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• Cambridge News published Happy birthday Cake-ability Brown! Wimpole Hall's sweet tribute...

  31-08-2016 17:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  If you're celebrating a big birthday you're going to need a pretty big cake. That was the thinking in the kitchens at Wimpole Hall last week, where a team of star bakers pulled off their very own showstopper, painstakingly recreating the 17th century manor house in delicious chocolate sponge.Head chef Bart Swiacki worked with father and son team Marek and Patrice Adamowicz to create the cake, which weight over 200kg and reaches up to 66cm in height. Together they spent 48 hours...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Don't dither over your pint

  31-08-2016 17:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Twenty four breweries across the East of England are putting their pumps behind a new campaign to highlight beers brewed by Assured Independent British Craft Brewers.Launched by SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, the initiative has been welcomed by brewers across the UK who believe it is vital for consumers to be able to recognise when beers are genuinely from smaller, independent breweries or competing products from bigger brewers. As the 'craft beer' category has moved into mainstream..
  
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• Cambridge News published Shock as masked arsonist torches Cambridge taxi outside family...

  31-08-2016 17:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A taxi driver has told of his shock after a masked man torched his cab outside the family home where his young children were sleeping. Abdul Kadir was asleep at his house on Warren Road, East Chesterton, where he lives with his wife and three young children, when his minibus was set alight by a suspected arsonist on Tuesday morning.He told the News: "We were all asleep and we were woken up by the police knocking on our door. "We came down and there were fire trucks and police officers...
  
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• Cambridge News published New £2.4million Woodlands Cancer Centre in Cambridgeshire...

  31-08-2016 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The newly-extended Woodlands Cancer Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital welcomed its first patients today as the first phase of the project was officially opened. Staff and patients celebrated the opening of the £2.4million centre with speeches and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The recent extension features a spacious waiting room to relax in before appointments, several consulting rooms and three large treatment bays for patients to have chemotherapy. There is also an area for the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Keith Keane joins Rochdale on loan from Cambridge United

  31-08-2016 14:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Keith Keane is moving up a league after securing a loan switch from Cambridge United to Rochdale until January. The central midfielder is swapping the team currently bottom of Sky Bet League Two for the side sitting second from bottom in League One. Keane joined the U's from Preston in May 2015 when the then manager Richard Money was looking to add some extra steel and experience to his midfield. But he was hampered by injuries from the start of his United career and was restricted to just...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Keith Keane joins Rochdale on loan from Cambridge United

  31-08-2016 14:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Keith Keane is moving up a league after securing a loan switch from Cambridge United to Rochdale until January. The central midfielder is swapping the team currently bottom of Sky Bet League Two for the side sitting second from bottom in League One. Keane joined the U's from Preston in May 2015 when the then manager Richard Money was looking to add some extra steel and experience to his midfield. But he was hampered by injuries from the start of his United career and was restricted to just...
  
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• Cambridge News published The Fab Five: Things to do, see and buy

  31-08-2016 14:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cluck cluckThe words 'bikers', 'Ely Cathedral' and 'hairy' wouldn't normally appear in the same sentence, but here's a rather exciting exception to the rule: next Tuesday, Si King and Dave Myers – AKA hirsute motorbike-crazy TV cooks The Hairy Bikers – will be dropping in to Ely Cathedral at 7.30pm to talk about their latest book.Called The Hairy Bikers: Chicken & Egg, it's packed with hearty and down-to-earth recipes - from soups and salads to pies and puds - all celebrating the
  
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• Cambridge News published Opening date set for Newmarket's National Heritage Centre for...

  31-08-2016 14:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Art has been firmly secured on the walls and exhibits are being placed in their new homes as the opening of the new National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art draws ever closer.The new museum, on a four acre site comprising of King Charles II's former palace and training yard, is set to open on Monday, September 19.At a tour of the site on Tuesday evening, museum director Chris Garibaldi said: "We are at the final furlong to welcoming the public to this brilliant project in...
  
