BBC Local Live: Cambridgeshire

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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

Live Reporting

Adam Jinkerson

Neonatal nurse retires after 50 yearspublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Sue Dougan
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
A neonatal nurse who has dedicated 50 years to caring for thousands of newborn babies has retired.
Maylin Gosling, from Bury St Edmunds, has spent the final 10 years of her career at the Rosie Hospital, a specialist maternity unit in Cambridge.
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Cambridge neonatal nurse retires after 50 years of service
Ms Gosling has worked in neonatal care since 1972 having started as a midwife aged 18.
Topping out at new Peterborough schoolpublished at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Kerry Devine
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
If you're acrophobic, probably best to look away now!
This was the view from the top of the new Hampton Gardens Secondary School being built in Peterborough, ahead of the topping out ceremony.
The practice of "topping out" a new building is an ancient Scandinavian ritual which includes placing a tree on top of a new building to "appease the tree-dwelling spirits displaced in its construction".
The new school is set to open in September ready for the new academic year.
The school, which costs £22m, will create about 100 jobs and accommodate 1,500 students.
Posh replay date announcedpublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Nick Fairbairn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
Peterborough United's FA Cup second-round replay at home to Notts County will be played on Tuesday 20 December at 19:45.
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The replay will be live on BT Sport as well as full match commentary on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
The winner of the match will face Chelsea away in the New Year.
Fatality in A505 crash namedpublished at 10:43 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
A woman who died in a collision on the A505 near Melbourn yesterday has been named as 26-year-old Joy Harrild of Hunters Mews in Dog Kennel Lane, Royston.
The collision, which happened at Flint Cross about 09:30, involved three vehicles. Ms Harrild died at the scene.
The 52-year-old driver of a grey Audi TT, also involved in the incident, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital where he remains.
The third driver, a 21-year-old woman, was uninjured.
Posh to announce FA Cup replaypublished at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Nick Fairbairn
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
Peterborough United will be releasing details about their FA Cup second-round replay against Notts County at 11:00.
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Posh were held to a 2-2 draw at the weekend, forcing the fixture to a replay.
Progression to the third round would see either team face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Residents' 'doubts' over new homes in Littleportpublished at 09:45
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Plans to build 660 new homes in Littleport, near Ely, have been met with opposition from residents in the village.
Lynn Gibb De Swarte, editor of community magazine Littleport Life, says that residents have "a lot of doubts over the benefits" of the new builds.
"The services and infrastructure we've got isn't enough to support a new influx of people", she said.
"For example, you already have to wait weeks for a doctors appointment. With new families, these waiting times will get longer".
Official data from 2012 suggests there were 3,400 dwellings in Littleport, with estimates now putting that figure at nearer 4,000.
Littleport home plans 'best for village'published at 09:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Plans to build 660 new homes in Littleport, near Ely, have split opinion in the village.
Residents say the development is a "stupid idea" and would overburden local services like schools and doctors surgeries.
However, councillor Christine Ambrose-Smith claims it's the "best time ever" to live in the village.
"We need Littleport to expand", she said.
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"We need good housing offering a range of properties.
"We mustn't be afraid of change".
The proposed site, to the west of the village, lies north of Grange Lane, by the A10.
Rape victim images 'shared on WhatsApp'published at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
An unconscious woman was filmed as she was raped by two men who went on to share photographs on WhatsApp, a court hears.
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Weather: Cloudy start but brighter laterpublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
BBC Weather
Feeling much milder today with temperatures picking up as the day progresses and some places reaching highs of 12C (54F).
Sunny spells are forecast once the clouds and fog clear but it will also become breezier, particularly on the coasts.
Feeling a lot milder too.
BBC Weather has more local forecasts.
Good morningpublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Welcome back to live updates for Cambridgeshire on Wednesday, 7 December.
We'll be here until 18:00 with the latest news, sport, weather and travel from around the county.
This morning we'll be looking at the issue being dubbed "bin blocking" in certain towns and villages.
First up, a full forecast for the day ahead.
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Our live coverage for todaypublished at 17:58 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Thanks for joining us today.
We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow with live news updates for Cambridgeshire.
Stay tuned to this page overnight for any breaking news from around the county.
We'll leave you with a video that may give you some festive inspiration if you haven't got round to putting your Christmas decs up yet...
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'Itchy Bits' boat stolen in Maneapublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Police are on the hunt for a distinctive boat and trailer, stolen in Manea on Sunday.
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Jail for man who sexually abused boypublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
A man from Peterborough has been jailed for 14 years for abusing a boy over a seven-year period.
Kevin Jarrett pleaded guilty at Peterborough Crown Court yesterday to two counts of rape of a boy under 16, taking indecent photographs of a child and sexual activity with a child.
The 56-year-old, from All Saints Road, has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Police say he began abusing the boy in 1998, and was arrested in 2015.
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Weather: Dry buy foggy night aheadpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather
Low cloud with spread in from the west tonight, turning misty and foggy but not as extensive as last night.
Mainly dry overnight but the odd spot of drizzle possible. Temperatures down to 3C (34F) across the region.
Any mist or fog will clear tomorrow to leave a rather cloudy but dry day.
Feeling exceptionally mild, with highs at 12C (54F).
Get your local forecast from BBC Weather.
Theft of sheep has left farm staff 'gutted'published at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Two Soay sheep have been stolen from Sacrewell Farm, near Peterborough.
The sheep were taken between 18:00 yesterday and 07:00 this morning.
Solar and Luna were kept as pets on the farm, which is run by an agricultural education charity.
Image source, Sacrewell Farm
Jack Pishhorn, from the farm, said: "Staff here are absolutely gutted.
"The thieves broke through the back gate, accessed from the A47, but staff at Sacrewell have no clue as to who they were."
A505 clear after fatal crashpublished at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
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Composer finishes River Nene walkpublished at 16:05 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Composer Benjamin Till has been walking the River Nene to get inspiration for a brand new piece of classical music - to be called Source to the Sea.
And according to Benjamin's Twitter account, he has completed his epic 112-mile (180km) journey.
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It appears that he had some company for the final leg...
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It all started in Badby in Northamptonshire last Thursday and has ended five days later.
It's a journey that's taken him from Northamptonshire, through Cambridgeshire, finishing in Lincolnshire close to the Norfolk border where the river enters The Wash.
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South Cambridgeshire MP: Rail announcement 'brilliant'published at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Sam Edwards
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
While Cambridge Labour MP Daniel Zeichner has concerns over a private company overseeing the proposed "Varsity" train line, Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire Heidi Allen takes a slightly different view...
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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says one private company, East West Rail, will run everything on the proposed Cambridge to Oxford line.
East West Rail will help secure private sector funding to design, build and operate the route, working independently from Network Rail.
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It's part of plans for a major overhaul in the way the rail network across England is run.
Peterborough road improvements to continuepublished at 15:48 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Sam Edwards
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
The next phase of roadworks on Lower Bridge Street in Peterborough will begin from Monday, 9 January, and last three months.
Work will see changes to the traffic signals outside the police station, and new paving.
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It is expected to last for 13 weeks to the middle of April.
One lane of traffic will be closed in both directions, from 09:30 to 15:30 on weekdays.
Fatality in A505 crashpublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
A woman has died following a crash on the A505 near Melbourn earlier this morning.
The collision involved three vehicles - two Ford KAs and an Audi TT.
The driver of one of the Fords, a woman in her 20s, died at the scene.
One of the other drivers was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, although it's not known what his injuries are.
The road is still closed.