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• Cambridge News published Cambridge scientist gearing up for trek to Vietnam- to hunt for...

  08-10-2016 20:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Cambridge researcher is gearing up for a trek through distant Vietnamese mountains, as part of a quest to find new and endangered species. Alex Summers will spend three weeks crossing five mountains in the Hoang Lien Mountain Range, where he will be hoping to discover new species unknown to science. The trek will be the first collecting expedition for Alex, who works as a glasshouse supervisor at the university's Botanic Garden.
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• Cambridge News published Charlie Death's late equaliser rescues a point for St Ives...

  08-10-2016 18:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  St Ives Town earned a useful point at home to Frome Town after Charlie Death grabbed a late equaliser on Saturday afternoon in the Evo-Stik League Southern, Premier Division.In a game of few chances, St Ives made a promising start but were unable to get behind the Frome defence. George Miller and Jon Davies spurned good opportunities for the visitors before Josh Dawkin registered Saints' first shot on target just after the half hour.But then in the 38th minute, Frome won a corner, and as the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Blackpool 1 Cambridge United 1: Shaun Derry gives his thoughts on...

  08-10-2016 18:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry has provided his reaction following Cambridge United's 1-1 draw at Blackpool in Sky Bet League Two, which made it five games unbeaten in all in competitions. ON BLACKPOOL'S LATE EQUALISER "It was always going to be a tough day. Blackpool have got some good players and a good manager at the helm, but I'm disappointed in the manner in which we conceded (from Andy Taylor's free kick). "I'm not sure it was a foul to start with, I'm not sure the ref has made the right...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Blackpool 1 Cambridge United 1: Shaun Derry gives his thoughts on...

  08-10-2016 18:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry has provided his reaction following Cambridge United's 1-1 draw at Blackpool in Sky Bet League Two, which made it five games unbeaten in all in competitions. ON BLACKPOOL'S LATE EQUALISER "It was always going to be a tough day. Blackpool have got some good players and a good manager at the helm, but I'm disappointed in the manner in which we conceded (from Andy Taylor's free kick). "I'm not sure it was a foul to start with, I'm not sure the ref has made the right...
  
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• Cambridge News published Gary Bowyer: Draw was minimum Blackpool deserved against...

  08-10-2016 18:34 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Gary Bowyer felt a point was the minimum Blackpool deserved at the end of their 1-1 draw with Cambridge United in Sky Bet League Two.The U's went ahead thanks to Luke Berry's first-half free kick, with goalkeeper Will Norris saving his third penalty in a week to thwart Danny Philliskirk before the break at Bloomfield Road.But the hosts levelled matters in second-half added time when captain Andy Taylor beat Norris with a left-footed free kick."It was frustrating. The first 20 minutes we...
  
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• Cambridge News published Newmarket students create giant 350 sign to mark start of 2016...

  08-10-2016 18:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Students in Newmarket kicked off a historic anniversary by getting together to create a giant 350 symbol. The effort came courtesy of Newmarkey Academy pupils who travelled to the town's Rowley Mile racecourse yesterday to mark the start of the 2016 Dubai Future Champions Festival. The number 350 has become the emblem of this year's festivities to celebrate the 350th year of Newmarket being the home of horseracing.
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• Cambridge News published Blackpool 1 Cambridge United 1

  08-10-2016 17:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge United drew 1-1 at Blackpool in Sky Bet League Two.There were three changes to the United starting line-up from last Saturday's victory over Accrington, with Josh Coulson and Sean Long replacing suspended pair Leon Legge and Brad Halliday, while James Dunne came into midfield at the expense of Max Clark.After a couple of efforts at each end, the U's took the lead in some style in the 17th minute.Luke Berry won a free kick 25 yards out and stepped up to curl the ball into the top corner
  
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• Cambridge News published Rockers Suzi Quattro and Wilko Johnson to receive honorary...

