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Errors from the match official have cost Cambridge United three points over the last two weekends, leaving Neil Harris f...
10/09/2026

Errors from the match official have cost Cambridge United three points over the last two weekends, leaving Neil Harris feeling 'frustrated' and 'absolutely robbed'.

A petition was launched by councillors in Cambourne who feared the trees in Broad Street faced the axe. But there's reli...
10/09/2026

A petition was launched by councillors in Cambourne who feared the trees in Broad Street faced the axe. But there's relief for residents, after developers confirmed to the Cambridge Independent that they have no plans to chop them down.

A new single lane approach for drivers, wider footpaths plus crossings with separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists ...
10/09/2026

A new single lane approach for drivers, wider footpaths plus crossings with separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists have been introduced at the Four Lamps roundabout in Cambridge at a cost of £610,000. But opinions have varied on whether it was all worth it.

Work is due to be completed soon after delays in getting new street lights.

New game is 'opportunity' for Cambridge studio
09/09/2026

New game is 'opportunity' for Cambridge studio

Another reminder has been issued by Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service that batteries don't belong in household waste....
09/09/2026

Another reminder has been issued by Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service that batteries don't belong in household waste. Or you get a scene like this in Trumpington this morning...

The latest edition of the Cambridge Independent is out from today and features discussion over the decision to approve a...
09/09/2026

The latest edition of the Cambridge Independent is out from today and features discussion over the decision to approve a revamp of Cambridge market that could cost £17.6million.
Inside, we feature the news of the Cambourne to Cambridge busway being approved, explore verdicts on whether the changes at the Four Lamps roundabout are a welcome safety upgrade or a waste of money and feature the latest on a surgeon suspended by Cambridge University Hospitals after patients came to harm.
We have a picture spread from the brilliant Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival, which we were pleased to support, and photos from Duxford Soap Box Derby, Stourbridge Fair, the Ancient Oak Fayre and the inaugural Lancaster Way Car Show and Family Fun Day.
We discuss the delays to local government reorganisation, reveal how thermal drones are being used by East West Rail and report on the future of the trees in Cambourne’s Broad Street.
There’s news of Northstowe Town Hub plans, funding to eradicate invasive mink and columns from Ian Sollom MP, mayor Paul Bristow and council leader Cllr Anna Bailey.
In Science, look out for an incredible world first involving the LMB and the University of Cambridge, while in Education we have the latest on a secondary school for Darwin Green.
In Culture, we have a first look at the Cambridge Film Festival programme, which we are pleased to support again, talk to Leo Sayer and preview Blood Brothers at The Arts Theatre Cambridge.
In Business, it’s our Cambridge Tech Week special. As media partner, we’re pleased to report on the packed programme next week and feature a thought leadership piece from Kathryn Chapman on Cambridge growth.
In Sport, we reflect on Cambridge Rugby Club’s start to the new campaign, feature the latest news and views on Cambridge United Football Club as well as Cambridge City, Histon, motorsport, cricket and more.
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With the shopping centre due to be repurposed to create new life science laboratories, alongside shops, restaurants, a 1...
09/09/2026

With the shopping centre due to be repurposed to create new life science laboratories, alongside shops, restaurants, a 130-bed hotel and leisure facilities, a tenant is now being sought to run the cinema after Vue's 20-year tenure ended.

The government has approved the controversial £192m Cambourne to Cambridge busway. The scheme, delivered by Cambridgeshi...
08/09/2026

The government has approved the controversial £192m Cambourne to Cambridge busway.

The scheme, delivered by Cambridgeshire County Council on behalf of the Greater Cambridge Partnership, will create a new route linking Cambourne, Bourn Airfield, Hardwick, Coton and the Cambridge West site.

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276 animal beatings were recorded in Cambridgeshire last year.Could growing use of technology like doorbell cameras and ...
08/09/2026

276 animal beatings were recorded in Cambridgeshire last year.

Could growing use of technology like doorbell cameras and CCTV be behind the rise in reports?

"This government’s plans for local government reorganisation have descended once more into farce. Across the country, th...
07/09/2026

"This government’s plans for local government reorganisation have descended once more into farce. Across the country, this Labour U-turn will cost millions of taxpayers’ money" - Cllr Bridget Smith and Cllr Tim Bick were among those critical of the government's decision to review its plans.

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