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• Around 500 people got a first look at East Cambridgeshire's newest museum at the weekend, with hundreds more expected when it opens to the public.

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BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Safety · yesterday Street-drinking ban in town could be extended • Alcohol-related crime has fallen since a ban on street-drinking was introduced, a report says.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Health · yesterday A&E waits unacceptable, say hospital bosses • A report says a hospital is facing a shortage of beds and staffing issues in several departments.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Prince William pictured in 'unlikely fight' as he takes Prince George to school • Prince George has started at Eton College, and the young Royal was joined by his parents, Prince William and Princess Kate, on his first day. • However, his father appears to have been pictured in an "unlikely fight"

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Britain’s reliance on imported food soars as home output falls, NFU report finds • Britain is becoming more reliant on imported food as home production of most everyday foods falls, a new report has found.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Celebrating East Anglia’s top sustainability champions • The East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027 are now open for entries from businesses and organisations that are putting sustainability first.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Fears new homes near Doddington hospital would make walking 'more dangerous' • There are also concerns the doctors are already under pressure and schools are 'oversubscribed'

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Orphan boy, 3, survived Nepal floods with Colchester man funding for his future • For Kiran Pandey, a Colchester resident originally from Nepal, the tragedy of flash floods and debris tearing through communities is very close to home.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Controversial new Cambridge guided busway approved despite death concerns • It will provide a 'desperately needed new transport link'

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Channel 4 The Jury's Cambridge star shares 'intense' impact of series after verdict struggle • A Cambridge care worker has opened up about his emotional experience on Channel 4’s The Jury

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority — News · Council · yesterday Paul Bristow visits new home of GSK on Cambridge Biomedical Campus • Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, visited the nearly completed new home of GSK’s R&D operations in the UK, on Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday East Cambs man accused of asking girl for 'cheeky photos in her school uniform' • A Littleport man accused of attempting to incite a young girl to engage in sexual activity is set to appear in court.

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Operator sought to run eight-screen cinema at The Grafton in Cambridge • Shopping centre is to be repurposed into life science space, alongside shops and leisure.

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Around the folk clubs with Les Ray, presenter of Strummers & Dreamers • The radio presenter, musician and writer looks ahead to what’s coming up.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 37 priority public listings from 37 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

12 Sep at 02:00PemberFest 2026 Craft Beer Festival

20 Sep at 11:59Fall 2026 Harvard/MIT Startup Pitch Weekend

10–11 Sep at 09:00Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity

10–11 Sep at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

10–11 Sep at 10:00Hidden Histories

10–11 Sep at 10:00A Mughal Songbook: Art, Music and Empire

10–11 Sep at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

10–11 Sep at 11:00David Hockney: Beneath the Surface

10 Sep at 12:00TEN GOOD YEARS

10 Sep at 14:00Notes on Colour

10 Sep at 17:00Playing the Past: How to write a historical video game

10 Sep at 18:30The Silent Appeal: an evening with Janice Hallett

10 Sep at 19:00Laura Veirs

11 Sep at 10:00Portraits of Cambridge: A Town in Transition

19 SepNOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ - MASH - Cambridge

19 SepEnd of Summer & Alumni Concert - Pounds, Walton, Elgar

13 SepPride and Prejudice Outdoor Cinema at Anglesey Abbey

12 SepNorthern Live - Do I Love You

13 SepSalisbury Arms Sunday Jam Night

19 SepNOW! That's What I Call...DRAG! The Nintendo Ball! Cambridge Junction!

11 SepBAILANDO Fridays in Cambridge - Salsa | Bachata | Kizomba

19 SepThe WisH freestyle

20 SepWard Thomas at Cambridge Corn Exchange

18 SepSpecial Evening of Mediumship with Peter Goddard

19 SepCambridge Autumn Shopping Fair

12 Sep'Connections' Exhibition

13 SepBing And His Friends Outdoor Cinema Experience at Anglesey Abbey

12 SepGruffalo Granny Extravagaza

19 SepLego Club Drop-In @ Cambridge Central Library

12 SepDuxford Battle of Britain Air Show

16 SepANGLIA RUSKIN FRESHERS 2026 BLOCK PARTY

23 SepMyles Sanko | La Raza (Cambridge)

18 SepFreya Ridings at Cambridge Corn Exchange

10 SepThe Lark Ascending - English Chamber Orchestra - Cambridge

17 SepEvening With Nigel Mansell Cambridge Corn Exchange

19 SepAn Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight: Cambridge Corn Exchange - ON SALE!

14 SepYotam Ottolenghi A Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely event. More information

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