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Coronavirus: New national lockdown could be announced by Prime Minister

Coronavirus: New national lockdown could be announced by Prime Minister

Boris Johnson could announce the move on Monday with half a million infected with Covid-19 each week.

Taxi driver prosecuted for operating in Cambs without a licence

Taxi driver prosecuted for operating in Cambs without a licence

Taxi driver prosecuted for operating in Cambs without a licence

Raminul Islam, 34, from Church Road, Manor Park, London, had his private hire licence revoked following a police caution

Can you spot Cambridge’s ten quirkiest landmarks?

Can you spot Cambridge’s ten quirkiest landmarks?

Can you spot Cambridge’s ten quirkiest landmarks?

Author Andrew Kersham, reveals some of the strange stories behind the city's most unusual landmarks in his new book, Walking Cambridge

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Addenbrooke's prepares worst case scenario plans

Addenbrooke's prepares worst case scenario plans

Addenbrooke's prepares worst case scenario plans

The hospital has three scenarios for this winter’s Covid-19 peak and claims they are well prepared even if their worst predictions are realised.

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Waterbeach homes under threat to make way for bus route

Waterbeach homes under threat to make way for bus route

Waterbeach homes under threat to make way for bus route

Residents were horrified to discover Greater Cambridge Partnership’s new busway could plough straight through their homes and allotments.

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AstraZeneca’s open courtyard takes shape on Cambridge Biomedical Campus as trees planted

AstraZeneca’s open courtyard takes shape on Cambridge Biomedical Campus as trees planted

AstraZeneca’s open courtyard takes shape on Cambridge Biomedical Campus as trees planted

When the R&D Centre opens, the courtyard will be open to the public.

Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

If working from the pub has always been a secret dream, now you have the prefect excuse with the new trend for pub desks with free wifi.

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Classic Russian car seen on the streets of Cambridge

Classic Russian car seen on the streets of Cambridge

Classic Russian car seen on the streets of Cambridge

The GAZ Volga M21 model III, made in 1969 and owned by Cambridge resident Kiril Vitanov, is believed to be the only car of its type in the city.

Organoid study reveals how Covid-19 damages lungs and leads to cell death

Organoid study reveals how Covid-19 damages lungs and leads to cell death

Organoid study reveals how Covid-19 damages lungs and leads to cell death

The technique will help screen potential therapeutic and understand how more vulnerable patients are affected.

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Charlotte Crisp urges Cambridge United Women to use Kent Football United win as blueprint for the season

Charlotte Crisp urges Cambridge United Women to use Kent Football United win as blueprint for the season

And there was also success for Cambridge City Ladies

Former Cambridge University Women's Boat Club rower and chair Cath Bishop explores the need to redefine success in The Long Win

Former Cambridge University Women's Boat Club rower and chair Cath Bishop explores the need to redefine success in The Long Win

Former Cambridge University Women's Boat Club rower and chair Cath Bishop explores the need to redefine success in The Long Win

Olympic silver medallist has written a new book on the subject

Cambridge City earn financial boost through FA Cup run

Cambridge City earn financial boost through FA Cup run

Cambridge City earn financial boost through FA Cup run

Lilywhites make fourth qualifying round exit but have plenty of positives to take

Mark Bonner predicts difficult task for Cambridge United to try to end Crawley Town's impressive home record

Mark Bonner predicts difficult task for Cambridge United to try to end Crawley Town's impressive home record

Mark Bonner predicts difficult task for Cambridge United to try to end Crawley Town's impressive home record

U's head coach wary of Red Devils' attacking threat

Solid start helps Cambridge United manage challenging schedule, says Mark Bonner

Solid start helps Cambridge United manage challenging schedule, says Mark Bonner

Solid start helps Cambridge United manage challenging schedule, says Mark Bonner

Players ready to go through the pain barrier for the U's
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AstraZeneca’s open courtyard takes shape on Cambridge Biomedical Campus as trees planted

AstraZeneca’s open courtyard takes shape on Cambridge Biomedical Campus as trees planted

When the R&D Centre opens, the courtyard will be open to the public.

