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The motion notes that the Government has already proposed requiring planning permission for new vape shops and adult gaming centres. However, it argues similar concerns can arise from concentrations of other businesses.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Councillor calls for more planning powers to protect high street diversity

Reform councillor Ricky Ioannides has tabled a motion calling for an immediate moratorium on new asylum accommodation in Huntingdonshire.

Reform councillor Ricky Ioannides has tabled a motion calling for an immediate moratorium on new asylum accommodation in Huntingdonshire.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Reform councillor tables motion to stop further asylum accommodation in Hunts

Plans to convert this agricultural building at a farm near Winwick into a four-bedroom home have been refused by Huntingdonshire District Council over concerns about the structure's ability to support the proposed development.

Plans to convert this agricultural building at a farm near Winwick into a four-bedroom home have been refused by Huntingdonshire District Council over concerns about the structure's ability to support the proposed development.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Structural concerns spark refusal of home plan for former meat preparation store

School Keep Clear signs have appeared on a road in Sawtry outside an empty field where a primary school has been planned for years, but is yet to be built.

School Keep Clear signs have appeared on a road in Sawtry outside an empty field where a primary school has been planned for years, but is yet to be built.

Cambridgeshire County Council

New 'school - keep clear' markings 'rubbing salt into wound' says councillor

The man, 37, was arrested in Sawtry

The man, 37, was arrested in Sawtry

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man arrested after being stung by 'paedophile hunters' in Hunts village

Up to eight homes are proposed on a redundant farmyard at the northern end of Great Gidding, in a renewed bid to redevelop Manor Site Farm off the B660.

Up to eight homes are proposed on a redundant farmyard at the northern end of Great Gidding, in a renewed bid to redevelop Manor Site Farm off the B660.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Up to eight homes proposed on redundant farmyard at village edge

The official opening of Glatton Village Hall was packed with villagers.

The official opening of Glatton Village Hall was packed with villagers.

National Lottery Community Fund

Dream come true as £450k village hall officially opens after years of planning

Eleven-year-old Anthony Harp has found a Roman coin during a dog walk during the Easter hollidays.

Eleven-year-old Anthony Harp has found a Roman coin during a dog walk during the Easter hollidays.

Schoolboy's 'luck' leads to Roman treasure discovery in Huntingdonshire field

The latest food hygiene ratings for Huntingdonshire saw all businesses gain a top score of five.

The latest food hygiene ratings for Huntingdonshire saw all businesses gain a top score of five.

Food Standards Agency

Here are the latest scores on the doors for hygiene ratings in Huntingdonshire

Huntingdonshire District Council has started its new waste food collection service this week, having already distributed the necessary bins and caddies to residents.

Huntingdonshire District Council has started its new waste food collection service this week, having already distributed the necessary bins and caddies to residents.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Bins out as usual this Easter as Huntingdonshire launches new food waste service

Rachel Stilwell was riding her red Honda motorcycle northbound at Stangate Hill when she

Rachel Stilwell was riding her red Honda motorcycle northbound at Stangate Hill when she

Coroner's Court

Concern over 'uneven' road surface after motorcyclist death

The driver of an abnormal load has been reported by the police.

The driver of an abnormal load has been reported by the police.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Driver reported as abnormal load had 'serious issues'

Sawtry Swimming Pool will reopen on March 28.

Sawtry Swimming Pool will reopen on March 28.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Long-awaited reopening of swimming pool coming soon

Lela the Black Leopard.

Lela the Black Leopard.

Zoo says latest arrival is 'sassy and settling in amazingly'

Plans to convert one hectare of farmland on Glatton Road, Sawtry, into a dog walking field have been approved

Plans to convert one hectare of farmland on Glatton Road, Sawtry, into a dog walking field have been approved

Huntingdonshire District Council

Exciting new venture aimed at dog owners coming to village after plans approved

Students with their sculptures along with Georgie - Johnsons manager

Students with their sculptures along with Georgie - Johnsons manager

Students turn household waste into giraffe for recycling message

The One Leisure in Sawtry will re-open in spring 2026.

