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Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Disqualified Cambs driver who led police on 'reckless' high-speed chase jailed • A disqualified driver from Cambridgeshire who led police on an "incredibly reckless" high-speed chase has been jailed.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Mayor of Ely attends service of remembrance and reflects on her GCSE results • In her monthly column, Mayor of Ely, Cllr Rebecca Denness, says "disappointing" GCSE results are "not the end of the world".

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Mum says 'lack of support' for child's education caused 'anxiety and stress' • A mum had to pay for private support after her child missed key provision due to delays producing an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC)

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Police suspend search for missing 42-year-old after body discovered • Police have suspended their search for a missing 42-year-old following the discovery of a man's body in Marks Tey.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Teacher banned from profession after ‘favouritism’ and 'unacceptable conduct' • A man has been banned for life from teaching after showing favouritism and crossing professional boundaries with a primary school pupil.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Tydd St Giles chapel abandoned for years given new lease of life as plans approved • Plans to bring the empty chapel back into use were widely supported by village residents

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Cambridge South station announcements ‘so loud they are ruining peace and quiet’ for residents • Residents can help them in their gardens and at the Hobson’s Park allotments.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · yesterday Boy, 3, injured in crocodile attack returns home • The boy's family say he is "happy to be home" after undergoing seven operations in hospital.

Cambridgeshire Live local democracy coverage RSS feed · Local media · 2 days ago New homes near former RAF housing ‘wholly out of keeping’ with Brington identity • The properties would consist of a mix of sizes

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Grace delighted to win Channel 4 TV show The Piano • Grace had all her fingers amputated when she was four years old.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · 2 days ago Women runners urged to share safety fears in survey • Cambridgeshire Police asks women and girls to take part in a survey as it looks to tackle violence.

What's on: next 14 days

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4 Sep at 18:00campfire. festival Memorial Day Weekend 2026

26–27 Aug at 09:00Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity

26–27 Aug at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

26–27 Aug at 10:00Hidden Histories

26–27 Aug at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

26–27 Aug at 10:00The Struggle for Light art exhibition

26–27 Aug at 11:00David Hockney: Beneath the Surface

26 Aug at 11:00Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

26 Aug at 11:00Kenji Umeda: a journey

26 Aug at 12:00TEN GOOD YEARS

26 Aug at 14:00Notes on Colour

27 Aug at 09:30A Treasure Hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge

27 Aug at 10:00Portraits of Cambridge: A Town in Transition

26 Augeurosummer party

28 AugOut of the Ordinary Disco

29 AugIbiza club night

6 SepPaul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

31 AugBank Holiday Monday Live Music: Fabian Bonner & The Firm Believers

28 AugBAILANDO Fridays in Cambridge - Salsa | Bachata | Kizomba

5 SepCome Around to Cambridge 2026 - Saturday night social with Django's Tiger Quartet

5 SepSecret Beats At Hidden Rooms - Bachata Cambridge

8 SepCambridge Wellness Festival 2026

30 AugTree of Life - Out of the Ordinary Festival

5 SepLocal Anaesthesia for Podiatrists: Update & Refresher

6 SepCambridge Kidical Mass

29 AugChildren's Craft Drop-In at Cambridge Central Library

3 SepCambridge Singles Night, 20s & 30s | Revolution | Love at First Sign

30 AugOutdoor Portraits Photography Meetup

27 AugThe Alma Quiz Night

3 SepJohn Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 at Cambridge Corn Exchange

5 SepCandlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

5 SepCandlelight: Disney Love Songs

26 AugMichael Ball at Cambridge Corn Exchange

4 SepRobin Trower in Cambridge

5 SepGoldie Lookin Chain at Junction, Cambridge

26 Augwoo wednesday

8 SepIs Cosmology In Crisis?

29 AugROCK THE BOAT LONDON ALL WHITE BOAT RIDE PARTY | NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2026

5 SepMy Dinner With... Jess Cole & Friends Community Supperclub (Pay-what-you-feel)

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