Updates on Friday, 24 March 2017
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No picture of spring would be complete without some daffodils, and the BBC Weather Watchers haven't disappointed.
Sunny spells are expected this afternoon as well as a stiff, rather chilly northeasterly wind, making it feel cool.
Maximum temperature: 12C (54F).
Craig Lewis
BBC Sport
Former footballer Tom Youngs has lifted the lid on some of the "banter" that used to be prevalent in the dressing room during his playing days.
Youngs, who is now battling multiple sclerosis , said most of the comments made were good natured, but added racism and homophobia weren't uncommon.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said homophobia was used "as a way to knock somebody, particularly young lads coming through at 17 or 18".
"It wasn't always a particularly kind environment," he said.
"I can understand why there haven't been any out gay footballers while playing. It would be a very, very difficult place to be."
He added dressing rooms were often a place for "casual racism," saying while things have improved outwardly in the game, there remains an element of "institutionalised racism".
"With the amount of black players who have graced our game in the last 30 years, there is no easy explanation as to why there are so few black coaches," he said.
Craig Lewis
BBC Sport
Former Cambridge United and Northampton Town striker Tom Youngs wasn't your average footballer , coming into the game with A Levels in English, Maths and French.
Towards the end of his career he added a degree in sports journalism from Staffordshire University to his list of academic achievements.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe crowd at Cambridge used to chant "Tom Youngs has got A Levels" and team-mates called him "Boffin".
And, while he says that helped him form a point of difference which allowed him to integrate in to the dressing room, Youngs admits there were times when the "banter" was too much.
"Most of it is good natured and friendly," he said. "But unfortunately it isn't all like that.
"I found it difficult sometimes and had to get away.
"It is a really blokey, macho world. That's understandable when you are stripping lads straight out of school, chucking them into what is essentially an extension of school."
BBC News Channel
The Conservative MP for North West Cambridgeshire, Shailesh Vara, has spoken in the House of Commons about yesterday's terror attacks.
"Yesterday we saw an attack on this centre of democracy and also an attack on citizens of 10 countries," he said.
"The message that we need to take away from here that is that this ideology, this evil ideology is not only an attack on western counties and the values that we hold so dear, but it is an evil that seeks to destroy the way of life across the globe.
"I hope that the message goes out to all decent and civilised countries that we must all redouble our resolve to deal with this evil."
East Anglia's Children's Hospices, external is in line for another boost to its funds, with the latest donation of clothing donated by our very own Ed Sheeran.
Image source, East Anglia's Children's HospicesThe clothing, which includes tops he's been pictured in alongside fellow musician Taylor Swift (who has been spotted in a Suffolk pub with Sheeran), will be auctioned in phases on eBay, external from today until 23 April.
The most recent auction of Ed's clothing, four months ago, raised more than £8,000 for the charity, which runs hospices in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Alex Pope
BBC Local Live
A minute's silence was held across Cambridgeshire at 09:33, to remember those affected by the attacks in Westminster yesterday.
The time was chosen in honour of PC Keith Palmer, whose shoulder number was 933.
Cambridgeshire Police said the silence was "to honour those who lost their lives during yesterday's tragic events in Westminster".
Image source, Cambridgeshire PoliceEast Cambridgeshire District Council chose to hold their minute's silence at 11:00.
Dotty McLeod
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
This morning I've been reeling with the news that what we currently know about dinosaurs could be wrong .
Matt Baron, a PHD student based at Cambridge University, was part of the research team and says working on the three-year study has "opened a can of worms".
He told me that they ignored all previous opinions and went in with "an open mind".
Image source, Millard H. SharpIt's already caused some people to criticise and test their ideas, as he's says they've been flooded with emails as some people are "not so happy, but we expected this".
He believes it will now start a debate and even thinks the up and coming film Jurassic World 2 might even have to change its script now.
Pallab Ghosh
Science correspondent, BBC News
So what does the new research about dinosaurs that's come from Cambridge University actually mean?
The reassessment shows that the meat-eating beasts, such as t yrannosaurus rex and v elociraptor , have been wrongly classified in the dinosaur family tree.
One of the implications is that dinosaurs first emerged 15 million years earlier than previously believed.
And the fossil evidence suggests that this origin may have occurred further north than current thinking suggests - possibly in an area that is now the UK.
Here's my explanation.
Dinosaurs may have a UK origin
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The High Street in Bury (B1040) has just reopened after an earlier crash between a car and a bus.
The East of England Ambulance Service says it was called at 09:13 and treated one patient, thought to be the car driver.
He had minor injuries and was discharged at the scene.
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Pallab Ghosh
Science correspondent, BBC News
It seems like what we currently know about dinosaurs might be wrong .
Experts at Cambridge University have re-evaluated dinosaur fossils and concluded that the first dinosaurs may have originated in an area that is now Britain, not in the southern hemisphere as previously thought.
This new research suggests that the current theory of how dinosaurs evolved and where they came from is wrong.
Image source, MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARYIt's being described as a major shake up in the dinosaur family tree.
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The High Street in Bury is currently closed because of a crash.
Drivers are being asked to find an alternative route.
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Alex Pope
BBC Local Live
As a minute's silence has just been held across Cambridgeshire and the rest of the country, Daniel Zeichner, the Labour MP for Cambridge, has Tweeted his feelings about the day ahead.
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BBC Local Live
The Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire Police Alec Wood says the force "offers out condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the tragic events in London".
He said: "Our thoughts go out to colleagues in the Metropolitan Police Service, the victims and all those people affected by these attacks.
"While there is no specific intelligence suggesting an imminent threat to Cambridgeshire we will continue to monitor the situation and take the usual sensible measures to protect the public."
Image source, Getty ImagesThe force will also be marking the minute's silence at 09:33, the time chosen to coincide with the shoulder number of PC Keith Palmer, 933.
Former Cambridge United striker Tom Youngs talks to BBC Sport about the "scary" prospect of living with multiple sclerosis.
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BBC Local Live
A minute's silence will be marked across Cambridgeshire at 09:33 today as a sign of respect for everyone who was caught up in the Westminster terror attack.
It's being held to coincide with the start of the Parliamentary day.
Events are planned at a number of council offices.
Image source, South Cambridgeshire District CouncilBBC News Travel
The A47 in Wisbech has reopened after a vehicle had to be recovered after it left the carriageway.
As we reported earlier, it had to be closed for a short while.
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Sam Edwards
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
The Masjid Khadijah & Islamic Centre , external in Peterborough has "condemned" yesterday's terror attack in Westminster.
Members of the mosque say they are "shocked and saddened by the incident" and their "thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by this terrible incident".
They added: "(We) must continue to stand strong and in unity in the face of these attacks. Only together, as a cohesive society, can we combat and overcome those who wish to spread fear and discord in our society."
Image source, ReutersAdam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live
Three GP surgeries in Huntingdon are considering a merger, from April 2018.
For the past two years, the Acorn Surgery, Hicks Group Practice and Priory Fields Surgery have been discussing forming a single practice.
More than 35,000 patients are cared for across the three sites.
Image source, GoogleThe Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group insisted that no services would be cut, and the quality of care for patients would be improved.
A spokesperson for the three practices said they would consult patients before submitting an application to NHS England.
The proposed merger would take affect from 1 April next year.
Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather
Early rain will clear to leave a dry and bright day, with some sunny spells.
Inland temperatures will reach 11C (52F), but the chilly easterly breeze will keep it cooler on the coast.
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The A47 is currently shut westbound at Wisbech so recovery of a vehicle can take place.
Some delays are expected in the area.
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