expected on A14 westbound J29 after earlier accidentpublished at 08:37 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2016
BBC Travel
There's queuing traffic on A14 westbound at J29 (Bar Hill) because of an earlier accident.
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U's out of EFL Trophypublished at 08:25 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2016
Nick Fairbairn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
Cambridge United's EFL Trophy campaign has ended.
The U's, external have exited the competition at the first knockout stage after losing 1-0 at Bradford last night.
Next up it's a trip to Hartlepool in League Two. Things have been made easier for Shaun Derry and his team, as the board has funded three nights in the North East ahead of the away game on Saturday.
Image source, Getty Images
Welcome backpublished at 08:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local Live
Good morning and welcome back to regular updates from all the team here at Cambridgeshire Local Live.
Between now and 18:00 we'll be bringing you all your news, sport and travel.
You can of course get in touch with us at any time by email, Twitter, external or Facebook, external.
Thursday's weather: Continuing mild, but cloudypublished at 08:07 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2016
Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather
Another very mild day, although it'll be much cloudier than yesterday, and some of us will see some rain this afternoon.
The south-westerly wind will pick up during the day, and there'll be a top temperature of around 12C (54F).
Watch my full forecast here:
How difficult is it to be 100% vegan?published at 00:21 Greenwich Mean Time 8 December 2016
How difficult is it to be a committed vegan in a world awash with animal products?
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Coventry through in Checkatrade Trophypublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Coventry City end a run of four straight defeats with a 1-0 Checkatrade Trophy second-round win over Crawley.
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Our live coverage throughout the daypublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
That's it from us for today.
We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow.
Keep and eye on this page overnight for any breaking news from around Cambridgeshire.
We'll leave you with the stunning BBC Weather Watchers shot from the north of the county.
Have a great evening.
Rare Victorian post cart restoredpublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
A man from March has restored a 100-year-old Royal Mail wheelbarrow.
Colin Bedford revived the cart after it was found in a barn in Heacham in Norfolk.
The very rare Victorian barrow was used in the 1900s by postmen in the Fens.
It was donated to the March Veteran and Vintage Cycle Club with a gas lamp on the front, equipped with a truncheon to fight off mail thieves.
See it in action below...
Media caption,
A man from March has restored a 100-year-old Royal Mail wheelbarrow
Rare Victorian post cart restoredpublished at 17:35 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
A 100-year-old Royal Mail wheelbarrow has been restored after it was found in a barn.
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Cambridge United travel to Bradford in EFL Trophypublished at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Peter Swan
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
Shaun Derry will make changes to his side for this evening's EFL Trophy tie at Bradford.
The likes of Ben Williamson and Joe Pigott could be handed recalls.
Conor Newton, who had suffered a hamstring injury, should be available, however as reported a short while ago, Adam McGurk is set to be out until the new year with a thigh tear.
Tonight marks the first knockout round of the remodelled Checkatrade Trophy, with a final at Wembley Stadium at stake.
Full match commentary available on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - 96, 95.7 and Freeview channel 722 in the East from 19:00.
U's forward out til new yearpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Peter Swan
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
Cambridge United forward Adam McGurk isn't likely to be fit until at least the New Year, according to manager Shaun Derry.
The former Portsmouth man suffered a thigh tear against Portsmouth at the end of October
Derry says that they "need to be careful he doesn't come back too soon".
"The physio said it's a 12 or 16cm tear in his thigh. So it's pretty bad".
Image source, Getty Images
McGurk has only made 10 appearances for the U's since joining from Portsmouth in the summer.
The U's travel to Bradford in the EFL Trophy. We'll have a match preview a little later on.
Joy was 'brightest and kindest of us all'published at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
A photo has been released of Joy Harrild, who sadly died in a crash on the A505 near Melbourn yesterday.
Joy, 26, of Hunters Mews in Dog Kennel Lane, Royston, was travelling along the A505 at about 09.30 in her black Ford KA when it was in collision with two other cars.
Her family have called her "the brightest and kindest of us all".
"We are incredibly proud of the person she was and all that she achieved," they said.
Image source, Cambridgeshire Police
“An avid lover of the outdoors and baker of every birthday cake, Joy dedicated her life to helping others.
"She was passionate about her work and was at the heart of our family. We will miss her every day and will never forget the love she gave us all.”
Joy practised as a dentist at Brookfields Community Dental Services in Seymour Street, off Mill Road, in Cambridge.
Arsonist missing from prisonpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
A prisoner who has links to Cambridgeshire has absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire.
