Upgrades to some of England's busiest roads  could be scrapped because they are not value for money .

The National Audit Office (NAO), which scrutinises government spending, said plans for 16 routes across the country were on hold.

It's not yet known what routes are being reconsidered, but the government's current grand plan includes £300m of improvements to the A47, between Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

Also included on the list is plans to improve electronic signage, emergency roadside telephones and CCTV cameras on the M11 between Stansted Airport and Cambridge.

All upgrades were outlined as part of the  Five-year Road Investment Strategy, external , which featured 112 major projects set to begin before 2020.

However, neither the NAO or Department for Transport have specified which upgrade schemes are at risk.

The Duchess of Cornwall is in Newmarket today, unveiling a statue of King Charles II and visiting a school.

Newmarket Academy linked up with the Godolphin racing stable in September as part of a scheme to teach children more about employment opportunities in the horse racing industry.

The project involves a range of activities which are devised by teachers and the education charity, Racing to School. 

Image source, Getty Images

It's only the second such project in the country - the other is based at Aintree.

Mark Kirby, from the school, said: "I believe she's coming to see the school because we've been doing so well.

"We hope that the school is a school that the community can be incredibly proud of, and hopefully it's recognition of all our hard work here.

"We are a good school and we look forward to showing that to the duchess today."

Camilla will also unveil a statue of King Charles II at Newmarket's Rowley Mile racecourse.

Kim Riley
BBC Look East

A charity that helps children recover from severe bullying has won national recognition for its work.

Red Balloon, external , based in Norwich and Cambridge, provides alternative education, therapy and support to children who leave school because of extreme bullying.

Last night it got a Centre for Social Justice award and £10,000.

Carrie Herbert, founder and president of the charity, said: "With the programme that we have it's about 50% academic work and 50% well-being and therapy set in a community. 

"Our children need to belong. With that kind of magic, I suppose, 94% of our children go on to live fulfilling lives back in the community from which they came."

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Two Olympic and Paralympic heroes spent yesterday evening in Peterborough, where they were awarded Freedom of the City .

Gymnast Louis Smith (pictured left) and rower James Fox (pictured right) were honoured at a civic reception.

Image source, Terry Harris/PaperPix.uk

Speaking before the event, local boys Smith and Fox said they were "honoured" to receive the accolade.

"Peterborough is home. This is where it all began, this is where it all started," said Smith.

"I've had incredible support from Peterborough.

"To be given this award means a lot to me."

Image source, Terry Harris/PaperPix.uk

Fox said it was "amazing to be recognised".

"My life's changed since we went to the Olympics and Paralympics.

"To come back to this is incredible."

Image source, Terry Harris/PaperPix.uk

Lee Manning, who won bronze in the basketball for Great Britain in Rio last summer, was also made a Freeman. Unfortunately he was unable to attend the event.  

If it looks bright and cheerful out there now, make the most of it, as a band of rain is set to move in from the west later today.

Cloud will thicken, bringing some showery outbreaks of rain from the south-west during the afternoon. 

Some rain may locally turn heavy, with hail possible, and brisk, south-easterly winds, which will be strongest near coasts. Maximum temperature 8C (46F).

Best get the washing out on the line early, and get it back in by lunchtime....

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday's Local Live for Cambridgeshire.

We'll be here until 18:00 with the latest news, sport, weather and travel from around the county.

Red sky in the morning?

This was the scene in Great Paxton a short while ago.

Lets hope the shepherds are wrong today!

We've got a full forecast on the way shortly.

You can get in touch with the team by email , Twitter , external and Facebook, external .

The proposed road tunnel past Stonehenge could be one of the projects under reconsideration.

Scientists reconstruct a skeleton that is about 700 years old to reveal life in medieval Cambridge.

The honour given to the gymnast and other athletes sadly does not give them the right to herd sheep through the city.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

That wraps up our live coverage for the day. Thanks for the company.

If you've missed anything, scroll back through the feed for more on...

• A fatal collision in Wisbech
• Freedom of the City for Peterborough heroes, including the perks of becoming a Freeman
• Fresh blue plaques for Peterborough city centre
• And more

Any breaking news will appear here overnight, but we'll be back tomorrow from 08:00.

Have a great evening.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

A mostly dry night with a few isolated showers.

