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Cambridge Judge Business School duo brief UK/EU sumnmit on ‘closely aligned’ energy policies
‘Evolving post-Brexit world offers an opportunity,’ write Briefing Note professors.

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Cambridge cows get GPS collars to stop them from falling into river
A firm that makes geofencing for livestock said animals are controlled by solar-powered GPS collars and an app.


Why a colourful flotilla will be taking part in River Cam protest
Participants will have three main demands on Saturday.

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125-year-old St Matthew’s Piece trees placed under threat again
Fourth time around as local protectors of London Planes face another planning application to destroy them.


70 firefighters tackle large fire at Whittlesford industrial site
Residents urged to keep doors and windows closed.


Fire at Midsummer Energy warehouse in Whittlesford wrecks all stock on site
The renewables wholesaler is counting the cost of devastating blaze.


Investigation under way as rare lizard orchid mown down in Cambridge
Hundreds of bee orchids were also mown on the roadside verge.


Read mayor Paul Bristow’s new column: ‘I’ve got a clear plan for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’
He writes for the Cambridge Independent as he settles into new role.


Success at tackling invasive mink in Cambridgeshire
Mink numbers in Cambridgeshire have fallen dramatically.


Inside the Ray Dolby Centre - the stunning new home for the University of Cambridge’s famous Cavendish Laboratory
A donation of £85m from estate of the sound pioneer helped to fund


Parents urge health secretary to act over suspended surgeon
The mothers of two children who were patients of the surgeon are seeking a meeting with Wes Streeting.


Work on Baits Bite Lock on River Cam could start at end of month
The cost of the work has also reduced.


Stephen Perse Cambridge students selected to represent the country on a global stage
Kseniia S is the first female student to represent the UK at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).


Reeds planted by Friends of Logan’s Meadow on wetland reserve by the River Cam
Upcoming summer activities include nature picnic and moth catching.


Cambridge University Engineering Department turns to Ansible Motion
New PhD study into human driver behaviour is funded by Toyota Motor Europe.


'No confidence' in Labour as other parties plan council takeover
Negotiations are ongoing to form a coalition within the council


Armed police called to reports of a man with knife in Cambs
One man has been arrested and a police presence remains in the area


Council can't confirm full extent of town hall issues as work timescale remains unknown
There are concerns about the condition and fire safety of the historic city centre building


Princess Anne's 'unusual superfood snack' - it's not for the faint-hearted
Darren McGrady used to cook for the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and Princes William and Harry


Sister wants 'change' for recovering addicts after Cambridge man's death
The woman believes her brother, who struggled with drug addiction, did not receive the 'proper and appropriate care' while in hospital
