Hills Road Sixth Form College celebrates outstanding A‑level results as A* grades nearly double the national average
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Hills Road Sixth Form College celebrates outstanding A‑level results as A* grades nearly double the national average
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BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Council and records · today
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
• His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.
Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Man appears in court accused of causing deaths of two women in A10 crash
• A Haddenham man accused of causing the deaths of two women after a crash on the A10 near Ely last year has appeared in court.
CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday
Burger takeaway to be replaced with ‘healthier options’ at Cambridge hospital
• The hospital will see three new arrivals introduced
Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday
Disbelief at Cambridge junction with 51 pothole patches amid claims contractors are paid per patch
• Former councillor Dr Jocelynne Scutt accused the county council of failing to use new government funding wisely.
Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
More than 30 Cambs venues pledged free and discounted drinks
• A road safety scheme in Cambridgeshire is backing sober drivers with offers of free or discounted drinks.
Cambridge News · Local news · today
East Anglia's charming harbour town beats Cromer and Wells with 'best fish and chips'
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Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday
Royal expert spots surprising 'change' in Harry and Meghan's relationship on recent tour
• A royal expert has claimed to have noticed a significant shift in the dynamic between Prince Harry and Meghan during their recent trips to Australia and the UK, suggesting Harry appeared to be leading the charge
BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · 3 days ago
Cambridge sign goalkeeper Breeze from Carlisle
• Cambridge United sign goalkeeper Gabriel Breeze from Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
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15 Aug at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers
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15 Aug at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime
15 Aug at 10:00Out of the Kiln: Pop-up Ceramics Showcase
15 Aug at 10:00Portraits of Cambridge: A Town in Transition
15 Aug at 10:00War Craft
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15 Aug at 11:00Kenji Umeda: a journey
15 Aug at 12:00TEN GOOD YEARS
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15 Aug at 14:00Notes on Colour
19 AugAI & Human Empowerment Global Connection Forum 2026
18 AugBachata Cambridge- Bachata Tuesdays
20 AugKids’ Crafting Club: Create Your Own Flag with Plus-Plus
27 AugCrafty Creations and Big Imaginations: Creative Play Session
16 AugWEEKLY Sunday Jazz w Andy Bowie 4tet
22 AugCandlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
22 AugCandlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
26 AugMichael Ball at Cambridge Corn Exchange
15 AugScreens in the City - University of Cambridge Downing Site - 15th August
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This Day in Cambridge History
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Cambridge railway station opened, connecting the city more directly with London and the wider region.
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The land of Audley End near Saffron Walden was Walden Abbey until Henry VIII granted it to his chancellor Sir Thomas Audley in 1538.
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