Agri-TechE’s virtual REAP 2020 conference will discuss role of agri-tech in achieving net zero

Agri-TechE’s virtual REAP 2020 conference will discuss role of agri-tech in achieving net zero

Agri-TechE’s virtual REAP 2020 conference will discuss role of agri-tech in achieving net zero

Speakers, a start-up showcase, product launches, the latest science and more are lined.

Kao Data discusses the growth of high performance computing in the life sciences

Kao Data discusses the growth of high performance computing in the life sciences

Kao Data discusses the growth of high performance computing in the life sciences

Director Adam Nethersole discusses how the pandemic has highlighted the importance of HPC for the sector.

Impact Women’s Network to discuss corporate social responsibility at latest #ImpactWednesday session

Impact Women’s Network to discuss corporate social responsibility at latest #ImpactWednesday session

Impact Women’s Network to discuss corporate social responsibility at latest #ImpactWednesday session

Faye Holland will host the session with guest speaker Rachel Briant, founder of Get Synergised.

bit.bio + London Institute for Mathematical Sciences = progress on industrial-scale production of all human cells

bit.bio + London Institute for Mathematical Sciences=progress on industrial-scale production of all human cells

bit.bio + London Institute for Mathematical Sciences = progress on industrial-scale production of all human cells

The new partnership will enable new cell therapies and even accelerate prototype organ printing.
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Can you spot Cambridge’s ten quirkiest landmarks?

Can you spot Cambridge’s ten quirkiest landmarks?

Author Andrew Kersham, reveals some of the strange stories behind the city's most unusual landmarks in his new book, Walking Cambridge

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Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

If working from the pub has always been a secret dream, now you have the prefect excuse with the new trend for pub desks with free wifi.

Nina Stibbe interview: my wild childhood made me a writer

Nina Stibbe interview: my wild childhood made me a writer

Nina Stibbe interview: my wild childhood made me a writer

Ahead of her conversation with Helen Lederer at the Cambridge Literary Festival, the author of Reasons to be Cheerful talks to Alex Spencer

ADC Theatre set to stage two musicals next month

ADC Theatre set to stage two musicals next month

ADC Theatre set to stage two musicals next month

New shows at the ADC include a New York-based musical and, below, a comedy about stealing the crown jewels

Cambridge author’s 12th novel celebrates love for oldies

Cambridge author’s 12th novel celebrates love for oldies

Cambridge author’s 12th novel celebrates love for oldies

‘Kiss Goodbye’ by Jennifer Chapman ‘reflects life as it is’
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bit.bio + London Institute for Mathematical Sciences = progress on industrial-scale production of all human cells

bit.bio + London Institute for Mathematical Sciences=progress on industrial-scale production of all human cells

bit.bio + London Institute for Mathematical Sciences = progress on industrial-scale production of all human cells

The new partnership will enable new cell therapies and even accelerate prototype organ printing.

New Timber Works development has roots in its heritage

New Timber Works development has roots in its heritage

New Timber Works development has roots in its heritage

The first homes at a new development at Cromwell Road in Cambridge will be launched on October 31.

Watch terrifying moment lorry veers across wrong side of the road, smashes car and narrowly misses petrol station on A505

Watch terrifying moment lorry veers across wrong side of the road, smashes car and narrowly misses petrol station on A505

Watch terrifying moment lorry veers across wrong side of the road, smashes car and narrowly misses petrol station on A505

The lorry driver was said to have ‘choked on food’.

The amazing mimicry of the Vidua finches uncovered by University of Cambridge scientists

The amazing mimicry of the Vidua finches uncovered by University of Cambridge scientists

The amazing mimicry of the Vidua finches uncovered by University of Cambridge scientists

The parasitic birds imitate the appearance, sounds and begging movements of their host’s chicks.
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Organoid study reveals how Covid-19 damages lungs and leads to cell death

Organoid study reveals how Covid-19 damages lungs and leads to cell death

The technique will help screen potential therapeutic and understand how more vulnerable patients are affected.

