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• Cambridge News published Plymouth Argyle 2 Cambridge United 1: Shaun Derry's thoughts on a...

  10-09-2016 18:34 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry provided his thoughts on Cambridge United's display following their loss to new Sky Bet League Two leaders Plymouth Argyle.ON THE PERFORMANCE"I'm disappointed that we haven't got anything out of the game."Sustained periods of pressure and perhaps if we got the goal, we probably gt it just slightly too late."I feel if we'd got it earlier, there would have been other opportunities to get something out of the game."I was pleased with the goal we...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Former Cambridge United striker Jordan Slew 'very lively' -...

  10-09-2016 18:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle boss Derek Adams was pleased with how Jordan Slew fared against former club Cambridge United. Slew, who left United in February after scoring just one goal in his year with the club, played a part in Graham Carey's opener for the Pilgrims and scored the second on the hosts' way to a 2-1 victory over United. Adams said: "It (the first goal) was good play down the side. Jordan Slew did really well and then cut back for Ben Purrington who found Graham Carey just running...
  
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• Cambridge News published Plymouth Argyle 2 Cambridge United 1

  10-09-2016 17:56 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Medy Elito's goal was not enough as Cambridge United's search for a Sky Bet League Two win continues following defeat at Plymouth.Elito and Joe Pigott were off target with early chances for United, but Plymouth opened the scoring in the ninth minute courtesy of Graham Carey blasting home from 12 yards after an incisive move involving former U's striker Jordan Slew and Ben Purrington.Purrington nodded wide from Gary Miller's cross from the right soon after while Arnold Garita tested Will Norris a
  
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• Cambridge News published St Neots 0 Cambridge City 3

  10-09-2016 17:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge City won 3-0 at 10-man St Neots in the Evo-Stik League Southern, Premier Division.City announced before the game that James Tricks had been released as he searches for more regular first-team football, while they recruited Dean Mason, who made his debut, from Concord Rangers on Friday.It took Mason three minutes to make his mark, with his right-wing cross being flicked on to allow Tunde Adewunmi to head in from close range.City should have doubled their lead soon after when sloppy...
  
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• Cambridge News published Rio Paralympics: George Peasgood seventh in PT4 triathlon

  10-09-2016 17:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  George Peasgood finished seventh in the PT4 triathlon at the Rio Paralympics.The Saffron Walden-based athlete crossed the line in 1hr 6min8sec.Peasgood was a little more than three minutes behind the winner, Germany's Martin Schulz, who finished the course 1:02.37.The silver medal went to Canada's Stefan Daniel (1:03.05) and the bronze medal was claimed by Spain's Jairo Ruiz Lopez (1:03.14).
  
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• Cambridge News published Lost letters provide startling insight into lives of 'Army Wives'...

  10-09-2016 16:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A lost chest of letters penned by an army wife to her husband has helped a Cambridge author trace the history of the women behind the men in uniform. Army Wives by Midge Gillies, academic director for creative writing at Cambridge University's Institute of Continuing Education, uses diaries and letters to piece together some of the extraordinary stories of servicemen's wives through history – from Crimea to the war in Afghanistan. Among the touching and revealing documents she...
  
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• Cambridge News published RECAP: Plymouth Argyle 2 Cambridge United 1 as it happened

  10-09-2016 15:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We brought you all the action as Cambridge United took on Plymouth Argyle in Sky Bet League Two.United went into the game bottom of the table, but they hopde to pick up their first league victory against the Pilgrims.And after a gritty performance in holding Mansfield to a goalless draw on their travels last Saturday, Shaun Derry's side had picked up a point and a boost to their confidence.But they were without defensive midfielder James Dunne after he was stretchered off with an...
  
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• Cambridge News published LIVE: Plymouth Argyle v Cambridge United

  10-09-2016 15:23 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We will bring you all the action as Cambridge United take on Plymouth Argyle 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 Pilgrims.And after a gritty performance in holding Mansfield to a goalless draw on their travels last Saturday, Shaun Derry's side picked up a point and a boost to their confidence.But they will be without defensive midfielder James Dunne after he was stretchered off with an...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Open Cambridge 2016: Cambridge University's open weekend, as it...

  10-09-2016 14:44 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The weather may not be great, but that won't stop a whole host of events taking place right across the city this weekend for the annual Open Cambridge event.Organised by Cambridge University as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme, it sees a whole host of university and college sites open their doors to the public, for a chance to look behind the scenes and find out what makes Cambridge so special.Events started on Friday, and run throughout the weekend, including the annual Bridge the
  
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• Cambridge News published Jackson the cockatiel returns home after five-mile adventure-...

  10-09-2016 12:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A missing pet has been reunited with its frantic owner after a five-mile getaway - thanks to the power of Facebook. Willingham resident Kat Stevens was distraught last Saturday when her bird Jackson flew the coop, and escaped through an open door.After a fruitless search in the dark of night, she posted an appeal Facebook, but despite a raft of shares, was no closer to reuniting Jackson with his family. However, social media eventually came through for her.She told the News:...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Jackson the cockatiel returns home after five-mile adventure-...

