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• Cambridge News published James Dunne: Cambridge United boss Shaun Derry on midfielder's...

  03-09-2016 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry is waiting to discover the severity of James Dunne's injury after the midfielder was stretchered off in Cambridge United's goalless draw at Mansfield.The United vice-captain appeared to overstretch as he thwarted Stags striker CJ Hamilton's attempt on goal around 10 minutes from time.Derry said Dunne's injury would have to be assessed, but admitted it would be "a big loss" if the player has suffered a serious injury to his ankle.He said: "We're still not...
  
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• Cambridge News commented James Dunne: Cambridge United boss Shaun Derry on midfielder's...

  03-09-2016 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry is waiting to discover the severity of James Dunne's injury after the midfielder was stretchered off in Cambridge United's goalless draw at Mansfield.The United vice-captain appeared to overstretch as he thwarted Stags striker CJ Hamilton's attempt on goal around 10 minutes from time.Derry said Dunne's injury would have to be assessed, but admitted it would be "a big loss" if the player has suffered a serious injury to his ankle.He said: "We're still not...
  
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• Cambridge News published Police chased pigs and sheep on Cambridgeshire road then public...

  03-09-2016 18:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A police patrol was called out when pigs and sheep were spotted "running all over the place" on a Cambridgeshire road. The bizarre incident happened outside the disused RAF base in Upwood Road, Bury, near Ramsey last Sunday. Officers managed to get the animals back into their "rightful home" but the determined porkers escaped again the following day and members of the public carrying torches came to the rescue to round up the fleeing beasts. A Cambridgeshire force...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Police chase pigs and sheep on Cambridgeshire road before public...

  03-09-2016 18:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A police patrol was called out when pigs and sheep were spotted "running all over the place" on a Cambridgeshire road. The incident happened outside the disused RAF base in Upwood Road, Bury, near Ramsey last Sunday. Officers managed to get the animals back into their "rightful home" but the determined porkers escaped again the following day and members of the public carrying torches came to the rescue to round up the fleeing beasts. A Cambridgeshire force report...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cyclists injured on Cambridgeshire's roads falls in last year

  03-09-2016 18:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shock new figures show more than one cyclist a day was injured on Cambridgeshire's roads last year - but numbers are falling. Data from the Department for Transport has revealed 444 cyclists were involved in road accidents last year across the county - of which 74 were seriously injured and three fatally. This is a drop of 6.3 per cent when compared with the 474 in 2014, four of which were fatal. Cambridge also saw a decrease of 4.3 per cent with 221 cyclist injured in 2015. Noel...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cyclists injured on Cambridgeshire's roads falls in last year

  03-09-2016 18:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shock new figures show more than one cyclist a day was injured on Cambridgeshire's roads last year - but numbers are falling. Data from the Department for Transport has revealed 444 cyclists were involved in road accidents last year across the county - of which 74 were seriously injured and three fatally. This is a drop of 6.3 per cent when compared with the 474 in 2014, four of which were fatal. Cambridge also saw a decrease of 4.3 per cent with 221 cyclist injured in 2015. Noel...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Mansfield Town 0 Cambridge United 0: Shaun Derry gives his views...

  03-09-2016 18:37 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry provided his thoughts after Cambridge United were held to a goalless draw in their Sky Bet League Two encounter with Mansfield.ON THE PERFORMANCE"I thought it was a really good performance today against a real tough nut to crack."Adam (Murray, Stags boss) and his team are very direct and they make no apologies for that."They're relentless in the way they play, but I thought that the performance levels of our boys were very good, I'm really...
  
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• Cambridge News published "Like putting pins in your eyes": Mansfield manager...

  03-09-2016 18:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​Mansfield manager Adam Murray felt watching the goalless draw between Mansfield and Cambridge United was "like putting pins in your eyes".The Stags boss said he would reluctantly watch some key parts of the Sky Bet League Two contest back on the DVD.But putting his feet up on the sofa with a bag of popcorn while he does so is out of the question."It was like putting pins in your eyes, for large parts," said Murray. "I'm not watching that back!"You can't blame it on...
  
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• Cambridge News commented "Like putting pins in your eyes": Mansfield manager...

