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Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A woman pleaded for her life during a train attack in Cambridgeshire, where the attacker lunged at her with a knife but stopped after her plea, resulting in 11 injuries. The attacker was later charged with attempted murder, and the victims are recovering from the traumatic incident.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire resulted in multiple injuries, with police investigating links to a stabbing of a 14-year-old. Passengers and staff displayed heroism, with the train driver and crew praised for their bravery. The attacker, Anthony Williams, is in custody, and authorities are reviewing related incidents while increasing police visibility on the rail network to ensure safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire has left nine people with life-threatening injuries, with two arrests made. The incident prompted a major police response, including counter-terrorism support, and caused significant disruption to train services. Authorities are investigating the motive, and the situation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Bella, a 14-year-old cat from Cambridgeshire, England, has broken the Guinness World Record for the loudest purr by a domestic living cat, registering a purr measuring 54.59 decibels. Bella's owner, Nicole Spink, described her as a "lazy" cat who purrs all day long, especially when there's food, cuddles, or when watching TV. Spink and her daughter recorded Bella's purr using an app, and Guinness confirmed the record-breaking measurement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Medievalists.net
Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have discovered the remains of a 9th-century teenage girl buried in an unusual manner, face down in a pit with her ankles possibly bound together. The burial suggests she may have led a tragic life and was considered an outsider in her community. Analysis of her remains revealed evidence of childhood malnutrition and a spinal joint disease, indicating low social status and hard manual labor. The burial may have been a symbolic closure of the settlement as it was abandoned.