Updates for Friday, 6 January 2017
Delays of 'up to eight hours' expected at Cambridgeshire hospitals this weekend
Yaxley double-fatal crash: Man charged in connection with the death of two men in Yaxley
We're still awaiting further details of the double-fatal incident at Broadway, Yaxley, near Peterborough.
In the meantime, here are some pictures of the scene.
Image source, Paperpix.uk
Image source, Paperpix.uk
Image source, Paperpix.uk
Image source, Paperpix.ukWe have been reporting a double-fatal incident in Yaxley, near Peterborough, in which two people are reported to have been killed.
Police initially classed the incident as an RTC (road traffic collision) but now say they aren't sure of the circumstances.
We'll bring you more information as soon as we have it.
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Police say that the circumstances in which two people were killed in an apparent crash involving two pedestrians and a car are still not clear.
A new statement from Cambridgeshire Police says that the crash was "initially recorded as an RTC, however we are not sure of what has happened at this time".
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Two people have died in a crash on the B1091 Broadway in Yaxley after a crash, police say.
Officers were called at 11:12 to reports of a collision involving two pedestrians and a car.
An air ambulance attended.
The road is currently closed in both directions and motorists are ask to avoid the area.
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Take care if you're due to travel along the B1091 Broadway between Farcet and Yaxley.
It's currently closed due to a serious crash.
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We've got calls in to the emergency services and will update you when we know more.
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
The UKIP councillor for Ramsey, Lisa Duffy, has been appointed to lead the party's policy on foreign aid.
New leader Paul Nuttall says she's the right choice to "reassess who should receive our hard-earned foreign aid".
Ms Duffy, who is town and district councillor for Ramsey, told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire that the party wanted to focus on "life-saving programmes".
Image source, PA"We want to make sure countries have clean water, and make sure there's money available for emergency disaster relief," she said.
"I have a passion to make sure that our country's and taxpayers' money is spent in the right way."
#PeoplesCup
Looking for a new project for the start of 2017? How about getting fit/fitter with a chance to win free tickets to the FA Cup final?
BBC Get Inspired has again teamed up with the Football Association to launch the 2017 FA People's Cup, a free knockout competition that will give the people of England the chance to play in their version of the FA Cup.
From Sunday League regulars to folk who have only kicked a ball in their back yard everyone can take part.
Find out more and sign up here.
You could be at the FA Cup final on Saturday, 27 May
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
It's the unusual story that keeps on giving.
A scorpion that stopped a train service at Peterborough on New Year's Day after it crawled out of a passenger's bag, has given birth!
Image source, Exotic Pet Refuge
Image source, Exotic Pet RefugeThe bark scorpion, said to have travelled over from Guatemala after stowing away in the luggage of a woman who had recently arrived back from there, was taken to the Exotic Pet Refuge in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire.
Darren Mansfield, from the centre, said: "I went down to check on her this morning and as I looked inside her enclosure, I saw a two or three babies in there.
"There's a couple more mouths to feed now!"
Mr Mansfield said that the scorpions would now spend the rest of their lives at the refuge.
A scorpion rescued from a train after escaping from a passenger's bag on a New Year's Day gives birth at a rescue centre.
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Peter Swan
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
There was late drama for Peterborough United who secured a 1-1 draw away at Scunthorpe United yesterday.
Posh went 1-0 down just before half-time to a free kick from the home team.
However, Posh's persistence was rewarded six minutes from full-time when a deep cross struck Scunthorpe defender Charlie Goode and nestled inside the far post.
Image source, Getty ImagesPosh boss Grant McCann says that the result was reward for a much-improved second-half performance.
Peterborough slipped to eighth in League One as a result of the draw.
Peter Swan
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire sport
It was an easy start to 2017 for Cambridge United, who brushed past Notts County yesterday with a 4-0 win.
Luke Berry scored twice, with the first goal coming when he charged down the opposition goalkeeper's kick and saw the ball rebound into the net.
Uche Ikpeazu made it 2-0, before Berry doubled his tally four minutes later. Piero Mingoia added a fourth in the 69th minute.
Image source, Getty ImagesManager Shaun Derry said it was an "excellent performance" from his players. He's been nominated for the League Two Manager of the Month award, after 10 points from four games in December.
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Sam Edwards
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
Peterborough City Hospital has declared a "critical internal incident" after it faced "an unprecedented demand" for care in its accident and emergency department within the last 24 hours.
Extra staff have been called in to assess patients turning up at A&E.
The trust that runs PCH says it follows an extremely busy festive period. The hospital control team is currently meeting to review the current situation.
Image source, Michael Trolove/GeographThey stress that if you do need A&E then do not avoid going. But if you do not, the walk-in centre on Thorpe Road is open until 20:00 this evening.
Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather
After a frosty start with some icy patches possible, a dry day with more cloud around than yesterday but it will feel cold in brisk breeze.
Some sunny periods are also likely but it'll feel cool - although not as cold as Monday.
Maximum Temperature: 6C (43F)
Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Good morning, Happy New Year and welcome to live updates for Cambridgeshire on Tuesday, 3 January 2017.
We'll be here until 18:00 today with the latest news, sport, weather and travel for the county.
A lot to tell you about this morning from football results, to an escaped scorpion, to a big bird on the loose ...
We'll also keep you across news that Peterborough City Hospital says its emergency department has been the "busiest it's ever been" during the last 24 hours.
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