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How many Covid-19 cases are there in Cambridgeshire? Latest analysis of infection rates for every area as trend improves

How many Covid-19 cases are there in Cambridgeshire? Latest analysis of infection rates for every area as trend improves

While some areas have seen further increases, are we seeing early signs of lockdown impact?

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Cambridge's Strawberry Fair will not happen in 2021

Cambridge's Strawberry Fair will not happen in 2021

Cambridge's Strawberry Fair will not happen in 2021

Strawberry Fair, a major part of the cultural life of Cambridge since 1974, will not go ahead this year.

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New Mill Road bar-based diner to lead on fish

New Mill Road bar-based diner to lead on fish

New Mill Road bar-based diner to lead on fish

Watch your food being cooked - and a retail section - as Jay Scrimshaw and Richard Stokes combine for new restaurant

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Cambridge Rotary Club members helping to build communities in Africa

Cambridge Rotary Club members helping to build communities in Africa

Cambridge Rotary Club members helping to build communities in Africa

Two Cambridge Rotary Clubs have been heavily involved in an ongoing project helping a village community in The Gambia, West Africa.

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Cambridgeshire rapist jailed for 15 years after attack that left victim with recurring nightmares

Cambridgeshire rapist jailed for 15 years after attack that left victim with recurring nightmares

Cambridgeshire rapist jailed for 15 years after attack that left victim with recurring nightmares

Michelle Winter, 49, of Godmanchester, was described as a dangerous individual, with a “clear propensity to violence”.

Suspected drugs seized in South Cambridgeshire police raid

Suspected drugs seized in South Cambridgeshire police raid

Suspected drugs seized in South Cambridgeshire police raid

Police have seized suspected drugs at a home in Bassingbourn.

Snow warning for Cambridgeshire

Snow warning for Cambridgeshire

Snow warning for Cambridgeshire

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow and ice for Saturday, January 16 across the Eastern region.

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University of Cambridge’s Covid-19 screening and sequencing programme has limited spread of virus

University of Cambridge’s Covid-19 screening and sequencing programme has limited spread of virus

University of Cambridge’s Covid-19 screening and sequencing programme has limited spread of virus

12,000 students took part last term.

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New 5-minute Covid-19 test based on breath now in clinical trials

New 5-minute Covid-19 test based on breath now in clinical trials

New 5-minute Covid-19 test based on breath now in clinical trials

Cambridge company’s test is on exhaled breath

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Dimi Mitov hails the competition for places in Cambridge United squad

Dimi Mitov hails the competition for places in Cambridge United squad

U's goalkeeper hails ‘special team’

Neil Midgley appointed to Cambridge City’s board of directors

Neil Midgley appointed to Cambridge City’s board of directors

Neil Midgley appointed to Cambridge City’s board of directors

Fans’ favourite takes on new role

Cambridge United urged to take the game to Colchester United in Sky Bet League Two clash

Cambridge United urged to take the game to Colchester United in Sky Bet League Two clash

Cambridge United urged to take the game to Colchester United in Sky Bet League Two clash

U’s seeking a third win in a row

The ability to win ugly could be big factor for Cambridge United this season, says Mark Bonner

The ability to win ugly could be big factor for Cambridge United this season, says Mark Bonner

The ability to win ugly could be big factor for Cambridge United this season, says Mark Bonner

U's nearly at halfway point of the season

Paul Mullin expected to be fit for Cambridge United’s clash with Colchester United

Paul Mullin expected to be fit for Cambridge United’s clash with Colchester United

Paul Mullin expected to be fit for Cambridge United’s clash with Colchester United

U’s squad get Covid all-clear in latest set of tests
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BUSINESS

New 5-minute Covid-19 test based on breath now in clinical trials

New 5-minute Covid-19 test based on breath now in clinical trials

Cambridge company’s test is on exhaled breath

Sanofi to acquire Babraham Research Campus-based Kymab in deal worth up to $1.45bn

Sanofi to acquire Babraham Research Campus-based Kymab in deal worth up to $1.45bn

Sanofi to acquire Babraham Research Campus-based Kymab in deal worth up to $1.45bn

The deal is expected to be completed in the first half of 2021.

