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Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Celebrity Shetland pony to appear at Ely Cathedral animal service • A celebrity Shetland pony will be among the special guests at Ely Cathedral’s annual animal service.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Locals say peat soil excuse for bad roads is 'wearing a bit thin' • Residents across Cambridgeshire are calling for immediate road maintenance after describing local routes as 'dangerous' and 'atrocious'

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Plan to close station branded 'disgraceful' as residents fear it will make life 'an absolute misery' • Waterbeach train station is planned to close as a new station is being built to accommodate thousands of new homes

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Police confirm body found in lake is Noah Woods' as investigation continues • Suffolk Police identify three-year-old Noah Woods, found dead in Decoy Pond, Brantham, after going missing on September 15.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Thousands of new homes approved despite concerns local services won't be able to cope • Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council jointly approved the scheme

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Mill Road trio call for clarity on ownership ahead of upgrades to Cambridge street • They say it is vital to long-term plans to improve the road.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Prince William shows different side of personality in public visit captured on camera • Prince William meets people from all walks of life during public engagements – and a clip from a recent trip has gone viral as it shows a different side to the Royal Family member

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday Claire Buttrum’s first novella ‘Little Bird’ takes off • The Cambridgeshire-based author is also a somatic therapist and a former dancer and choreographer.

The Hunts Post (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Huntingdon Boat Club win races at Cambridge Autumn regatta • Racing over a distance of 550 metres, Huntingdon Boat Club came away with an impressive six wins at the recent Cambridge 99 Autumn Regatta.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Reality TV stars deny queue-jumping for popular trading card release • Geek Retreat Chelmsford denies claims Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon received special treatment during the Pokémon 30th Anniversary launch on September 16.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Local news · yesterday Approval for up to 3,800 homes on outskirts of city • The development by the University of Cambridge is hoping to also create more than 4,000 jobs.

Cambridge Science Park news RSS feed · Business and development · yesterday Cambridge Science Park members recognised at Business Weekly Awards • Three Cambridge Science Park members have been recognised at the Business Weekly Awards, highlighting the breadth of innovation taking place across the Park. • Owlstone Medical took home the US-UK Health

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Motorcyclist fined after residents report speeding in Witchford • A motorcyclist was fined after residents reported them for speeding in Witchford.

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 43 priority public listings from 43 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

18 Sep at 09:30One-day meeting - The Future of UK Landscape Regeneration

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

18 Sep at 09:00Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity

18–19 Sep at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

18–19 Sep at 10:00Hidden Histories

18–19 Sep at 10:00A Mughal Songbook: Art, Music and Empire

18–19 Sep at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

18–19 Sep at 10:00Portraits of Cambridge: A Town in Transition

18 Sep at 11:00David Hockney: Beneath the Surface

18 Sep at 12:00TEN GOOD YEARS

18 Sep at 17:30Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

18 Sep at 19:00Mull Historical Society

19 Sep at 10:00Art Exhibition: 'Images and Other Conversations'

19 Sep at 10:30An Introduction to Visible Mending with Luce Thread

19 SepUkrainian Educational Hub to open at central Cambridge church

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

26 SepCandlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More | Cambridge

24 SepBy Royal Appointment

18 SepFran McGillivray and Mike Burke with support Robert Brown

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

26 Sep70s Day Disco: Cambridge

18 SepBAILANDO Fridays in Cambridge - Salsa | Bachata | Kizomba

19 SepThe WisH freestyle

22 SepBachata Cambridge- Bachata Tuesdays

19 SepBon-odori -Japanese folk dance- workshop 盆踊りを踊ってみる会

1 OctAnnual Residential 2026

24 SepMarillion + Haunt the Woods

22 SepCarpenters Arms Tuesday Jam Night

19 SepCambridge Autumn Shopping Fair

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

20 SepWard Thomas at Cambridge Corn Exchange

18 SepSpecial Evening of Mediumship with Peter Goddard

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

20 SepWEEKLY Sunday Jazz w Andy Bowie 4tet

26 SepSaint Etienne | Cambridge

18 SepFreya Ridings at Cambridge Corn Exchange

23 SepMyles Sanko | La Raza (Cambridge)

26 SepCandlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

25 SepCambridge Oktoberfest 2026 - 10 years anniversery

26 SepCandlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

1 OctJoe Jackson at Cambridge Corn Exchange

25 SepMiss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

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

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