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Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Planning · today Calls for urgent upgrade to pipe network after ‘brutal’ summer of ‘record leaks’ • Cambridgeshire County Council agreed to write to the government and regulators to request water companies work with councils on highway impacts, leaks and infrastructure planning at a meeting last week.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Council and records · yesterday Leisure centre revamp plans face fresh delay • It is "disappointing" the decision has been delayed but a new report is needed, says council leader.

BBC News — Cambridgeshire · Health · yesterday Woman bailed as baby death inquiry continues • A woman arrested on suspicion of murder over the death has been detained in hospital, say police.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday 34 'bungalow-style' residential park homes could be built in Littleport • Plans have been submitted to East Cambridgeshire District Council for 34 residential park homes on land north of Padnal in Littleport.

Ely Standard (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Aldreth to get bus service six days a week after campaign • Aldreth is getting a major boost to its bus service after months of community campaigning.

Cambs Times (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Data reveals Cambs is nearly last in UK for delivering care plans on time • Cambridgeshire County Council has been ranked among the worst in the country for providing care plans for children with special needs within the deadline.

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · today Nigel Farage announces £250,000 fund for charities and organisations in Clacton • Nigel Farage has announced a £250,000 fund for charities and community organisations in Clacton following his re-election as the area's MP

Saffron Walden Reporter (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Police searching for man after burglary at church • Police release CCTV images after St Mary’s Church burglary in Wendens Ambo on September 30, seeking witnesses and footage to identify a man.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Disqualified drink-driver caught attempting to fill up car at petrol station • The driver was spotted by an off-duty police officer

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · yesterday Fears that 'Cambridge will be gridlocked' if airport development goes ahead • Residents have shared strong views on plans for Cambridge East, a new city district on the former Cambridge Airport site that could bring more than 10,000 homes and 9,000 jobs

The Hunts Post (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday 10 pumpkin picking spots in Cambridgeshire for Halloween • Discover Cambridgeshire pumpkin patches and Halloween attractions, from maize mazes and spooky trails to family fun at Milton Maze, Wimpole Estate and more.

Cambridge News · Local news · yesterday Hero GP treated train crash casualties despite being injured herself • The GP has won a Pride of Britain Award for her help during the Bedford train crash

Cambridge Independent — News · Local news · yesterday ‘Urgent’ upgrade of water pipes needed after ‘record leaks’, says Cambridgeshire county councillor • Council calls for better co-ordination from utility companies.

The Hunts Post (Newsquest) — News · Local news · yesterday Waterbeach heritage walk reveals how history is shaping the new town • A heritage walk has brought the history of Waterbeach to life, highlighting how the past is influencing its future development.

CambridgeshireLive (Reach) — Home / all sections · Local news · 2 days ago Three men allegedly get into fight on busy Cambridgeshire road • Police would like to speak to three men captured on CCTV in connection with the incident

What's on: next 14 days

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21–22 Oct at 09:00Other than Words: A Sense of Release in the Presence of Art

21–22 Oct at 09:00Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

21–22 Oct at 09:00Knowledge in a Fractured World

21–22 Oct at 10:00Hidden Histories

21–22 Oct at 10:00A Mughal Songbook: Art, Music and Empire

21–22 Oct at 10:00An Enamel Revolution: China and the World

21–22 Oct at 10:00Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

21–22 Oct at 11:00Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Now

21 Oct at 14:00Misery and Beauty: Harry Becker's Portrait of East Anglian Farm Labour around the Great War

21 Oct at 18:00Unique Humans in a Strange Universe

31 OctThe Fright Crawl | Cambridge's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31

31 OctThe Fright Crawl | Cambridge Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31

30 OctThe Fright Crawl | Cambridge's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30

24 OctAFTRHRS - Halloween Party

31 OctZombie Fest 9 - East Anglia's Biggest Indoor Halloween Festival

31 OctHalloween Party at Tram Depot

30 OctDunna Runna - Halloween Special 2026

24 OctAutumn Celebration: Pumpkin Day and Halloween

3 NovThe Proclaimers at Cambridge Corn Exchange

3 NovTeenage Fanclub at Cambridge Junction, Cambridge

29 OctThe Wedding Present - Seamonsters 35th Anniversary Concert LIVE in Cambridge!

21 Oct21 Oct, Cambridge: Ancient Greek Meze with mezzo Helen Charlston + stand-up comedian Natalie Haynes

28 OctThe Tallis Scholars

27 OctPet Needs at MASH, Cambridge

30 OctCambridge Lindy Exchange 2026

31 OctLight Night: Cambridge

28 OctJonathan Pie at Cambridge Corn Exchange

21 OctGREIPUR HJALTASON - THE ICEBREAKER TOUR - CAMBRIDGE

25 OctSalisbury Arms Sunday Jam Night

3 NovLift Music Collective at The Geldart!

31 OctWhoosh! At Zombie Fest 9

21 OctLanguages in the world

28 OctSeychelles Discovered Cambridge

27 OctAround The Table Supper Club: Korean edition

24 OctKnit&Natter X Warm Hub at Cambridge Central Library

22 OctThe Alma Quiz Night

28 OctSpeed Dating in Cambridge for ages 30-49

31 OctLego Club Drop-In @ Cambridge Central Library

29 OctBird Puppet Making

30 OctTeddy Bears' Picnic at Willingham Library

23 OctBAILANDO Fridays in Cambridge - Salsa | Bachata | Kizomba

24 OctKid's Dance Class with 4D Dance

24 OctMilonga Connection with DJ Winston Veerender

1 NovJools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at Cambridge Corn Exchange

31 OctCandlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

23 OctThe Bluetones | Junction, Cambridge - Expecting To Fly 30th Anniversary Tour

30 OctDexys Midnight Runners at Cambridge Corn Exchange

21 OctMichael Palin: In the Philippines

23 OctSimon Brodkin: Unleashed

22 OctLeo Sayer in Cambridge

27 OctRADIOHEAD "The Soundtrack of our Lives" by Paranohead

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