From Blue Monday to Bright Monday as Shifties hosts Liveathon for small businesses

From Blue Monday to Bright Monday as Shifties hosts Liveathon for small businesses

From Blue Monday to Bright Monday as Shifties hosts Liveathon for small businesses

January 18 date for 24-hours of positivity, sharing and support hosted by Alex Hughes

Meet six from the longlist for #21toWatch in 2021

Meet six from the longlist for #21toWatch in 2021

Meet six from the longlist for #21toWatch in 2021

Nominations to the awards close on Friday January 15.

Light Blue Fibre’s full-fibre network enables high-performance computing in Cambridge region

Light Blue Fibre’s full-fibre network enables high-performance computing in Cambridge region

Light Blue Fibre’s full-fibre network enables high-performance computing in Cambridge region

It is designed to handle the massive data demands for the life science industry and explosion in artificial intelligence.
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New Mill Road bar-based diner to lead on fish

New Mill Road bar-based diner to lead on fish

Watch your food being cooked - and a retail section - as Jay Scrimshaw and Richard Stokes combine for new restaurant

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Cambridge's Strawberry Fair will not happen in 2021

Cambridge's Strawberry Fair will not happen in 2021

Cambridge's Strawberry Fair will not happen in 2021

Strawberry Fair, a major part of the cultural life of Cambridge since 1974, will not go ahead this year.

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Death in Paradise creator and Cambridge graduate Robert Thorogood discusses the latest series

Death in Paradise creator and Cambridge graduate Robert Thorogood discusses the latest series

Death in Paradise creator and Cambridge graduate Robert Thorogood discusses the latest series

The first episode of the 10th series of Death in Paradise aired last week, on the same day that Robert Thorogood's new novel was released.

Cambridgeshire author’s novel Finding Ruby proves to be a gem

Cambridgeshire author’s novel Finding Ruby proves to be a gem

Cambridgeshire author’s novel Finding Ruby proves to be a gem

Linton-based school teacher Jemima Price has enjoyed the reaction to having her first novel, Finding Ruby, published.

Jellies that don’t wobble create a stir in Histon and Impington

Jellies that don’t wobble create a stir in Histon and Impington

Jellies that don’t wobble create a stir in Histon and Impington

A new art installation in Histon and Impington features six small-scale ‘jelly’ sculptures carved in stone and bronze.

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VIDEOS

From Blue Monday to Bright Monday as Shifties hosts Liveathon for small businesses

From Blue Monday to Bright Monday as Shifties hosts Liveathon for small businesses

From Blue Monday to Bright Monday as Shifties hosts Liveathon for small businesses

January 18 date for 24-hours of positivity, sharing and support hosted by Alex Hughes

No regrets from Neil Robertson after Masters exit to Yan Bingtao

No regrets from Neil Robertson after Masters exit to Yan Bingtao

No regrets from Neil Robertson after Masters exit to Yan Bingtao

First round defeat for Cambridge potter

Lack of practice hinders Joe Perry in late Masters call up

Lack of practice hinders Joe Perry in late Masters call up

Lack of practice hinders Joe Perry in late Masters call up

Cambridgeshire potter included after positive Covid-19 tests

New walk-through coronavirus testing facility opens in Cambridge

New walk-through coronavirus testing facility opens in Cambridge

New walk-through coronavirus testing facility opens in Cambridge

Facility set up at West Cambridge site
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EDUCATION

University of Cambridge’s Covid-19 screening and sequencing programme has limited spread of virus

University of Cambridge’s Covid-19 screening and sequencing programme has limited spread of virus

12,000 students took part last term.

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Covid-19: Genetic changes that may have enabled SARS-CoV-2 to leap from bats to humans uncovered

Covid-19: Genetic changes that may have enabled SARS-CoV-2 to leap from bats to humans uncovered

Covid-19: Genetic changes that may have enabled SARS-CoV-2 to leap from bats to humans uncovered

University of Cambridge and Pirbright Institute also explored which animals may be suspectible.

Death in Paradise creator and Cambridge graduate Robert Thorogood discusses the latest series

Death in Paradise creator and Cambridge graduate Robert Thorogood discusses the latest series

Death in Paradise creator and Cambridge graduate Robert Thorogood discusses the latest series

The first episode of the 10th series of Death in Paradise aired last week, on the same day that Robert Thorogood's new novel was released.

