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Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Health · yesterday Pilot remains in hospital with 'life-changing injuries' after air show crash • A pilot remains in hospital after sustaining life-changing but not life-threatening injuries during an air show at Stow Maries near Purleigh.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Weather · today MP calls for 'swift action' on expanding illegal car park near Stansted Airport • Kemi Badenoch has demanded action over an expanding illegal Stansted airport car park, warning residents should not be left facing “endless disruption”.

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Cllr Anna Bailey: Awareness and support for victims of domestic abuse are embedded throughout district council • Opinion | Cllr Anna Bailey, the Conservative leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, writes for the Cambridge Independent.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Driving theory test building to become 90 flats after plans approved • Many will remember the building as the location where they took their driving theory test

Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · today E-bikes confiscated by police in Cambs increased by 1,400% in a year • The number of e-bikes confiscated by Cambridgeshire Police has increased by more than 1,400% in the last year, data from the Press Association reveals.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · today HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month • Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. • Find out who qualifies and how to act.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign • HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday MPs fear ‘disastrous’ Option D for local government reform in Cambridgeshire • Charlotte Cane and Ian Sollom say government should not press ahead with ‘flawed’ approach.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Police 'concerned' about missing Cambridgeshire teenager last seen days ago • Officers are becoming "increasingly concerned for her welfare"

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Warning after couple return from holiday to 'distressing' discovery • A fire had ripped through the couple's bedroom while they were on holiday

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Latest on 'mandatory' 15mph speed limit for cyclists on Cambridge track • The speed limit was introduced to reduce "accidental conflict between users of the shared use track"

Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Man strangled and grabbed ex-partner by hair in 'violent' attack • A man who followed and strangled his ex-partner in a violent attack at the Grafton Centre car park, in Cambridge, has been jailed.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · yesterday Plans for £20m hub to develop new medicines using AI • The hub is funded by the Medical Research Council and based at Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Cambridge Science Park news RSS feed · Business and development · yesterday A great day out for curious minds • Planning a visit to Cambridge Science Park with your children over the holidays? • Download our free Little Park Rangers' worksheet, created with The Wildlife Trusts, and head out on a nature

Cambridge Science Park news RSS feed · Business and development · yesterday OGT launches new prenatal tests under updated EU diagnostic standards • OGT has launched two newly certified prenatal genetic tests as part of a wider programme to move its diagnostic products to updated European regulatory standards. • The new CytoCell tests are

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18–19 Aug at 10:00War Craft

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18–19 Aug at 11:00Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

18 Aug at 11:00Kenji Umeda: a journey

18 Aug at 14:00Notes on Colour

19 Aug at 10:00Eager Explorers

19 Aug at 10:00Out of the Kiln: Pop-up Ceramics Showcase

22 AugSka & Reggae Sizzler • Cambridge Junction

29 AugCambridge NEW VENUE - Bach to Baby Bank Holiday Family Concert

19 Aughoedown throwdown

28 AugOut of the Ordinary Disco

29 AugIbiza club night

28 AugPitch Your Mate at University Arms

25 AugEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: How Close Are We to a ‘Forgetting Pill’? With Prof Amy Milton

23 AugSalisbury Arms Sunday Jam Night

21 AugBAILANDO Fridays in Cambridge - Salsa | Bachata | Kizomba

18 AugBachata Cambridge- Bachata Tuesdays

18 AugK-pop dance classes in Cambridge

22 AugKids Club (ages 5-11) – August 2026

25 AugToto the Ninja Cat

22 AugLego Club Drop-In @ Cambridge Central Library

23 AugSad Little Fundraiser: Duets and Trios Evening!

22 AugHifields Festival

20 AugSpeed Dating in Cambridge | Ages 25-38

20 AugThe Alma Quiz Night

19 AugOut of the Kiln at David Parr House

22 AugCandlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

26 AugMichael Ball at Cambridge Corn Exchange

22 AugDuxford Flying Evening

21 Aug2026 Cambridge Chinese Music & Culture Festival 2026第三屆劍橋音樂文化節

22 AugRHYTHMIX x RIZE UP: MEGA DAY RAVE ft ANNA PRANK, BEAST JANE, KONQUEST + MORE

22 AugMORADA. Official Hifields Afterparty

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

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