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More post-16 further education places to open up across Cambridgeshire with £15m cash boost
The number of 16 to 19-year-olds seeking further education places is expected to rise in the coming years
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Cambridge Water and Anglian Water hosepipe bans welcomed by Cam Valley Forum
Hosepipes use 15-17 litres of water per minute.
Free car parking plan splits opinion as some say ‘car parks will be empty until 3pm’
A Cambridgeshire council has agreed to fund free parking at four city centre car parks from August 3, but some people are not convinced it will make a big difference
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Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing shows ‘funny, cheeky’ side in story
The hand-written short story has been studied for the first time by a professor at Cambridge University
Massive Cambridgeshire roadworks project 'absolutely needed' but huge cost questioned
National Highways estimated the upgrade scheme will cut journey times by 10 minutes each trip
HMO crackdown in Cambridge earns cross-party consensus
It follows a campaign from Guest Road Residents’ Association
All aboard for new rail‑led tourism trail for South Cambridgeshire villages
The project invites visitors to explore South Cambridgeshire’s villages and attractions by train, foot and bike.
'Ageing' city centre pool to close for £3.8 million refurb following health and safety concerns
The local council sought approval for nearly £800k in funding to support the multi-million pound refurbishment
Princess Charlotte makes cameo in George's birthday video, but blink and you'll miss it
Prince George celebrated his 13th birthday this week, and eagle-eyed royal fans have noticed that it's not just the teenager who appears in the sweet video shared online by his parents
Mayor warns Cambridgeshire is ‘uniquely vulnerable’ as it pursues bus franchising
An independent report has warned that bus franchising in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough faces a major funding gap.
Cambridgeshire village named driest in UK adopts Mediterranean lifestyle to cope
Locals say they have changed their habits and routines to cope with the hot, dry summer
Two-day heat alert warning issued in Cambridgeshire amid summer of heatwaves
Temperatures are expected to peak at 28C
‘Controlling’ man strangled and told partner she would die in vicious attack
The man also threatened to slit the throats of everyone in the couple's household
Ryanair boss says passengers running late 'will be left behind' by his aircraft
Michael O'Leary did not hold back on a recent podcast appearance
Rower whose heart raced to 227bpm saved by air ambulance medics in dramatic riverside rescue
34-year-old’s heart was restarted - now he’s backing East Anglian Air Ambulance’s air base appeal.
Air pollution linked to rise in Parkinson’s risk by University of Cambridge researchers
Particulate matter is described as a ‘significant public health issue’.
Two dead badgers found in carrier bag on Cambridgeshire border
Badgers are protected by law
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation surpasses £40million in grants to support local communities
The foundation has supported more than 3,000 charitable and community organisations since it was established in 2004.
Cambridge residents slam 'really ugly' to-let signs that have been 'permanent fixture' on street for years
"Once they’re up, they’re up, they never come down again”
Cambridge Folk Festival changes after cancelled year as organisers being ‘realistic with costs’
The popular Cambridge festival was cancelled in 2025 due to 'financial losses'