Paul Brackley

Wicken Fen is first reserve in UK to record 10,000 species Moth that mimics a wasp helped National Trust reach milestone.

An incredible 10,000 species have now been logged at the @nationaltrust.org.uk's Wicken Fen reserve - making it one of the most biodiverse places in the country

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Cambridge Independent front page 15/10/25

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on £80m regeneration plans for 'deprived' estates in #Cambridge, explore how 1930s semi was retrofitted, feature Hills Road Sixth Form's Big Biology pics & @philrodgers.co.uk discusses what could threaten Labour's position in city

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.

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

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Cambridge Independent front page, 8-14 October 2025

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'

University of Cambridge scientists ‘on brink of new class of MS treatments’ Licensed treatment that repairs myelin predicted within a decade.

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

#Cambridge

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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’.

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

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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’.

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

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Cambridge Independent 1-10-25

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

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

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

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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

Winners of the 2025 Cambridge Independent Business Awards revealed They were unveiled at a gala dinner at King’s College.

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

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

#CIBA2025

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Cambridge Independent 24-9-25

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

Cambridge Independent 24-9-25

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

Vision for next 30 years of Cambridge Science Park drawn up for consultation Exhibitions will showcase the creation of a new ‘Park of Science’.

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'

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Cambridge Independent 17-9-25

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

AstraZeneca hosts public consultation on conference centre and office building on Cambridge Biomedical Campus Comment by 12 September.

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

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Cambridge Independent front page 10-9-25

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

Swimmers taken to hospital after chlorine leak at Abbey Pools in Cambridge Firefighters, police and ambulance staff attended.

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

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Swimmers taken to hospital after incident at Abbey Pools in Cambridge Firefighters, police and ambulance staff attended.

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

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Hidden genetic drivers of complex diseases uncovered by Wellcome Sanger Institute researchers Their MacroMap project reveals what researchers may have been missing until now.

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

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Cambridge Independent 3-9-25 front

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

Plastic heart valve ‘could help millions of patients’ It’s under development by the universities of Cambridge and Bristol.

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

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Cambridge Independent 27-8-25

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

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).

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

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Finalists for the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2025 are revealed Judges faced a challenging task with an outstanding set of nominations.

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

Here they are:

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Cambridge Independent 6-8-25

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

Fresh images and appeal issued as search for missing 32-year-old Matthew Hallam continues He went missing from his home village on 11 July.

Can you help #Cambridgeshire police find missing Matthew Hallam?

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Cambridge Independent 30-7-25 front page

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we ask why the business case for #EastWestRail is still under wraps, reveal new autonomous vehicle trial for #Cambridge, talk to Bill Key about 66 years of Town Bumps, pay tribute to John Hipkin & feature pics of Grand Discoveries at the Grand Arcade

Lord Chris Smith elected as chancellor of the University of Cambridge Outgoing master of Pembroke College and former culture secretary edged out Dr Mohamed El-Erian and Sandi Toksvig.

Congratulations to Lord Smith, who has been elected as chancellor of the University of #Cambridge

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