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Cambridge Independent — News · Council and records · yesterday Celebrating the transformation of Orwell’s Glebe Field • The parish council bought the Diocese of Ely field after a fundraising campaign and created a village amenity and site of scientific interest.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Council and records · today Behind the scenes as garden centre builds Christmas wonderland • The garden centre has been quietly transforming its showroom since early September

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Tram plans slammed as 'scandalous waste of money' • A study which could suggest introducing trams or a light rail network to combat Cambridge's congestion could be released later this year, as readers remain divided over the city's transport strategy

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Cambridge school says phone ban is 'creating a sanctuary not a prison' • Teachers claim there is a 'notable increase in the concentration they are seeing in class' since the restrictions were introduced

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · today Cambridgeshire campaign could unlock £2m a year in unclaimed Pension Credit • A campaign could put up to £2 million a year back in the pockets of older Cambridgeshire residents.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Cambs primary school praised for 'welcoming' environment in Ofsted report • Earith Primary School has been praised for its "welcoming and nurturing" environment in its latest Ofsted report.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Major change to park and ride off A12 announced in 'exciting new phase' • A park and ride service off the A12 is set for a fresh start with a new operator announced.

Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · today Mayor backs Ely City FC with personal sponsorship and solar plans debated • Cambs Mayor Paul Bristow answered questions from the public during a recent event held at Ely City Football Club.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Car 'flipped' and 'rolled' into river whilst teenager drove at 'excessive speed' • One of the passengers believed that the driver wanted to 'show off', an inquest heard

Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · today The hardest secondary schools to get into in Cambridgeshire revealed • The hardest secondary schools to get into in Cambridgeshire have been revealed as parents and carers decide where their children will study next year.

Cambridge News · Local news · today The Cambridgeshire area where thousands of new homes and country park could be built • The developers propose a '20-minute neighbourhood'

What's on: next 14 days

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22–24 Sep at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

22–24 Sep at 10:00Hidden Histories

22–24 Sep at 10:00A Mughal Songbook: Art, Music and Empire

22–24 Sep at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

22–24 Sep at 11:00David Hockney: Beneath the Surface

22–23 Sep at 11:00Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Now

23 Sep at 12:00TEN GOOD YEARS

26 SepCandlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More | Cambridge

3 OctGianmarco Soresi at Cambridge Corn Exchange

24 SepHasan Al-Habib: "Death to the West (Midlands)"

3 OctStand-up: "Masz Minutę" + Syrek-Dąbrowski | Cambridge | Sezon 4

3 OctOVER 30s DAYTIME CLUBBING - CAMBRIDGE

3 OctBeyond 30 Presents... Daytime Clubbing | Cambridge

29 SepUp Close With The Blues At The Portland Arms, Cambridge

22 SepCarpenters Arms Tuesday Jam Night

1 OctAnnual Residential 2026

22 SepBachata Cambridge- Bachata Tuesdays

26 SepMilonga Eclipse - Alternative milonga with DJ Steven Rhodes

4 OctDame Siân Phillips and Robert Powell in 'It’s All Greek'

28 SepNurse Georgie Carroll at Cambridge Corn Exchange

4 OctCambridge Hanabi - Japanese Market Autumn Edition

3 OctLocal Makers Market: Autumn Market at Downing Place, Cambridge.

25 SepThe Prince, the Courtesan and the Missing Diamonds by Calum MacLeod

3 OctABRASIONS - new work by Ian Rawlinson

22 SepArt exhibition/sale - Hot Numbers - Cathy Noble Art

26 SepCandlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

23 SepMyles Sanko | La Raza (Cambridge)

26 SepCandlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

25 SepCambridge Oktoberfest 2026 - 10 years anniversery

24 SepMarillion + Haunt the Woods

1 OctJoe Jackson at Cambridge Corn Exchange

2 OctJazz Sabbath - Cambridge UK

3 OctDuxford Flying Finale

25 SepMiss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

2 OctSteve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

3 OctTez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You - Cambridge

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