  08-10-2016 17:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Graduating students will be rocking out at the Cambridge Corn Exchange later this month, when they are joined by two rock and roll legends. Thousands of Anglia Ruskin students will receive their degree certificates from vice-chancellor Professor Ian Martin at graduation ceremonies between October 17 to 20. They will be joined by nine 'exceptional' individuals nominated for honorary degrees, including pioneering glam rocker Suzi Quattro and Dr Feelgood guitar legend Wilko Johnson. Local...
  
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• Cambridge News published Crowds line streets of Ely as competitors battle it out in fifth...

  08-10-2016 15:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Carrying a sack of spuds is hard work at the best of times but that wasn't enough to put people off in Ely today (Saturday). That was the task faced by competitors at the city's fifth annual Potato Race which brought together teams from across the region for one of the highlights of the Ely events calendar. Organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with more than 30 local potato farmers, participants had to race from the Market Place to the end of the High Street with 20kg of spuds on...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Crowds line streets of Ely as competitors battle it out in fifth...

  08-10-2016 15:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Carrying a sack of spuds is hard work at the best of times but that wasn't enough to put people off in Ely today (Saturday). That was the task faced by competitors at the city's fifth annual Potato Race which brought together teams from across the region for one of the highlights of the Ely events calendar. Organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with more than 30 local potato farmers, participants had to race from the Market Place to the end of the High Street with 20kg of spuds on...
  
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• Cambridge News published Recap: Blackpool 1 Cambridge United 1 as it happened

  08-10-2016 14:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We were at Bloomfield Road to watch Cambridge United in League Two action at Blackpool.The U's were searching for their fifth straight win in all competitions against the Tangerines having got themselves out of the relegation zone in recent weeks.United's last league match was a real thriller, with goalkeeper Will Norris producing two penalty saves in injury time to secure a 2-1 victory over Accrington at the Cambs Glass Stadium.They also maintained their winning form by seeing off...
  
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• Cambridge News published Live: Blackpool v Cambridge United

  08-10-2016 14:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  We are Bloomfield Road to watch Cambridge United in League Two action at Blackpool.The U's are searching for their fifth straight win in all competitions against the Tangerines having got themselves out of the relegation zone in recent weeks.United's last league match was a real thriller, with goalkeeper Will Norris producing two penalty saves in injury time to secure a 2-1 victory over Accrington at the Cambs Glass Stadium.They also maintained their winning form by seeing off...
  
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• Cambridge News published Real Madrid star Gareth Bale adds support for Shaun Whiter and...

  08-10-2016 14:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Gareth Bale has become the latest superstar to add their backing to tomorrow's fundraiser for Shaun Whiter and Joey Abbs at Cambridge United.The Real Madrid and Wales ace has signed a shirt to add to the auction being held to help raise cash for the injured footballers as part of the #FootballFamilyDay at the Cambs Glass Stadium.AUCTION: @GarethBale11 donates shirt for #ShaunandJoey auction at tomorrow's #FootballFamilyDay https://t.co/np36KNROKH pic.twitter.com/dMEaxmhukU—...
  
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• Cambridge News published City Deal road plans storm set to rage on

  08-10-2016 13:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The raging storm over the City Deal road restriction plans is not over. After a tumultuous week in which hundreds of people took to the streets of Cambridge to protest, officials now have the task of cataloguing more than 6,000 responses garnered during the public consultation exercise – and then deciding whether to go ahead with Peak-time Congestion Control Points, or scrap the idea. Monday is the final day for people to register comments about the scheme. Cllr Lewis Herbert, leader...
  
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• Cambridge News commented City Deal road plans storm set to rage on

  08-10-2016 13:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The raging storm over the City Deal road restriction plans is not over. After a tumultuous week in which hundreds of people took to the streets of Cambridge to protest, officials now have the task of cataloguing more than 6,000 responses garnered during the public consultation exercise – and then deciding whether to go ahead with Peak-time Congestion Control Points, or scrap the idea. Monday is the final day for people to register comments about the scheme. Cllr Lewis Herbert, leader...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge businesses bed down under stars for annual Byte Night...

