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Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

It is estimated that 85 per cent of the world’s chalk streams are found in the UK.

First patients benefit from pioneering treatment for heart valve disease at Royal Papworth

First patients benefit from pioneering treatment for heart valve disease at Royal Papworth

First patients benefit from pioneering treatment for heart valve disease at Royal Papworth

The Trilogy valve technology treats a condition in which the blood flows the wrong way through the heart,

In pictures: The Duke of Gloucester opens Cheffins’ anniversary woodland

In pictures: The Duke of Gloucester opens Cheffins’ anniversary woodland

In pictures: The Duke of Gloucester opens Cheffins’ anniversary woodland

The new swathe of woodland in Fulbourn has been planted to mark the firm’s 200th anniversary.

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Police ‘increasingly concerned’ over welfare of 32-year-old missing from South Cambridgeshire village

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ over welfare of 32-year-old missing from South Cambridgeshire village

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ over welfare of 32-year-old missing from South Cambridgeshire village

Can you help officers find Mathew Hallam?

Ian Sollom: What I’ve learned during my first year as MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Ian Sollom: What I’ve learned during my first year as MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Ian Sollom: What I’ve learned during my first year as MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

The MP writes for the Cambridge Independent on the work you don’t see on our TV screens.

Traveleyes: Helping visually impaired people to travel the world

Traveleyes: Helping visually impaired people to travel the world

Traveleyes: Helping visually impaired people to travel the world

Cambridge resident Heidi Waltraud recalls her travel experiences with the company.

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Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

Hotel guests thought all their Christmases had come at once.

Greater Cambridge Partnership appoints Cllr Brian Milnes as new chair

Greater Cambridge Partnership appoints Cllr Brian Milnes as new chair

Greater Cambridge Partnership appoints Cllr Brian Milnes as new chair

Cllr Milnes takes over from Cllr Elisa Meschini.

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Trip to Lord’s ‘meant the world’ to students

Trip to Lord’s ‘meant the world’ to students

Woodlands School pupils enjoy their experience at the ‘Home of Cricket’.

Bridger books his place in Team GB’s Euro Champs squad

Bridger books his place in Team GB’s Euro Champs squad

Bridger books his place in Team GB’s Euro Champs squad

The Cambridge & Coleridge Athletic Club member will be on the plane to Norway later this month.

U’s land goalkeeper after protracted search

U’s land goalkeeper after protracted search

U’s land goalkeeper after protracted search

The 28-year-old has spent the previous two seasons on the books of Grimsby Town.

Holders recover from Division One defeat

Holders recover from Division One defeat

Holders recover from Division One defeat

It proved to be a mixed weekend of results in league and cup for Foxton Granta.

City boss keen to work closely with United

City boss keen to work closely with United

City boss keen to work closely with United

The two clubs faced each other for the first time in seven years on Saturday afternoon.
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BUSINESS

In pictures: The Duke of Gloucester opens Cheffins’ anniversary woodland

In pictures: The Duke of Gloucester opens Cheffins’ anniversary woodland

The new swathe of woodland in Fulbourn has been planted to mark the firm’s 200th anniversary.

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

3D AI advances are ‘a dimension above’.

Scrapping cash ISA limit would be damaging, The Cambridge chief warns Chancellor

Scrapping cash ISA limit would be damaging, The Cambridge chief warns Chancellor

Scrapping cash ISA limit would be damaging, The Cambridge chief warns Chancellor

Peter Burrows has added his name to an British Societies Association warning to Rachel Reeves.

Tech panel joins Cambridge Future Tech’s summer barbecue

Tech panel joins Cambridge Future Tech’s summer barbecue

Tech panel joins Cambridge Future Tech’s summer barbecue

Bradfield Centre annual get-together preceded by deep tech review.

L’Oréal launches innovation accelerator run by CISL’s Canopy team

L’Oréal launches innovation accelerator run by CISL’s Canopy team

L’Oréal launches innovation accelerator run by CISL’s Canopy team

Cambriidge innovation hub works with beauty company on sustainable solutions.
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Cambridge author Vidya Math explores fantasy and adventure in ‘The Book of Gems’

Cambridge author Vidya Math explores fantasy and adventure in ‘The Book of Gems’

The book is the sequel to ‘The Book of Stamps’, which came out a few years ago.

New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

The city council says the new format would protect what makes the festival special.

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Troy Hawke headlines comedy night at Shelford Festival and Feast

Troy Hawke headlines comedy night at Shelford Festival and Feast

Troy Hawke headlines comedy night at Shelford Festival and Feast

Hawke is best known for his association with The Greeters Guild.

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

3D AI advances are ‘a dimension above’.

Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

The decision comes following successful discussions between the union and festival organisers.
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Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

Hotel guests thought all their Christmases had come at once.

Watch: Cambridge drug dealer jumps out of window to evade arrest

Watch: Cambridge drug dealer jumps out of window to evade arrest

Watch: Cambridge drug dealer jumps out of window to evade arrest

Egret Hysa tried to escape officers by launching himself from a first floor.

Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

It will help it develop intelligent audio for wearable devices that adapts to surroundings.

