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Cambridge man stalked shop worker and stared at her while she worked

The victim would have to go to the stockroom in the back of the shop to avoid him.

Terrifying moment man pulled knife out in Cambridge street caught on video

Terrifying moment man pulled knife out in Cambridge street caught on video

Police received a 999 call reporting a man with a knife in Sidney Street.

The owls of north Cambridge: The species hanging on – and the ones that have gone

The owls of north Cambridge: The species hanging on – and the ones that have gone

Bob Jarman discusses sightings of owls, past and present.

Celebrating 100 years of Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge

Celebrating 100 years of Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge

A look at the pool’s history – and why it’s more popular than ever.

Cambridge landlords fined more than £8,000 over unlicensed houses in multiple occupation

Cambridge landlords fined more than £8,000 over unlicensed houses in multiple occupation

The city council found they had been unlicensed for years.

Extreme cooling caused the extinction of early humans in Europe 1.1m years ago, study suggests

18 August 2023

Extreme cooling caused the extinction of early humans in Europe 1.1m years ago, study suggests

18 August 2023

The findings challenge the idea of continuous early human occupation of Europe.

Cambridge woman found dead in home days after car crashed into wall

17 August 2023

Cambridge woman found dead in home days after car crashed into wall

17 August 2023

It is not known at this time whether her death is linked to the collision

Fire that left restaurant structurally unsafe was an arson attack, police confirm

Fire that left restaurant structurally unsafe was an arson attack, police confirm

Police have issued an urgent appeal following the blaze at the popular Indian restaurant.

Foreign Office has ‘barely lifted a finger’ over death of Raffy Tsakanika, 21, in Qatar, say family

Foreign Office has ‘barely lifted a finger’ over death of Raffy Tsakanika, 21, in Qatar, say family

They are angry that CCTV footage hasn’t been handed over by the Qatari authorities.

Cambridgeshire drug dealer who posed with wads of cash is jailed

Cambridgeshire drug dealer who posed with wads of cash is jailed

A fellow dealer from Cambridge was also sentenced.

Man who ran at victim with two knives is jailed

Man who ran at victim with two knives is jailed

He ran at the victim with a knife in each hand

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: In the 1980s, you had to get your kicks where you could

Emilie Silverwood-Cope: In the 1980s, you had to get your kicks where you could

Emilie Silverwood-Cope writes about Parenting Truths.

Six sun safety myths debunked by Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute expert

14 August 2023

Six sun safety myths debunked by Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute expert

14 August 2023

Dr Amit Roshan, a melanoma surgeon and University of Cambridge researcher, offers advice on staying safe in the sun.

Now is not the time for the county council to lose its nerve on a Sustainable Travel Zone

12 August 2023

Now is not the time for the county council to lose its nerve on a Sustainable Travel Zone

12 August 2023

Opinion | Lianna Etkind, of Parents for a Sustainable Travel Zone, sets out the case for its introduction in Cambridge.

The genetic reason why light-skinned are at higher risk of certain skin cancers

10 August 2023

The genetic reason why light-skinned are at higher risk of certain skin cancers

10 August 2023

The team compared skin tissue samples from people in the UK and Singapore.

Jail for Cambridge man who persistently targeted the elderly

Jail for Cambridge man who persistently targeted the elderly

Darren Moore, 57, was given a criminal behaviour order in 2016 after repeatedly defrauding vulnerable people.

Summer fitness: 10 tips to maintain your progress while on your holiday

Summer fitness: 10 tips to maintain your progress while on your holiday

Our fitness expert Ollie Thompson helps you stay fit.

Predatory Cambridge paedophile jailed for 32 years after rape and sexual assault of young girls

Predatory Cambridge paedophile jailed for 32 years after rape and sexual assault of young girls

He trawled through under-age girls’ Tik Tok accounts and encouraged them to send sexual videos of themselves.

Man in serious condition in hospital after Soham crash

Man in serious condition in hospital after Soham crash