  03-09-2016 18:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​Mansfield manager Adam Murray felt watching the goalless draw between Mansfield and Cambridge United was "like putting pins in your eyes".The Stags boss said he would reluctantly watch some key parts of the Sky Bet League Two contest back on the DVD.But putting his feet up on the sofa with a bag of popcorn while he does so is out of the question."It was like putting pins in your eyes, for large parts," said Murray. "I'm not watching that back!"You can't blame it on...
  
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• Cambridge News published Growing numbers of Cambridgeshire children and young people face...

  03-09-2016 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Body confidence issues in children as young as three is becoming more and more of a concern, YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has said. New research by the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) - the early years partner of YMCA's Be Real Campaign for better body confidence - has found almost a third of nursery and school staff said they had heard a child label themselves fat and 10 per cent said they had heard a child say they felt ugly. Nearly a quarter said...
  
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• Cambridge News published Concerns raised about overcrowding after six-bed multiple...

  03-09-2016 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​​Concerns over setting a precedent for overcrowding were raised when a six bedroom house of multiple occupancy was approved last week.Plans to allow a six bed HMO in what is currently a three bed family house in Greville Road in Cambridge were approved at a meeting of Cambridge City Council's planning committee last Wednesday. The proposal was approved despite concerns from local residents and councillors.Resident Richard Lord spoke on behalf of the Greville Road Residents'...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Growing numbers of Cambridgeshire children and young people face...

  03-09-2016 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Body confidence issues in children as young as three is becoming more and more of a concern, YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has said. New research by the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) - the early years partner of YMCA's Be Real Campaign for better body confidence - has found almost a third of nursery and school staff said they had heard a child label themselves fat and 10 per cent said they had heard a child say they felt ugly. Nearly a quarter said...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Concerns raised about overcrowding after six-bed multiple...

  03-09-2016 18:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​​Concerns over setting a precedent for overcrowding were raised when a six bedroom house of multiple occupancy was approved last week.Plans to allow a six bed HMO in what is currently a three bed family house in Greville Road in Cambridge were approved at a meeting of Cambridge City Council's planning committee last Wednesday. The proposal was approved despite concerns from local residents and councillors.Resident Richard Lord spoke on behalf of the Greville Road Residents'...
  
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• Cambridge News published Jon Kaye helps fire Cambridge City into second qualifying round...

  03-09-2016 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A brace from Jon Kaye and a goal from new signing Cemal Ramadan ensured Cambridge City progressed to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win at home to Flackwell Heath.Kaye put City in front with a first half free kick, and after Jamie Essex equalised just after the hour, Ramadan restored the hosts lead with another free kick.Kaye the scored a second in stoppage time to seal the win.A heavy downpour early in the first half made playing conditions difficult for both sides, but it
  
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• Cambridge News published Complaints to police backing ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson over...

  03-09-2016 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Almost 20 complaints have been made to police over the treatment of ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson after he was ejected from a Cambridge pub.But Cambridgeshire police say they will only deal with one compliant from the sole complainant who was at the scene. The former leader of the English Defence League (EDL) admitted his behaviour might have seemed "rash" after footage emerged of him reacting angrily to police after they ordered him to leave the pub, understood to be the Grain and Hop...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Scores of complaints to police backing ex-EDL leader Tommy...

  03-09-2016 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Almost 20 complaints have been made to police over the treatment of ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson after he was ejected from a Cambridge pub.But Cambridgeshire police say they will only deal with one compliant from the sole complainant who was at the scene. The former leader of the English Defence League (EDL) admitted his behaviour might have seemed "rash" after footage emerged of him reacting angrily to police after they ordered him to leave the pub, understood to be the Grain and Hop...
  
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• Cambridge News published RECAP: Mansfield Town 0 Cambridge United 0 as it happened

  03-09-2016 14:56 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We brought you all the action as Cambridge United took on Mansfield in Sky Bet League Two.United went into the game bottom of the table, but were hoping to pick up their first league victory against the Stags.And after winning 1-0 at League One outfit Shrewsbury in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday, Shaun Derry's side picked up a much-needed boost to their confidence.United have since drafted in Brad Halliday on a long-term contract, the right-back moving from Middlesbrough for an...
  
