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Man arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm and making threats to kill construction worker in Cambridge

Police were called shortly before 3pm.

Cambridge drug-driver told police he took cannabis sweet to ease pain of cracked tooth

Cambridge drug-driver told police he took cannabis sweet to ease pain of cracked tooth

He has 10 previous convictions.

Temper Theatre returns with tales of the Fens

Temper Theatre returns with tales of the Fens

Home explores the beauty and hope that lies beyond the tangled recollections of our pasts, confronting vivid visions of a haunted bygone wilderness.

Driver jailed after head-on A10 crash near Milton that injured three generations

Driver jailed after head-on A10 crash near Milton that injured three generations

The four victims were taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

‘Pity the poor ole ploughboy’ as Plough Monday fundraiser returns

‘Pity the poor ole ploughboy’ as Plough Monday fundraiser returns

The Balsham Ploughmen, who raise money for charity every year on Plough Monday, toured the village on Monday (January 8).

Rare medieval wall paintings found at University of Cambridge by builders

Rare medieval wall paintings found at University of Cambridge by builders

The artwork, which celebrated the royal patron of Christ’s College during the early 16th century, was discovered during restoration work.

Rising stars sought by National Youth Music Theatre

Rising stars sought by National Youth Music Theatre

NYMT is holding audition workshops across the UK throughout January and February, including one in Cambridge this weekend.

Rise in number of suspected drink or drug-drivers arrested during latest crackdown in Cambridgeshire

Rise in number of suspected drink or drug-drivers arrested during latest crackdown in Cambridgeshire

Calls to the force’s hotline also double compared to the previous month.

The moment a laser was shone at East Anglian Air Ambulance – risking the safety of everyone on board

The moment a laser was shone at East Anglian Air Ambulance – risking the safety of everyone on board

EAAA released video footage as it warned of the dangers to the pilot and crew.

Stars pay tribute following death of Waterbeach filmmaker David Leland, 82

Stars pay tribute following death of Waterbeach filmmaker David Leland, 82

Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson are among them.

Relief for commuters as Tube strikes called off

Relief for commuters as Tube strikes called off

Progress in talks over a pay dispute mean there will be London Underground services this week.

150,000 homes for Cambridge? What is Michael Gove talking about?

150,000 homes for Cambridge? What is Michael Gove talking about?

Opinion | James Littlewood, chief executive of Cambridge Past, Present & Future, writes for the Cambridge Independent about

A personal trainer’s guide to starting your fitness journey this January

06 January 2024

A personal trainer’s guide to starting your fitness journey this January

06 January 2024

Cambridge-based Ollie Thompson has a three-step guide for you.

AstraZeneca to acquire Chinese cancer and autoimmune therapy company Gracell Biotechnologies for $1.2bn

AstraZeneca to acquire Chinese cancer and autoimmune therapy company Gracell Biotechnologies for $1.2bn

The acquisition is designed to strengthen its pipeline of cell therapies.

AI app devised and trialled in Cambridge could revolutionise healthcare for cystic fibrosis patients

AI app devised and trialled in Cambridge could revolutionise healthcare for cystic fibrosis patients

Royal Papworth Hospital trial will assess if it can enable home monitoring.

Get your entries in to the 2024 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

Get your entries in to the 2024 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards

The leading awards for science and tech in the Cambridge region are open for entry.

From the cat with the loudest purr to Cambridge’s unicycle-riding juggler: our quirky 2023 Guinness World Record breakers

From the cat with the loudest purr to Cambridge’s unicycle-riding juggler: our quirky 2023 Guinness World Record breakers

Bella the cat and PhD student James make the grade.

‘Winter crisis’ due to more calls about neglected animals, the RSPCA says

‘Winter crisis’ due to more calls about neglected animals, the RSPCA says

A neglected animal is reported to the RSPCA every five minutes.

Days left to nominate for #21toWatch campaign celebrating innovators in East of England

Days left to nominate for #21toWatch campaign celebrating innovators in East of England