Cambridgeshire's Tory MPs stay quiet about voting against free school meal vouchers

Cambridgeshire's Tory MPs stay quiet about voting against free school meal vouchers

Cambridgeshire's Tory MPs stay quiet about voting against free school meal vouchers

Only Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner voted in favour of the half-term support, while Shailesh Vara, MP for North West Cambridgeshire, did not vote

One in six children experiencing probable mental disorder, study finds

One in six children experiencing probable mental disorder, study finds

One in six children experiencing probable mental disorder, study finds

It has risen from one in nine, research involving University of Cambridge finds.

University of Cambridge study shows how your personality influences your lockdown behaviour

University of Cambridge study shows how your personality influences your lockdown behaviour

University of Cambridge study shows how your personality influences your lockdown behaviour

Extroverts are less likely to listen to guidance to stay at home.

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Organoid study reveals how Covid-19 damages lungs and leads to cell death

Organoid study reveals how Covid-19 damages lungs and leads to cell death

The technique will help screen potential therapeutic and understand how more vulnerable patients are affected.

One in six children experiencing probable mental disorder, study finds

One in six children experiencing probable mental disorder, study finds

One in six children experiencing probable mental disorder, study finds

It has risen from one in nine, research involving University of Cambridge finds.

University of Cambridge study shows how your personality influences your lockdown behaviour

University of Cambridge study shows how your personality influences your lockdown behaviour

University of Cambridge study shows how your personality influences your lockdown behaviour

Extroverts are less likely to listen to guidance to stay at home.

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Topping-out ceremony held for Heart and Lung Research Institute on Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Topping-out ceremony held for Heart and Lung Research Institute on Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Topping-out ceremony held for Heart and Lung Research Institute on Cambridge Biomedical Campus

It will create will create the largest cardiothoracic centre for research, education, industry collaboration and clinical care in Europe.

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LIFESTYLE

Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

Pub desks trend: Could you swap your home office for the local pub?

If working from the pub has always been a secret dream, now you have the prefect excuse with the new trend for pub desks with free wifi.

F45 Training in Cambridge launches Prodigy, a form of exercise aimed at teens

F45 Training in Cambridge launches Prodigy, a form of exercise aimed at teens

F45 Training in Cambridge launches Prodigy, a form of exercise aimed at teens

Prodigy, a special fitness offering for adolescents, launched at F45 Cambridge Station on October 24.

I had the itch to twitch when rare shrikes and flycatchers stopped by

I had the itch to twitch when rare shrikes and flycatchers stopped by

I had the itch to twitch when rare shrikes and flycatchers stopped by

Cambridge-based nature writer Martin Walters couldn’t resist the urge to join a flock of birdwatchers.

Food for our Future campaign encouraging families to attempt food waste challenge

Food for our Future campaign encouraging families to attempt food waste challenge

Food for our Future campaign encouraging families to attempt food waste challenge

The average household in South Cambridgeshire throws away around two kilograms of food waste each week - and that could be avoided.
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PROPERTY

New Timber Works development has roots in its heritage

New Timber Works development has roots in its heritage

The first homes at a new development at Cromwell Road in Cambridge will be launched on October 31.

Four of Hill’s modular homes for the homeless approved in Cambridge

Four of Hill’s modular homes for the homeless approved in Cambridge

Four of Hill’s modular homes for the homeless approved in Cambridge

The pods will provide transitional housing for up to 18 months.

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Laragh Homes launches its own construction company

Laragh Homes launches its own construction company

Laragh Homes launches its own construction company

Laragh Build is part of the company’s plan to provide a complete design, development and build service.

Applications open for the home where you get 70% of rent back with The Cambridge Building Society

Applications open for the home where you get 70% of rent back with The Cambridge Building Society

Applications open for the home where you get 70% of rent back with The Cambridge Building Society

And £500,000 community grant scheme has also been launched.

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