The One Leisure in Sawtry will re-open in spring 2026.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Leisure centre to re-open soon after four year closure

Sawtry has been named as a finalist in the annual British in Bloom competition, taking on small towns nationwide. (Image: Royal Horticultural Society)

Sawtry has been named as a finalist in the annual British in Bloom competition, taking on small towns nationwide. (Image: Royal Horticultural Society)

Britain in Bloom

Hunts town named as finalist in national RHS in Bloom competition 2026

New ICT suite opens at village school after £27k investment

The lorry was found on Toll Bar Way in Sawtry

The lorry was found on Toll Bar Way in Sawtry

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Lorry carrying mini digger found abandoned in middle of road

Land off Toll Bar Way, Sawtry

Land off Toll Bar Way, Sawtry

Huntingdonshire District Council

Developer eyes up land on village edge to build up to 330 new homes

Hamerton Zoo Park have named a baby sloth Clawdia, after Claudia Winkleman.

Hamerton Zoo Park have named a baby sloth Clawdia, after Claudia Winkleman.

Claudia Winkleman

WATCH the moment Cambs zoo reveals name of baby sloth in Traitors-style 'uncloaking'

Mayor Julie Kerr on the set of

Mayor Julie Kerr on the set of

WATCH: The Lounge is venue for filming of independent crime film

Endurance Estates is proposing to build 330 new homes in Sawtry.

Endurance Estates is proposing to build 330 new homes in Sawtry.

Developer proposes new neighbourhood fit with hundreds of homes

Plans have been lodged to convert one hectare of farmland on Glatton Road, Sawtry, into a dog walking field.

Plans have been lodged to convert one hectare of farmland on Glatton Road, Sawtry, into a dog walking field.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Exciting new venture aimed at dog owners could be coming to village

The new baby sloth born at Hamerton Zoo Park ahead of Christmas.

The new baby sloth born at Hamerton Zoo Park ahead of Christmas.

Zoo announces birth of baby sloth just before Christmas

A father and son toboggining in Huntingdon in 1982.

A father and son toboggining in Huntingdon in 1982.

Looking back on winter weather in Huntingdonshire throughout history

(L-R): Sam Thomas, Senior Land Manager at Taylor Wimpey East Midlands; Sophie Kendal, Land and Partnerships Director at Allison Homes Central; Jessica Cooper, Land and Planning Director at Taylor Wimpey East Midlands.

(L-R): Sam Thomas, Senior Land Manager at Taylor Wimpey East Midlands; Sophie Kendal, Land and Partnerships Director at Allison Homes Central; Jessica Cooper, Land and Planning Director at Taylor Wimpey East Midlands.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Hundreds of new homes to be built in village

Sophia Gordon, of Sawtry, was picked by national charity Scope to design their clothing range.

Sophia Gordon, of Sawtry, was picked by national charity Scope to design their clothing range.

Meet the autistic artist chosen to design clothes for UK disability equality charity

Jason Bartlett will appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court on November 18.

Jason Bartlett will appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court on November 18.

Peterborough Magistrates Court

Man, 36, to be sentenced after making indecent images of children

Sawtry Parish Council have unveiled a tribute ahead of Remembrance Day.

Sawtry Parish Council have unveiled a tribute ahead of Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day

Village pays 'lasting tribute' to soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day

Mark Adlington received an international award.

Mark Adlington received an international award.

Cambridgeshire Sports Reports

Five-time world champion receives award at martial arts event

Plans for Saltbrook Primary Academy, in Sawtry, have been submitted.

Plans for Saltbrook Primary Academy, in Sawtry, have been submitted.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Plans put forward for sustainable primary school and early years facility

The dangerously overweight van’s bumpers were almost touching the road.

The dangerously overweight van’s bumpers were almost touching the road.

Dangerously overweight van carried TWO TONNES more sugar cane and corn than it should

A patch of water in Sawtry is suspected to be polluted.

A patch of water in Sawtry is suspected to be polluted.

