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News and updates from the county of Cambridgeshire, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky #Cambs #Cambridgeshire
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Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base

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Two men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base
Police say they apprehended the suspects at about 02:00 while they inside the perimeter.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Janet takes JBN Beverages to top 25 Black business list in UK

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Janet takes JBN Beverages to top 25 Black business list in UK
Founder produces drinks rabnge which celebrates her Caribbean heritage.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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'Suspicious vehicle' forces closure of major road

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'Suspicious vehicle' forces closure of major road
Surrounding roads have been closed and a cordon is in place
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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A1 closed as police examine 'suspicious vehicle'

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Cambridgeshire A1 closed as police examine 'suspicious vehicle'
Police close part of the motorway near Glatton and motorists are advised to avoind the area.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Motorcyclist, 23, dies in hospital after crash

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Motorcyclist, 23, dies in hospital after Sawtry crash
Officers are appealing for anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact them.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Cambridge fireworks night 2026: ‘Biggest and best ever’ display set for 5 November on Midsummer Common

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Cambridge fireworks night 2026: ‘Biggest and best ever’ display set for 5 November on Midsummer Common
Industry experts Pains Fireworks return to produce the 2026 display.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Arthur Rank Hospice Charity issues fresh warning over threat to beds following NHS funding cut

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Arthur Rank Hospice Charity issues fresh warning over threat to beds following NHS funding cut
Community support has kept nine beds open after contract with Cambridge University Hospital ended.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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What's next for people living near 'dusty' former brickworks?

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What's next for people living near 'dusty' Saxon Pit?
Residents close to the former brickworks are plagued by dust, noise and bad smells, a survey finds.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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Peterborough farm wants create 'premium rural retreat' with new glamping pods

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Peterborough farm wants create 'premium rural retreat' with new glamping pods
Each glamping pod could have a hot tub with it
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Cambridge Green Party pledge falls short of explicit support for ‘Zionism is racism/one-state Palestine’ vote

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Cambridge Green Party pledge falls short of explicit support for ‘Zionism is racism/one-state Palestine’ vote
‘We do not, and will not, conflate anti-Zionism with antisemitism,’ says Cllr Sefira Davison.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Three arrests by police using facial recognition

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Three arrests in Cambridge by police using facial recognition
Cambridgeshire Police says three men were arrested during the six-hour operation in the city.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Weeds on Cambridge streets making city look 'an absolute state'

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Weeds on Cambridge streets making city look 'an absolute state'
The council has vowed not to use weed killers
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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‘We will continue to listen’ says hospital trust after ‘No Palantir in the NHS’ protest

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‘We will continue to listen’ says hospital trust after ‘No Palantir in the NHS’ protest
Protests in Cambridge and Ely against controversial US firm.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Police arrest 12‑year‑old after break‑in at Pathfinder Primary School in Northstowe

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Police arrest 12‑year‑old after break‑in at Pathfinder Primary School in Northstowe
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Loss of some rural hospital services 'temporary'

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Loss of some rural Cambridgeshire hospital services 'temporary'
NHS bosses say staffing issues have caused the temporary loss of services like endoscopy and breast surgery.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Mill Road traders say they’re in ‘limbo’ as city council asks them about pavement licences

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Mill Road traders say they’re in ‘limbo’ as city council asks them about pavement licences
But Green councillor Dave Baigent says approach should be more considered.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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What is next for the Grafton Centre?

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What is next for Cambridge's Grafton Centre?
The first phase of a project transforming the site in Cambridge is expected to be finished in 2029.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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All the road closures in place for major running event this weekend

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All the road closures in place for major running event this weekend
Thousands of runners turn out to take part in the 5k or half marathon
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Welch Group wins two awards and sets up eHGV charging hub

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Welch Group wins two awards and sets up eHGV charging hub
Zero emission HGV charging in Duxford.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Cambridge to be testing ground for government-backed £3m self-driving research

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Cambridge to be testing ground for government-backed £3m self-driving research
Nissan technology to set up blueprint for UK communities.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Jail for 51-year-old who launched ‘violent and frightening attack’ against ex-partner

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Jail for 51-year-old who launched ‘violent and frightening attack’ against ex-partner
He was sentenced at Peterborough Crown Court.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Station part of 'everyday life' on biomedical campus

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Cambridge South already 'part of everyday life' at city campus
GBR Anglia says the station is on track to reach 1.8m journeys in its first six months.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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School street plan is 'total farce and waste of time'

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School street plan is 'total farce and waste of time'
Some say school streets have worked well elsewhere for years, whilst others are more sceptical
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Syd Barrett to be honoured by Cambridge United

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Syd Barrett to be honoured by Cambridge United
Players will wear specially-designed shirts when they play Blackpool this Saturday (10 October).
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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2,990 school pupils suspended or excluded for physical assaults in Cambridgeshire in five years

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2,990 school pupils suspended or excluded for physical assaults in Cambridgeshire in five years
634 pupils suspended or excluded in 2025-26/
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 6, 2026 at 6:24 AM