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• Cambridge News published LIVE: Mansfield Town v Cambridge United

  03-09-2016 14:56 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We will bring you all the action as Cambridge United take on Mansfield in Sky Bet League Two.United go into the game bottom of the table, but they will hope to pick up their first league victory against the Stags.And after winning 1-0 at League One outfit Shrewsbury in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday, Shaun Derry's side picked up a much-needed boost to their confidence.United have since drafted in Brad Halliday on a long-term contract, the right-back moving from Middlesbrough for...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Hundreds turn out for Cambridge Marches for Europe event in city

  03-09-2016 14:41 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​​Hundreds of people descended on the streets of Cambridge on Saturday in a march for Britain to remain in the EU.Residents and visitors from all walks of life joined the demonstration, which started on Parker's Piece at 12.30pm, to show their support for a remain campaign.Holding banners and placards, the group marched down Regent Street, St Andrews Street, Sidney Street, Bridge Street, St John's Street and Trinity Street.Speeches were then held in the Market Square from p
  
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• Cambridge News published New arrivals swarm into Cambridge's Newnham College

  03-09-2016 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The students may not be returning for another month, but one Cambridge college has still been a hive of activity this summer. The undergraduates at Newham College buzzed off at the end of term, but it seems another colony of hard workers have swarmed in to take their place. The all-female college has welcomed honeybees back to its garden for the first time since the Second World War, as part of a bid to restore their dwindling numbers. Head gardener Lottie Collis bought a nucleus of bees...
  
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• Cambridge News published Mitcham's and More Festival brings fun and music to Cambridge for...

  03-09-2016 11:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​Music, activities, and delicious food were all on offer in a busy area of Cambridge today (Saturday).Mitcham's and More returned for its second year, aiming to raise money for homeless charity Wintercomfort and Rowan, which supports people with disabilities through art activities.Musical acts with genres ranging from jazz to folk and even a ukelele band also performed on the day which visitors could enjoy whilst tucking into delicious food from the Cambridge street food offerings.A..
  
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• Cambridge News commented Mitcham's and More Festival brings fun and music to Cambridge for...

  03-09-2016 11:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​Music, activities, and delicious food were all on offer in a busy area of Cambridge today (Saturday).Mitcham's and More returned for its second year, aiming to raise money for homeless charity Wintercomfort and Rowan, which supports people with disabilities through art activities.Musical acts with genres ranging from jazz to folk and even a ukelele band also performed on the day which visitors could enjoy whilst tucking into delicious food from the Cambridge street food offerings.A..
  
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• Cambridge News published Frankel statue unveiled ready for opening of Newmarket's National...

  03-09-2016 11:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Frankel will be watching over visitors at Newmarket's new National Heritage Centre.A statue of the champion racehorse has been gifted to the new museum, on Palace Street, by His Highness Prince Khalid Abdullah in memory of Sir Henry Cecil, Frankel's trainer.Sir Henry died in 2013 after suffering cancer.The Mark Coreth lifesize bronze of Frankel will stand in the centre of the lawn in the King's Yard, which would have once been home to Charles II's horses.Mr Coreth, sculptor, said: "It was...
  
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• Cambridge News published Pints galore at Ely Beer Festival

  03-09-2016 10:48 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​More than 35 beers and ciders are on tap for thirsty punters in Ely over the weekend.The Prince Albert, on Silver Street in Ely, has opened its doors for the Summer Beer and Food Festival, starting yesterday and running until Sunday.Alongside 38 beers and ciders, visitors can also enjoy a barbecue and a spit roast.Local bands will be performing live music on Saturday evening, while on Sunday, a jazz event will be held from 1pm.The event, now in its
  
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• Cambridge News commented Pints galore at Ely Beer Festival

  03-09-2016 10:48 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ​More than 35 beers and ciders are on tap for thirsty punters in Ely over the weekend.The Prince Albert, on Silver Street in Ely, has opened its doors for the Summer Beer and Food Festival, starting yesterday and running until Sunday.Alongside 38 beers and ciders, visitors can also enjoy a barbecue and a spit roast.Local bands will be performing live music on Saturday evening, while on Sunday, a jazz event will be held from 1pm.The event, now in its
  
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• Cambridge News published Man in army-style clothing fires shots at teens threatening to...