Environment Agency

Warning to 'stay away' from water course pollution

One of the Syrian Brown Bears at Hamerton Zoo Park

One of the Syrian Brown Bears at Hamerton Zoo Park

Why Hamerton Zoo Park is one of Cambridgeshire’s best attractions

Lance Corporal Olivia Baldwin, dCS technical director Andy McHarg, dCS product development director Chris Hales, Lord-Lieutenant Julie Spence, dCS managing director David Steven, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant Sophie Costello, and Flight Sergeant James Wallman

Lance Corporal Olivia Baldwin, dCS technical director Andy McHarg, dCS product development director Chris Hales, Lord-Lieutenant Julie Spence, dCS managing director David Steven, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant Sophie Costello, and Flight Sergeant James Wallman

'A huge honour' as Hunts company gets highest UK award granted to British businesses

Two lanes on the A1(M) are closed.

Two lanes on the A1(M) are closed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

RECAP: Two lanes closed on main road this morning after crash

The inspection was the first to be carried out since December 2022.

The inspection was the first to be carried out since December 2022.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Inspectors praise village care home despite 'governance' concerns

Hunts Community Cancer Network launches weekly cancer support sessions

Hunts Community Cancer Network launches weekly cancer support sessions

Cancer Support Group

Huntingdon Community Cancer Network

New weekly programme launched to support people living with a cancer diagnosis

Teachers Helena Scott & Katie Strange from SJA

Teachers Helena Scott & Katie Strange from SJA

Education Matters

Teachers complete Primary Science Enhancement Award

Jonathan Callender appointed new headteacher at Sawtry Junior Academy

Jonathan Callender appointed new headteacher at Sawtry Junior Academy

Education Matters

Education Matters

Sawtry Junior Academy welcomes new headteacher

Cambridgeshire Police will be flying drones over Sawtry this week.

Cambridgeshire Police will be flying drones over Sawtry this week.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police warn villagers of 'increased drone activity' in the area

Duma, a cheetah at Hamerton Zoo, has died.

Duma, a cheetah at Hamerton Zoo, has died.

Zoo announces death of its 'purrfect' cheetah

£600,000 has been secured to restore Sawtry Swimming Pool.

£600,000 has been secured to restore Sawtry Swimming Pool.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Plans progress on swimming pool restoration

Students from Sawtry Village Academy (L-R: Sathvik Palavali, Dasia Baker, Lydia Darla, Ruben Butler) celebrating their GCSE results.

Students from Sawtry Village Academy (L-R: Sathvik Palavali, Dasia Baker, Lydia Darla, Ruben Butler) celebrating their GCSE results.

GCSE Results 2025

Sawtry Village Academy celebrating 'impressive' GCSE and BTEC results

Pupils celebrating at Sawtry Village Academy.

Pupils celebrating at Sawtry Village Academy.

A-level results 2025

Students at Sawtry Village Academy achieve 'outstanding' results in A-Levels

The Royal British Legion in Sawtry wants to trace the families.

The Royal British Legion in Sawtry wants to trace the families.

Royal British Legion

Appeal for families of Sawtry men who died in Far East

A resident has complained about the poor parking in Ramsey High Street.

A resident has complained about the poor parking in Ramsey High Street.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Cars parking on double yellow lines prompts 'bitter' complaint

Sawtry’s Open Air Service & Family Fun Day at The Greystones

Sawtry’s Open Air Service & Family Fun Day at The Greystones

Hundreds of people enjoy 'busiest-ever' village celebration

The new Tree Tops Adventure Play at Hamerton Zoo Park.

The new Tree Tops Adventure Play at Hamerton Zoo Park.

Zoo opens new play area which is the 'first in the world' of its kind

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after an incident on the A1.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after an incident on the A1.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Dangerous driving arrest after woman got out of vehicle on motorway

Cllr Ross Martin says parts of Huntingdonshire are not being recognised.

Cllr Ross Martin says parts of Huntingdonshire are not being recognised.

Editor's Letter

Huntingdonshire District Council

Letter To the Editor: 'Don't treat us like second class citizens'

Fire crews were called to the A1(M) for a van fire.

Fire crews were called to the A1(M) for a van fire.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews called to blaze on motorway