  10-09-2016 12:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A missing pet has been reunited with its frantic owner after a five-mile getaway - thanks to the power of Facebook. Willingham resident Kat Stevens was distraught last Saturday when her bird Jackson flew the coop, and escaped through an open door.After a fruitless search in the dark of night, she posted an appeal Facebook, but despite a raft of shares, was no closer to reuniting Jackson with his family. However, social media eventually came through for her.She told the News:...
  
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• Cambridge News published Clive Francis from 84 Charing Cross Road pays special visit to...

  10-09-2016 12:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It's a play all about a love of books and transatlantic friendship – so what better place to visit on a break from rehearsals than a bookshop right next to the theatre? Luckily 84 Charing Cross Road actor Clive Francis isn't afraid of ghosts as the store in question was The Haunted Bookshop on St Edward's Passage. Clive is currently starring in the play as London bookseller Frank Doel alongside Hollywood actress Stefanie Powers. Read more: Review: 84 Charing Cross Road at Cambridge...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Clive Francis from 84 Charing Cross Road pays special visit to...

  10-09-2016 12:10 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It's a play all about a love of books and transatlantic friendship – so what better place to visit on a break from rehearsals than a bookshop right next to the theatre? Luckily 84 Charing Cross Road actor Clive Francis isn't afraid of ghosts as the store in question was The Haunted Bookshop on St Edward's Passage. Clive is currently starring in the play as London bookseller Frank Doel alongside Hollywood actress Stefanie Powers. Read more: Review: 84 Charing Cross Road at Cambridge...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge's John Lewis store in appeal for temporary Christmas...

  10-09-2016 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The summer may have only just come to an end, but one city store has already started thinking about Christmas. John Lewis' Cambridge branch has issued an appeal for temporary festive staff, to work at the Grand Arcade in the run-up to its busiest period of the year, with vacancies available in customer service, stock management and catering. Head of branch Dominic Joyce said: "Christmas is a really exciting time to work in John Lewis and we're looking for enthusiastic people who want to be a...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge's John Lewis store in appeal for temporary Christmas...

  10-09-2016 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The summer may have only just come to an end, but one city store has already started thinking about Christmas. John Lewis' Cambridge branch has issued an appeal for temporary festive staff, to work at the Grand Arcade in the run-up to its busiest period of the year, with vacancies available in customer service, stock management and catering. Head of branch Dominic Joyce said: "Christmas is a really exciting time to work in John Lewis and we're looking for enthusiastic people who want to be a...
  
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• Cambridge News published Rio Paralympics: Social media reaction to Jonnie Peacock winning...

  10-09-2016 09:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Congratulations messages have been pouring in for ParalympicsGB star Jonnie Peacock after his gold medal-winning run in Rio last night.The Doddington sprint ace successfully defended the men's T44 100m title he won four years ago at the London Games.He made a fine start and triumphed in 10.81sec, equalling the Paralympic record he set in Thursday's heat as he stormed across the winning line.No-one else was near him. Liam Malone of New Zealand was second in 11.02 and Felix Streng...
  
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• Cambridge News published Police alerted after child aged 4 and pals spotted on quad and...

  10-09-2016 09:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A high-octane fuelled nipper believed to be as young as 4 was among a group of children seen riding motorbikes and quad bikes in Cambridgeshire. The quad bike riding tyke was reported to police by a concerned member of the public when they were spotted in a field of a major road. The incident happened near the A1123 in Earith at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, August 30. Officers were dispatched to the scene amid concerns for the youngsters but on arrival the children had left the area. A...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Police alerted after child aged 4 and pals spotted on quad and...

  10-09-2016 09:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A high-octane fuelled nipper believed to be as young as 4 was among a group of children seen riding motorbikes and quad bikes in Cambridgeshire. The quad bike riding tyke was reported to police by a concerned member of the public when they were spotted in a field of a major road. The incident happened near the A1123 in Earith at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, August 30. Officers were dispatched to the scene amid concerns for the youngsters but on arrival the children had left the area. A...
  
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• Cambridge News published Rio Paralympics: Jonnie Peacock hails unbelievable achievement

  10-09-2016 08:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  ATHLETICS: Jonnie Peacock was overjoyed after winning a second straight T44 100 metres title on another golden day for Great Britain at the Rio Paralympics. ParalympicsGB won seven gold and 16 medals in all on day two, taking the overall tally to 12 gold and 27 medals, second to China in the medal table. Four of those gold medals came in athletics, with the Doddington runner repeating his success from London 2012 when he won arguably the blue riband event on the track after asking the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Rio Paralympics: Louis Rolfe claims a medal on the track

  10-09-2016 08:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  CYCLING: Louis Rolfe has marked his Paralympic debut by clinching bronze in the men's C2 3,000m individual pursuit. The Cambridge teenager beat Colombian Alvaro Galvis Becerra in the bronze medal showdown after clocking a time of 3min 47.951sec, almost two seconds quicker than more than the 46-year-old veteran's time of 3.49.819. Nicknamed 'The Rocket', Rolfe, 19, who has cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, had earlier been fourth fastest in qualifying in 3.49.908. Gold went to Liang Guihua...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Teenagers William O'Keefe and Alex Spooner to make Mildenhall...

