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What is causing the traffic chaos on the A14 and A10 around Cambridge?

What is causing the traffic chaos on the A14 and A10 around Cambridge?

Cambridge commuters were brought to a standstill today (Wednesday, September 17)

CMR Surgical raises £195m to bring its Versius robot to hospitals across the world

CMR Surgical raises £195m to bring its Versius robot to hospitals across the world

CMR Surgical raises £195m to bring its Versius robot to hospitals across the world

It represents Europe's largest private financing round for medical technology.

Meet the former Cambridge police officer working with our schools to tackle violence and drugs

Meet the former Cambridge police officer working with our schools to tackle violence and drugs

Meet the former Cambridge police officer working with our schools to tackle violence and drugs

A police officer has quit the force to help schools tackle a “genuinely frightening” increase in street violence and county lines.

Police investigating a sex assault in Cambridge issue CCTV images

Police investigating a sex assault in Cambridge issue CCTV images

Police investigating a sex assault in Cambridge issue CCTV images

Police want the public's help in identifying a man caught on CCTV

Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2019

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Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

£1.3m investment for Lightcast Discovery's complex cell analysis technology will accelerate pilot studies with global pharma firms

Suspended sentence for prolific thief

Suspended sentence for prolific thief

Suspended sentence for prolific thief

A prolific thief who stole meat, fish and other groceries from shops across Cambridge has been handed a suspended sentence.

Pupils from two countries bond over STEM future

Pupils from two countries bond over STEM future

Pupils from two countries bond over STEM future

Budding engineers had a trip of a lifetime to Cambridge after winning a competition involving two-million contestants in China.

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How Cheyney Design uses X-rays to keep our food free of foreign bodies

How Cheyney Design uses X-rays to keep our food free of foreign bodies

How Cheyney Design uses X-rays to keep our food free of foreign bodies

South Cambridgeshire company eyes tenfold increase in revenue with technology also used by pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

First citizens assembly in Cambridge will help sort out tough issues facing city

First citizens assembly in Cambridge will help sort out tough issues facing city

First citizens assembly in Cambridge will help sort out tough issues facing city

The main focus of the talks and expert evidence highlighted issues of congestion
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Great Britain athlete Ollie Fox forced to take a back step after tough choices through illness

Great Britain athlete Ollie Fox forced to take a back step after tough choices through illness

Having at the World Cross-Country Championships this year, the Cambridge University student has had to reassess his sporting future.

Gog Magog surge to Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union glory over Ely City

Gog Magog surge to Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union glory over Ely City

Gog Magog surge to Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union glory over Ely City

Strong showing in both foursomes and singles.

Sam Smith penalty seals Cambridge United victory at Crewe Alexandra in Sky Bet League Two

Sam Smith penalty seals Cambridge United victory at Crewe Alexandra in Sky Bet League Two

Sam Smith penalty seals Cambridge United victory at Crewe Alexandra in Sky Bet League Two

Eventful match at Gresty Road goes U's way

Andrew Henderson touches down twice as Cambridge beat Bishop's Stortford in National League One

Andrew Henderson touches down twice as Cambridge beat Bishop's Stortford in National League One

Andrew Henderson touches down twice as Cambridge beat Bishop's Stortford in National League One

Impressive display earns victory at Silver Leys

Encouraging signs for Shelford despite defeat to North Walsham in London League 1N

Encouraging signs for Shelford despite defeat to North Walsham in London League 1N

Encouraging signs for Shelford despite defeat to North Walsham in London League 1N

Promising signs of foundations being built at the Davey Field
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BUSINESS

CMR Surgical raises £195m to bring its Versius robot to hospitals across the world

CMR Surgical raises £195m to bring its Versius robot to hospitals across the world

It represents Europe's largest private financing round for medical technology.

Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

£1.3m investment for Lightcast Discovery's complex cell analysis technology will accelerate pilot studies with global pharma firms

How Cheyney Design uses X-rays to keep our food free of foreign bodies

How Cheyney Design uses X-rays to keep our food free of foreign bodies

How Cheyney Design uses X-rays to keep our food free of foreign bodies

South Cambridgeshire company eyes tenfold increase in revenue with technology also used by pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

‘Inspirational’ Dr Jane Osbourn to chair Mogrify board

‘Inspirational’ Dr Jane Osbourn to chair Mogrify board

‘Inspirational’ Dr Jane Osbourn to chair Mogrify board

The former MedImmune site leader says company's platform has the ability to address many of the current challenges of cell therapy.

