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MP Charlotte Cane and East Cambridgeshire District Cllr John Trapp with Emmaus Cambridge chief executive officer, Donna Talbot.

National government

MP backs campaign for more supported housing after charity visit

The Cambridge Don statue faces permanent removal.

The Cambridge Don statue faces permanent removal.

Planning and development

‘We don’t need permission for 'Cambridge Don’ statue as it is not a building’

Illustrative image of the roof terrace canopy proposed by the Varsity Hotel and Spa in Cambridge. Image taken from planning documents.

Illustrative image of the roof terrace canopy proposed by the Varsity Hotel and Spa in Cambridge. Image taken from planning documents.

Cambridge City Council

Varsity Hotel and Spa has fourth attempt to build roof terrace canopy blocked

Simon and Emma Percival will trek 100km over four days across the Sahara Desert.

Simon and Emma Percival will trek 100km over four days across the Sahara Desert.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Brother and sister duo to trek Sahara Desert for 'life-saving' hospice

A critical incident was called in the emergency department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge after a norovirus outbreak.

A critical incident was called in the emergency department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge after a norovirus outbreak.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Addenbrooke’s Hospital called a critical incident after outbreak of norovirus

A fight has been launched to try and keep the controversial ‘The Cambridge Don’ sculpture after calls were made for it to be removed.

A fight has been launched to try and keep the controversial ‘The Cambridge Don’ sculpture after calls were made for it to be removed.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fight launched to keep controversial ‘The Cambridge Don’ sculpture

A pupil at The Cavendish School in Cambridge

A pupil at The Cavendish School in Cambridge

Cambridge special autism school launches new Esports course

Everyman Cambridge set to open at the Grand Arcade later this year

Everyman Cambridge set to open at the Grand Arcade later this year

Cambridge Everyman cinema to open at Grand Arcade

The festival has previously been held at Horseheath Lodge, Horseheath Lodge Estate, Dean Road.

The festival has previously been held at Horseheath Lodge, Horseheath Lodge Estate, Dean Road.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Cambridge Rock Festival gets the go ahead to hold event at new location

Zbigniew Zakubowski has been found by police after going missing from Cambridge.

Zbigniew Zakubowski has been found by police after going missing from Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Missing Cambridge man Zbigniew Zakubowski found 'safe and well'

Cambridge City Council, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge

Cambridge City Council, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge

Cambridge councillors call for Gaza ceasefire and consider joining bank boycott

The Viva Theatre in Soham recently hosted a play directed by 17-year-old Hill’s Road student Hannah Godfrey.

The Viva Theatre in Soham recently hosted a play directed by 17-year-old Hill’s Road student Hannah Godfrey.

Viva Theatre showcases exciting new talent

A man was stabbed outside Cambridge railway station, in Station Square, near to Sainsbury’s and Pret a Manger, on May 16.

A man was stabbed outside Cambridge railway station, in Station Square, near to Sainsbury’s and Pret a Manger, on May 16.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man stabbed outside Cambridge railway station

6 King's Parade, Cambridge

6 King's Parade, Cambridge

Cambridge City Council

New ‘proper ice cream’ shop plans to open its doors in Cambridge

The emergency department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital could risk being “swamped” with patients if GPs go on strike, hospital bosses have said.

The emergency department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital could risk being “swamped” with patients if GPs go on strike, hospital bosses have said.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Addenbrooke’s Hospital A&E could be ‘swamped’ with patients if GPs go on strike

Lane 3 (of 3) is closed on the A14 eastbound between J25 and J31 near Cambridge because of a broken down car.

Lane 3 (of 3) is closed on the A14 eastbound between J25 and J31 near Cambridge because of a broken down car.

National Highways

Broken down car causing 50-minute delays on busy stretch of A14 into Cambridge

A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Cambridge.

A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Body found in search for missing man Robin Haines

Police launched an appeal.

