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16-year-old arrested on suspicion of possessing offensive weapon as police use Section 61 order to move on Travellers

16-year-old arrested on suspicion of possessing offensive weapon as police use Section 61 order to move on Travellers

The order give police stronger powers if the encampment returns to Cambourne.

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Stolen dachshund puppy Peggy found in road 10 miles away from home in South Cambridgeshire village

Stolen dachshund puppy Peggy found in road 10 miles away from home in South Cambridgeshire village

Stolen dachshund puppy Peggy found in road 10 miles away from home in South Cambridgeshire village

Members of the public at a pub recognised her from appeals.

Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

Opposition claims it was ‘carefully choreographed’.

Joggers, cyclists and a mother with a pram come close to edge of busway to avoid flood

Joggers, cyclists and a mother with a pram come close to edge of busway to avoid flood

Joggers, cyclists and a mother with a pram come close to edge of busway to avoid flood

The council has closed sections of the path and is warning people not to try and walk along it.

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Labour accused of ‘stifling democracy’ after row breaks out at Cambridge City Council meeting

Labour accused of ‘stifling democracy’ after row breaks out at Cambridge City Council meeting

Labour accused of ‘stifling democracy’ after row breaks out at Cambridge City Council meeting

Lib Dems express outrage after Labour councillors use procedural tactics to shut down a debate.

100 years of Cambridgeshire Bird Club

100 years of Cambridgeshire Bird Club

100 years of Cambridgeshire Bird Club

Bob Jarman explores the changing picture since the Cambridge Ornithological Club was founded in 1925.

Warning notice issued to East of England Ambulance Service over multiple failures

Warning notice issued to East of England Ambulance Service over multiple failures

Warning notice issued to East of England Ambulance Service over multiple failures

Staffing levels and call wait times among the concerns.

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Cambridge City Council by-elections called for East and West Chesterton seats

Cambridge City Council by-elections called for East and West Chesterton seats

Cambridge City Council by-elections called for East and West Chesterton seats

The by-elections will be held alongside the Cambridgeshire County Council elections in May.

Police appeal after four alpacas and a sheep were shot dead

Police appeal after four alpacas and a sheep were shot dead

Police appeal after four alpacas and a sheep were shot dead

A fifth alpaca also received a gunshot wound to its face but survived.

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City’s third team secure Premier Division status

City’s third team secure Premier Division status

Three-goal victory over Broxbourne ended any worries over relegation.

United come up short in both boxes during defeat

United come up short in both boxes during defeat

United come up short in both boxes during defeat

Boss Darren Marjoram calls for improvements after home loss at the hands of AFC Sudbury.

Stutes’ winless run stretches to seven matches

Stutes’ winless run stretches to seven matches

Stutes’ winless run stretches to seven matches

Histon come up short during their weekend trip to Newport Pagnell in the Premier Division South.

City boss full of praise for defensive unit and goalkeeper after victory

City boss full of praise for defensive unit and goalkeeper after victory

City boss full of praise for defensive unit and goalkeeper after victory

A clean sheet proved to be decisive in the Lilywhites’ win at the expense of Redbridge.

Win moves Lilywhites off the basement

Win moves Lilywhites off the basement

Win moves Lilywhites off the basement

One-goal home victory boosts Cambridge City’s hopes of avoiding relegation.
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BUSINESS

Phase II trial for SolasCure wound gel

Phase II trial for SolasCure wound gel

Treatment could be an effective treatment for 100 million people globally affected by chronic wounds.

Orion Corporation opens Biologics R&D Centre at Babraham Research Campus

Orion Corporation opens Biologics R&D Centre at Babraham Research Campus

Orion Corporation opens Biologics R&D Centre at Babraham Research Campus

Finnish pharma welcomes ‘pool of world-class scientific talent and opportunities for collaboration’.

Advent Bioservices moves in at Cadence building on Unity Campus

Advent Bioservices moves in at Cadence building on Unity Campus

Advent Bioservices moves in at Cadence building on Unity Campus

87 per cent of Phase 2 at Campus now let, says Howard Group.