Medtech's AI boost for improving healthcare

Medtech's AI boost for improving healthcare

Medtech's AI boost for improving healthcare

Mental health and ageing themes explored at Bradfield Centre conference
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Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

The former Eastenders star is playing a "vile, unruly and broken" woman in the stage adaptation of thriller The Girl on the Train

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Legendary Brummie comic Jasper Carrott will be bringing his new show, Stand Up & Rock, to Cambridge on Friday, September 13

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore vertical farming for the home, 3D printing to cut down on fish waste and tomatoes grown in Iceland

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Ahead of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show on BBC One, Ian Waite speaks to the Cambridge Independent

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog Cambridge has opened its doors to customers for the first time.
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VIDEOS

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore vertical farming for the home, 3D printing to cut down on fish waste and tomatoes grown in Iceland

Talga kickstarts global role for Cambridge’s cleantech sector

Talga kickstarts global role for Cambridge’s cleantech sector

Talga kickstarts global role for Cambridge’s cleantech sector

Graphene and lithium battery specialist has R&D facility at the Bradfield Centre

Malaria Cell Atlas created by Wellcome Sanger Institute to help tackle global health challenge

Malaria Cell Atlas created by Wellcome Sanger Institute to help tackle global health challenge

Malaria Cell Atlas created by Wellcome Sanger Institute to help tackle global health challenge

The freely-available resource will help to develop new drugs and vaccines

Hundreds turn out at Cambridge rally to protest over prorogation of Parliament

Hundreds turn out at Cambridge rally to protest over prorogation of Parliament

Hundreds turn out at Cambridge rally to protest over prorogation of Parliament

City MP Daniel Zeichner says Boris Johnson is playing ‘very, very high stakes game of chicken with our country’

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EDUCATION

Meet the former Cambridge police officer working with our schools to tackle violence and drugs

Meet the former Cambridge police officer working with our schools to tackle violence and drugs

A police officer has quit the force to help schools tackle a “genuinely frightening” increase in street violence and county lines.

Pupils from two countries bond over STEM future

Pupils from two countries bond over STEM future

Pupils from two countries bond over STEM future

Budding engineers had a trip of a lifetime to Cambridge after winning a competition involving two-million contestants in China.

A new programme called Super Tuesdays is set to start at Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education

A new programme called Super Tuesdays is set to start at Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education

A new programme called Super Tuesdays is set to start at Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education

Academics at Cambridge University are to lead a new series of low-cost, bite-sized courses

Beef-free menus help Cambridge University cut food impact

Beef-free menus help Cambridge University cut food impact

Beef-free menus help Cambridge University cut food impact

The University of Cambridge has reduced its food-related carbon emissions by more than 10 per cent by removing certain meats and fish from its menus.
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SCIENCE

Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

Microfluidic platform "uses light patterns to pick up droplets and move them around"

£1.3m investment for Lightcast Discovery's complex cell analysis technology will accelerate pilot studies with global pharma firms

‘Inspirational’ Dr Jane Osbourn to chair Mogrify board

‘Inspirational’ Dr Jane Osbourn to chair Mogrify board

‘Inspirational’ Dr Jane Osbourn to chair Mogrify board

The former MedImmune site leader says company's platform has the ability to address many of the current challenges of cell therapy.

Finalists in the 2019 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards revealed

Finalists in the 2019 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards revealed

Finalists in the 2019 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards revealed

The shortlist features nominees across 15 categories and represent an incredible array of talent.

Professor Sir Christopher Dobson, master of St John’s College, Cambridge, dies at 69

Professor Sir Christopher Dobson, master of St John’s College, Cambridge, dies at 69

Professor Sir Christopher Dobson, master of St John’s College, Cambridge, dies at 69

A prolific chemist, he advanced global knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

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LIFESTYLE

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore vertical farming for the home, 3D printing to cut down on fish waste and tomatoes grown in Iceland

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog Cambridge has opened its doors to customers for the first time.

We taste test the cricket crackers for sale at Cambridge Cheese Company

We taste test the cricket crackers for sale at Cambridge Cheese Company

We taste test the cricket crackers for sale at Cambridge Cheese Company

High in protein and environmentally friendly, crackers where one of the main ingredients is crickets (yes, you read that right) are now on sale

Mill Road bridge closure has cost Indian restaurant £20,000 and three employees

Mill Road bridge closure has cost Indian restaurant £20,000 and three employees

Mill Road bridge closure has cost Indian restaurant £20,000 and three employees

Traders say they are in danger of losing their livelihoods due to the closure
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PROPERTY

Crest Nicholson’s to hold property showcase event in Cambridge

Crest Nicholson’s to hold property showcase event in Cambridge

Developer Crest Nicholson is holding a property showcase event this Saturday (September 7) from 10am to 5pm at its Halo development

River frontage and excellent commuter links for extended Cambridgeshire home

River frontage and excellent commuter links for extended Cambridgeshire home

River frontage and excellent commuter links for extended Cambridgeshire home

There is much to recommend this spacious property, which is situated in a tucked-away spot in Shepreth

How Cambourne High Street could look under Newcrest’s plans for new homes and shops

How Cambourne High Street could look under Newcrest’s plans for new homes and shops

How Cambourne High Street could look under Newcrest’s plans for new homes and shops

The developer has put forward plans to create a vibrant town centre

Eve Waldron of Cambridge-based Eve Waldron Design on activity-based working - is your office designed for it?

Eve Waldron of Cambridge-based Eve Waldron Design on activity-based working - is your office designed for it?

Eve Waldron of Cambridge-based Eve Waldron Design on activity-based working - is your office designed for it?

Activity-based working (ABW) has emerged as one of the fastest growing design trends
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