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Night-time closures after damage to UK's first Dutch-style roundabout in Fendon Road, Cambridge

Night-time closures after damage to UK's first Dutch-style roundabout in Fendon Road, Cambridge

Assessment has been carried out this week after a car hit beacon prior to roundabout opening.

Enforcement cameras become active on Mill Road bridge in Cambridge

Enforcement cameras become active on Mill Road bridge in Cambridge

Enforcement cameras become active on Mill Road bridge in Cambridge

Fines will be issued for cars, vans and lorries going through the bus gate

Pilot tells of 'miracle' 130mph crash landing in vintage fighter plane

Pilot tells of 'miracle' 130mph crash landing in vintage fighter plane

Pilot tells of 'miracle' 130mph crash landing in vintage fighter plane

A pilot has said it is a miracle he survived after the vintage fighter plane he was flying crash-landed in a field and slammed into a tree at 130mph.

Daniel Zeichner tells Business Secretary: ‘Stop Arm sale now’

Daniel Zeichner tells Business Secretary: ‘Stop Arm sale now’

Daniel Zeichner tells Business Secretary: ‘Stop Arm sale now’

Cambridge MP says Fulbourn-based chip design leader is ‘vital asset’ for UK

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Extra nursing, midwifery and health courses available at Anglia Ruskin University through clearing

Extra nursing, midwifery and health courses available at Anglia Ruskin University through clearing

Extra nursing, midwifery and health courses available at Anglia Ruskin University through clearing

Government allocates extra places

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

From Researcher of the Year to Life Science Company of the Year, there are a host of categories to enter.

Three new hospitals on Cambridge Biomedical Campus coming ‘in the next decade’

Three new hospitals on Cambridge Biomedical Campus coming ‘in the next decade’

Three new hospitals on Cambridge Biomedical Campus coming ‘in the next decade’

Work on a new children's hospital is the further advanced, Cambridge University Hospitals chairman Mike More tells us.

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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to validate Avacta’s saliva-based Covid-19 test

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to validate Avacta’s saliva-based Covid-19 test

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to validate Avacta’s saliva-based Covid-19 test

The company has also announced BBI Group as manufacturer for the test it is creating with Cytiva.

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Cambs supermarket cashier claimed to be working overtime as he stole £6,600 in vouchers

Cambs supermarket cashier claimed to be working overtime as he stole £6,600 in vouchers

Cambs supermarket cashier claimed to be working overtime as he stole £6,600 in vouchers

Johnny Tucker, 20, spent 40 minutes at Morrisons in Cambourne activating gift cards for his own use.

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Anthony Maka tipped to bring abrasive edge to Cambridge Rugby Club

Anthony Maka tipped to bring abrasive edge to Cambridge Rugby Club

New signing from Rotherham completes back row options

Neil Robertson makes World Championship quarter-final exit

Neil Robertson makes World Championship quarter-final exit

Neil Robertson makes World Championship quarter-final exit

Cambridge potter loses out in battle of attrition

‘Celebrating achievements and more visibility of women's sport is crucial’

‘Celebrating achievements and more visibility of women's sport is crucial’

‘Celebrating achievements and more visibility of women's sport is crucial’

Spotlight on the coaching opportunities for women, and what more can be done.

Neil Robertson's World Championship challenge hots up

Neil Robertson's World Championship challenge hots up

Neil Robertson's World Championship challenge hots up

Next up is Mark Selby

Rob Langley signs in coup for Cambridge Rugby Club

Rob Langley signs in coup for Cambridge Rugby Club

Rob Langley signs in coup for Cambridge Rugby Club

Director of rugby delighted to land back-row forward
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BUSINESS

Daniel Zeichner tells Business Secretary: ‘Stop Arm sale now’

Daniel Zeichner tells Business Secretary: ‘Stop Arm sale now’

Cambridge MP says Fulbourn-based chip design leader is ‘vital asset’ for UK

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to validate Avacta’s saliva-based Covid-19 test

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to validate Avacta’s saliva-based Covid-19 test

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to validate Avacta’s saliva-based Covid-19 test

The company has also announced BBI Group as manufacturer for the test it is creating with Cytiva.

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Tilney sponsors CEO of the Year at 2020 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Tilney sponsors CEO of the Year at 2020 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Tilney sponsors CEO of the Year at 2020 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

The Cambridge-based financial planning and investment management group is looking forward to celebrating the talent in this region.

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

From Researcher of the Year to Life Science Company of the Year, there are a host of categories to enter.

Xampla’s sustainable plastic could be used in packaging - but other save-the-world projects come first

Xampla’s sustainable plastic could be used in packaging - but other save-the-world projects come first

Xampla’s sustainable plastic could be used in packaging - but other save-the-world projects come first

Includes how-it-works video explainer on innovative protein technology

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Erin Kelly interview: a friend's awful date gave me a novel idea

Erin Kelly interview: a friend's awful date gave me a novel idea

The secret history of a creepy asylum converted into luxury flats lies at the heart of Erin Kelly's new book

When and how to watch the Perseid meteor shower - and enjoy the grand tour of planets

When and how to watch the Perseid meteor shower - and enjoy the grand tour of planets

When and how to watch the Perseid meteor shower - and enjoy the grand tour of planets

Advice from Paul Fellows, of Cambridge Astronomical Association - and details of a virtual star party.

