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NHS launches 24/7 mental health text service
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Post Office barrister to lead second Arday review
• Jason Beer KC will chair the second stage of the University of Cambridge's independent review.
Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Henry Nowak's killer has life sentence increased after term ruled ‘unduly lenient’
• Vickrum Digwa has had the minimum term of his life sentence for the murder of Henry Nowak increased from 21 years to 25 years after the Court of Appeal ruled it was “unduly lenient”.
Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday
An open letter to the leaders of the world – COP31 must not be a cop out
• Opinion | Climate activist, fair trade campaigner and author Pushpanath Krisnamurthy says the time for justice and courageous action is now.
Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Havoc on major route as crash causes severe delays
• A12 Chelmsford Bypass crash causes London-bound delays at Junction 18 near Danbury, with queues back to Boreham Interchange.
Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Subway plans to open 70 new UK stores inside Asda supermarkets
• Subway plans to open up to 70 more restaurants in Asda stores over four years as part of a wider expansion.
Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday
Train attack victim said knifeman was ‘on a mission’, court hears
• The football supporter said he felt 'confident' to fight back - but he 'came out wounded because he had a knife'
Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Which? warning over common mistake that is making homes colder and bills higher
• Which? explains why it advises against drying washing on radiators, with alternatives and tips for reducing moisture indoors.
Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Concern over refurbished venue’s projected doubling of average ticket prices
• Concerns have been raised as average ticket prices could double following a major Cambridge Corn Exchange refurbishment.
Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
MPs demand timeline for delayed Cambridgeshire special schools with 270 places
• A trio of MPs are demanding answers from ministers over delays to two long-promised special schools.
Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday
Man stabbed ex girlfriend's new partner in violent rage
• He had previously been given an order to stay away from his ex's house
Cambridge Science Park news RSS feed · Business and development · yesterday
From Shanghai to Wuhan: finding familiar ground in China’s innovation ecosystem
• In her final reflection from China, Cambridge Science Park’s Director of External Relations and Innovation, Jane Hutchins, considers the contrast between Shanghai and Wuhan, the impressive technologies emerging from China
Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday
Frustration as BP Pulse EV chargers remain out of action in West Chesterton
• Extensive pass-the-parcel with county council over maintenance.
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The University of Cambridge traces its origins to scholars who gathered in Cambridge in the early thirteenth century.
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