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Riverside Meadows Academy in St Neots is making progress in making improvements identified by an Ofsted inspection, according to the latest report by the Government watchdog.

St Neots special school is making progress after being told it needed to improve

Huntingdonshire District Council's cabinet is set to discuss a new 20-year parking strategy aimed at supporting town centres, improving customer experience and planning for future growth.

Huntingdonshire District Council's cabinet is set to discuss a new 20-year parking strategy aimed at supporting town centres, improving customer experience and planning for future growth.

Huntingdonshire District Council

New 20-year Hunts parking plan set for debate as demand set to rise

Police were called to a golf club on Needingworth Road in St Ives

Police were called to a golf club on Needingworth Road in St Ives

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Equipment worth £100,000 stolen in Hunts golf club break-in

Two men were rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries

Two men were rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Six arrested after 'violent disorder' which seriously injured two men

Here are the latest court results for Huntingdonshire. They cover hearings at Cambridge and Peterborough magistrates’ courts.

Here are the latest court results for Huntingdonshire. They cover hearings at Cambridge and Peterborough magistrates’ courts.

Cambridge Magistrates' Court

In the dock: Latest court results for Huntingdonshire

Cllr Brett Mickelburgh speaking at the Huntingdonshire District Council meeting on September 9, 2026.

Cllr Brett Mickelburgh speaking at the Huntingdonshire District Council meeting on September 9, 2026.

Cambridgeshire County Council

District council to move forward with local plan despite calls to pause it

Councillor Chris Boden (centre) chaired the meeting of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's transport committee this week.

Councillor Chris Boden (centre) chaired the meeting of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's transport committee this week.

Progress update on £329m A141 and St Ives transport scheme

Line-up - Nick Kendall

Line-up - Nick Kendall

Biggest-ever Old Riverport Jazz and Blues Festival to get underway this week

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.

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

24,000 homes are being planned for Huntingdonshire as part of a new Local Plan, but campaigners fear the area's infrastructure is not up to the plans.

24,000 homes are being planned for Huntingdonshire as part of a new Local Plan, but campaigners fear the area's infrastructure is not up to the plans.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Call for Huntingdonshire draft Local Plan decision to be delayed amid concerns

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

Police were called to reports of a distraction burglary in Pembroke Close in St Ives

Police were called to reports of a distraction burglary in Pembroke Close in St Ives

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman arrested after 'distraction burglary' in Huntingdonshire town

Aerial view of the northern end of the site and proposed track/turntable.

Aerial view of the northern end of the site and proposed track/turntable.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Miniature railway plans submitted for Huntingdonshire community nursery site

Here are the faces of 10 people who were among those to be jailed in Cambridgeshire during August. Top row, from left: Andrew Dunkley, Ashley Smith, Callum Liddle, Kieran Jackson and Joe Ross. Bottom, from left: Jason Baker, Michael Richardson, Matthew

Here are the faces of 10 people who were among those to be jailed in Cambridgeshire during August. Top row, from left: Andrew Dunkley, Ashley Smith, Callum Liddle, Kieran Jackson and Joe Ross. Bottom, from left: Jason Baker, Michael Richardson, Matthew

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Ten people jailed across Cambridgeshire this month for crimes from rape to arson

Lucy Melton shares her thoughts on a recent visit to a popular Chinese restaurant

Lucy Melton shares her thoughts on a recent visit to a popular Chinese restaurant

Food Reviews Cambridgeshire

We tried popular Hunts Chinese restaurant and it brought so much flavour

Police were called with reports of people fighting on Merryland in St Ives

Police were called with reports of people fighting on Merryland in St Ives

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Photos capture aftermath of fight in Huntingdonshire town as two arrested

Police were called with reports of people fighting on Merryland, St Ives

Police were called with reports of people fighting on Merryland, St Ives

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Men injured and car damaged after fight in Huntingdonshire town

A view across the site.

A view across the site.

Huntingdonshire District Council

New 3G football pitch approved despite fears it would make noise problem worse

Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty recently visited the Envar site at Woodhurst.

Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty recently visited the Envar site at Woodhurst.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Leading Hunts councillor details where our food waste goes after collection

Joe Ross, who smashed his way into Chloe's Jewellers in St Ives on April 30, has been jailed.

Joe Ross, who smashed his way into Chloe's Jewellers in St Ives on April 30, has been jailed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

WATCH: Hammer-wielding thief caught on camera smashing his way into Cambs jewellers

Phoebe Carpenter, pictured with her mum Katie, underwent major brain surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour following a routine eye test.

Phoebe Carpenter, pictured with her mum Katie, underwent major brain surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour following a routine eye test.

Brain Tumour Research

Five-year-old Hunts girl 'lucky' to be alive after appointment spots tumour

Emergency services rushed to Harrison Way in St Ives yesterday (August 24)

Emergency services rushed to Harrison Way in St Ives yesterday (August 24)

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man arrested after girl, 10, seriously injured in crash on busy Hunts road

A motion of no confidence in Hunts District Council leader Cllr Sarah Conboy brought by Conservative group leader Cllr Ross Martin is et to be discussed next week.

A motion of no confidence in Hunts District Council leader Cllr Sarah Conboy brought by Conservative group leader Cllr Ross Martin is et to be discussed next week.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Huntingdonshire councillors to debate vote of no confidence in leader

LIVE: 'Police incident' closes busy road in Hunts town

LIVE: 'Police incident' closes busy road in Hunts town

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Recap: Crash between car and bike closes busy road in Hunts town

Busway services are set to reduce frequency

Busway services are set to reduce frequency

Busway services set to reduce amid 'significant' loss of customers

The events, organised by developer Capital&Centric and Huntingdonshire District Council, are part of a consultation with residents

The events, organised by developer Capital&Centric and Huntingdonshire District Council, are part of a consultation with residents

Huntingdonshire District Council

Controversial housing development consultations moved to larger venues

Huntingdonshire District Council

Property developer responds after Hunts car park plans sparked fury

A Level results day 2026 in Huntingdonshire - live updates

A Level results day 2026 in Huntingdonshire - live updates

A Level Results 2026

A Level results day 2026 in Huntingdonshire - recap

Laura, owner of Dinky Little Dot Photography

Laura, owner of Dinky Little Dot Photography

Think Local/Buy Local campaign

Meet owner of award-nominated Hunts photography business

Capital & Centric announced plans to turn three sites into new developments

Capital & Centric announced plans to turn three sites into new developments

Huntingdonshire District Council

Council responds amid controversial plans to turn Hunts car parks into homes

Lucy Melton visited The Whisky Cafe in St Ives

Lucy Melton visited The Whisky Cafe in St Ives

Food Reviews Cambridgeshire

We tried this Hunts cafe and it had really good choices at an amazing price

St Ives could see a new 120 home neighbourhood

St Ives could see a new 120 home neighbourhood

Planning and development

Proposal for 120 home neighbourhood with gym in Hunts old cattle market square

Paul Greensmith

Paul Greensmith

Fishing match reels in £600 for carers' charity

Holt Island Nature Reserve beehive

Holt Island Nature Reserve beehive

Honey bees across Cambridgeshire have never been busier

Martin Cooper from The Refill Shop of Ikigai

Martin Cooper from The Refill Shop of Ikigai

Hunts environmental columnist on drought and hosepipe ban

The site of the proposed glamping cabins.

The site of the proposed glamping cabins.

Local government

Three glamping pods and sauna approved on farmland despite neighbour objections

A man from Huntingdonshire has now been jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. He has also been made subject to a five-year restraining order.

A man from Huntingdonshire has now been jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. He has also been made subject to a five-year restraining order.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambridgeshire woman saved from campaign of abuse thanks to concerned neighbour

Police received a report of an assault outside One Leisure in St Ives

Police received a report of an assault outside One Leisure in St Ives

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Investigation ongoing two weeks after woman assaulted outside leisure centre

St Ives residents asked to help deliver 8,300 leaflets for men's mental health group

St Ives residents asked to help deliver 8,300 leaflets for men's mental health group

Clubs and societies

Walking group calls for volunteers to help deliver leaflets

The advisory note, prepared to assist discussion with HDC, brings together observations from the site, photographs and planning history, and flags a series of “high priority” and “priority” issues.

The advisory note, prepared to assist discussion with HDC, brings together observations from the site, photographs and planning history, and flags a series of “high priority” and “priority” issues.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Campaigners demand urgent safety inspection of derelict St Ives town centre site

The pub held an official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark its reopening.

The pub held an official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark its reopening.

First look inside Huntingdonshire pub as it reopens after three-week revamp

Front Row, from left: Gregg Holland, Cllr Debbie Mickelburgh, Jan Berridge (Estates Director at CAM Academy Trust), Cllr Sarah Conboy, Michelle Sacks (Chief Exec – HDC) Back Row, from left: Steve Rose (Alliance Leisure), Tom Francis (Varsity

Front Row, from left: Gregg Holland, Cllr Debbie Mickelburgh, Jan Berridge (Estates Director at CAM Academy Trust), Cllr Sarah Conboy, Michelle Sacks (Chief Exec – HDC) Back Row, from left: Steve Rose (Alliance Leisure), Tom Francis (Varsity

Huntingdonshire District Council

Work starts on first phase of £30m sports and health hub for Huntingdon

$The steel beam which hit Natalie McCreith causing her to suffer multiple back fractures, a punctured lung and a broken leg.$ $The steel beam which hit Natalie McCreith causing her to suffer multiple back fractures, a punctured lung and a broken leg.$

Health and Safety Executive

Worker hit by 100kg steel frame suffered life-changing injuries, hearing told

Police received a report of an assault outside One Leisure in St Ives

Police received a report of an assault outside One Leisure in St Ives

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman seriously injured after assault outside leisure centre

Limoncello, located on Mill Road in Cambridge, is set to open a new location in St Ives

Limoncello, located on Mill Road in Cambridge, is set to open a new location in St Ives

Restaurant promising 'taste of Italy' set to open new location in St Ives

Families looking to combine a country walk, a pint and a playground are spoilt for choice in Huntingdonshire.

Families looking to combine a country walk, a pint and a playground are spoilt for choice in Huntingdonshire.

Five Hunts village pubs with play areas for kids and where dogs are welcomed too

Shock figures show Cambridgeshire has the country's highest business crime rate in England.

Shock figures show Cambridgeshire has the country's highest business crime rate in England.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Shock figures show Cambridgeshire has the country's highest business crime rate

This ancient oak on a St Ives housing estate has been felled because it was causing damage to properties, but people are outraged at its loss

This ancient oak on a St Ives housing estate has been felled because it was causing damage to properties, but people are outraged at its loss

Huntingdonshire District Council

200-year-old healthy oak felled in Cambridgeshire town sparking public outrage

Some of those jailed in Cambridgeshire in July. Top from left: Rolandas Fedorenko, Martin Plaice, Liu Xi Hopkins, Benjamin Hopkins. Middle: Hiwa Azari, David Pearce, Daniel Howard, Benjamin Davies, Aamir Mahmood. Bottom: Sherry Smith, Timothy Stone

Some of those jailed in Cambridgeshire in July. Top from left: Rolandas Fedorenko, Martin Plaice, Liu Xi Hopkins, Benjamin Hopkins. Middle: Hiwa Azari, David Pearce, Daniel Howard, Benjamin Davies, Aamir Mahmood. Bottom: Sherry Smith, Timothy Stone

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

15 Cambridgeshire criminals who were jailed in July

Ryan Fox of New Zealand kisses The Claret Jug after his win during the final round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 19, 2026, in Southport, England. (Image: David Cannon)

Ryan Fox of New Zealand kisses The Claret Jug after his win during the final round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 19, 2026, in Southport, England. (Image: David Cannon)

Why a St Ives-based company is celebrating golfer Ryan Fox's victory at The Open

The youth theatre group is celebrating its 25th anniversary

The youth theatre group is celebrating its 25th anniversary

St Ives Youth Theatre to celebrate 25 years with special 80s stage show

A picnic, followed by family-friendly games like rounders, or a walk or ramble, is a perfect way to spend the day.

A picnic, followed by family-friendly games like rounders, or a walk or ramble, is a perfect way to spend the day.

10 top picnic spots to enjoy with the kids in Cambridgeshire this summer holiday

Cambridgeshire Constabulary says the headline totals do not reflect the value of uniform that ends up being destroyed and insists it is focused on getting “best value for money” from both procurement and disposal.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary says the headline totals do not reflect the value of uniform that ends up being destroyed and insists it is focused on getting “best value for money” from both procurement and disposal.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

REVEALED: Cambridgeshire police spends nearly £2m on uniforms in three years

Grove Medical Practice, St Ives are holding
an Open Day

Grove Medical Practice, St Ives are holding
an Open Day

GP practice to hold open day with information and support from local groups