Top Stories In Cambridgeshire Today
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New Cambridge life science campus will create 1,000 jobs
A new Cambridge life science campus will create around 1,000 jobs developers have said.
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Plans approved for 200 new homes in south Cambridge
A new housing development will be built at Netherhall Farm to the south of Cambridge.
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Seven cyclists injured in crash near Cambourne
Seven cyclists have been injured in a crash with a car between Elsworth and Boxworth.
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First ever electric train unveiled at Audley End
Audley End Miniature Railway has unveiled its first electric locomotive in time for summer.
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Family of stab victim want to bring body home to Newmarket
The family of a woman killed in East London want to bring her body home to Newmarket.
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Huntingdon 20mph speed limit approved
Plans to roll out a 20 mile per hour speed limit in Huntingdon have been approved.
Cambridgeshire Weather
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UK News
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Criminal investigation launched into police officer filmed kicking man in head at Manchester Airport
A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.
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Heartbroken parents pay tribute to three children killed in east London house fire
The parents of three children who died in a house fire in east London have paid tribute to them, saying: "Your lives were a blessing."
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Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao guilty of manslaughter over woman's death at slapping therapy workshop
An alternative healer has been found guilty of the gross negligence manslaughter of a diabetic woman who died after she stopped taking her insulin at his slapping therapy workshop.
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Prison worker pleads guilty to 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate
A prison worker has admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate.
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UK weather: Temperatures set to soar - as forecasters say there could be heatwave
Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend and into next week - with the Met Office predicting there could be a heatwave.
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'The ick' and 'boop' among new terms added to Cambridge Dictionary
"The ick", "boop" and other informal modern terms are among the 3,200 new words and phrases that have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary.
Strange News
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Hockey player opts to have part of finger amputated to compete at Paris Olympics
A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.
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Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out Argentina goal two hours after game suspended
A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.
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Devon: Would you buy six-acre Drake's Island near Plymouth with private beach and 15 ghosts?
A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.
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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.
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Tortoise causes train delays after slowly climbing on to tracks between Ascot and Bagshot
A tortoise miraculously managed to escape its home and climb on to train tracks, sparking delays for commuters.
Sport
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Belgian GP: Max Verstappen makes eye-catching Practice One start but grid penalty for race confirmed
Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.
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Canada's Tokyo Olympics football gold medal under fresh scrutiny amid drone spying scandal
Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.
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Liverpool Premier League title chances: Arne Slot's areas to address to challenge Man City and Arsenal
The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?
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Liverpool's Curtis Jones reveals the Arne Slot effect - 'We're not in a rush to attack, we want the ball'
Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.
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Lando Norris 'not too proud' about overshadowing Oscar Piastri's maiden F1 win and admits 'stupid' timing call
Lando Norris has admitted he does not feel too proud about overshadowing team-mate Oscar Piastri's first F1 race win, and McLaren's one-two, with his radio wrangling in the closing stages of last week's Hungarian GP.
Latest Galleries
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Pictures: Sutton Beast Colour Blast
Crowds got messy and raised £1000 for charity at the Sutton Beast Colour Blast
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Pictures: Newmarket Nights with Busted
We’ve been to the year 2024… not much has changed but Busted were pretty fine on stage!
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Pictures: Ely Folk Festival 2024
Folk music fans flocked to the Stuntney Estate for the Ely Folk Festival headlined by Eddi Reader
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Pictures: Race For Life Cambridge 2024
Catch up with the action as thousands of people filled the streets of Cambridge to raise money for Cancer Research UK's lifesaving work
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Pictures: Newmarket Nights with JLS
Thousands of people enjoy an evening of racing followed by a gig by JLS
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Pictures: Arthur Rank Star Shine Night Walk 2024
Hundreds of walkers pounded the streets of Cambridge to raise funds for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.