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• Cambridge News published Tymal Mills in England squad for Pakistan IT20

  31-08-2016 14:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Tymal Mills has been named in England's 14-man squad for the NatWest IT20 against Pakistan at Emirates Old Trafford next Wednesday. The former Tuddenham and Mildenhall pace bowler, who plays for Sussex, helped the team register an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in July at the Ageas Bowl. Captain Eoin Morgan will be able to call on the experience of the likes of Joe Root, Moeen Ali and Alex Hales, but Liam Dawson, James Vince, Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow miss out. National selector...
  
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• CambridgeNews published East of England business confidence lowest in four years

  31-08-2016 13:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Business confidence in the East of England has been on a downward trend over the past year. According to the latest ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants) UK Business Confidence Monitor the index is now in negative territory and at the lowest level for four years, -8.2.Exports are growing at a similar, modest pace to last year at 2.3% year on year, while domestic sales are weaker and businesses report 3.4% growth for the year to date.Profit growth is also easing, at 2.8% year on year,...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Foreigners creating more jobs here

  31-08-2016 13:18 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The East of England saw 3,280 jobs created last year as a result of investment from overseas, new figures published by the Department for International Trade have revealed.The data, which is broken down regionally, has revealed that the East of England won 116 foreign investment projects in 2015-16. Since 2010, 18,924 new jobs have been created here from overseas investment. International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox, said: "Today's figures are a vote of confidence in the East of England as an...
  
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• Cambridge News published Leon Davies: Great occasion for 16-year-old Cambridge United...

  31-08-2016 13:04 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  With all the talk of boycotts and supporters being extremely unimpressed with the format for this season's Checkatrade Trophy, it would be easy to think nothing positive could come out of it. Nothing could be further from the truth for Cambridge United, however, who not only got a win and a clean sheet in their group opener at Shrewsbury last night to boost confidence, but also gave a senior debut to a talented teenager who has been at the club since he was little. Leon Davies is a local...
  
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• Cambridge News published Camyoga set to open Cambridge's first all-vegan café

  31-08-2016 12:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge's foodie scene is set to get another string to its already impressive bow in the shape of the city's first all-vegan café.Stem + Glory is the brainchild of popular yoga studio Camyoga, and will be situated at their brand new flagship yoga facility on Mitcham's Corner, which is due to open in October 2016. The cafe, which will be open to yogis and non-yogis alike, is set to serve up a huge variety of plant-based delights, either to eat in or take away. It will be open for...
  
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• Cambridge News published Amputee Paul to tackle 66 mile bike ride from Mildenhall for...

  31-08-2016 12:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man who had to have his leg amputated above the knee just 13 weeks ago after fighting bone infections, is set to get on his bike for a 66.4 mile charity ride.Paul Clark, from Mildenhall, contracted a bone infection back in November 2014 after having an operation to put metal work in his leg.He was in and out of hospital for more than a year, going through countless surgeries, before doctors at Addenbrooke's said the leg may need to be amputated.Paul said: "This was a year-and-a-half of...
  
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• chris elliott published Stunning new picture of Stephen Hawking revealed for nationwide...

  31-08-2016 12:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  An atmospheric new portrait of Cambridge's Stephen Hawking is going on show in city centres around the UK. The picture, taken by Mark Harrison, is part of a nationwide photographic exhibition called Portrait of Britain. Most of the 100 pictures on show feature ordinary people, but some better known faces are also included, among them Prof Hawking. The project is organised by the British Journal of Photography and in conjunction with advertising company JCDecaux. A spokesman said: "It's a...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge United win over Lowestoft the perfect wedding present...

  31-08-2016 11:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Steve Edwards received an ideal wedding present as Cambridge United beat Lowestoft 2-0 in FA Women's Premier League, South East Division One. The United manager and his fiancée tied the knot on Friday, and seeing his side bounce back from the previous week's loss at the hands of Actonians ensured he kept the feel-good factor. "I told the team they weren't allowed to spoil my weekend, so three points and a clean sheet is probably as good as it gets!" said...
  