  08-10-2016 13:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More than 100 people from businesses across East Anglia slept under the stars last night as part of the UK's largest sleep-out to raise money for a good cause. The sixth annual 'Byte Night' sleep-out took place at Cambridge Airport and was taken on by employees from 18 businesses across the region. The Cambridge event is on target to bring in £110,000 for Action for Children and has also hit a milestone £500,000 raised since the very first sleep-out in 2010.
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridge businesses bed down under stars for annual Byte Night...

  08-10-2016 13:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More than 100 people from businesses across East Anglia slept under the stars last night as part of the UK's largest sleep-out to raise money for a good cause. The sixth annual 'Byte Night' sleep-out took place at Cambridge Airport and was taken on by employees from 18 businesses across the region. The Cambridge event is on target to bring in £110,000 for Action for Children and has also hit a milestone £500,000 raised since the very first sleep-out in 2010.
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• Cambridge News published Father 'behind wheel while drunk' slept in van with engine on...

  08-10-2016 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A father has admitted being behind the wheel while drunk after going on a night out but then sleeping in his van as he couldn't get into his house.Thomas Phelan, 27 of Dennis Road in Cambridge, was sentenced after pleading guilty to being in charge of a vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit at the city's magistrates' court on Friday.Sally Rose, prosecuting, said at 1.10am in the early hours of September 22 police were called to Dennis Road after members of the public reported 'a man slumped
  
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• Cambridge News commented Father 'behind wheel while drunk' slept in van with engine on...

  08-10-2016 12:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A father has admitted being behind the wheel while drunk after going on a night out but then sleeping in his van as he couldn't get into his house.Thomas Phelan, 27 of Dennis Road in Cambridge, was sentenced after pleading guilty to being in charge of a vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit at the city's magistrates' court on Friday.Sally Rose, prosecuting, said at 1.10am in the early hours of September 22 police were called to Dennis Road after members of the public reported 'a man slumped
  
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• Cambridge News published Man suffers 'serious' injuries after reports of alleged stabbing...

  08-10-2016 11:52 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man has been taken to hospital with "serious" injuries following reports of an alleged stabbing in Cambridge yesterday (Friday). Three people have now been arrested in relation to the incident, two women on suspicion of assault and one man on suspicion of attempted murder. The alert was raised after eye witnesses reported part of Akeman Street had been taped off yesterday afternoon and that several police cars were at the scene. Cambridgeshire police attended after being called...
  
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• Cambridge News published Waiting taxi drivers in city may soon have to turn off engines...

  08-10-2016 09:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Taxi drivers could be forced to switch off their engines while waiting for fares as a condition of having a licence after concerns were highlighted about rising air pollution in Cambridge.Frustrated residents and councillors shared their views at a Cambridge City Council south area committee meeting earlier this week – after the issue of fumes emitting from waiting taxis was mentioned in the meeting's public forum.The concerns come after the News revealed that air pollution in January this
  
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• Cambridge News commented Waiting taxi drivers in city may soon have to turn off engines...

  08-10-2016 09:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Taxi drivers could be forced to switch off their engines while waiting for fares as a condition of having a licence after concerns were highlighted about rising air pollution in Cambridge.Frustrated residents and councillors shared their views at a Cambridge City Council south area committee meeting earlier this week – after the issue of fumes emitting from waiting taxis was mentioned in the meeting's public forum.The concerns come after the News revealed that air pollution in January this
  
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• Cambridge News published Lance Key returns to Histon as manager as Steve Fallon takes new...

  08-10-2016 09:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Lance Key has taken over as manager at Histon following Steve Fallon's decision to move upstairs at the Evo-Stik League Southern club. Fallon has become director of football with the task of overseeing the first team, scholarship programme and the academy. He will also take a more active role in developing Histon's profile and improve engagement with the local community as the club look to develop plans for growth which include the intended installation of a 3G pitch at Bridge...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Lance Key returns to Histon as manager as Steve Fallon takes new...

  08-10-2016 09:26 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Lance Key has taken over as manager at Histon following Steve Fallon's decision to move upstairs at the Evo-Stik League Southern club. Fallon has become director of football with the task of overseeing the first team, scholarship programme and the academy. He will also take a more active role in developing Histon's profile and improve engagement with the local community as the club look to develop plans for growth which include the intended installation of a 3G pitch at Bridge...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Blair Adams needs to keep working hard, says Cambridge United...