Maxion Therapeutics’ £58m Series A raise gears Knotbody to clinic

Maxion Therapeutics’ £58m Series A raise gears Knotbody to clinic

Maxion Therapeutics’ £58m Series A raise gears Knotbody to clinic

Lead programme addresses atopic dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

One quarter of bit.bio’s staff axed as stem cell company drops therapeutics division

One quarter of bit.bio’s staff axed as stem cell company drops therapeutics division

One quarter of bit.bio’s staff axed as stem cell company drops therapeutics division

Synthetic biology company repositions with focus on cell manufacturing.
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ZZ Top tribute band ZZ Toppd heading to Cambridge

ZZ Top tribute band ZZ Toppd heading to Cambridge

The trio, hailed as “the UK’s no 1 tribute to ZZ Top”, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of ‘Afterburner’.

Amelie cooks up a storm in first year to earn two AA Rosettes

Amelie cooks up a storm in first year to earn two AA Rosettes

Amelie cooks up a storm in first year to earn two AA Rosettes

Located in Ben’s Yard, near Ely, the French restaurant is known for its contemporary food and signature flammekueche.

Ann tells the story behind ‘A Lone Flower in the War’

Ann tells the story behind ‘A Lone Flower in the War’

Ann tells the story behind ‘A Lone Flower in the War’

The Primrose Croft Care Home resident’s painting was inspired by real-life events.

Review: Commoners’ Comedy brings Jordan Brookes to The Portland Arms

Review: Commoners’ Comedy brings Jordan Brookes to The Portland Arms

Review: Commoners’ Comedy brings Jordan Brookes to The Portland Arms

The popular comedy nights are run by Ali Warwood and Harriet Wells-Martin - “two mental health nurses trying to make the world a happier place”.

In pictures: Cambourne’s 10th annual Holi Festival is a riot of colour

In pictures: Cambourne’s 10th annual Holi Festival is a riot of colour

In pictures: Cambourne’s 10th annual Holi Festival is a riot of colour

Holi is a Hindu festival signifying a time of rebirth and rejuvenation, and marks the arrival of spring.
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ZZ Top tribute band ZZ Toppd heading to Cambridge

ZZ Top tribute band ZZ Toppd heading to Cambridge

ZZ Top tribute band ZZ Toppd heading to Cambridge

The trio, hailed as “the UK’s no 1 tribute to ZZ Top”, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of ‘Afterburner’.

How Mursla Bio is changing the science of liquid biopsies…

How Mursla Bio is changing the science of liquid biopsies…

How Mursla Bio is changing the science of liquid biopsies…

…. while developing a transatlantic model with R&D in Cambridge.

Terrorvision: ‘When the music starts, it grabs you’

Terrorvision: ‘When the music starts, it grabs you’

Terrorvision: ‘When the music starts, it grabs you’

The explosive Bradford rockers are coming soon to Cambridge.

AKA Fine Art’s ‘Unusual Horizons’ is one of the final exhibitions at Cambridge gallery

AKA Fine Art’s ‘Unusual Horizons’ is one of the final exhibitions at Cambridge gallery

AKA Fine Art’s ‘Unusual Horizons’ is one of the final exhibitions at Cambridge gallery

Artistic tributes to Corpus Christi fellow and opera critic Michael Tanner.
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EDUCATION

Four-month protest injunction granted to University of Cambridge at High Court

Four-month protest injunction granted to University of Cambridge at High Court

Senate House and Greenwich House ‘safeguarded’ until final ceremony of the academic year.

Healthy outlook as Cambridge Festival explores innovations

Healthy outlook as Cambridge Festival explores innovations

Healthy outlook as Cambridge Festival explores innovations

The Festival offers almost 400 mostly free events across multiple themes.

