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BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Health · yesterday Motorcyclist, 23, dies in hospital after crash • Officers are appealing for anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact them.

Cambridge Independent — News · Weather · yesterday 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.

Cambridge Independent — News · Council and records · yesterday In pictures: The Pickerel Inn reopens following refurbishment • The establishment is generally regarded as Cambridge’s oldest pub.

Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Counter-terror police investigating after two men arrested at Cambs RAF base • Counter terror police have launched an investigation after two men were arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at the RAF Molesworth base in Cambridgeshire.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday First look at new Hickory’s Smokehouse set to open in former Cambridge pub • This is the second Hickory's to open in Cambridgeshire within a couple of months

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Man arrested as emergency crews rush to multi-vehicle collision • A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a three-vehicle crash in Albert Road, South Woodham Ferrers, on October 4.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday NHS and council failed our mum who took her own life, say grieving daughters • The family of a woman who took her own life after losing her home in a fire say the NHS and Maldon District Council failed her.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday The East Cambridgeshire car parks where you're most likely to get a fine • East Cambridgeshire District Council owns and operates a number of car parks - here's where they issued the most fines

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday 'Dangerous' motorbikes 'weave around traffic' and make 'inconsiderate noise' in village • One person said the village 'embraces you' while another said 'there's nothing' for teenagers to do

Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday 'Violent' arsonist chased ex with hammer before starting fire outside her home • A "violent" arsonist from Histon in Cambridgeshire who smashed up his ex-partner's home before chasing her with a hammer has been jailed.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · today Prolific thief targeted shops and businesses including bakery • A prolific thief who targeted shops and businesses, including Tesco and Co-op, across Cambridge has been jailed.

Cambridge News · Local news · today Ofsted finds 'unvetted staff working with children' at holiday club • The holiday club claims the 'unvetted staff' were students

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Cambridgeshire man pleads guilty to defrauding woman out of £126k • A Soham man has pleaded guilty to defrauding a woman out of a six-figure sum.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · yesterday Council estate redevelopment plans to go ahead • Plans to build 134 homes by demolishing most of Ekin Road in Cambridge are approved.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 45 priority public listings from 45 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

9 Oct at 09:00Other than Words: A Sense of Release in the Presence of Art

9–10 Oct at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

9 Oct at 09:00Knowledge in a Fractured World

9–10 Oct at 10:00Hidden Histories

9–10 Oct at 10:00A Mughal Songbook: Art, Music and Empire

9–10 Oct at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

9 Oct at 11:00Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Now

9 Oct at 12:00TEN GOOD YEARS

9 Oct at 17:30Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

10 Oct at 09:00Wo+Men’s Leadership Conference 2026: Inclusive leadership in the age of AI

10 Oct at 10:00Fungi Field Day

10 Oct at 10:00Art Exhibition: 'Images and Other Conversations'

10 Oct at 10:30An Introduction to Jewellery: Making a Pendant with Rebecca Ilett

10 Oct at 11:00Hidden Cambridge: Mystery Walking Tour 1

10 OctSyd Barrett to be honoured by Cambridge United

17 OctLet's Play The Piano Cambridge - October Event - Audience Welcome

11 OctKris Barras Band at MASH, Cambridge

21 Oct21 Oct, Cambridge: Ancient Greek Meze with mezzo Helen Charlston + stand-up comedian Natalie Haynes

15 OctNerina Pallot at Storey's Field Centre - Cambridge (Solo show)

17 OctABBA Day Party: Cambridge

16 OctThe Big Pants Party

10 OctCambridge Swing Dance's 20th Anniversary Party

10 OctThe Bright Session

16 OctJohn Ward Trio with support Vic Lennard

11 OctDance in the Dark Cambridge Junction

9 OctKiz Cambridge - October Edition!

18 OctThe Change of Seasons - CPS26

10 OctShiny New Model 2026 | Cambridge Junction 1, 2

21 OctGREIPUR HJALTASON - THE ICEBREAKER TOUR - CAMBRIDGE

17 OctOctober's FREE Children's Clothing Event

9 OctBoys Club (ages 12-17) - October 2026

13 OctCamJam at Newnham Jazz Club Cambridge.

10 OctZeñel w/ support from Pulsar at Arts Club Cambridge

13 Octthe Hammond Sessions with Paul Coupland and Sam Roberts

17 OctThe Newmarket Vintage Furniture & Fashion Flea

17 OctArtist Conversation and Workshop

18 OctCambridge Bead Fair

11 OctWEEKLY Sunday Jazz w Andy Bowie 4tet

17 OctIndian Cultural Society, Cambridge Durga Puja 2026 17th and 18th October

19 OctOperation Mincemeat

17 OctWCB Comedy at The Great Hall at The Leys with Headliner Hal Cruttenden & Reginald D Hunter

21 OctMichael Palin: In the Philippines

12 OctAlice Cooper - Devil on My Shoulder Book at Cambridge Corn Exchange

20 OctThe Mary Wallopers

11 OctRoachford and Hue and Cry at Cambridge Corn Exchange

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