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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 19h

The @cam.ac.uk vice chancellor has warned the PhD funding gap is now untenable and urgently needs to be addressed

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/education/ph...

PhD funding gap has become ‘untenable’ warns University of Cambridge vice-chancellor

Prof Deborah Prentice warned there is an “escalating need” to address the issue.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 6d

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we discuss a petition calling for Mill Road improvements, feature a 4-page pic special on @bidwells.bsky.social #Cambridge 10k and 3k runs & pics of Duke of Edinburgh's visit & final scenes of Grantchester being filmed. Plus the first 'cycling street'

Cambridge Independent front page, 8-14 October 2025

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 11d

Scientist at @cam.ac.uk say we're 'on the brink of a new class of #MS treatments’

#Cambridge

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/univers...

University of Cambridge scientists ‘on brink of new class of MS treatments’

Licensed treatment that repairs myelin predicted within a decade.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 13d

Exclusive: Marshall Aerospace has cancelled its switch to Cranfield - but is still plotting a move away from #Cambridge Airport

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/rev...

Revealed: Marshall Aerospace cancels switch to Cranfield - but still plots move from Cambridge Airport

The company said the shift to university site in Bedfordshire is no longer ‘affordable’.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 13d

Exclusive: Marshall Aerospace has cancelled its switch to Cranfield - but is still plotting a move away from #Cambridge Airport

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/rev...

Revealed: Marshall Aerospace cancels switch to Cranfield - but still plots move from Cambridge Airport

The company said the shift to university site in Bedfordshire is no longer ‘affordable’.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 13d

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on a devastating #NHS funding cut for @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, feature 3-page special on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, 9-page supplement on our Business Awards, pics of Grantchester Runs and Oktoberfest & Ben Elton interview

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 14d

Cambridge Science Park could become home to 25,000 employees under long-term vision

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambrid...

Cambridge Science Park could become home to 25,000 employees under long-term vision

Consultation is under way.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Antony Carpen @acarpen.bsky.social · 20d

A snapshot of the growing pains of #Cambridge
- Infrastructure project now in its 10th year of paperwork & consultancy spend
- Indy cafe can’t make ends meet
- Charity fundraising in very unequal city
- Complicated sci-tech stuff
- Kings’n’Royals

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 20d

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Buss Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 18d

Congratulations to all the winners of last night's Cambridge Independent Business Awards!

It was a pleasure to host and celebrate your successes.

#CIBA2025 @cambridgeindy.bsky.social

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/win...

Winners of the 2025 Cambridge Independent Business Awards revealed

They were unveiled at a gala dinner at King’s College.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 19d

The Great Hall ⁦at King's College⁩ is looking spectacular ahead of tonight’s @cambridgeindy.bsky.social ⁩Business Awards

#CIBA2025

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/sta...

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 20d

In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Bus Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 20d

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Buss Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 26d

An exhibition takes place today as consultation begins over a 30-year vision for #Cambridge Science Park, including plans to create a 'Park of Science'

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/vision-...

Vision for next 30 years of Cambridge Science Park drawn up for consultation

Exhibitions will showcase the creation of a new ‘Park of Science’.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 27d

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on opening day of #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, feature special report on array of solar schemes in countryside, civic quarter latest & pic specials on Bridge the Gap walk & Dragon Boat Festival, & @philrodgers.co.uk on River Cam

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Sep 11

AstraZeneca is hosting an in-person drop-in event today as its consultation on a new conference centre and office space on #Cambridge Biomedical Campus draws to a close

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/ast...

AstraZeneca hosts public consultation on conference centre and office building on Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Comment by 12 September.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Sep 10

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we explore latest on £92m civic quarter plans, consultations on 30-year #Cambridge Science Park vision, new travel hub and Cambridge25 employment site, & pics from IWM Duxford air show, Stourbridge Fair & #Haddenham Steam Rally, plus our guide to #CamTechWeek

Cambridge Independent front page 10-9-25

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Sep 6

Confirmation from @eastenglandamb.bsky.social that five people were taken to hospital this morning, following the chlorine leak at Abbey Pools in #Cambridge

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/swimmer...

Swimmers taken to hospital after chlorine leak at Abbey Pools in Cambridge

Firefighters, police and ambulance staff attended.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Sep 6

Swimmers have been taken to hospital after an incident at the swimming pool at Abbey Leisure Complex in #Cambridge

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/swimmer...

Swimmers taken to hospital after incident at Abbey Pools in Cambridge

Firefighters, police and ambulance staff attended.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hidden genetic drivers of complex diseases have been uncovered by @sangerinstitute.bsky.social researchers

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/hidden-...

Hidden genetic drivers of complex diseases uncovered by Wellcome Sanger Institute researchers

Their MacroMap project reveals what researchers may have been missing until now.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Sep 3

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - how £80m was spent on aborted plans to move #Cambridge sewage works & Anglian Water is now objecting to new developments. #Duxford Soapbox Derby & #Northstowe Running Festival pic spreads, calls to report crayfish trapping & Christ's College's library plan

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Aug 29

A plastic heart valve being developed by the @cam.ac.uk and @bristoluni.bsky.social could help millions of patients

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/plastic...

Plastic heart valve ‘could help millions of patients’

It’s under development by the universities of Cambridge and Bristol.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Aug 27

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway evidence ahead of inquiry & feature Out of the Ordinary Festival pic special, a 5-page GCSE special, latest on River Cam locks, new #Cambridge butterfly trail, update on market vision & MPs' alarm at rail fares

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Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here's our live blog for #GCSE results day in #Cambridgeshire

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/gcse-re...

GCSE results day 2025: Live updates from Cambridgeshire schools

Thousands of students across Cambridgeshire are due to find out their GCSE exam results today (Thursday, 21 August).

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Aug 6

Congratulations to the finalists in the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2025! #CIBA2025

Here they are:

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/fin...

Finalists for the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2025 are revealed

Judges faced a challenging task with an outstanding set of nominations.

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk

Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · Aug 6

In this week's Cambridge Independent we reveal our #CIBA2025 Business Awards finalists and feature a special report on visa uncertainty for Ukrainian community. There's sadness as CoFarm is wound up, latest on River Cam locks & £30k Dali painting is bought in house clearance sale for £150