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Solar eclipse 2026: Cambridge astronomer Paul Fellows offers his advice on best ways to view it safely

From local events to safe ways to view it at home, how to make the most of the occasion.

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Grade II Listed building to be turned into flats and new bungalow

The existing building will be made into flats and a bungalow and two masinettes will be built on the grounds

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Cambridge voices back technical education pathway for 14-year-olds

PM Andy Burnham’s plan ‘can create career opportunities’.

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Fire crews tackle huge blaze at waste facility on industrial site

A fire service spokesperson said crews would be at the incident ‘for a prolonged period of time’.

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Firefighters to remain at waste centre fire for ‘prolonged period of time’

Smoke could be seen from miles away

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Taxi driver with nine points has taxi licence refused

Fenland District Council said the driver had failed to notify previous licensing authorities of his penalty points 'on several occasions'

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'I ended up in A&E when had horror reaction to wedding eyelashes'

Polly Bibby, 26, from Cambs, said she had a patch test done and, as she suffered no reaction, went ahead with the procedure

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Cambridge Water engineers fix burst water main in Wilberforce Road

Burst comes amid drought conditions.

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Locals told ‘close windows and doors’ as recycling centre fire breaks out

Firefighters are currently at the scene

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash as woman arrested

The crash involved a car and motorbike

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Locals demand action on busy Cambridgeshire road that 'gets worse every day'

People living along the road say they have been woken up by late night crashes

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'I’ve met Prince Harry – I don’t know if his public persona is genuine'

Often portrayed as a more down-to-earth member of the Royal Family, a singer revealed what he really thinks of Prince Harry after several encounters

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Inside UK's driest village in Cambridgeshire where locals are showing worrying symptoms

Histon, just north of Cambridge, has been named the driest location in the UK this year, with residents saying the prolonged dry spell is causing dust-related breathing difficulties and leaving gardens scorched

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Former Cambridgeshire police officer banned from roads after drink driving conviction

He appeared in court on Friday (7 August).

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Drink driving former police officer banned from driving

The former PC failed a breathalyser test last year

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Firefighters to remain on scene of nature reserve fire for ‘days to come’

This is the second fire at the nature reserve within two weeks

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Carbon Neutral Cambridge: Looking to a net zero future in draft Local Plan

Opinion | Carbon Neutral Cambridge’s Anne Miller looks at policies in the draft Local Plan which is currently the subject of public consultation.

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10 everyday signs you're ageing better than you think

Cambridge-based fitness expert Ollie Thompson discusses simple indicators of your fitness.

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Man died in ‘accident’ after cherry picker hit power lines, inquest hears

The 73-year-old man suffered 70 per cent burns to his body after his cherry picker hit the power lines

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‘Big plans’ for new 120-home neighbourhood with gym proposed for Cambridgeshire town

A developer wants to bring new businesses and up to 120 new homes to a Cambridgeshire town