Police launched an appeal.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police appeal to find missing pensioner

Craig Watson, 42 of Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, has been jailed after secret recordings revealed the abuse he inflicted on his wife.

Craig Watson, 42 of Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, has been jailed after secret recordings revealed the abuse he inflicted on his wife.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man jailed after wife records abuse

Luxa Sparkles, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge

Luxa Sparkles, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge

Daughter vows to turn family shop around after illegal worker sold vape to teenager

A 16-year-old volunteer was sold an elf bar 600 e-cigarette (commonly known as a vape).

A 16-year-old volunteer was sold an elf bar 600 e-cigarette (commonly known as a vape).

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridge business caught selling vape to 16-year-old prosecuted

Florin Buti, of Ridgwell Road, London, has been jailed for raping a woman in Cambridge city centre.

Florin Buti, of Ridgwell Road, London, has been jailed for raping a woman in Cambridge city centre.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man jailed for Cambridge rape

Tim (second right) and Rebecca (second left) found out they had been selected to present their bags on the international catwalk last year.

Tim (second right) and Rebecca (second left) found out they had been selected to present their bags on the international catwalk last year.

Prickwillow handbag duo chosen to present at Paris Fashion Week

A new Number 9 service will run thanks to A2B buses, but Anna Bailey has identified areas for improvement.

A new Number 9 service will run thanks to A2B buses, but Anna Bailey has identified areas for improvement.

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A2B buses to run new service from Littleport to Ely after Stagecoach cuts

Ted Baker in Cambridge is among the stores set to close by April 19.

Ted Baker in Cambridge is among the stores set to close by April 19.

Ted Baker in Cambridge among stores to close

Maria Manion, chief executive of Cambridge BID

Maria Manion, chief executive of Cambridge BID

Cambridge City Council

Cambridge visitors could have to pay new ‘tourist tax’ from 2025

The observation wheel on Parker's Piece, Cambridge

The observation wheel on Parker's Piece, Cambridge

Cambridge City Council

Observation wheel returns to Cambridge – how long will it be here for?

'Diffusion Tubes' were previously placed around Ely and Cambridge rail stations to measure the levels of the pollutant nitrogen oxide

'Diffusion Tubes' were previously placed around Ely and Cambridge rail stations to measure the levels of the pollutant nitrogen oxide

Cambridgeshire County Council

Five-year plan to make the air cleaner across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

The Spree Offending Team is based at Parkside Police Station in Cambridge.

The Spree Offending Team is based at Parkside Police Station in Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Police arrest 83 in crackdown on prolific criminals

Mohammed Quadi, of Shakespeare Road, Bedford, has been jailed for breaking a shop assistant’s nose at Tesco in Orchard Park, Cambridge, on December 30.

Mohammed Quadi, of Shakespeare Road, Bedford, has been jailed for breaking a shop assistant’s nose at Tesco in Orchard Park, Cambridge, on December 30.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man jailed for assault at Tesco in Cambridge

The former library building on Mill Road.

The former library building on Mill Road.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Bids open for Grade II listed Mill Road Library in Cambridge

Philip Scurrah holding his medal after getting his personal best at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon.

Philip Scurrah holding his medal after getting his personal best at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon.

British Heart Foundation

Personal best for runner treated for a heart condition last year

Police are asking for the public’s help to find 41-year-old Peter Trezise who went missing from his home in Headly Street, Cambridge, on March 3.

Police are asking for the public’s help to find 41-year-old Peter Trezise who went missing from his home in Headly Street, Cambridge, on March 3.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Missing Cambridge man is 'safe and well', say police

Tony Brear, a long-time Ely resident and well-liked member of the Cambridgeshire rugby community, died peacefully at home on February 16, aged 90.

Tony Brear, a long-time Ely resident and well-liked member of the Cambridgeshire rugby community, died peacefully at home on February 16, aged 90.

Ely and Cambridge rugby veteran player and referee dies aged 90

The two teams clashed in September last year.

The two teams clashed in September last year.