  08-10-2016 08:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry wants Blair Adams to keep plugging away in training despite his recent lack of involvement in the Cambridge United squad. Derry brought the left-back in from his former club Notts County in the summer with the pair having previously worked together at Meadow Lane. But Adams has played just four times and has not figured in the squad since August's 3-0 defeat at home to Luton after losing his place to Greg Taylor. "Blair isn't injured, he's part of the group and he's...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Laura Massey on a mission to make most of World Road Cycling...

  08-10-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  CYCLING: If ever there was a shining example that you are never too old to take up a sport and excel, step forward Laura Massey.Just four years ago, at the advanced age of 31, Massey decided to take cycling seriously and now she finds herself heading to Qatar to represent Great Britain in the women's road race at the World Cycling Championships on October 15.Now 35, being selected for the worlds is the icing on the cake after her first season competing on the international circuit with...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Hayley Simmonds focused on World Road Cycling Championships after...

  08-10-2016 07:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  CYCLING: Hayley Simmonds aims to use the disappointment of missing out on the Olympics to fuel her challenge at the World Road Cycling Championships in Qatar.Despite defending her British women's time trial title in June, the Bar Hill rider was passed over for Emma Pooley by the selectors to represent Team GB in the discipline in Rio.That despite former Cambridge Triathlon Club member Pooley finishing fourth at the national championships, a minute down on Simmonds.But Simmonds...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Lee Morfey leads New Astley treble at Eastern Counties Developmen...

  08-10-2016 07:58 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  BOXING: New Astley boxers enjoyed a hat-trick of victories at the Eastern Counties Development Championships in Billericay to book their places in the England pre-quarter-finals at Harlow tomorrow. Lee Morfey won the senior light-heavyweight final on a unanimous decision against Billericay & Wickford's Joe Giles in his first encounter over three three-minute rounds. Coach Mark O'Reilly was impressed with how Morfey had performed to set up a showdown with London Community's Paul...
  
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• Cambridge News published Snow in October, as Grantchester Christmas special comes to...

  08-10-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Central Cambridge jumped forward to December on Thursday, as it stepped back to the 1950s.Trinity Street was transformed into a winter wonderland, as an ITV film crew arrived to film scenes for the Grantchester Christmas special. Check out our picture gallery here, all images courtesy of Geoff Robinson Photography.Stars James Norton and Robson Green were spotted joking with onlookers and posing for photos, as fake snow fell from the sky. The crew got to work outside Gonville and...
  
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• Cambridge News published 'Lessons need to be learned' after controversial Hills Road...

  08-10-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Claims that "lessons should be learned" from the controversial remodelling of Hills Road bridge have been made – after fresh questions about whether the scheme is holding up traffic or increasing rat running. The views were discussed at a Cambridge City Council south area committee meeting earlier this week, when budget restrictions and time overruns for the £1.2 million project were highlighted. Residents raised concerns that other development schemes for the city may go...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Snow in October, as Grantchester Christmas special comes to...

  08-10-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Central Cambridge jumped forward to December on Thursday, as it stepped back to the 1950s.Trinity Street was transformed into a winter wonderland, as an ITV film crew arrived to film scenes for the Grantchester Christmas special. Check out our picture gallery here, all images courtesy of Geoff Robinson Photography.Stars James Norton and Robson Green were spotted joking with onlookers and posing for photos, as fake snow fell from the sky. The crew got to work outside Gonville and...
  
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• Cambridge News commented 'Lessons need to be learned' after controversial Hills Road...

  08-10-2016 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Claims that "lessons should be learned" from the controversial remodelling of Hills Road bridge have been made – after fresh questions about whether the scheme is holding up traffic or increasing rat running. The views were discussed at a Cambridge City Council south area committee meeting earlier this week, when budget restrictions and time overruns for the £1.2 million project were highlighted. Residents raised concerns that other development schemes for the city may go...
  
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