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New images of how Guildhall and Corn Exchange could look as architects discuss Cambridge civic quarter ‘challenge’

03 April 2025
New images of how Guildhall and Corn Exchange could look as architects discuss Cambridge civic quarter ‘challenge’

New images of how Guildhall and Corn Exchange could look as architects discuss Cambridge civic quarter ‘challenge’

03 April 2025

They have spoken of responsibility for redesigning city’s historic core.

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How Darwin College, Cambridge, will be heated by water from River Cam thanks to new pump house

03 April 2025
How Darwin College, Cambridge, will be heated by water from River Cam thanks to new pump house

How Darwin College, Cambridge, will be heated by water from River Cam thanks to new pump house

03 April 2025

A river sourced heat pump will help University of Cambridge college become carbon neutral.

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Appeal to Planning Inspectorate over rejection of retirement village plans for Anstey Hall in Trumpington

02 April 2025
Appeal to Planning Inspectorate over rejection of retirement village plans for Anstey Hall in Trumpington

Appeal to Planning Inspectorate over rejection of retirement village plans for Anstey Hall in Trumpington

02 April 2025

Owner John de Bruyne says the development is needed to safeguard its future.

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‘Meteoric rise’ in ADHD referrals among reasons for long mental health waiting lists in Cambridgeshire

02 April 2025
‘Meteoric rise’ in ADHD referrals among reasons for long mental health waiting lists in Cambridgeshire

‘Meteoric rise’ in ADHD referrals among reasons for long mental health waiting lists in Cambridgeshire

02 April 2025

Waits for autism services have also grown.


Nigel Farage visits Cambridgeshire and gets a temporary ‘British bulldog’ tattoo as Ryan Coogan is unveiled as Reform UK’s mayoral candidate

01 April 2025
Nigel Farage visits Cambridgeshire and gets a temporary ‘British bulldog’ tattoo as Ryan Coogan is unveiled as Reform UK’s mayoral candidate

Nigel Farage visits Cambridgeshire and gets a temporary ‘British bulldog’ tattoo as Ryan Coogan is unveiled as Reform UK’s mayoral candidate

01 April 2025

Reform would enact spending cuts on climate initiatives, he said.


Church to move from Cambridge site earmarked for R&D to Histon

01 April 2025
Church to move from Cambridge site earmarked for R&D to Histon

Church to move from Cambridge site earmarked for R&D to Histon

01 April 2025

It will be home to services, choir practice and a foodbank.


Government plan to scrap Cambridgeshire’s council structures is ‘bodged job’, claims councillor

30 March 2025
Government plan to scrap Cambridgeshire’s council structures is ‘bodged job’, claims councillor

Government plan to scrap Cambridgeshire’s council structures is ‘bodged job’, claims councillor

30 March 2025

But others argued it’s a ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance.


Could RAF Wyton be among the surplus MoD land repurposed for new homes?

30 March 2025
Could RAF Wyton be among the surplus MoD land repurposed for new homes?

Could RAF Wyton be among the surplus MoD land repurposed for new homes?

30 March 2025

It could provide space for 4,500 homes as government pushes for new housing.


Greater Cambridge Partnership agrees to re-route Fulbourn Greenway along Mill Road

28 March 2025
Greater Cambridge Partnership agrees to re-route Fulbourn Greenway along Mill Road

Greater Cambridge Partnership agrees to re-route Fulbourn Greenway along Mill Road

28 March 2025

The third phase of the greenway had been planned to follow a different route.

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Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

26 March 2025
Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

Councillor apologises over way Cambridge Folk Festival 2025 cancellation was announced after ‘spin’ claim

26 March 2025

Opposition claims it was ‘carefully choreographed’.


£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

20 March 2025
£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

£1.3m repair bill for structural repairs to 1970s Cambridge City Council flats

20 March 2025

Initial estimate was £800,000.


Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

20 March 2025
Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

Plea over new homes plan to sustain ‘struggling’ South Cambridgeshire pub

20 March 2025

Eight homes are proposed for a field behind the pub.


Sheltered housing site in Cambridge that was fire risk set to be redeveloped into 29 council homes

19 March 2025
Sheltered housing site in Cambridge that was fire risk set to be redeveloped into 29 council homes

Sheltered housing site in Cambridge that was fire risk set to be redeveloped into 29 council homes

19 March 2025

The project will cost about £9.8m.

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‘Huge concerns’ over plans for Kingsway Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire to be one of Europe’s largest

19 March 2025
‘Huge concerns’ over plans for Kingsway Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire to be one of Europe’s largest

‘Huge concerns’ over plans for Kingsway Solar Farm in Cambridgeshire to be one of Europe’s largest

19 March 2025

Councillor says it will affect lives of residents for many years.

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Struggle to make 40 council home development in Cambridge financially viable

18 March 2025
Struggle to make 40 council home development in Cambridge financially viable

Struggle to make 40 council home development in Cambridge financially viable

18 March 2025

The homes would be built where garage block was damaged in high winds.


Pothole plague: All the roads in each district of Cambridgeshire earmarked for priority repairs

16 March 2025
Pothole plague: All the roads in each district of Cambridgeshire earmarked for priority repairs

Pothole plague: All the roads in each district of Cambridgeshire earmarked for priority repairs

16 March 2025

£59m will be spent on roads, pathways, bridges and rights of way by the county council.


Plans for new research buildings and pub for Wellcome Genome Campus expansion unveiled

13 March 2025
Plans for new research buildings and pub for Wellcome Genome Campus expansion unveiled

Plans for new research buildings and pub for Wellcome Genome Campus expansion unveiled

13 March 2025

The detailed plans are part of the project to triple the campus’ size.


New bidder found for Shire Hall in Cambridge - after deals with previous two buyers fell through

12 March 2025
New bidder found for Shire Hall in Cambridge - after deals with previous two buyers fell through

New bidder found for Shire Hall in Cambridge - after deals with previous two buyers fell through

12 March 2025

Cambridgeshire County Council has entered an exclusivity period.


Rooftop terrace approved for Mill Road café

12 March 2025
Rooftop terrace approved for Mill Road café

Rooftop terrace approved for Mill Road café

12 March 2025

But concerns were voiced for a neighbouring church.


Local government reorganisation could cost Cambridgeshire councils more than £18m

11 March 2025
Local government reorganisation could cost Cambridgeshire councils more than £18m

Local government reorganisation could cost Cambridgeshire councils more than £18m

11 March 2025

The government has said it wants to see a move towards unitary councils.

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