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Homelessness shelter set to be created from student housing in Cambridge

09 November 2025
Homelessness shelter set to be created from student housing in Cambridge

Homelessness shelter set to be created from student housing in Cambridge

09 November 2025

It will operate for the next five years.


Controversial Christ’s College library plans approved after debate over impact

09 November 2025
Controversial Christ’s College library plans approved after debate over impact

Controversial Christ’s College library plans approved after debate over impact

09 November 2025

College says current building is not fit for purpose - but opponents say plans will create a ‘fortress-like wall’.


£81.2m regeneration of Arbury Court and Kingsway in Cambridge advances after assurances for traders

04 November 2025
£81.2m regeneration of Arbury Court and Kingsway in Cambridge advances after assurances for traders

£81.2m regeneration of Arbury Court and Kingsway in Cambridge advances after assurances for traders

04 November 2025

Claims it amounts to gentrification were challenged.


Permission refused for padel tennis courts at Cambridge Rugby Club

02 November 2025
Permission refused for padel tennis courts at Cambridge Rugby Club

Permission refused for padel tennis courts at Cambridge Rugby Club

02 November 2025

The plans were put forward by Padel Stars Limited.


Midtech development at The Paddocks in Cambridge approved for second time after Anglian Water objection

31 October 2025
Midtech development at The Paddocks in Cambridge approved for second time after Anglian Water objection

Midtech development at The Paddocks in Cambridge approved for second time after Anglian Water objection

31 October 2025

A representative of the developer argued that Anglian Water’s objection ‘defies logic’.

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GMC restrictions placed on surgeon suspended from Addenbrooke’s after concerns over operations

27 October 2025
GMC restrictions placed on surgeon suspended from Addenbrooke’s after concerns over operations

GMC restrictions placed on surgeon suspended from Addenbrooke’s after concerns over operations

27 October 2025

CUH is reviewing 800 cases.


£92m civic quarter plans: Is this how Cambridge city centre will look in future?

23 October 2025
£92m civic quarter plans: Is this how Cambridge city centre will look in future?

£92m civic quarter plans: Is this how Cambridge city centre will look in future?

23 October 2025

Plans for extended Guildhall and more accessible market and Corn Exchange in pipeline.


Dispute over why sale of former Mill Road library in Cambridge fell through for second time

23 October 2025
Dispute over why sale of former Mill Road library in Cambridge fell through for second time

Dispute over why sale of former Mill Road library in Cambridge fell through for second time

23 October 2025

Bidder reveals reason for pulling out.


Redevelopment at Cambridge Science Park approved - but sewage capacity concerns must be resolved first

22 October 2025
Redevelopment at Cambridge Science Park approved - but sewage capacity concerns must be resolved first

Redevelopment at Cambridge Science Park approved - but sewage capacity concerns must be resolved first

22 October 2025

Six building to be demolished and four new ones built.


Use of pre-Covid data in modelling proposed Cambourne to Cambridge busway is criticised

22 October 2025
Use of pre-Covid data in modelling proposed Cambourne to Cambridge busway is criticised

Use of pre-Covid data in modelling proposed Cambourne to Cambridge busway is criticised

22 October 2025

Public inquiry is hearing arguments for and against £200m busway.

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Cambridge school for pupils with learning difficulties praised by Ofsted inspectors

22 October 2025
Cambridge school for pupils with learning difficulties praised by Ofsted inspectors

Cambridge school for pupils with learning difficulties praised by Ofsted inspectors

22 October 2025

Holme Court School has been rated good in all areas.


More than 300 extra homes could be built at Cherry Hinton development

21 October 2025
More than 300 extra homes could be built at Cherry Hinton development

More than 300 extra homes could be built at Cherry Hinton development

21 October 2025

Outline plans were approved in 2020 for a maximum of 1,200 homes.


286 homes approved for edge of Littleport with extra affordable housing

20 October 2025
286 homes approved for edge of Littleport with extra affordable housing

286 homes approved for edge of Littleport with extra affordable housing

20 October 2025

The properties will form the northern phase of a wider development.


Varsity Hotel in Cambridge granted permission for basement spa

20 October 2025
Varsity Hotel in Cambridge granted permission for basement spa

Varsity Hotel in Cambridge granted permission for basement spa

20 October 2025

Sauna, steam room and lap pool will be among facilities.


Why Cambridge sewage works move went down the pan - amid spiralling £700m cost

16 October 2025
Why Cambridge sewage works move went down the pan - amid spiralling £700m cost

Why Cambridge sewage works move went down the pan - amid spiralling £700m cost

16 October 2025

Government withdrew its support - but city council urges it to reconsider.


Plans for wider use of grade-II listed church approved despite objections

16 October 2025
Plans for wider use of grade-II listed church approved despite objections

Plans for wider use of grade-II listed church approved despite objections

16 October 2025

A cafe or shop could be included..


Cambridge’s market square will be safer after £92m civic quarter regeneration, says council leader

15 October 2025
Cambridge’s market square will be safer after £92m civic quarter regeneration, says council leader

Cambridge’s market square will be safer after £92m civic quarter regeneration, says council leader

15 October 2025

£4.4m to be spent preparing plans.


Highland cow experience refused retrospective permission over highways safety concerns

14 October 2025
Highland cow experience refused retrospective permission over highways safety concerns

Highland cow experience refused retrospective permission over highways safety concerns

14 October 2025

The farm welcomes ‘900 visitors from all over the world’.


Opposition calls for apology over controversial four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council

08 October 2025
Opposition calls for apology over controversial four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council

Opposition calls for apology over controversial four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council

08 October 2025

Opposition leader Cllr Heather Williams said the four-day week was implemented ‘without a mandate’


New residents’ parking zone designed to stop visitors to Cambridge city centre parking for free

06 October 2025
New residents’ parking zone designed to stop visitors to Cambridge city centre parking for free

New residents’ parking zone designed to stop visitors to Cambridge city centre parking for free

06 October 2025

Restrictions would apply seven days a week.

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