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An NHS staff member is appealing to the public to donate toiletries and food for her colleagues PICTURE: Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Nurses at Hinchingbrooke Hospital are appealing for food and toiletry donations as they work long hours
FACT could play an increasing and vital role during the coronavirus pandemic Picture: Harry Rutter/ARCHANT

Coronavirus Cambridgeshire: Coummunity transport group FACT could be asked to expand its service during the current emergency
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressing the nation from 10 Downing Street, London, as he placed the UK on lockdown as the Government seeks to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Picture: PA Video/PA Wire

All households to receive a letter from the Prime Minister with coronavirus guidance
Cambridge market - OPEN

Cambridgeshire coronavirus: Confused about whether markets can still operate? Councils are too which is why some have closed, some remain open
The district council have confirmed that they will be raising council tax. PICTURE: Joe Giddens/PAWire

Scheme to defer Council Tax for those affected by coronavirus
Clap for Carers, local residents took to their doorsteps last night to show their appreciation for NHS staff and key workers PICTURE: Archant

Hinchingbrooke Hospital staff “really grateful for the generous acts of kindness local communities are providing”
Police believe this skateboard belongs to a suspected shoplifter

Suspected shoplifter left funky skateboard behind
See how you get on in our Friday pub quiz Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Quiz  Take our Friday pub quiz: March 27
Citizens Advice in Huntingdonshire has suspended all face-to-face meetings

Citizens Advice has suspended face-to-face service in Huntingdonshire towns
Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating in Downing Street

Video  Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Council worker abused after he told youngsters not to play in park

Council worker who gave virus advice to youngsters in play park suffers abuse

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Staff at Abbey College in Ramsey made sure pupils without computers had learning packs

Learning packs delivered to students in Ramsey
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces measures for the self-employed

Chamber chief executive says Chancellor’s measures are a “lifeline” for the self-employed
Clap for Carers to show your appreciation to NHS Staff PICTURE: Google

Clap for Carers to honour the NHS and keyworkers and send us photos
Funding secures bid for safety barriers at accident blackspot bends in Fenland. Pictured is Cllr Will Sutton as Mick George hands over the cheque. Mick George is one of the county's most prolific of community supporters. Picture: MICK GEORGE LTD

Strong trading performance by Mick George - one of Cambridgeshire’s top performing companies - as they post record pre tax profits
Police say don't call us about Coronavirus

Surge of calls to police control room from people asking “can I feed my horse” and “can I go fishing”
84-year-old prisoner dies at Littlehey

Growing concern about social distancing requirements in prisons after 84-year-old prisoner dies at Littlehey
The Combined Authority board have agreed an additional £40 million housing fund, including its’ £100,000 Homes project. Picture: ARCHANT

Combined Authority approves multi-million pound fund for affordable housing, including £100,000 homes project
A man has died following a single-vehicle collision on the M11 near Duxford yesterday (Wednesday March 25).

Man dies after car crashes into building on M11
The first half of the UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout is progressing and Queen Edith’s Way has re-opened to traffic under three-way temporary traffic light.

Cambridgeshire county and Peterborough city councils suspend all major schemes including new roundabout in Cambridge and advance works on King’s Dyke, Whittlesey
Elton John performing at Portman Road. Elton makes a contribution to our Happy Hits playlist Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Escaping the Coronavirus blues: Happy Hits for Homeworkers Playlist
See you you get on in today's pub quiz. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ComicSans

Quiz Take our daily pub quiz: March 26
The Hunts Post office on the High Street will be closed from tomorrow.

A message from the Editor of The Hunts Post about the home delivery of our newspaper
Food and supply hampers have been sent out to youngsters across the county

Hampers delivered for vulnerable young people across Cambs
James Kidd, a partner based in the Norwich office of Mills and Reeve (inset) on employee rights for key workers and self-employers. Picture: Mills & Reeve/Su Holidays

Still going in to work? Your employment questions answered
Peterborough City Hospital where three deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed, Aerial / Drone, Bretton, Peterborough Tuesday 03 December 2019. Picture by Terry Harris.

Coronavirus: Four deaths confirmed - three at Peterborough City Hospital and a fourth at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon
Alex Appleton a St Ivo Year 10 pupil holding his stick PICTURE: BILL APPLETON

Stick Man: St Ives teenager makes ‘Coronaruler’ to measure safe distance out in the community.
The ceremony room at Kingfisher Funerals

Dramatic drop in number of attendees at funerals but plans in place to allow them to continue
Cambridgeshire County Council headquaters Shire Hal. Picture: Archant

Warning after fraudsters target parents across the county with a free school meals scam

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Mayor James Palmer and his tribute to the 'wonderful heroes' within our community

Mayor James Palmer’s tribute to the ‘wonderful heroes already shining within our community’
See how you get on in today's pub quiz Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Quiz Take our daily pub quiz: March 25
Dan Silson a voluteer at Black Cat Radio PICTURE: Dan Silson

Radio station launches campaign to make sure more people can listen in
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Sandringham Flower Show Picture: Denise Bradley

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Magpas Air Ambulance Service PICTURE: Magpas Ambulance Service

Magpas Air Ambulance Service appealing for PPE equipment as they have less than a month’s supply left
The Department of Transport is currently in discussions about MOTs for cars, motorbikes and vans during the coronavirus. Picture: PA

Updated ‘Urgent talks’ over MOT following lockdown announcement
Chief Constable Nick Dean

Chief constable of Cambridgeshire police says “this is about being sensible” as new restrictions are put in place
Left to right: Paul Jones and Jay Davies. Photos: Cambridgeshire police.

Men prayed for forgiveness as they robbed two women

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Car parking charges are suspended at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon

Hinchingbrooke Hospital and HDC suspend car parking charges
Quarantine Cooking: Make our Snickers flavoured cookies Picture: Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Quarantine cooking: Flour-free ‘Snickers’ flavour cookies
Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, Ryan Fuller

Council hub set up to provide access to food and medicines for those in need during pandemic
Just because you're working from home or in self isolation it doesn't mean you have to miss out on a pub quiz Credit: DENISE BRADLEY

Quiz Take our daily pub quiz: March 24
The Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service have shared a video urging people to ‘be a hero’ by staying at home amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Picture: CAMBS FIRE

‘Be a hero’ and stay at home urge Cambs firefighters in viral video
Dog walker crossing a street with dogs. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Coronavirus lockdown: When can I leave the home and what can I do?
Church services are being live streamed

Churches will continue to support parishioners with live streaming services
Grafham Water is now closed

Video Outside spaces closed to stem spread of virus
The government has revealed a list of what shops will and won't close during the latest lockdown measures Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Coronavirus lockdown: What will be open and closed following unprecedented government measure?
St Ives Robbery CCTV Images PICTURE: Cambridgeshire Police

Police release CCTV images of two men after a knifepoint robbery at a St Ives shop
Barley Mow in Hartford PICTURE: Brian Dobson

Campaign to make sure village pubs survive the threat of Coronavirus
Huntingdon police officer dismissed from force

Huntingdon police officer dismissed after hearing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking at a news conference inside 10 Downing Street, London, after the latest COBRA meeting to discuss the government's response to coronavirus crisis. Picture: Simon Dawson/PA Wire

Council launches information hub and is awaiting instructions on whether military will be used to distribute food to vulnerable
Can you get all 15 questions correct in today's Daily Pub Quiz? Photo: Archant

Quiz  Have a go at our new Daily Pub Quiz

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Day one of the pub quiz at home. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ComicSans

Quiz Day one of the pub quiz – how will you get on?
Former Cambs UKIP leader Paul Bullen who has been removed from Twitter after posting controversially about coronavirus. He said 'the majority don't care about Covid 19, don't care if they catch it'. Picture: ARCHANT

Former Cambs UKIP leader Paul Bullen claims ‘majority don’t care about Covid 19, don’t care if they catch it’ and urges pubs and restaurants to re-open
Health Secretary Matt Hancock arriving in Downing Street as prime minister Boris Johnson has said the Government is ready to impose tougher restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus if people do not follow the guidance on social distancing. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Video ‘It’s very selfish’ - Health secretary blasts those ignoring social distancing advice
Health expert, Anil Sharma, managing director of Alconbury and Loves Farm Pharmacies, shares his tips for staying as well as possible at this time. Image: Getty Images