  03-09-2016 08:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man wearing army-style clothing fired shots at teens and threatened to handcuff them and "shoot them again" in a terrifying incident in Cambridgeshire. Police have launched an investigation into the incident which happened at RAF Upwood near Ramsey. A force spokesman said: "In the early evening of Monday, August, 29 a teenage boy and his older brother, who were present on the RAF Upwood site without permission, were approached by a man believed to be in his 20s or 30s,...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Man in army-style clothing fires shots at teens threatening to...

  03-09-2016 08:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man wearing army-style clothing fired shots at teens and threatened to handcuff them and "shoot them again" in a terrifying incident in Cambridgeshire. Police have launched an investigation into the incident which happened at RAF Upwood near Ramsey. A force spokesman said: "In the early evening of Monday, August, 29 a teenage boy and his older brother, who were present on the RAF Upwood site without permission, were approached by a man believed to be in his 20s or 30s,...
  
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• CambridgeNews commented Cambridge United transfer business done in the right way, says...

  03-09-2016 08:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry was happy having a relaxed deadline day after Cambridge United did their transfer business "in the right way" over the summer. The only move at the Cambs Glass Stadium on Wednesday was midfielder Keith Keane heading out to Rochdale on loan. Brad Halliday had entered the building the previous day from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed free. And the United manager was glad he did not feel forced into make panic moves in the transfer market at the last minute. "We...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Rob Huff gets busy month under way with bid for World Touring Car...

  03-09-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Rob Huff kicks off a busy month when he heads to Japan this weekend hoping for another return to the podium in the World Touring Car Championship. The Cambridge driver goes for glory in what is the home race for his Castrol Honda Racing team at the Twin Ring Motegi, and then at the end of the month he returns to Asia for the WTCC Race of China in Shanghai. In between, he will take part in historic outings at the Goodwood Revival and the Spa Six Hours. Huff is currently fourth in the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Shock as obscene words daubed on war memorial

  03-09-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Vandals daubed Haverhill's war memorial in obscene graffiti over the bank holiday weekend. The damage, at Haverhill cemetery, was discovered on Tuesday morning when a member of the public reported it to the police. It's not known precisely when the graffiti took place, but it's thought that it may have been the night before. The words, in matt black spray paint, were removed the same day by a specialist stonemason brought in by St Edmundsbury Borough Council. The council's leisure and...
  
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• Cambridge News published James Easter rues absence of Dan Halsey for Mildenhall Fen...

  03-09-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Mildenhall advisor James Easter admits the club "should have been shrewder" in negotiations with Peterborough after losing star rider Dan Halsey for tomorrow's home clash with third-placed Eastbourne. In-form Halsey, who has notched three maximums in his last five meetings, said he told the Panthers of his desire to continue representing the Fen Tigers while they still chased the play-offs when fixtures clashed, and left the clubs to discuss it. But, with Premier League clubs...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Sophie Chiang finishes in top 25 at Euro Minis Table Tennis...

  03-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Sophie Chiang secured a top-25 finish when she competed against some of the best young table tennis players in Europe at the Euro Minis Championships in France over the bank holiday weekend. The 11-year-old from Fulbourn was part of an eight-strong England Mini Leopards squad, and won five out of seven matches across three different group stages – beating opponents from France and Slovenia – to take her place in the final 32. There, she was beaten 3-1 (11-7, 11-4, 6-11, 11-5) by...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Home joy for Haverhill Tennis Club in junior competitions

  03-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Haverhill Tennis Club enjoyed some home success when they held their annual junior championships. The first win came in the under-eight age group where Olivia Booth beat Nandha Sivarasa 10-8 in the final. Jonty Godfrey was third. In the under-14 boys' event, Haverhill's Luke Marsh also came out on top. Clubmate Harvey Paffett was second and fellow Haverhill player Jason Butler was third. Haverhill's Greg Birch won the under-16 boys' final, beating Alex Swarbrick. Freddie Holmes and...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Cambridgeshire under-nine tennis team finishes second in Aegon...

