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Traffic chaos warnings after GCP’s surprise plans for city centre junction unveiled

Traffic chaos warnings after GCP’s surprise plans for city centre junction unveiled

The Greater Cambridge Partnership has put forward the plans to prevent drivers turning at the Catholic church junction to improve cycling safety

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Traffic ‘wands’ to stay on East Road in Cambridge – for now

Traffic ‘wands’ to stay on East Road in Cambridge – for now

Traffic ‘wands’ to stay on East Road in Cambridge – for now

A committee heard from complainants and supporters of the scheme.

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Cambridge City Council needs to make ‘substantial savings’ over coming years

Cambridge City Council needs to make ‘substantial savings’ over coming years

Cambridge City Council needs to make ‘substantial savings’ over coming years

The council predicts that it will need to save around £6million in the next three years, and £11.1m in new savings by 2029.

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Cambridge Union Boris Johnson wasn’t suited to lead country through pandemic

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Cambridge Union Boris Johnson wasn’t suited to lead country through pandemic

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Cambridge Union Boris Johnson wasn’t suited to lead country through pandemic

He answered questions from Union members.

‘Road charging in some form is coming’ council leader tells Combined Authority

‘Road charging in some form is coming’ council leader tells Combined Authority

‘Road charging in some form is coming’ council leader tells Combined Authority

Cllr Bridget Smith was speaking as a broad transport strategy was agreed.

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Dr Nik Johnson proposes trebling Combined Authority’s council tax precept to fund more buses

Dr Nik Johnson proposes trebling Combined Authority’s council tax precept to fund more buses

Dr Nik Johnson proposes trebling Combined Authority’s council tax precept to fund more buses

Critics say doing so will go down ‘extremely badly’ with residents

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Why parking fines of £50 to £70 will soon be much more common in South Cambridgeshire

Why parking fines of £50 to £70 will soon be much more common in South Cambridgeshire

Why parking fines of £50 to £70 will soon be much more common in South Cambridgeshire

Changes to enforcement are coming in.

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Cambridge is at ‘significant risk’ of water shortages due to development and climate change

Cambridge is at ‘significant risk’ of water shortages due to development and climate change

Cambridge is at ‘significant risk’ of water shortages due to development and climate change

Region faces major pressure from developments – but temperatures will be above average and forecast of 1.9mm per day rainfall is UK’s lowest

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Liberal Democrat Immy Blackburn-Horgan wins Cambridge City Council by-election in Queen Edith’s

Liberal Democrat Immy Blackburn-Horgan wins Cambridge City Council by-election in Queen Edith’s

Liberal Democrat Immy Blackburn-Horgan wins Cambridge City Council by-election in Queen Edith’s

She wins by 67 votes from Labour’s Thomas Ron.

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Cambridge MP rows with Prime Minister in Commons over ‘fawning welcome’ for ‘super-rich’ Elon Musk

Cambridge MP rows with Prime Minister in Commons over ‘fawning welcome’ for ‘super-rich’ Elon Musk

Cambridge MP rows with Prime Minister in Commons over ‘fawning welcome’ for ‘super-rich’ Elon Musk

Rishi Sunak describes Daniel Zeichner’s verdict on AI chat as ‘absolutely extraordinary’.

Huge new lab and office building approved for St John’s Innovation Park in Cambridge

Huge new lab and office building approved for St John’s Innovation Park in Cambridge

Huge new lab and office building approved for St John’s Innovation Park in Cambridge

The Vitrum Building in Cowley Road will be demolished to make way for it.

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What the Autumn Statement 2023 had to say about Cambridge – and what Cambridge had to say about it

What the Autumn Statement 2023 had to say about Cambridge – and what Cambridge had to say about it

What the Autumn Statement 2023 had to say about Cambridge – and what Cambridge had to say about it

All the reaction to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s announcements.

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Autumn Statement at a glance: Chancellor announces National Insurance cut – plus money for Cambridge housing quarter

Autumn Statement at a glance: Chancellor announces National Insurance cut – plus money for Cambridge housing quarter

Autumn Statement at a glance: Chancellor announces National Insurance cut – plus money for Cambridge housing quarter

Find out the measures unveiled by Jeremy Hunt.

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Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson failed to act amid ‘allegations of a bullying and toxic culture’, report reveals

Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson failed to act amid ‘allegations of a bullying and toxic culture’, report reveals

Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson failed to act amid ‘allegations of a bullying and toxic culture’, report reveals

The notice follows a hearing panel which resolved that the mayor had breached the code in relation to civility and disrepute.

Stagecoach reiterates complaint that roadworks are causing disruption to bus services in Cambridge

Stagecoach reiterates complaint that roadworks are causing disruption to bus services in Cambridge

Stagecoach reiterates complaint that roadworks are causing disruption to bus services in Cambridge

It is calling for better communication and planning from utility companies.

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State of Region report reveals East of England is at risk of falling behind others

State of Region report reveals East of England is at risk of falling behind others

State of Region report reveals East of England is at risk of falling behind others

The Eastern Powerhouse has released the first State of the Region report for the East of England.

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Candidates for the Queen Edith’s by-election on why they should get your vote

Candidates for the Queen Edith’s by-election on why they should get your vote

Candidates for the Queen Edith’s by-election on why they should get your vote

The poll in Queen Edith’s ward follows the resignation of Independent councillor Sam Davies.

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Vigil for Gaza healthcare workers outside Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Vigil for Gaza healthcare workers outside Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Vigil for Gaza healthcare workers outside Addenbrooke’s Hospital

‘Hospitals should be treated like places of worship’, says Gaza medic at Cambridge event.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Phil Rodgers explores the political consequences in Cambridge

Israel-Hamas conflict: Phil Rodgers explores the political consequences in Cambridge

Israel-Hamas conflict: Phil Rodgers explores the political consequences in Cambridge

Opinion: Our political columnist looks at the response to the conflict from political leaders.

Railfuture East Anglia steps up campaign for Haverhill to Cambridge railway line to reopen

Railfuture East Anglia steps up campaign for Haverhill to Cambridge railway line to reopen

Railfuture East Anglia steps up campaign for Haverhill to Cambridge railway line to reopen

It could link Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Granta Park, Linton and Haverhill.

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‘Mayor should resign’ fumes council leader after he’s found to have brought role into disrepute

‘Mayor should resign’ fumes council leader after he’s found to have brought role into disrepute

‘Mayor should resign’ fumes council leader after he’s found to have brought role into disrepute

Dr Nik Johnson breached the code of conduct, an investigation found.

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