Watch police find huge kitchen knife in trousers of drug dealer who punched officer in Cambridge

Watch police find huge kitchen knife in trousers of drug dealer who punched officer in Cambridge

Watch police find huge kitchen knife in trousers of drug dealer who punched officer in Cambridge

Jacob Hall said he punched the officer in his face because he smiled.
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Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

It is estimated that 85 per cent of the world’s chalk streams are found in the UK.

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

The chemicals are found in everyday items including non-stick pans and waterproof clothing.

Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

The decision comes following successful discussions between the union and festival organisers.

Much Ado About Money: Cambridge Shakespeare Festival pay protest planned for opening night

Much Ado About Money: Cambridge Shakespeare Festival pay protest planned for opening night

Much Ado About Money: Cambridge Shakespeare Festival pay protest planned for opening night

The protest marks an escalation in the union’s ongoing campaign.
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Teenager who lost mum, aunt and uncle to rare disorder is first in Europe to get life-changing drug after Cambridge breakthrough

Teenager who lost mum, aunt and uncle to rare disorder is first in Europe to get life-changing drug after Cambridge breakthrough

The NHS has approved the use of ‘life-changing’ drug.

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

The chemicals are found in everyday items including non-stick pans and waterproof clothing.

Personalised Breast Cancer Programme pioneered in Cambridge expands again

Personalised Breast Cancer Programme pioneered in Cambridge expands again

Personalised Breast Cancer Programme pioneered in Cambridge expands again

DNA and RNA readouts from tumour cells are compared with those from healthy cells.

Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

It will help it develop intelligent audio for wearable devices that adapts to surroundings.
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LIFESTYLE

New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

The city council says the new format would protect what makes the festival special.

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Troy Hawke headlines comedy night at Shelford Festival and Feast

Troy Hawke headlines comedy night at Shelford Festival and Feast

Troy Hawke headlines comedy night at Shelford Festival and Feast

Hawke is best known for his association with The Greeters Guild.

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

From blockbuster movies to medical modelling, AnthroTek is a big hit

3D AI advances are ‘a dimension above’.

Thrills, spills and Scott Mills at Shelford Feast and Festival

Thrills, spills and Scott Mills at Shelford Feast and Festival

Thrills, spills and Scott Mills at Shelford Feast and Festival

The week-long festivities come to an end on Saturday (12 July) with the Anthems Ibiza Orchestra taking centre stage.
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PROPERTY

£10,000 fund aids Eddington community groups

£10,000 fund aids Eddington community groups

Community fund was established by Latimer and Durkan Homes, which are building 160 homes.

New guided bus stop could be created at transformed Cambridge Business Park

New guided bus stop could be created at transformed Cambridge Business Park

New guided bus stop could be created at transformed Cambridge Business Park

The site will be connected to the surrounding area.

1,000 new homes at Darwin Green in Cambridge will be gas-free, say developers

1,000 new homes at Darwin Green in Cambridge will be gas-free, say developers

1,000 new homes at Darwin Green in Cambridge will be gas-free, say developers

They updated councillors on plans after winning approval on appeal despite water concerns.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Openreach challenger CityFibre secures £2.3bn financing deal

Openreach challenger CityFibre secures £2.3bn financing deal

Openreach challenger CityFibre secures £2.3bn financing deal

The fibre broadband specialist said the deal would include £500 million in new funding from existing shareholders.
Retiring NHS England boss says cancer treatment on ‘cusp of golden era’

Retiring NHS England boss says cancer treatment on ‘cusp of golden era’

Retiring NHS England boss says cancer treatment on ‘cusp of golden era’

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said he expects drugs harnessing the body’s immune system to fight the disease will bring ‘great advances in survival’.
Much of UK in for reprieve from hot weather as heatwave starts coming to an end

Much of UK in for reprieve from hot weather as heatwave starts coming to an end

Much of UK in for reprieve from hot weather as heatwave starts coming to an end

Temperatures are widely forecast to cool.
Southend Airport to remain closed after ‘fireball’ crash

Southend Airport to remain closed after ‘fireball’ crash

Southend Airport to remain closed after ‘fireball’ crash

Essex Police said they were alerted shortly before 4pm on Sunday to ‘reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane’ at the airport.
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‘Too short’ high street bus stop ‘creating traffic mayhem’

‘Too short’ high street bus stop ‘creating traffic mayhem’

‘Too short’ high street bus stop ‘creating traffic mayhem’

A newly installed high street bus stop is too short for some buses and is causing traffic mayhem – but a council says moving it would cost £100,000.
‘Blinded’ driver knocked down former GB athlete – who then ran home with fractured spine

‘Blinded’ driver knocked down former GB athlete – who then ran home with fractured spine

‘Blinded’ driver knocked down former GB athlete – who then ran home with fractured spine

A former international athlete knocked down by a car while out jogging managed to get up and run more than half a mile home - with a fractured spine.
Chance to become lord of the manor

Chance to become lord of the manor

Chance to become lord of the manor

Have you ever felt you deserve more in life than the bog standard title of Mr or Mrs? Well here’s your chance to give your social status a boost.
Council launches fresh bid to fine people for swearing

Council launches fresh bid to fine people for swearing

Council launches fresh bid to fine people for swearing

A council hopes to revive controversial plans to fine people for swearing in public - just months after backing down in a legal row.
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