Phillip Henry Willis, 65, who is serving a sentence for arson, was released on temporary licence yesterday but failed to arrive at his destination near Peterborough
Image source, Cambridgeshire Police
Anyone who sees Willis or who knows where he is should contact police.
White van passenger wanted for spate of attacks on Cambridge cyclists and pedestrianspublished at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
This is not a crime you hear about everyday.
The Cambridge News, external are reporting that a passenger in a white van has been pushing cyclists off their bikes and throwing eggs at pedestrians in the city.
The paper says that the police are investigating eight reports of anti-social behaviour in the past few months.
Rio heroes to be given city freedompublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
It may seem like the excitement of Rio 2016 was an age ago, but Peterborough City Council are set to hold a special meeting to formally give three of the medal-winning Olympians and Paralympians the Freedom of the City.
Gymnast Louis Smith, Paralympic rower James Fox and wheelchair basketball star Lee Manning are set to receive the city's highest honour next Wednesday.
Image source, Getty Images
The council says it would be "fitting recognition following the achievements of our local sporting heroes".
Can you help find stolen sheep?published at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
You may have seen yesterday that two Soay Sheep have been stolen from a farm near Peterborough.
Luna (pictured) and Solar, who were kept on Sacrewell Farm as pets, were taken between 18:00 Monday and 07:00 Tuesday.
Image source, Sacrewell Farm
Image source, Sacrewell Farm
Both sheep were kept in this paddock.
Image source, Sacrewell Farm
Police say they are investigating, but the offenders have not yet been identified.
Unexpected stop at the One Stop shoppublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Helen Burchell
BBC News
A motorist made an unexpected stop at a convenience shop this morning, and ending up embedded in the front window.
Image source, BCH Road Policing
Police tell us the driver "lost control" and crashed the Peugeot into the front of the Northborough One Stop store on East Road in Peterborough just before 11:00.
No-one was injured, but the shop and car were both damaged in the impact.
Image source, BCH Road Policing
Police from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire road policing unit tweeted a photo, external of the scene.
Lunchtime weather: Mild but dullpublished at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
BBC Weather
There's a theme to today's weather so far...
Grey.
The dull start to the day will slowly clear into the afternoon, along with any lingering fog patches.
Breezier in the afternoon, with some bright or sunny spells. especially in the east of the county.
Highs of 12C (54F).
Neonatal nurse Maylin is 'hugely respected'published at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
On top of all of the goodwill messages from members of the community that Maylin has helped out, Mary King, who is lead nurse at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, has also sent her good wishes.
“Maylin has devoted her nursing career to neonatal care and is hugely respected and admired by all her colleagues and friends in the profession", she said.
Image source, Thinkstock
"She has been an outstanding part of the team on NICU for many years and has helped thousands of families through difficult times in her 50-year career as a nurse.
"She will be much missed by her colleagues who wish her a very happy retirement."
Maylin Gosling, a neonatal nurse at Addenbrooke's, is retiring after 50 years of service.
'MBE calling!': Your comments on retiring neonatal nursepublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
There's been a lot of reaction to Maylin's departure as a neonatal nurse at Addenbrooke's Hospital over on our Facebook page.
She's helped thousands of babies arrive into the world over a career of 50 years.
Here are some of your comments...
Tamsin Conlon, external said: I remember Maylin from when my son was born at 26 weeks! She was amazing, especially when he needed his eyes checking! I hope she enjoys retirement, she is one brilliant lady.
Watson Moore, external wrote: MBE, calling! This lady and many others like her deserve recognition! An amazing nurse who cared not just for the babies but also their parents! Nurses never get the recognition they deserve and Maylin is so deserving of an MBE!
Julie Aspin, external posted: I remember Maylin from the Rosie after our two sons spent time in Rosie SCBU and NICU respectively. She was a lovely lady and I wish her all the best for a long happy retirement.
Serena Hanks, external wrote: Happy retirement Maylin and thank you very much for all of your help and support when our girls were in NICU XXX
Sally Gill, external said: She looked after my twins at a very difficult time. They are now almost 6 and we are always grateful. We wish her a very happy and well-deserved retirement.
Emma Davies, external posteD: Angel in disguise this lady is one of the many that looked after my very very very poorly son! She was a breath of fresh air when she walked into the room at the start of the long uncertain shift.
It Gave me and Dean a sense of security knowing she was looking after Huey when she walked in. How do you thank people like this? You honestly cannot! One very very very beautiful lady.