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Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Today's practical local briefing for Cambridge, Ely, Cambourne, Northstowe, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, St Ives, Huntingdon, Newmarket, Saffron Walden: official updates, public records, travel signals, weather, events and source links worth checking before acting.

OpenPublic reveal wish-list for Fens reservoir planAnglian Water has published the results of its latest consultation into plans for a new reservoir in the Cambridgeshire Fens, including local concerns over traffic and demands for toilets and app-free parkingOpenThree-tier athletes selected for prestigious sports funding schemeForty athletes have been selected for a programme that could transform their sporting careers.OpenListed library could be sold at third attemptThe city council has received a bid to turn the listed building into a community arts centre.OpenCambridgeshire Police officer accused of using bounce back loan for non-business purposesThe officer is also accused of failing to comply with tax obligations after receiving more than £20,000 through online salesOpenCambridgeshire packaging company enters liquidation after reaching the end of the roadIn a post announcing its closure, the company said "we have had no choice but to close our doors for good"OpenConsultation over Kingsway Solar Farm plans under fireCouncils say there was a lack of information to enable them to respond properly.Open8 road closures in Cambridgeshire you should be aware of this weekTake a look at the closures scheduled for Cambridgeshire's roads for the week beginning June 15.Open'Greater risk to life' as heat health alert issued for EssexA yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the East of England and Essex with health warnings issued.OpenHighway contractor to be fined for bad pothole repairsCambridge Independent — News: "Highway contractor to be fined for bad pothole repairs" is included because it may affect council services, records, neighbourhood decisions or daily routines.OpenCalls for new college on Cambridge Airport site but city already well providedHomes England and The Hill Group are still to decide on a masterplan for the Cambridge East developmentOpenThe day Essex will be hotter than Barcelona this weekEssex is set to sizzle in temperatures hotter than Barcelona on Friday, with 30c temperatures forecast by the Met Office amid another potential heatwave.OpenEssex mum saves thousands transforming 'girly' cabin using Facebook MarketplaceAn Essex mum is saving thousands by transforming a £100 second-hand log cabin into a 'girly haven' using Facebook Marketplace.OpenHave a say on how Grantchester Meadows is looked after for the next 5-10 yearsCambridge Past, Present Future is carrying out a survey.OpenSuspect was assaulted by ex-policeman, trial hearsJurors are told Paul Street, 41, was part of a "culture of bragging" and "intolerance".