Burwell Carnival 2009

£9,125 was raised for local groups in this year's Carnival. The float theme was "Ages in History". Distorted View and MACCA supplied the live music. Another very successful Carnival, thanks to all the organisers and other volunteers.
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Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.
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One of the temple's fundraisers says the public response has left worshippers "blown away".
Death of boy after surgery is referred to coroner
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