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• Cambridge News published Roxy regains her sight thanks to Animal Health Trust near...

  31-08-2016 11:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  SPECIALIST vets were left astounded after a dog who went blind without any warning suddenly regained her sight.Roxy, a seven-year-old giant schnauzer, was out on a walk with her owners Erica and John Redmond.Always boisterous, fun and loving, Erica and John began to worry when Roxy ploughed into them at full gallop.When she wandered off a low promenade wall in Cromer, her owners rushed her to the vets where they thought she had an eye infection.But that night, Roxy narrowly missed walking into a
  
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• Cambridge News published Appeal for more users on Newmarket's Dial a Ride service

  31-08-2016 11:44 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More people are being sought to take advantage of Newmarket's Dial A Ride service.The Newmarket News got the chance to spend a morning with Dial A Ride driver Rita Claydon to find out what the service is all about.Rita, who has been a driver for nearly 15 years, was picking up six people living in Burwell, Swaffham Bulbeck and the surrounding areas.She said: "Dial a Ride is vital for people that don't have cars or where there is no bus service in their area."People that use it all make...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Amy Murphy rides into Newmarket as UK's youngest trainer

  31-08-2016 11:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Newmarket will soon be home to the country's youngest racehorse trainer.Amy Murphy is moving in to Hamilton Stables on the Hamilton Road and will be starting training in September.The 24-year-old has wanted to be a racehorse trainer from a young age after growing up on Wychnor Park Stud in Staffordshire where her father, Paul, bred horses.Amy said: "I have grown up around horses all my life. I have spent every minute of my spare time with ponies and growing up it was something I always knew...
  
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• Cambridge News published Recruitment event at Hauser Forum

  31-08-2016 11:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Not only is Cambridge a thriving centre of innovation and new technology, it is also the best place in the UK to work, according to recent research by Glassdoor. It is arguably the best place to find a job too:the job site Adzuna has just published a report that says: "Cambridge won the title for best city in the UK to find a job – based on job competition rate – with 14 jobs available per every jobseeker." That statistic is borne out by the growing number of vacancies...
  
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• Cambridge News published Missing Huntingdon man Andrew Lovell found safe and well by...

  31-08-2016 09:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man reported missing from Huntingdon has been found safe and well. A police appeal was issued on Sunday for the whereabouts of Andrew Lovell, following concerns from his family about his well-being. The 37-year-old was last seen in the town centre on his bike at around 12.30pm, but has now been located. Officers would like to thank members of the public and media for sharing the appeal.Read more of today's latest stories here and don't forget to like us on Facebook...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Joe Pigott puts 'car situation' behind him to break Cambridge...

  31-08-2016 08:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry was delighted to see Joe Pigott claim his first competitive goal for Cambridge United in last night's 1-0 Checkatrade Trophy victory at Shrewsbury Town. The striker had to be given a lift to Greenhous Meadow by manager Derry after a "situation" with his car on the morning of the match. And the boss was thrilled he put the incident behind him to produce a good performance up front and hit the winner in the 20th minute from close range. "We know he's a goal scorer...
  
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• FlorenceSnead published Cambridge heads look ahead to new GCSE grades as dust from...

  31-08-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  As the dust settles after GCSE results day last week, eyes are already being cast to the future as from next year it will be all change in terms of how the exams are graded. For this year's results are the last time GCSEs will be solely marked with the existing A* to G system as the government pushes forward with its new numerical marking model. The system will first come into action in next year's English literature, English language and maths results after new exams were brought in for...
  
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• Cambridge News published Teacher Shauneen Scullion faces fear of heights for daughter's...

  31-08-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A teacher has conquered her fear of heights to raise money for the unit that treated her daughter for anorexia. Shauneen Scullion, who teaches at Parkside Federation in Cambridge, climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise money for the Phoenix Centre at Ida Darwin Hospital in Fulbourn. Shauneen's daughter was 16 when she was rushed to Addenbrooke's in January this year because of fears her heart would give way. Weighing around five stone, the teenager had been to the GP to be treated for...
  
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