  10-09-2016 08:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Mildenhall will hand debuts to two more of the latest products from their Tiger Cubs junior team in their penultimate away fixture of the season at Rye House tomorrow. It will be a first experience in the National League with the Fen Tigers for 15-year-old William O'Keefe and 16-year-old Alex Spooner. They will follow in the footsteps of 15-year-olds Jordan Jenkins, Sam Bebee and Taylor Hampshire, who have all made impressive step-ups this season. Cubs boss Phil Kirk sees it as the ideal...
  
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• CambridgeNews published End of an era for Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union captain Owen...

  10-09-2016 08:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  GOLF: Owen Cousins signed off for the Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union with a 6-6 draw against Suffolk in the Anglian League. The man who has captained the team for the last two years is retiring from county duties in order to spend more time with his family. There was a tough start for CAGU as their only foursomes victory was registered by Ed Dimambro and Dave Quinney. But they had better fortune in the singles as successes for Dimambro, Nicholas Smits, Owen Davies, who is also retiring,...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Sophie Chiang earns a place in England squad

  10-09-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Sophie Chiang has earned a place in the Table Tennis England Youth Squad for the first time. The 11-year-old Fulbourn player, who is national girls' under-11 and under-12 champion, is in the 23-strong group named by Table Tennis England. Also in the line-up is Cambridge's Sam Chesterman, who retains his place for the second year in succession. The announcement follows a series of physical and technical assessments held over the summer. The squad will attend monthly training camps at...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Newmarket and Thurlow Pony Club quartet go so close to glory at...

  10-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A single fence was all that stood between the Newmarket and Thurlow Pony Club and glory in the SGG Pony Club Team Showjumping competition at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.Unfortunately a fault at the final fence of the final ride of the jump-off meant the teenage quartet had to settle for second place in the prestigious competition.Billy Vestey and Lily Bravery, 16, were joined by 17-year-olds Belinda Dow and Sarah Howlett, and left the competition delighted, despite the tense finale.It..
  
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• Cambridge News published The Romans meet Rihanna, as Cambridge museum hosts a historical...

  10-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It may house Cambridge's greatest collection of ancient sculpture, but you can't accuse this museum of living in the past. Usually the sanctuary of serene plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman art, the Museum of Classical Archaeology enjoyed a splash of colour this week, at the launch of its latest exhibition. RECASTING opened on Monday, and brings together the myths, heroes and legends of the past with bang-up-to-date modern art, by some of Britain's most promising young...
  
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• Cambridge News published Footballers Shaun Whiter and Joey Abbs tell of ordeal at hands of...

  10-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More than two months after they were left for dead in the street, the victims of Jan Adamec are still coming to terms with their ordeal.Yesterday the Czech national was sentenced to 40 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.On July 1 he hit Shaun Whiter and Joey Abbs with his Ford Focus, as they tried to change a tyre on Dullingham Road, south of Newmarket.He fled the scene, leaving them both bleeding on the roadside.Mr Whiter, 27, an estate agent and football player...
  
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• Cambridge News published Can the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor area rival Silicon...

  10-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Politicians and business leaders will meet to set out how the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor (LSCC) can become one of the top "knowledge regions" in the world.A meeting will be held on Monday to discuss how the corridor linking London and Cambridge can enhance its standing as a tech hot spot to compete with the likes of Silicon Valley, Boston's high-tech and life science cluster, Øresund in Scandinavia, and emerging regions in Asia. The London Stansted Cambridge Consortium annual...
  
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• Cambridge News commented The Romans meet Rihanna, as Cambridge museum hosts a historical...

  10-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It may house Cambridge's greatest collection of ancient sculpture, but you can't accuse this museum of living in the past. Usually the sanctuary of serene plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman art, the Museum of Classical Archaeology enjoyed a splash of colour this week, at the launch of its latest exhibition. RECASTING opened on Monday, and brings together the myths, heroes and legends of the past with bang-up-to-date modern art, by some of Britain's most promising young...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Can the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor area rival Silicon...

  10-09-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Politicians and business leaders will meet to set out how the London Stansted Cambridge Corridor (LSCC) can become one of the top "knowledge regions" in the world.A meeting will be held on Monday to discuss how the corridor linking London and Cambridge can enhance its standing as a tech hot spot to compete with the likes of Silicon Valley, Boston's high-tech and life science cluster, Øresund in Scandinavia, and emerging regions in Asia. The London Stansted Cambridge Consortium annual...
  
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