Rapper Stormzy to receive honorary degree from the University of Cambridge

Rapper Stormzy to receive honorary degree from the University of Cambridge

Rapper Stormzy to receive honorary degree from the University of Cambridge

The musician is being recognised for his philanthropic work, including scholarships he has funded for black students.

The free VR platform that cures public speaking fears, by University of Cambridge scientists

The free VR platform that cures public speaking fears, by University of Cambridge scientists

The free VR platform that cures public speaking fears, by University of Cambridge scientists

And it works with your smartphone.
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SCIENCE

Healthy outlook as Cambridge Festival explores innovations

Healthy outlook as Cambridge Festival explores innovations

The Festival offers almost 400 mostly free events across multiple themes.

The free VR platform that cures public speaking fears, by University of Cambridge scientists

The free VR platform that cures public speaking fears, by University of Cambridge scientists

The free VR platform that cures public speaking fears, by University of Cambridge scientists

And it works with your smartphone.

Extreme weight loss or weight gain increases risk of death in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease, ARU study finds

Extreme weight loss or weight gain increases risk of death in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease, ARU study finds

Extreme weight loss or weight gain increases risk of death in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease, ARU study finds

The researchers analysed 8,297 people over 14 years.

Second Rotary Cambridge Coding contest gets pupils from 11 schools buzzing

Second Rotary Cambridge Coding contest gets pupils from 11 schools buzzing

Second Rotary Cambridge Coding contest gets pupils from 11 schools buzzing

Event run by Centre for Computing History Learning Team.
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LIFESTYLE

Ann tells the story behind ‘A Lone Flower in the War’

Ann tells the story behind ‘A Lone Flower in the War’

The Primrose Croft Care Home resident’s painting was inspired by real-life events.

Review: Commoners’ Comedy brings Jordan Brookes to The Portland Arms

Review: Commoners’ Comedy brings Jordan Brookes to The Portland Arms

Review: Commoners’ Comedy brings Jordan Brookes to The Portland Arms

The popular comedy nights are run by Ali Warwood and Harriet Wells-Martin - “two mental health nurses trying to make the world a happier place”.

New novel ‘Finding Serenissima’ by Apple Gidley explores second chances in a new country

New novel ‘Finding Serenissima’ by Apple Gidley explores second chances in a new country

New novel ‘Finding Serenissima’ by Apple Gidley explores second chances in a new country

The Ickleton-based author held an official launch party for it last Saturday (15 March) at Ickleton Social Club.

Cambridge Pentacle Club pull a ‘daft lecture’ magic show out of a hat

Cambridge Pentacle Club pull a ‘daft lecture’ magic show out of a hat

Cambridge Pentacle Club pull a ‘daft lecture’ magic show out of a hat

Part of this year’s Cambridge Festival, the show is titled ‘More Magic of Cambridge’.
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PROPERTY

Saffron Walden named Best Place to Live in the UK by Sunday Times - and The Shelfords also score highly

Saffron Walden named Best Place to Live in the UK by Sunday Times - and The Shelfords also score highly

The market town tops a list of 72 locations.

£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

Initial estimate was £800,000.

Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

Eight homes are proposed for a field behind the pub.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Trump tariffs could cut growth and wipe out Chancellor’s headroom, OBR warns

Trump tariffs could cut growth and wipe out Chancellor’s headroom, OBR warns

Trump tariffs could cut growth and wipe out Chancellor’s headroom, OBR warns

The UK continues to seek exemptions from US tariffs due to come into effect next week.
Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year.
Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to rethink cuts to health and disability benefits

Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to rethink cuts to health and disability benefits

Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to rethink cuts to health and disability benefits

Debbie Abrahams, who chairs the Work and Pensions Committee, questioned how ‘making people sicker and poorer’ would help the economy.
Universities may face fines higher than £585k over free speech, watchdog warns

Universities may face fines higher than £585k over free speech, watchdog warns

Universities may face fines higher than £585k over free speech, watchdog warns

The Office for Students issued a record high fine to the University of Sussex after an investigation found it had failed to uphold freedom of speech.
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