Temperatures falling in places to as low as 1C (33F).

Tomorrow will start fine, dry and chilly. It'll become cloudy with showery later in the afternoon, with some hail mixed in.

Temperatures reaching a high of 10C (50F).

You can find more details on BBC Weather for where you live.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

A mural celebrating what it is to be British is being created in Peterborough.

Volunteers from across the city have been working on the artwork at Serpentine Green shopping centre.

It's called "My Britain" and is designed to reflect the diversity and heritage of the city, and how its population has changed throughout the years.

Sinead Bentley, one of the people working on the project, says it's "great to see a variety of people included".

"I want it to represent Peterborough and Britain I know and I see every day."

Tuesday's League Two game between Accrington Stanley and Cambridge United is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

Hannah Olsson
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire political reporter

The BBC bus continued its tour of Cambridgeshire today, rocking up to blue skies and sunshine in Ely's market square.

It was day two of the tour - its mission to find out what really mattered to you ahead of the upcoming mayoral elections for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Ely, you have done us proud. You told us housing and infrastructure were the most important issues for your city.

Also among your top priorities were social care and committing to using local products.

The bus makes its way to Cambridge market tomorrow, with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcasting live between 09:00 and 12:00.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

A 51-year-old man has been arrested after a pedestrian was knocked over and killed by a car in Wisbech.

The collision, involving a gold Rover 75, happened at about 10:20 on Wistaria Road.

The victim, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.

The arrested driver remains in custody in King's Lynn.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Normally when we speak about roadworks, it's about how your journey is about to get longer while they take place.

Well, you'll be pleased to hear this is not one of those times.

Sewer repairs on Regent Street in Cambridge have been completed well ahead of schedule, with the lane at the Lensfield Road junction set to reopen today.

Image source, Google

Work to repair a damaged sewer began back in the first week of March and was set to run until early April.

But engineers were able to down tools today, two weeks early.

A spokesman for Anglian Water said: "We are pleased to finish this vital work ahead of schedule."

Meanwhile, a spokesman for every commuter in Cambridge said: "Huzzah!"

A rapist has been moved from a Cambridgeshire prison to a women-only jail after having gender reassignment surgery to become female.

Jessica Winfield, formerly known as Martin Ponting, was relocated to HMP Bronzefield in Ashford, Surrey.

The convicted rapist was previously held at top security Whitemoor prison in March, where she was reportedly serving a life sentence.

Image source, Getty Images

Before her gender reassignment, Winfield complained of being victimised for being a male transsexual.

Ten years ago, she  wrote to prisoners' newspaper  Inside Time to say she was given a "hard time because of my sexuality, possibly through lack of understanding and empathy".

But one of Ponting's victims has described the fact he was allowed a sex change as  "diabolical", external .

"He may have changed physically but his brain is still the same," she told The Sun newspaper.

The Prison Service has said it does not comment on individuals.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

So, who and what is getting a blue plaque in Peterborough over the next couple of days?

Some of the names and the buildings you may recognise, such as the Town Hall and Lido, but some you may not.

Here are all 20 that are set to be installed, compiled by Peterborough Civic Society, external ...

Image source, Toby Wood

Julia Greenaway
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Away from the crash in Wisbech ... we've also heard a woman and two young children have been hit by a van in Peterborough.

The crash happened at 09:00 on Reeves Way. The three were left with minor injuries.

Having initially left the scene, the driver has subsequently been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. 

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Earlier we brought you news that three Peterborough-based sporting heroes will be given Freedom of the City in a ceremony later today.

Gymnast Louis Smith, Paralympic rower James Fox, and wheelchair basketball star Lee Manning are set to become Freemen.

But as we've recently revealed, that doesn't allow them to herd their flock of sheep through the streets.

So what does the honour entail?

Well, a spokesman for Peterborough City Council told us "in today's modern times no real privileges are associated with the award".

"However, the Freedom of the City is nevertheless regarded as the greatest tribute that a local authority can bestow upon an individual or organisation and the recipients are thereafter referred to as Freemen," he said.

Freedom of the City myths

Freemen Smith, Fox and Manning may about to be given the highest honour by a council, but unfortunately they won't be able to exercise some of these common Freeman myths...

• Being exempt from taxes
• Being free from arrest
• Being above the power of the government

Sorry lads.