Plans lodged for new water treatment building amid ‘increasing demand’ for water
Good Morning Cambridge — 2026-08-16
The applicant said the project is 'exceptionally important from a drinking water resources perspective'
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Plans lodged for new water treatment building amid ‘increasing demand’ for water
• The applicant said the project is 'exceptionally important from a drinking water resources perspective'
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Cambridge Independent — News · Education · yesterday
Prime Minister says ‘tragedy’ of Jason Arday’s death must be a ‘moment for reflection’
• The former University of Cambridge professor was found dead on Friday.
Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Stray dog's 'ear attached to neck' in one of worst cases of matting'
• An investigation has been launched after a two-year-old dog was found with "suspected deliberate injuries' hidden beneath its matted fur.
Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday
‘I tested the mysterious Cambridgeshire border road that appears to defy gravity'
• Those who drive on a sloped road will notice something very mysterious
CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday
Cambridge University college wants to expand and renovate ‘outdated’ boathouse
• The original boathouse dates back to 1900
Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Family's heartbreaking tribute to former professor found dead at home
• The heartbroken family of former University of Cambridge professor Dr Jason Arday have spoken of their "shock" after his death.
Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Man told young 'girl' he wanted to 'kiss her all over' in explicit messages
• A man who sent explicit messages and images to what he mistakenly thought was a 14-year-old girl has been jailed.
Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday
Woman who served in Royal Navy in WWII turns 100
• A woman who served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War has turned 100.
CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday
Mayor of London says Cambridge University professor Jason Arday died after facing 'campaign of abuse'
• He said that he is 'devastated' for his friends and family
Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday
£1m Cambridge public toilets including ‘squat-style’ loos are defended by city council
• And it moves to justify £1 fee to spend a penny.
Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · 3 days ago
A-level students in Saffron Walden celebrate their results
• A-level students across Saffron Walden are celebrating their A-level results.
BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · 6 days ago
The U's Show: Fans' forum special
• Neil Harris, Mark Bonner and Alex Tunbridge live from the Abbey Stadium.
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What's On · 25 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 25 priority public listings from 25 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
16 Aug at 09:30A Treasure Hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge
16 Aug at 10:00Art Exhibition: 'Images and Other Conversations'
16 Aug at 11:00Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today
16 Aug at 11:00Kenji Umeda: a journey
16 Aug at 11:00; 17 Aug at 10:00Portraits of Cambridge: A Town in Transition
16 Aug at 11:30Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour
16 Aug at 12:00; 16 Aug at 13:00Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
16 Aug at 12:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime
16 Aug at 12:00TEN GOOD YEARS
16 Aug at 12:00War Craft
16 Aug at 12:30Hidden Cambridge: The Unusual, The Quirky, and the Bizarre!
16 Aug at 14:30Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown
17 Aug at 09:00Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity
17 Aug at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers
20 AugKids’ Crafting Club: Create Your Own Flag with Plus-Plus18 AugBachata Cambridge- Bachata Tuesdays
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
19 Aughoedown throwdown
21 Aug2026 Cambridge Chinese Music & Culture Festival 2026第三屆劍橋音樂文化節
16 AugScreens in the City - University of Cambridge Downing Site - 16th August
29 AugROCK THE BOAT LONDON ALL WHITE BOAT RIDE PARTY | NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2026
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This Day in Cambridge History
On or near today · Through the years
1967
The Cambridge Science Park was established by Trinity College and became a major technology cluster.
Local Almanac · This Day
Did you know? · Cambridge and South Cambs
Cambourne, South Cambridgeshire's largest town, was built from scratch on former farmland, with its first house occupied in August 1999.
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