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‘There's no stepping back now’ demands U’s boss Harris Head coach Neil Harris has urged his Cambridge United players not to take a backward step.

Head coach Neil Harris has urged his @cambridgeutdfc.bsky.social players not to take a backward step as the promotion race heats up
#CamUTD

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Debate over the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Baulk Path scheme divides councillors Critics of the scheme say cyclists will opt to use a more direct route on the road.

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Cambridge Festival to get under way with hundreds of events across the city Events take place over 17 days.

The 2026 #Cambridge Festival is about to get under way with hundreds of events across the city

@cam.ac.uk

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A high value bike theft in Cambridge - with a happy ending How a porter saved the day - and perhaps more.

The high-value bike theft in #Cambridge - with a happy ending

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U’s defender shortlisted for monthly award Cambridge United’s Kell Watts has been nominated for the monthly League Two Player of the Month award for February.

The @cambridgeutdfc.bsky.social defender Kell Watts has been shortlisted for Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month

#CamUTD

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The newly-built bus lane in Northstowe that is too narrow for buses to pass Critics have branded the move ‘embarrassing’.

The newly-built bus lane in #Northstowe that is too
narrow for buses to pass...

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45,000-plus sign petition calling on government not to use public money for Ian Huntley’s funeral The Soham murderer died on 7 March after a prison attack.

Tens of thousands of people have signed the petition calling on government not to use public money for Soham murderer Ian Huntley’s funeral

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Consultation is launched over Anglian Water’s 49km pipeline from Cambridgeshire to Suffolk It will form the next stage of its strategic pipeline.

Consultation is launched over Anglian Water’s 49km pipeline from #Cambridgeshire to #Suffolk

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Pair arrested after police stop car with thousands of pounds worth of chocolate in boot The pair have been bailed until 20 May.

Pair arrested after police stop car with thousands of pounds worth of chocolate in boot
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In pictures: The Cambridge speed bumps with loose bolts protruding from their surface County council agrees to repairs after councillor and Cambridge Independent warn of hazard.

In pictures: The #Cambridge speed bumps with loose bolts protruding from their surface

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Plus: a bus lane that's too narrow for buses to pass, the boy who died 2 months after surgery by now-suspended surgeon, expensive bike theft with a happy ending, #Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival launch, changes at Museum of Cambridge & mayor on Sidgwick Avenue plans

Livestock keeper ‘kept animals in hazardous and dirty conditions’ Trading Standards officers say she failed to maintain reports of dead animals.

Cambridgeshire livestock keeper ‘kept animals in hazardous and dirty conditions’

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The Wind in the Willows comes to Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire this spring A new sculpture trail has been created by Wild in Art, in collaboration with the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA).

The Wind in the Willows comes to Anglesey Abbey in #Cambridgeshire this spring

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Littleport mother and daughter killed in A10 crash ‘leave a void that can never be filled’ Felix, the husband of Josefina and father of Jonifel Mae, said they ‘will forever live in my heart’.

Littleport mother and daughter killed in A10 crash ‘leave a void that can never be filled’
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‘Change that lasts’: £6.25m Greater Cambridge Impact pot to support city’s struggling Tackling poverty, homelessness, and inequality.

£6.25m Greater #Cambridge Impact money will be used to support those struggling in the city

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Body recovered from river in search for missing Carol Hillier Formal indentification has yet to take place.

A body has been recovered from a river in #Cambridgeshire in the search for missing Carol Hillier

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Crackdown on anti-social car meets at Babraham Park & Ride Dangerous driving behaviour and vehicle stunts have been reported.

Crackdown on anti-social car meets proposed for Babraham Park & Ride

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50 pictures as 14,000 runners complete TTP Cambridge Half Marathon 2026 They include a man in a suit of armour, people dressed as vegetables - and a student who had a cardiac arrest on the course in 2024.

50 pictures as 14,000 runners complete TTP #Cambridge Half Marathon 2026

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Childhood cancers spur on dad to run TTP Cambridge Half Marathon 2026 Chris Doughty will raise funds for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

One of the remarkable stories from today's TTP #Cambridge Half Marathon

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Cambridge pothole protesters to call for repairs A demonstration will be held in the city tomorrow (Sunday, 8 March).

A protest will be held in #Cambridge on Sunday calling for pothole repairs

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First reporter to interview Soham killer was suspicious from start Brian Farmer worked for the Press Association in East Anglia at the time.

The first reporter to interview Soham killer Ian Huntley
was suspicious from the start

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This Land severance payment ‘not a matter for us’ says Cambridgeshire County Council The company, which is wholly-owned by the council, oversees the acquisition and development of land and property for subsequent resale.

Taxpayers questioning a £112,500 severance payment made by the loss-making This Land Ltd (TLL) have been told Cambridgeshire County Council, which owns the development company, had no control over the matter. 🔗⬇️
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Soham killer Ian Huntley dies after attack in maximum security prison His life support was reportedly switched off on Friday.

Soham killer Ian Huntley dies after attack in maximum security prison 🔗⬇️
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Soham killer Ian Huntley ‘blind’ and unlikely to survive prison attack – report The former school caretaker murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.

Soham killer Ian Huntley ‘blind’ and unlikely to survive prison attack – report 🔗⬇️
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Cambridge City Council tax to go up – but at least it ‘will remain free to wee’ The Labour-run authority also plans to build 1,300 new council homes over the next 10 years.

Cambridge City Council tax to go up – but at least it ‘will remain free to wee’

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‘I was a healthy triathlete - then I got a tick-borne disease’ Girton man issues warning after alarming ordeal

‘I was a healthy triathlete - then I got a tick-borne disease’ - Girton man issues warning after alarming ordeal

@encephalitisint.bsky.social

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‘I had a cardiac arrest at Cambridge Half Marathon - now I’m back to run it again two years later’ 23-year-old George’s life was saved by passing cardiologist - who later operated on him.

‘I had a cardiac arrest at Cambridge Half Marathon - now I’m back to run it again two years later’ - read George's incredible story here

@royalpapworth.bsky.social

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Why mature trees had to be felled at Fulbourn nature reserve Wildlife Trust explains urgent work required.

Why mature trees had to be felled at Fulbourn nature reserve
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BrewDog shuts 38 bars including Cambridge despite rescue deal Tilray Brands, which produces medicinal cannabis as well as craft beer in the US, has acquired the BrewDog brand.

BrewDog's #Cambridge bar is among 38 to close despite its rescue deal

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