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June 16, 2026

‘Maverick’ ex-police sergeant created ‘toxic’ team on WhatsApp

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‘Maverick’ ex-police sergeant created ‘toxic’ team on WhatsApp

‘Maverick’ ex-police sergeant created ‘toxic’ team on WhatsApp

• He also asked to see a sexual video from a female suspect's phone, a court heard

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Peterborough man dies after collapsing in car park after being released from prison

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Cambridge University Hospitals news · Traveltoday

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Parking tickets and appeals

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Cambridgeshire County Council · Traveltoday

School term dates

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