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News and updates from the county of Cambridgeshire, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky #Cambs #Cambridgeshire
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Cathedral mourns sudden death of canon

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Ely Cathedral mourns sudden death of canon
The dean says Jim Garrard will be sorely missed by staff, choirs and the wider cathedral community.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Land record offers snapshot of 18th Century life

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Chesterton historical land survey offers snapshot of village life
An 18th Century survey reveals details of life in Chesterton before it became a Cambridge suburb.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Residents raise flooding fears over new home plan

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Kimbolton villagers say 65 new homes could cause flooding
More than 30 objections are lodged against a housing estate plan on the edge of a village.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Christmas card sales down 22%, says retailer

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Christmas card sales down in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Shops say online sellers, the cost of living and the price of postage are all having an impact.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Suspected cable thieves abandon van stuck in ditch

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Suspected cable thieves abandon van stuck in Abbots Ripton ditch
Police say an attempt to take hundreds of metres of underground cable "didn't go as expected".
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December 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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'10 years ago I rocked up and I've been here ever since'

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Panto stars return to Dunstable, Harlow, Cambridge and Lowestoft
Actors say it is a privilege to play the same venues year after year, often in the same type of role.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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City offices to be converted into student rooms

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Cambridge University college to convert offices for student use
Pembroke College is to transform a city centre Grade II listed building into 13 student rooms.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Merchandise inspired by town's geese raises £4,000

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Merchandise inspired by March's geese raises £4,000
The gaggle is the inspiration behind items such as a calendar, tea towels, greeting cards and socks.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Cambridge's Smith not taking games for granted

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Korey Smith: Cambridge midfielder not taking games for granted
Smith is fine-tuning his training schedule after eight months out with a knee injury but is relishing being back in action.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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NHS urges 250,000 vulnerable people to get flu jab

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Cambridgeshire NHS urges 250,000 vulnerable people to get flu jab
Vulnerable people are being urged to get the vaccine before the festive period.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Cambridge's Smith not taking games for granted

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Korey Smith: Cambridge midfielder not taking games for granted
Smith is fine-tuning his training schedule after eight months out with a knee injury but is relishing being back in action.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Bingo is back with hopes to attract young people

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Wisbech bingo reopens hoping to attract a new generation
Regulars say they are thrilled that the social hub is back in business.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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New £2.3bn hospital 'ambitious but necessary'

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New £2.3bn hospital plans for Cambridge 'ambitious but necessary'
NHS trust says the plans for Cambridge are necessary to deal with the projected population growth.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Double shootings to feature in TV documentary

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24 Hours in Police Custody features Cambridgeshire double murder
An investigation into the murders of Gary Dunmore and Josh Dunmore are featuring in two episodes.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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County gets £31m to improve bus services

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Cambridgeshire get £31m funding for buses over next three years
A minister says confirming funding for longer than a year should mean better planning by the mayor.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Suspected cable thieves abandon van stuck in ditch

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Suspected cable thieves abandon van stuck in Abbots Ripton ditch
Police say an attempt to take hundreds of metres of underground cable "didn't go as expected".
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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NHS urges 250,000 vulnerable people to get flu jab

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Cambridgeshire NHS urges 250,000 vulnerable people to get flu jab
Vulnerable people are being urged to get the vaccine before the festive period.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Report on boy's death was a 'missed opportunity'

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Stamford boy's death report was 'missed opportunity', family say
Benedict Blythe, five, died following an allergic reaction to milk at school, an inquest heard.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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'Radical' plans for a new £2.3bn major hospital

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Cambridge NHS trust reveals plans for a new £2.3bn hospital
More than 70% of the trust's current estate is in a poor or bad condition.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Land record offers snapshot of 18th Century life

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Chesterton historical land survey offers snapshot of village life
An 18th Century survey reveals details of life in Chesterton before it became a Cambridge suburb.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Last supermoon of the year lights up the East

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In Pictures: Sky-gazers capture Cold Moon across East
Weather watchers across the region snap pictures of the year's last supermoon.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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City bus drivers striking over Christmas in pay row

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Cambridge Stagecoach bus drivers striking over Christmas
Hundreds of drivers and engineers in the city are set to strike for five days, a union says.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Weston-super-Mare make history and joy for two Robins - FA Cup round-up

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FA Cup: second round results and key talking points
BBC Sport reflects on the key results from the FA Cup second round results.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Champion Trump beats Robertson to reach UK final

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UK Championship 2025: Defending champion Trump beats Robertson to reach UK final
Defending champion Judd Trump reaches his fifth UK Championship final with a comfortable 6-3 victory over Neil Robertson in York.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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New £2.3bn hospital 'ambitious but necessary'

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New £2.3bn hospital plans for Cambridge 'ambitious but necessary'
NHS trust says the plans for Cambridge are necessary to deal with the projected population growth.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM