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• Cambridge News published Community coming together for 31st Cherry Hinton Festival in...

  16-09-2016 20:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Local musicians are warming up for Cambridge's latest festival this weekend, as the community comes together in Cherry Hinton. The 31st annual event takes place on the High Street recreation ground tomorrow from noon-6pm and promises a whole host of free arts and entertainment. The music stage will feature performances from local artists including Dave Irving, Kermode Spirit, Izi Phoenix, Deep City, and the Rcubed Project, while JezO's magic show and the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band will...
  
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• Cambridge News published Addenbrooke's takes action to ease increasing pressure on A&E...

  16-09-2016 20:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Pressure on Addenbrooke's A&E has shown no signs of slowing down since last winter – with the hospital now taking drastic measures to cope with a continuing increase in demand. Figures presented to the Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) board at a meeting on Wednesday show 83 per cent of patients were seen within the four-hour waiting standard compared with a national target of 95 per cent. But according to the data, attendances are considerably higher than last year, with an...
  
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• Cambridge News commented 'Jealous and possessive' Dale Barker jailed after car chase and...

  16-09-2016 20:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A 'jealous and possessive' man has been jailed after attacking his ex-partner's boyfriend before later following the pair on a car chase through Soham and chucking glass bottles at their vehicle. Dale Barker, 21 of no fixed abode, stood accused at Cambridge Crown Court of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, battery, two counts of damaging property and two counts of breaching a restraining order. Barker denied the accusations, which all took place on December 13 last year. On...
  
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• Cambridge News published Ex-pupils from Castle School in Cambridge called to visit ahead...

  16-09-2016 19:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A special school in Cambridge has called on past students to pay them a visit as it prepares to celebrate a special milestone. Castle School on Courtney Way will mark its 10th anniversary later this month and will host a week of festivities to honour the occasion. Staff are now inviting past pupils to drop in for a visit to see how things have changed at the school since they were last there.
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge protesters voice opposition over plans to close city...

  16-09-2016 18:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Protesters braved the rain yesterday in a show of opposition to plans to close a children's home in Cambridge. The demonstration at the Hawthorns Family Centre comes after staff say they were asked to hand in their keys and then informed a 30-day consultation was under way to close the facility. The protest was organised by caseworker and Cambridgeshire Unison representative Julia Drummond. She said staff were asked to move out in July to allow building work to take place, only to be told...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge protesters voice opposition over plans to close city...

  16-09-2016 18:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Protesters braved the rain yesterday in a show of opposition to plans to close a children's home in Cambridge. The demonstration at the Hawthorns Family Centre comes after staff say they were asked to hand in their keys and then informed a 30-day consultation was under way to close the facility. The protest was organised by caseworker and Cambridgeshire Unison representative Julia Drummond. She said staff were asked to move out in July to allow building work to take place, only to be told...
  
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• CambridgeNews published VIDEO: Musician Alex Day turns Harry Potter spells to rap

  16-09-2016 18:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There have been Harry Potter, books, films and a stage show – now there is a Harry Potter rap. Musician Alex Day, 27, a Harry Potter fan, made the rap using all the spells in J K Rowling's books and recorded and filmed a video for it at a studio in Huntingdon. Alex, who lives in London, said: "I had the idea when I saw a video on line of all the spells from the films and thought it would be a great thing to do. "It took about three hours to knock it out at...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Musician Alex Day turns Harry Potter spells to rap

  16-09-2016 18:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There have been Harry Potter, books, films and a stage show – now there is a Harry Potter rap. Musician Alex Day, 27, a Harry Potter fan, made the rap using all the spells in J K Rowling's books and recorded and filmed a video for it at a studio in Huntingdon. Alex, who lives in London, said: "I had the idea when I saw a video on line of all the spells from the films and thought it would be a great thing to do. "It took about three hours to knock it out at...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Barclays says it's going to be a 'slow fuse recession'

  16-09-2016 18:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Barclays is using the dread word "recession", prefacing it with "slow fuse".But at the same time the bank says it has taken a fresh look at its macro forecasts and revised them up."We now expect growth to reach 1.7% this year (from 1.5%) and 0.0% next year (up from -0.5%). "The two key changes to our updated forecasts are first, we expect the fall in investment to be less pronounced in H2 16, as we believe that companies are not yet in a position to take any...
  
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• Cambridge News published Xbox One support added by Bango as it expands Windows Store offer

  16-09-2016 17:57 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Xbox One users in several European countries can now make carrier billing payments using Bango's plaftorm. The Cambridge mobile payments company has announced it has expanded the availability of carrier billing for Microsoft Windows Store, meaning for the first time users in Finland, Norway and Hungary can make purchases from any Windows 10 device, including their Xbox One consoles, using their mobile phone account. As a result of activating carrier billing for Microsoft, customers on Elisa,...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Second place for Lisa Duffy in UKIP leadership contest

  16-09-2016 17:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
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• Cambridge News published The 10 best coffee shops in Cambridgeshire, according to...

  16-09-2016 17:04 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge folk love a coffee shop. That's a fact. And according to TripAdvisor, they really, REALLY love this lot. So what are you waiting for? Whether you're a fan of a cracking cappuccino or prefer a classic cup of English Breakfast, here's where to pull up a pew for a lovely brew. 1. Peacocks Tearoom, 65 Waterside, Ely*Puts on best radio presenter voice*. Taking the number one spot in the Cambridgeshire coffee shop charts is . . . Peacocks! This Ely gem has been voted the county's best coffee
  
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• Cambridge News published US Airman found dead in housing close to RAF Lakenheath

  16-09-2016 16:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A US Air Force Airman from RAF Lakenheath was found dead at an address in Norfolk this morning.The body of the airman, of the 48th Fighter Wing, was found in off-base housing in Mundford in Norfolk this morning.Norfolk police were called to the incident at 9.40am on Friday after reports that the body of a man had been found at a property.A seal is in place at the address while officers continue with their enquiries last night.His cause of death is currently under investigation and is being...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Guide wrongly corrects the pronunciation of Godmanchester to...

  16-09-2016 16:45 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It may come as a surprise to residents of Godmanchester – the riverside town next to Huntingdon – that they have been getting its name wrong for years. Accommodation firm Citybase Apartments has published an "infographic" naming 20 British place names which are commonly mispronounced and it has made the national news. It says Godmanchester is one of them and that the name should be pronounced Gumster rather than God-Manchester. Unfortunately for whoever compiled the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Female admirers visiting Cambridge furious over ban on 'hunky'...

  16-09-2016 16:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Female admirers visiting Cambridge are furious over aban on 'hunky' punt touts who chat them up in the women's 'sex tour' of the city where they come to buy saucy lingerie. A ban was imposed on touts offering tickets for punting tours in parts of the city centre on Thursday as part of a council crackdown. The touts now face £75 on-the-spot fines and could get a criminal record for plying their trade on streets including King's Parade and the market square under Cambridge City...
  
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• Cambridge News published Part of A1(M) shut after car crashes into central reservation

  16-09-2016 16:18 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Part of the A1(M) is shut this afternoon after a car crashed into the central reservation. Cambridgeshire police were called just before 1.55pm to reports of a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A1 at junction 16 near Sawtry. A spokesman said the collision involved a Land Rover Discover towing a mini digger on a trailer. "It is believed the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with the central reservation, " he said.
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• Cambridge News published Second lightning strike suspends trains between Cambridge and...

  16-09-2016 15:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A second lightening strike today has brought more delays to the region's rail network. Train services between Norwich and Cambridge in both directions maybe cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or suspended after a lightning strike damaged the signalling system at Brandon. Abellio Greater Angliasaid disruption was expected until at least 3pm today. Customers are advised to travel on Great Northern train services between Cambridge and Ely where they will be advised to change for a rail...
  
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• Cambridge News published Autistic 'hacker' can be extradited to the US, court rules

  16-09-2016 15:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Stradishall man accused of hacking into US government computers is set to be extradited to the USA. Lauri Love, 31, who has Asperger's syndrome, is accused of a series of cyber-attacks on US government agencies in 2012 and 2013. He is alleged to have stolen large amounts of data from bodies including Federal Reserve, the Department of Defence, Nasa and the FBI. The American government has been fighting to have him extradited to the US to face charges. Love suffers from depression,...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Autistic 'hacker' can be extradited to the US, court rules

  16-09-2016 15:17 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Stradishall man accused of hacking into US government computers is set to be extradited to the USA. Lauri Love, 31, who has Asperger's syndrome, is accused of a series of cyber-attacks on US government agencies in 2012 and 2013. He is alleged to have stolen large amounts of data from bodies including Federal Reserve, the Department of Defence, Nasa and the FBI. The American government has been fighting to have him extradited to the US to face charges. Love suffers from depression,...
  
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• Cambridge News published Haverhill mum who survived cancer during pregnancy fronts...

  16-09-2016 15:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Haverhill mum is fronting a breast cancer campaign after being diagnosed with the disease when she was 12 weeks pregnant.
  Kerry Farrant, who lives in the town's Mill Hill, was 28 and expecting her second child when she was diagnosed in 2009.During pregnancy, she had three rounds of chemotherapy and a mastectomy before giving birth at 34 weeks. She said: "It's a scary time, it's a scary journey. At that point I knew I just had to fight for myself and for later - I already had a...
  
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• Cambridge News commented School run crashes in Cambridgeshire on the rise for under-pressu...

  16-09-2016 15:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More than 70 people in Cambridgeshire crashed their cars on the school run last year. An analysis of road safety data from the Department for Transport has revealed the number of drivers who were involved in accidents while taking their children to and from school. In Cambridgeshire 73 drivers crashed on the school run in 2015, up by 12.3 per cent compared with the 65 such incidents in 2014. Of these 73 accidents seven resulted in serious injuries to those involved however none of the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge man part of massive drugs network is jailed as gang...

  16-09-2016 14:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Cambridge man is among 15 members of a drugs network dealing cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis who have been jailed for a total of 68 years. Andrew Stevenson, 48, of Malden Close, Cambridge, was sentenced to 10 months convicted of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs after detectives from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) seized drugs, cash and a gun in a series of investigations spanning Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and north London. The final six men...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge man part of massive drugs network is jailed as gang...

  16-09-2016 14:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Cambridge man is among 15 members of a drugs network dealing cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis who have been jailed for a total of 68 years.
  Detectives from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) seized drugs, cash and a gun in a series of investigations spanning Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and north London. Andrew Stevenson, 48, of Malden Close, Cambridge, was sentenced to 10 months after he was convicted of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs.The final six...
  
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• Cambridge News published Diabetes breakthrough from AstraZeneca could help weight loss

  16-09-2016 14:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  AstraZeneca has announced a big breakthrough for people suffering from type-two diabetes which will also help them to lose weight.Late stage clinical trials have shown that Duration-8, which is Bydureon, taken just once a week in combination with Forxiga once daily significantly reduced blood sugar, compared with the individual medicines alone in patients inadequately controlled on metformin.This was the first clinical trial to combine these two different anti-diabetes medicines.The...
  
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• Cambridge News published Live weather: Cambridge storm updates as region hit by heavy rain

  16-09-2016 13:14 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Just days ago Cambridge was basking in the sun, temperatures were nearly hitting 30C and frankly, life was good.But unfortunately the grey clouds have arrived, with the East of England currently being battered by stormy weather and torrential rain.The Met Office has already issued a yellow warning of rain for Cambridgeshire, with amber alerts in place for Essex and Hertfordshire.The warning for Cambridgeshire reads: "Please be prepared for the potential for very severe weather conditions...
  
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• Cambridge News published Live: Latest Cambridge updates including weather, A1(M) crash and...

  16-09-2016 13:14 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge News live blog is here to bring you the latest traffic and travel news from across the county, and beyond.For the latest news on the accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A1, that might affect your route into work, check out the updates as they happen below.We will also be keeping an eye on the weather this evening after the Met Office issued a yellow warning of rain for Cambridgeshire, with amber alerts in place for Essex and...
  
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• Cambridge News published Reports of flooding on A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon as...

  16-09-2016 12:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There are reports a section of the A14 has flooded today (Friday) following the arrival of torrential rain across Cambridgeshire. Traffic is said to be moving very slowly on the road's westbound carriageway between J27 (Fenstanton) and J26 (St Ives). The news comes after the Met Office issued a yellow warning of rain for the county, which will remain in place until this evening.#A14 westbound between #Cambridge and #Huntingdon delays due to flooding.— Cambs Travel News...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Reports of flooding on A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon as...

  16-09-2016 12:49 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There are reports a section of the A14 has flooded today (Friday) following the arrival of torrential rain across Cambridgeshire. Traffic is said to be moving very slowly on the road's westbound carriageway between J27 (Fenstanton) and J26 (St Ives). The news comes after the Met Office issued a yellow warning of rain for the county, which will remain in place until this evening.#A14 westbound between #Cambridge and #Huntingdon delays due to flooding.— Cambs Travel News...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge United's unseen stars: Young U's talents who made it...

  16-09-2016 12:34 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  In light of Jack Collison's return to the Cambs Glass Stadium next week, we look at some other Cambridge United youngsters who left for pastures new before making it to the first team. SYLVAN EBANKS-BLAKE Having been on schoolboy terms with United, he turned down the offer of a scholarship at the Abbey to take up a place in Manchester United's academy in 2002. The striker made his debut for the Red Devils against Crewe in the League Cup in 2004 before notching his first goal for the club...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge United's unseen stars: Young U's talents who made it...

  16-09-2016 12:34 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  In light of Jack Collison's return to the Cambs Glass Stadium next week, we look at some other Cambridge United youngsters who left for pastures new before making it to the first team. SYLVAN EBANKS-BLAKE Having been on schoolboy terms with United, he turned down the offer of a scholarship at the Abbey to take up a place in Manchester United's academy in 2002. The striker made his debut for the Red Devils against Crewe in the League Cup in 2004 before notching his first goal for the club...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge Marks and Spencer manager accused of stealing...

  16-09-2016 12:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A manager at a Cambridge Marks and Spencer food outlet allegedly stole more than a quarter of a million pounds from his employer to feed his gambling habit, a court heard. Martin Trenor, 28, has been charged with theft of £254,000 and fraud by abusing his position as a manager between March 19, 2015 and March 21, 2016. He entered no plea at Cambridge Magistrates Court this morning (Friday) and his case has been sent directly to the crown court.Paul Brown, prosecuting, said...
  
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• Cambridge News published Former Cambridge MCCU player Zafar Ansari named in England Test...

  16-09-2016 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Zafar Ansari has earned a call-up to the England Test squad for their tour to Bangladesh.The former Cambridge University and Cambridge MCCU all-rounder is one of three uncapped players in the England squad for next month's two-Test series along with Lancashire opener Hasseb Hameed and Northamptonshire batsman Ben Duckett.Ansari has been brought into the squad to boost England's spin options along with Surrey team-mate Gareth Batty, having taken 22 wickets during the Specsavers County...
  
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• Cambridge News published Bailiffs visit 'farm' at Fiveways roundabout near Mildenhall...

  16-09-2016 11:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Bailiffs visited an encampment off Fiveways farm this morning but efforts were called off due to fears of the safety of horses on the land.The area, beside Fiveways roundabout, was attended by bailiffs and police officers early this morning.Police were called just before 9am to assist the bailiffs as they executed a warrant on the site.The Forestry Commission issued the eviction notice this morning after a court hearing more than a year ago.A spokesperson for Forestry Commission England said:...
  
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• Cambridge News published Two taken to hospital after crash on Madingley Road in Cambridge

  16-09-2016 11:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Firefighters had to cut a casualty out of their car yesterday evening (Thursday) after they were called to a crash on Madingley Road in Cambridge. The accident is understood to have involved two vehicles and happened shortly before 6pm.
  Read more: Fears CB1 plans could create 'Costa del Cambridge' – but developers defend design proposalsCambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews to the scene after being called at 5.56pm. A spokesman said: "This was a two-vehicle...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge fans queue to get their hands on the new iPhone 7

  16-09-2016 10:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Apple fans were queuing from the early hours of this morning to get their hands on the latest iPhone and Apple Watch. The process was carefully organised, with gadget geeks having to book their slot in advance to pick up the new waterproof iPhone 7.
  Student Ali Sales, 23, who was outside Cambridge's Apple Shop in the Grand Arcade, arrived at 5.30am to queue for the new Apple Watch.He said he met people who had been camping out overnight for the new iPhone, but who left after being told they...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge fans queue to get their hands on the new iPhone 7

  16-09-2016 10:47 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Apple fans were queuing from the early hours of this morning to get their hands on the latest iPhone and Apple Watch. The process was carefully organised, with gadget geeks having to book their slot in advance to pick up the new waterproof iPhone 7.
  Student Ali Sales, 23, who was outside Cambridge's Apple Shop in the Grand Arcade, arrived at 5.30am to queue for the new Apple Watch.He said he met people who had been camping out overnight for the new iPhone, but who left after being told they...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge to London rail services suspended after reports of...

  16-09-2016 10:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Abellio Greater Anglia has been forced to suspend rail services between London and Cambridge today due to damage from a lightning strike at Broxbourne. Commuters faced travel chaos this morning (Friday) following the announcement, which comes as the region braces itself for stormy conditions following weather warnings from the Met Office. Read more: Storms on their way to Cambridge region as Met Office issues fresh weather warnings Lightning is reported to have hit the signalling system...
  
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• Cambridge News published How does your garden grow? St Neots firm digs in at school

  16-09-2016 10:08 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A manufacturing firm has been helping a school grow its pupils' love of gardening. Staff from Bosch Rexroth in St Neots pitched in to support Eynesbury C of E Primary School's 'Help Me Grow' garden project, which gives students space to learn and develop in the great outdoors.The school has wanted to upgrade its garden for more than a decade, and recently launched a fundraising drive to pay for the work. With the financial and practical help of Bosch Rexroth and other local companies'...
  
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• Cambridge News published Delays on the A14 at Dry Drayton after lorry crashes into central...

  16-09-2016 09:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There were delays on the A14 this morning (Friday) after a lorry crashed into the central reservation at Dry Drayton. Cambridgeshire police were called to the road's westbound carriageway at 6.04am to reports of the accident. Read more: Fears CB1 plans could create 'Costa del Cambridge' – but developers defend design proposals They said there were no injuries and that Highways officials were on their way to the scene. The road was partially blocked by traffic congestion is now...
  
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• Cambridge News published Storms on their way to Cambridge region as Met Office issues...

  16-09-2016 08:48 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Storms are heading towards East of England today as the Met Office moved last night to upgrade its rain warning from yellow to amber in some local authorities. After a week of warm sunshine, forecasters are warning people to be prepared as the rainclouds look set to move in to the region. A yellow warning of rain remains in place for Cambridgeshire but an increased amber rating is in place for Essex and Hertfordshire. They have said there is potential for "torrential, thundery...
  
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• Cambridge News published Live: Latest Cambridge updates for September 16 including A14...

  16-09-2016 08:22 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge News live blog is here to bring you the latest traffic and travel news from across the county, and beyond.For the latest news on the accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A1, that might affect your route into work, check out the updates as they happen below.Delays and cancellations on the trains, affecting commuters heading into and out of London, and across Cambridgeshire, will also be updated in the blog.We will also be reporting o flight...
  
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• CambridgeNews commented Shaun Derry wants Cambridge United to "seize the day" against...

  16-09-2016 08:03 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry wants everyone connected with Cambridge United to "seize the day" as they attempt to register their first league win of the season and haul themselves off the foot of the table at home to Morecambe tomorrow. Two of the highlights of Derry's time in charge of the U's came against the Shrimps last season – he got his first win against them on the road, before seeing his team hammer them 7-0 at home in a club record Football League success. He would dearly love to...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Former West Ham player Jack Collison relishing return to...

  16-09-2016 08:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Jack Collison may have reached the top of the game with West Ham and Wales, but he will be living the dream when he runs out at the Cambs Glass Stadium next Friday. That is when Collison will be joined by Jody Craddock, Danny Granville, Paul Wanless, Micah Hyde, Omer Riza, Warren Goodhind and Adam Tann for the Mick George Charity Match, which will see a mix of players and fans face each other to raise money for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust. It follows the success of last year's inaugural...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Ross Stewart gets Cambridge ready to thwart Old Albanian revenge...

  16-09-2016 08:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Ross Stewart expects Old Albanian to arrive at Volac Park for their National League One match against Cambridge tomorrow with revenge on their mind. There is always plenty of spice when the teams meet due to the number of links between the two – OA player-head coach James Shanahan, Matt Miles and Chris Lombaard are all Cambridge old boys. And Cambridge won both league meetings in 2S last season as they pipped them to the title and automatic promotion. OA ultimately secured their...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Cambridge City back on the FA Cup trail

  16-09-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Dan Gleeson has called on his Cambridge City players to banish the memory of Monday night's poor performance against Hitchin when they get back on the FA Cup trail tomorrow. The Lilywhites manager was hugely disappointed with their display in the 4-0 Evo-Stik League Southern, Premier Division defeat. Their cause was not helped by Dean Mason and Tunde Adewunmi arriving too late to be named in the starting line-up. The boss wants things to be put right when they welcome Premier Division...
  
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• Cambridge News published Histon aiming to cause FA Cup shock at Wealdstone

  16-09-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Steve Fallon hopes Histon can spring an upset as they travel to Wealdstone in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup tomorrow. Histon go into the game bottom of Evo-Stik League Southern, Division One Central while the London outfit are sixth in Vanarama National League South. Manager Fallon, who will have Elkanah Sibanda back from an ankle injury aggravated in the warm-up before last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Kempston, said: "We've saved our best performances for the Cup games...
  
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• Cambridge News published Can art change the world? See the Cambridge exhibition trying to...

  16-09-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  How far can art go to change the world? That's the big question being tackled at a Cambridge college this week, as it opens its doors to a team of international artists. Pembroke College is hosting Art as a Medium for ACTION, a new exhibition curated by PhD student Cinthia Willaman. It aims to provoke debate around the relationship between art and social change, and encourage visitors into taking a more active role in shaping society. Cinthia said: "I am quite involved in activism...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Warren D'Souza is new Cambridge City hockey captain for England...

  16-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Warren D'Souza will lead Cambridge City in their latest tilt at promotion in England Men's League, Conference East. D'Souza has taken over as captain from Ross Hayward, with his first competitive match wearing the armband being Sunday's curtain-raiser at Teddington. Nick Thompson remains as coach and Nigel Anns is the team manager. Hayward is continuing to coach the ladies' first team, who start at Southgate tomorrow as they bid to build on last season's third-place finish in Investec...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Shelford quartet face fitness tests ahead of trip to Chichester

  16-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shelford have question marks over the fitness of four players ahead of their trip to Chichester in National League Three London & SE. Tom Brown, Rhodri Dawes, Gerhard Wessels and Junior Koresi will all have knocks assessed, but Warrick Anderson should be fit and available. The hosts have lost two out of two, but Shelford head coach Gareth Evans believes that record does not paint a true picture of their ability. "We're expecting a tough game," he said. "They've lost the...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Cantabrigian Rowing Club enjoy success at Cambridge Autumn...

  16-09-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge boat clubs did the business in several categories at the Cambridge Autumn Regatta. Organised by Cambridge '99, the event is traditionally the last major regatta prior to the winter timed races and more than 400 rowers from 30 clubs across the eastern region were in action. Cantabrigian provided the biggest number of rowers with 70 taking part and they were successful in the men's coxed fours courtesy of Dave Meredith, Brian Larson, Paul Robinson, Richard Grisenthwaite and cox Elena...
  
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