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Cambridge Independent — News · Events · yesterday The Arts Theatre Cambridge unveils spectacular new mural as part of 90th‑anniversary redevelopment • Designed by Tom Piper MBE, the mural reflects the shared experience of live theatre.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday East Cambs school seeks permission to carry out work in historic listed building • A listed building consent application by King's Ely concerns The Hermitage and service buildings associated with the Monastic Barn kitchen on Back Hill, Ely.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Investigation launched into 'Farage Fest' on night of Clacton by-election • The event, dubbed "Farage Fest," was held at Great Oakley Airfield to celebrate Nigel Farage’s win in the Clacton by-election.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Man banned from drinking after threatening police officer with glass bottle • The man has been banned from drinking alcohol for two months

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Massive research building planned for former Shepreth coachworks • The research building, if approved, would be built next to a train station

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Beloved BBC show star dies aged 61 one year after son's fatal crash • Race Across The World star Jo Gardiner has died following a long battle with cancer, one year after the death of her son and co-star, Sam.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend Viva Soham's Fringe show • The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a Soham-based theatre group's Fringe show during a special visit to Edinburgh.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Excessive noise from new station ruining 'peace and calm' of allotments • Cambridge South opened as the city's newest station in June, but residents have said the announcements are too loud

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · yesterday More food waste bins to be rolled out across county • Putting out a full food waste caddy "could power a TV for two hours", says a council.

Cambridgeshire Live local democracy coverage RSS feed · Local media · 3 days ago Police warning after officers rushed to scene when man claimed he ‘stabbed his sister’ • Emergency services attended the scene within minutes

Cambridge Science Park news RSS feed · Business and development · yesterday Jane Hutchins Appointed UKSPA Vice Chair • Jane Hutchins, Director of External Affairs & Innovation at Cambridge Science Park, has been appointed Interim Vice Chair of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA), alongside her role at

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · 3 days ago First tenants move in to The Cambridge Building Society’s carbon-positive retrofit project home • Ferndale Rise property features multiple energy efficiency measures.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · 2 days ago I discovered a new love for Cambridge through a longstanding tradition • I couldn't wait to try out this classic tourist activity for the first time

What's on: next 14 days

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

25–26 Aug at 09:00Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity

25–26 Aug at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

25–26 Aug at 10:00Hidden Histories

25–26 Aug at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

25–26 Aug at 10:00The Struggle for Light art exhibition

25–26 Aug at 11:00David Hockney: Beneath the Surface

25–26 Aug at 11:00Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

25–26 Aug at 11:00Kenji Umeda: a journey

25 Aug at 14:00Notes on Colour

25 Aug at 19:00Woman, Water and Wellbeing

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

25 AugBachata Cambridge- Bachata Tuesdays

5 SepLocal Anaesthesia for Podiatrists: Update & Refresher

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

7 SepMaXwell Summit 2026

6 SepCambridge Kidical Mass

25 AugToto the Ninja Cat

5 SepLego Club Drop-In @ Cambridge Central Library

25 AugMyriad by Architects of Air

30 AugTree of Life - Out of the Ordinary Festival

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 Augeurosummer party

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

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

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