CRUFC squad named for Saturday's game against Ealing Trailfinders

The charity All In Sound currently runs a Sing! Together group in Ely

The charity All In Sound currently runs a Sing! Together group in Ely

Local charity to expand popular singing group to benefit more local people

Nurses in the department with some of the teddies.

Nurses in the department with some of the teddies.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Nurses take special delivery of teddies, thanks to generous donation

Sharon Livermore MBE is taking part in the Jail or Bail fundraiser for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

Sharon Livermore MBE is taking part in the Jail or Bail fundraiser for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

East Anglia's Children's Hospices

Recruitment boss to be ‘sent to jail’ for charity fundraiser

A teenage motorcyclist remains in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in High Street, Barton, near Cambridge, on January 10.

A teenage motorcyclist remains in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in High Street, Barton, near Cambridge, on January 10.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Teenage motorcyclist injured in crash

An artist's impression of the new police station at Milton.

An artist's impression of the new police station at Milton.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Preliminary work starts on new police station at Milton

CCH campaign board.

CCH campaign board.

Work for new Cambridgeshire children's hospital reaches half-way point

The Partnership has said it expects work could begin in the spring or summer of 2024, and has said it could take around two months to complete.

The Partnership has said it expects work could begin in the spring or summer of 2024, and has said it could take around two months to complete.

Greater Cambridge Partnership

Safety improvements for Addenbrooke’s roundabout take step forward

Jessie Ware will headline the Friday night of The Cambridge Club 2024.

Jessie Ware will headline the Friday night of The Cambridge Club 2024.

Jessie Ware to headline Friday night at Cambridge Club 2024

Officers and paramedics were called to Royston Road in Melbourn at about 9.15am and found a red Honda CR-V SR had pulled over onto the side of the road.

Officers and paramedics were called to Royston Road in Melbourn at about 9.15am and found a red Honda CR-V SR had pulled over onto the side of the road.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Sudden death of man in car yesterday morning

Steven Roberts as Sammy Goose and ensemble.

Steven Roberts as Sammy Goose and ensemble.

There's still time to book pantos this Christmas - oh yes there is!

112 Mill Road, Cambridge

112 Mill Road, Cambridge

Cambridge City Council

Alternative medicine spa could be opening up in Cambridge

Pile of subfossil yew trunks on the edge of an agricultural field, north of Peterborough. The flat Fens of eastern England were once dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests.

Pile of subfossil yew trunks on the edge of an agricultural field, north of Peterborough. The flat Fens of eastern England were once dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests.

University of Cambridge

Fens were dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drug dealer jailed following Cambridge student’s death

Drug dealer Aregli Shurdhi, who hid a package of cocaine in his car gear stick, has been jailed.

Drug dealer Aregli Shurdhi, who hid a package of cocaine in his car gear stick, has been jailed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for drug dealer who hid cocaine in gear stick

Drug dealer Gazmir Haxhia has been jailed.

Drug dealer Gazmir Haxhia has been jailed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for drug dealer who pulled out in front of police

Lawrence King has been jailed for strangling his ex-partner after she refused to buy stolen meat from him.

Lawrence King has been jailed for strangling his ex-partner after she refused to buy stolen meat from him.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for man who strangled ex-partner after she refused to buy stolen meat

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an upskirting incident at Parkside Pools and Gym, in Gonville Place, Cambridge.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an upskirting incident at Parkside Pools and Gym, in Gonville Place, Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Upskirting incident at swimming pool leads to CCTV appeal

Convicted rapist Darren Kibukamusoke has been jailed

Convicted rapist Darren Kibukamusoke has been jailed

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Convicted rapist jailed for attacking woman

Addenbrooke’s Hospital has cancelled its drive-through blood testing service at the Newmarket Road park-and-ride site on November 2 due to fears over Storm Ciarán.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital has cancelled its drive-through blood testing service at the Newmarket Road park-and-ride site on November 2 due to fears over Storm Ciarán.

Blood testing service in Cambridge cancelled due to storm warning