  03-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridgeshire's talented under-nine team finished in second place in the Aegon County Cup competition held at Hills Road Sport and Tennis Centre, Cambridge. Four key players were missing, but the squad of Casius Jessup, Ralph Hayward, Reva Onibere, Daniella Pam, Rezi Onibere and Daisy Whooley performed superbly to finish runners-up to Suffolk. Cambs were up against three other counties at Hills Road, with each team made up of three boys and three girls. Each match conisted of three boys'...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Buckden triumph in Shotbowl Junior Triples League finale

  03-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Young bowlers battled it out in the finale of the Shotbowl Junior Triples Bowls League in Needingworth, with Buckden's Ben Reed, Jack Squire and Mac May coming out on top. Buckden were up against teams from Sawtry, Papworth and Needingworth in the showdown, which took place at Needingworth Bowls Club on Monday. The semi-finals were very closely contested, with Papworth beating Needingworth by one shot on the last end. Buckden saw off holders Sawtry in another pulsating match. The final...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Barry Rouse and Steve Brooker are the Royston Golf Club aces

  03-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Barry Rouse and Steve Brooker have been celebrating special feats at Royston Golf Club. Club president Rouse led his team against captain Ray Sammons' side in the annual captain versus president match, and there was a victory for Sammons' representatives by 11 points. But Rouse had already had cause for cheer after landing a hole-in-one on the par-three ninth hole in the captain's away day at Flempton Golf Club. Barry Buckerfield was the winner on the day with 41 stableford...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Cantabrigian Rowing Club keep on winning trail at Cambridge...

  03-09-2016 07:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
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• CambridgeNews published Andrew Leveton prospers in British Grass Track Championship at...

  03-09-2016 07:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  CYCLING: Andrew Leveton retained his British 400m grass track crown at the Mildenhall Cycling & Fun Day. The VC St Raphael rider emphatically won in the final from Martin Smith (Chesterfield Couriers) and clubmate Rowan Elliott at the event in the grounds of West Row Village Hall. Leveton, 22, who received his national champion jersey and a gold medal from Forest Heath District Council chairman Cllr Carol Lynch, said: "I was delighted with that win as it now means I've won both the...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Cambridge Monarchs fall just short in British Baseball Single A...

  03-09-2016 07:57 via cambridge-news.co.uk
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• CambridgeNews published Tecwyn Lee in sharp shape in Ishido Cup

  03-09-2016 07:56 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Tecwyn Lee put in an impressive display to claim success at the British Kendo Association's Ishido Cup competition.Representing West Wickham's KenYuKan Dojo, Lee, 21, claimed the second dan division at the tournament after winning all his bouts 3-0.The winners of each of the seven divisions, from ungraded to sixth dan, meet in a grand final, with the result being based on personal improvement and which martial artist has pushed their technical ability the most.And Lee only narrowly missed out on
  
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• Cambridge News published That is so Cambridge: Video shows a typical day of punting on the...

  03-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It might resemble the busy A14 – but this time it's punts on the River Cam vying for space, ferrying passengers, and encountering the occasional bump, on a summer's day. Tourists and local residents alike take to the river in their thousands on a daily basis to enjoy the traditional Cambridge punting pastime, and it runs like clockwork.As our video shows, punters make guiding the flat boats down the river look easy peasy... but a few amateurs give it away as they drift around...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Your say: Cambridge residents speak out on floating bus stops as...

  03-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Floating bus stops have divided opinion across Cambridge but whether you like them or not it is clear they are becoming an ever more common sight throughout the city. With stops already in place on Hills Road – and plans for more on the way – the county council has been monitoring their use and is soon set to release a report. But what do residents think? The News went to a floating bus stop near Hills Road Sixth Form College to find out. Ayse Zarakol, 37, said she saw the new...
  
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• Cambridge News commented That is so Cambridge: Video shows a typical day of punting on the...

  03-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It might resemble the busy A14 – but this time it's punts on the River Cam vying for space, ferrying passengers, and encountering the occasional bump, on a summer's day. Tourists and local residents alike take to the river in their thousands on a daily basis to enjoy the traditional Cambridge punting pastime, and it runs like clockwork.As our video shows, punters make guiding the flat boats down the river look easy peasy... but a few amateurs give it away as they drift around...
  
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