Lockdown portraits capture keyworker heroes

Lockdown portraits capture keyworker heroes

Lockdown portraits capture keyworker heroes

A Cambridge photographer took portraits of local key workers to capture their emotions during lockdown

Paige Toon interview: My new book is a love letter to Cambridge

Paige Toon interview: My new book is a love letter to Cambridge

Paige Toon interview: My new book is a love letter to Cambridge

Paige Toon’s research for her stories usually sees her jetting off around the world - but her new novel saw her drinking Prosecco in Grantchester

The Light Cinema in Cambridge unveils reopening plans

The Light Cinema in Cambridge unveils reopening plans

The Light Cinema in Cambridge unveils reopening plans

Look out for Tenet - and an anniversary showing of The Empire Strikes Back.
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Xampla’s sustainable plastic could be used in packaging - but other save-the-world projects come first

Xampla’s sustainable plastic could be used in packaging - but other save-the-world projects come first

Xampla’s sustainable plastic could be used in packaging - but other save-the-world projects come first

Includes how-it-works video explainer on innovative protein technology

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Could Coldhams Lane campaign kickstart a traffic-free Cambridge?

Could Coldhams Lane campaign kickstart a traffic-free Cambridge?

Could Coldhams Lane campaign kickstart a traffic-free Cambridge?

Resident Seb Peters on how to protect our way of life from car-maggedon

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How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

The team, including a St John’s College scientist, needed an armed escort to evade drug cartels as they uncovered the Americas’ ’oldest hotel’

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Neil Robertson reflects on World Championship first round win over Liang Wenbo

Neil Robertson reflects on World Championship first round win over Liang Wenbo

Neil Robertson reflects on World Championship first round win over Liang Wenbo

Second-round clash with Barry Hawkins awaits
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EDUCATION

Extra nursing, midwifery and health courses available at Anglia Ruskin University through clearing

Extra nursing, midwifery and health courses available at Anglia Ruskin University through clearing

Government allocates extra places

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

The team, including a St John’s College scientist, needed an armed escort to evade drug cartels as they uncovered the Americas’ ’oldest hotel’

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Duxford Primary School and pre-school leaders tell of shock at fire - and being moved by community’s incredible response

Duxford Primary School and pre-school leaders tell of shock at fire - and being moved by community’s incredible response

Duxford Primary School and pre-school leaders tell of shock at fire - and being moved by community’s incredible response

Crowdfunding has raised mroe than £19,500 in a week.

The 10 brilliant Cambridge scientists honoured in 2020 with Royal Society medals and awards

The 10 brilliant Cambridge scientists honoured in 2020 with Royal Society medals and awards

The 10 brilliant Cambridge scientists honoured in 2020 with Royal Society medals and awards

Sir Alan Fersht has won the world’s oldest scientific prize, the Copley Medal.
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SCIENCE

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2020

From Researcher of the Year to Life Science Company of the Year, there are a host of categories to enter.

When and how to watch the Perseid meteor shower - and enjoy the grand tour of planets

When and how to watch the Perseid meteor shower - and enjoy the grand tour of planets

When and how to watch the Perseid meteor shower - and enjoy the grand tour of planets

Advice from Paul Fellows, of Cambridge Astronomical Association - and details of a virtual star party.

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

How dangerous mission to Mexican cave uncovered evidence of people in Americas 15,000 years earlier than thought

The team, including a St John’s College scientist, needed an armed escort to evade drug cartels as they uncovered the Americas’ ’oldest hotel’

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Penguins from space: British Antarctic Survey uses satellite images to uncover new colonies

Penguins from space: British Antarctic Survey uses satellite images to uncover new colonies

Penguins from space: British Antarctic Survey uses satellite images to uncover new colonies

There are more emperor penguins than we thought, British Antarctic Survey discovers.
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LIFESTYLE

Welcome back to Cambridge: 10 ways to enjoy one of the world’s best small cities

Welcome back to Cambridge: 10 ways to enjoy one of the world’s best small cities

Cambridge is safely welcoming visitors | a sponsored feature in association with Cambridge BID.

Hundreds of venues sign up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Hundreds of venues sign up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Hundreds of venues sign up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme

The government scheme offers up to 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, up to £10 per person.

Concern for PizzaExpress in Cambridge as chain plans to close 67 UK restaurants, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

Concern for PizzaExpress in Cambridge as chain plans to close 67 UK restaurants, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

Concern for PizzaExpress in Cambridge as chain plans to close 67 UK restaurants, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

The company is undertaking a major restructuring.

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‘I'm 40 and I knew it was time to change my life’

‘I'm 40 and I knew it was time to change my life’

‘I'm 40 and I knew it was time to change my life’

Tom was at risk of returning to a life on the streets of Cambridge until he was helped by Wintercomfort and Emmaus.
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PROPERTY

New North East Cambridge district of 8,000 homes to offer ‘low carbon lifestyles’

New North East Cambridge district of 8,000 homes to offer ‘low carbon lifestyles’

Three schools, 20,000 jobs and 10ha of green space are planned - have your say in major consultation.

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Hill’s ‘pods’ are Next Steps for Cambridge’s homeless

Hill’s ‘pods’ are Next Steps for Cambridge’s homeless

Hill’s ‘pods’ are Next Steps for Cambridge’s homeless

New modular homes project will start on land in King’s Hedges and East Chesterton

Laragh names Houghton Homes as new investment partner

Laragh names Houghton Homes as new investment partner

Laragh names Houghton Homes as new investment partner

Laragh will drive forward its development programme with a significant investment from Houghton Homes.

Barratt Homes unveils new collection of apartments at Darwin Green in Cambridge

Barratt Homes unveils new collection of apartments at Darwin Green in Cambridge

Barratt Homes unveils new collection of apartments at Darwin Green in Cambridge

Homes are available to reserve there from £317,995.
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