University of Cambridge to offer free foundation year to tackle social disadvantage

University of Cambridge to offer free foundation year to tackle social disadvantage

University of Cambridge to offer free foundation year to tackle social disadvantage

A foundation year will offer talented students a new route to undergraduate study.
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SCIENCE

University of Cambridge’s Covid-19 screening and sequencing programme has limited spread of virus

University of Cambridge’s Covid-19 screening and sequencing programme has limited spread of virus

12,000 students took part last term.

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Covid-19: Genetic changes that may have enabled SARS-CoV-2 to leap from bats to humans uncovered

Covid-19: Genetic changes that may have enabled SARS-CoV-2 to leap from bats to humans uncovered

Covid-19: Genetic changes that may have enabled SARS-CoV-2 to leap from bats to humans uncovered

University of Cambridge and Pirbright Institute also explored which animals may be suspectible.

New technique from Cambridge cancer researchers will enable fewer, more targeted tumour biopsies

New technique from Cambridge cancer researchers will enable fewer, more targeted tumour biopsies

New technique from Cambridge cancer researchers will enable fewer, more targeted tumour biopsies

They combined CT (computed tomography) scans with ultrasound images to create a visual guide.

British Antarctic Survey scientists lead urgent mission to South Georgia to assess impact of huge iceberg

British Antarctic Survey scientists lead urgent mission to South Georgia to assess impact of huge iceberg

British Antarctic Survey scientists lead urgent mission to South Georgia to assess impact of huge iceberg

They will use autonomous underwater gliders to understand its effect.

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LIFESTYLE

Enjoy home delivery of the Cambridge Independent - or try a digital subscription and get your first month free

Enjoy home delivery of the Cambridge Independent - or try a digital subscription and get your first month free

We have expanded our home delivery network - or you can read the newspaper on any device digitally.

Gallery: The Cambridge homes lighting up lives with Christmas spirit

Gallery: The Cambridge homes lighting up lives with Christmas spirit

Gallery: The Cambridge homes lighting up lives with Christmas spirit

Images capturing some of the ways residents have been decorating their homes and gardens.

My theory of everything (that’s gone wrong in the world)

My theory of everything (that’s gone wrong in the world)

My theory of everything (that’s gone wrong in the world)

From Trump to Brexit to the Covid ‘resistance’, Paul Kirkley argues a binding narrative thread runs through the world’s lurch into dangerous nonsense.

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Foxton company’s garden room boost as home working takes off

Foxton company’s garden room boost as home working takes off

Foxton company’s garden room boost as home working takes off

Outdoor option with internet access and double-glazing is proving huge draw

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PROPERTY

Ministers ‘have held no discussions’ with Thakeham over 25,000-home plan for South West Cambridgeshire

Ministers ‘have held no discussions’ with Thakeham over 25,000-home plan for South West Cambridgeshire

Decision on it is a matter for South Cambridgeshire District Council, the government confirms to the Cambridge Independent.

William’s perfect early Christmas present as he’s picked in a ballot for The Cambridge’s latest Rent to Home flat

William’s perfect early Christmas present as he’s picked in a ballot for The Cambridge’s latest Rent to Home flat

William’s perfect early Christmas present as he’s picked in a ballot for The Cambridge’s latest Rent to Home flat

The 25-year-old web developer will get 70 per cent of his rent back towards a deposit on buying his first home.

Why Thakeham’s plans for 25,000 homes in South Cambridgeshire will still be considered for the Local Plan

Why Thakeham’s plans for 25,000 homes in South Cambridgeshire will still be considered for the Local Plan

Why Thakeham’s plans for 25,000 homes in South Cambridgeshire will still be considered for the Local Plan

The company missed the call for sites deadline - but that will not count against its chances, as we explain.

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25,000-home new town and villages proposed by Thakeham for South West Cambridgeshire

25,000-home new town and villages proposed by Thakeham for South West Cambridgeshire

25,000-home new town and villages proposed by Thakeham for South West Cambridgeshire

Campaigners have already mobilised against the shock plans, warning it would destroy villages.
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