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ANIMAL MAGIC: Children from Buckden Primary School taking part in the Huntsnet Music Festival. Picture: HELEN DRAKE 6066 HD0709

Gallery: Hundreds of children gather for some animal magic

15:00 - 03 July 2009

HUNDREDS of children gathered in Huntingdon on Monday to sing animal themed songs. The Crocodile Song, Four White Horses and Shoo Fly were just a few of the tracks sung by 400 primary school pupils at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre. They also p...

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Air gun fired at motorist on A141 in Hartford

13:07 - 03 July 2009

A MOTORIST was forced to duck out of the way after an air gun was fired at him as he drove along the A141 in Hartford. The 21-year-old victim noticed an air pistol being pointed out of the window of an oncoming car at 5.30pm on Thursday, June 25 near Tes...

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Economic downturn has bottomed out in Hunts, say business leaders

12:00 - 03 July 2009

THE economic downturn has bottomed out in Huntingdonshire, business leaders believe – but the personal debt crisis may still have a long way to go. John Bridge, chief executive of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, said the local economy reached its low...

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What's on in Huntingdonshire this weekend

12:00 - 03 July 2009

IF you are stuck for ideas about what to do this weekend, The Hunts Post what s on guide will give you the low down on what s happening in Huntingdonshire. FRIDAY (July 3) WIGGY S Rock Show – Rivermill Tavern, Eaton Socon, 9pm. BLUES Brother Show – L...

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You could be in with the chance to eXchange your life forever by winning our fantastic £10,000 business start-up competition and it will cost the winner just £1! If you have an idea for a new creative business, but need help, advice and resources to get it started then this free to enter competition is for you. The winner will have to impress judges with their business plan and a presentation at a Dragon's Den-style event...

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FIRST Capital Connect and The Hunts Post are giving you the chance to get away this summer in our huge 1,000 train ticket giveaway. We have 1,000 free off-peak train tickets – worth a total of more than £20,000 – for readers to win. This means you can let...

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Gallery: Hundreds of children gather for some animal magic

HUNDREDS of children gathered in Huntingdon on Monday to sing animal themed songs. The Crocodile Song, Four White Horses and Shoo Fly were just a few of the tracks sung by 400 primary school pupils at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre. They also p...

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Sarah Beeny answers your questions

Whether you're struggling to get onto the housing ladder, can't decide if now is a good time to sell, or are wondering what improvements will add most value to your home, join our live webchat with property expert Sarah Beeny at 1pm on July 9, 2009 or submit a question in advance here »

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Cricket

Cricket Round-up: Upwood brothers Tuffin-uff for Ickwell

UPWOOD THE Tuffin brothers double act was enough to secure victory for Upwood II at home against Ickwell on Saturday. Ickwell batted first in the Hunts Three match, and they ran up a score of 180-9. Despite seven of their batsmen registering double-digit...

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Motorsport

Holliday pushes through pain barrier after heavy fall

JORDAN Holliday had to ride through the pain on Sunday to maintain his motocross championship challenge. Somersham rider Holliday finished fourth, ninth and fifth in the three rounds of the big-wheel 85cc motocross championship at the Essex MX, despite a...

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