Not Grantchester or Castor - Cambridgeshire's prettiest village has been crowned
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Not Grantchester or Castor - Cambridgeshire's prettiest village has been crowned
• Cambridgeshire is home to many beautiful villages, such as the lovely Grantchester and its meadows, the riverside Hemingford Abbots and Castor.
• But they've all been beaten to the top spot
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 | CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Travel · today 20mph speed limit consultation divides as some say 'speed bumps are required'• A public consultation is running until August 2026 on proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits on several roads in Cambridge, sparking debate over road safety and enforcement |
 | Cambridge Independent — News · Safety · today Rower whose heart raced to 227bpm saved by air ambulance medics in dramatic riverside rescue• 34-year-old’s heart was restarted - now he’s backing East Anglian Air Ambulance’s air base appeal. |
 | BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Council and records · today Dozens of firefighters tackle nature reserve blaze• The fire, which broke out at about 15:15 BST, is at Holme Fen, south of Peterborough. |
 | CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Events · today Tickets released for major Cambridgeshire Christmas event set to be 'bigger and bolder' for 2026• Visitors will be able to see Father Christmas as well as enjoy food and drink along the trail |
 | Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Council and records · today More than 100 children inspired to play football after youth team visit• More than 100 children have been inspired to play football after meeting with a youth team. |
 | Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Council and records · today 5 Cambs businesses that announced openings or closures in July• This past July has seen plenty of excitement as new businesses opened across Cambridgeshire, but also lots of sadness as beloved stores are set to close. |
 | Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Council and records · today Ely computer expert shares tips to stay safe online• A computer expert shared tips on staying safe online during a Rotary Club of Ely meeting. |
 | BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Council and records · today What are the ongoing issues affecting the River Cam?• Lock closures, sewage discharge and a collapsing embankment threaten the future of the waterway. |
 | Cambridge Independent — News · Planning · today Planning application submitted for Cambridge 25 employment park near A14• Lolworth Developments says Cambridge 25 has the potential to provide around 2,900 new jobs. |
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Ely's abbey was founded in 672 by St Etheldreda, daughter of an East Anglian king, on the site of today's cathedral.
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