Ad Feature How to stay well at this time: free coronavirus prescription delivery service
Dancing Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service crew spread positivity across the country with appearance on ITV's Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. Picture: CAMBS FIRE

Video Dancing firefighters spread positivity across the country with appearance on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
The note that Pauline and Ron waved at police on their way home. PICTURE: Contributed

Couple “relieved to be back home” after being on lockdown in Spain due to Coronavirus
Jamie Holland from BGL Group, Scott Smith and Michelle Lay, Vice Chair and Trustee of YPCS.

Slimming World raffle raises cash for young people’s counselling service
People in high risk groups have been told to self isolate for at least 12 weeks. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

Coronavirus: What is shielding?

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Hannah and Philip Turner with their children. PICTURE: Contributed

Mum raises awareness for people struggling with infertility on mothers day
For the 1st time in its 900 year history Peterborough Cathedral conducts its Sunday service live to facebook. Pictured Vice Dean Tim Alban-Jones. Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough Sunday 22 March 2020. Picture by Terry Harris.

Peterborough Cathedral live streams Mothering Sunday service from behind closed doors- and here’s what some of those watching thought and felt about it
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Video One Leisure facilities to close for the foreseeable future as Government cracks down on social distancing.
Paul Jefford has been jailed after attacking his partner

Man jailed for “brutal” attack on partner
Residents in Cambridgeshire are being urged to sign up as volunteers to help those affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Supplied

Residents urged to sign up as volunteers to help those affected by coronavirus pandemic in Cambridgeshire
Six year old Elise Laborne pointing at her rainbow she made PICTURE: Peter Laborne

Children across the county have been creating pictures of rainbows and placing them in their windows to ‘spread some fun’
Keep calm and carry on quizzing

Quiz The Friday pub quiz, March 20th, 2020 Keeping calm and carry on quizzing
Johnny Dee at one of his man Fenland appearances in recent years. Picture: ARCHANT

BBC ‘jewel in the local radio crown’ Johnny Dee scores a massive hit with his self-isolation song
The NHS Blood and Transplant are seeking donations in Cambridge PICTURE: NHS

Blood donations needed in Cambridgeshire to support the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak
Police in the county will be cracking down on knife crime next week.

Police to crackdown on knife crime next week
Carphone Warehouse is closing branches in St Neots and Huntingdon

Carphone Warehouse to close branches in St Neots and Huntingdon
Looking back on a year of achievements for the A14 - Britain’s biggest £1.5 billion road scheme. Pictures: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

A14 upgrade on course to open despite Coronavirus pandemic
Is Boris doing a good job? asks Liz Nice. Picture: Leon Neal/PA Wire

Here is the list of key workers as schools set to close
How well do you know these famous book quotes? Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Quiz  Can you guess the answer from these famous book quotes?

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Events cancelled but Cambridgeshire libraries will remain open for now. Picture; ARCHANT

Coronavirus: Public libraries in Cambridgeshire to remain open but in neighbouring Norfolk they will close
Nice Tri Triathlon Club are now rolling out virual sessions.

Club rolls out virtual training sessions to help combat self-isolation loneliness
A dozen new police officers were praised by the chief constable on Wednesday March 18 as they became the newest faces of Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Picture: CAMBS POLICE

Gallery Amazon worker, domestic abuse advisor, restaurant supervisor and prison officer among new Cambs police officers
Schools around the country will be closing tomorrow. PICTURE: Archant

“Our lives are now on hold”, students react to news that exams will not go ahead
Charlotte Lowe was jailed for two years and four months. PICTURE: Cambs Police

Plucky pensioner fought off thief with broom
Peterborough Magistrates Court

Prolific thief who stole food items has been jailed
Cambridgeshire residents with bus passes can now use them at any time.

Coronavirus: Time restrictions on use of concessionary bus travel across Cambridgeshire lifted in wake of pandemic