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• Cambridge News commented New 'piazza' outside Cambridge railway station opens to mixed...

  17-10-2016 20:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A new 'piazza' outside Cambridge railway station has officially opened – to mixed reviews from members of the public. The Station Square development was unveiled today after a two-and-a-half year renovation costing £4 million. Work on the new square started in 2014, as part of a major revamp of the CB1 district. Despite the site now being open, none of the new shops that form part of the square have opened their doors yet. Most the shops coming to the development were...
  
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• Cambridge News published FA Cup: Cambridge United to face Dover Athletic in first round

  17-10-2016 20:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge United have been handed a home tie with Dover in the first round of the FA Cup. Dover lie ninth in the Vanarama National League and will visit the Cambs Glass Stadium over the weekend of November 4 to 7. Athletic booked their place in the draw by thrashing Burgess Hill 5-0 away in the fourth qualifying round on Saturday. Full first round draw: Sheffield United v Leyton Orient, Millwall v Southend United, Dagenham & Redbridge v Halifax Town, Merstham v Oxford United, Taunton...
  
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• Cambridge News published New Greater Anglia rail franchise launches with all trains set to...

  17-10-2016 20:16 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A new era for the railway network in East Anglia starts today, with the launch of the new Abellio East Anglia franchise. Abellio subsidiary company Greater Angliawas awarded the nine-year deal by the Department for Transport in August and will provide passenger rail services to and from London across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Earlier this month, the News reported the rail operator finalised contracts worth nearly £1.5 billion to replace all the...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Sajid Javid says 'Press on with devolution' in Cambridgeshire

  17-10-2016 18:41 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Communities Secretary, Sajid Javid, has urged local leaders across Cambridgeshire to "press on" with their devolution deal plans.Sajid Javid, MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, met leaders from the partnership yesterday.He spoke about proposed plans for devolution that include creating a combined Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Authority chaired by a Directly Elected Mayor.The deal could bring about a new £20 million annual fund for the next 30 years to...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Independent shops in Cambridge fear hike in Grand Arcade Sunday...

  17-10-2016 18:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Concerns have been raised that shoppers could abandon visiting the Grand Arcade after a council proposal to increase Sunday parking charges by a huge 160 per cent.Last week the News told how shoppers could soon be charged more than double the current prices to park in the Grand Arcade for over five hours on a Sunday.The proposed new car park charges were released last week as part of a Cambridge City Council public consultation into parking charges for 2017-18.From next year the council is...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridgeshire airfield crash: Eyewitness tells of "gut-wren...

  17-10-2016 18:19 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  An eyewitness has spoken of the "gut-wrenching" moment he saw an experienced pilot crash to his death at a Cambridgeshire airfield today.One man was killed and another seriously injured when a light aircraft crashed at Bourn Airfield at around 11.20am this morning.Richard Francis, chief flying instructor at the Rural Flying Corps, which is based in Bourn, told the News he was devastated by the incident.He said: "I saw the whole thing happen. It's a beautiful day for flying, and it...
  
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• Cambridge News published Calls made for City Deal consultation to be made 'null and void'

  17-10-2016 18:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Calls have been made for the City Deal consultation to be considered null and void - and for Cambridge to be given a 'fighting chance of creating a purposeful, sustainable transport network'.The plea comes after Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce manager John Bridge resigned from the City Deal back in May, saying he did not support the strategy the board were pursuing.In a statement released this afternoon, the Chamber has called for the City Deal Executive Board to accept that the...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Calls made for City Deal consultation to be made 'null and void'

  17-10-2016 18:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Calls have been made for the City Deal consultation to be considered null and void - and for Cambridge to be given a 'fighting chance of creating a purposeful, sustainable transport network'.The plea comes after Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce manager John Bridge resigned from the City Deal back in May, saying he did not support the strategy the board were pursuing.In a statement released this afternoon, the Chamber has called for the City Deal Executive Board to accept that the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Up, up and away - gran's daredevil glider flight to mark 100th...

  17-10-2016 18:11 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plucky pensioner Edna Arnold celebrated her 100th birthday today with a flight in a glider.After a safety briefing, the daredevil centenarian was launched into the skies over Cambridge in the lightweight fibreglass aircraft.She then soared up to 2,000 feet as she and her pilot Andrew Watson rode the thermals during a 30-minute flight.Unfazed by the adventure, despite her advanced years, Edna described the experience as "very enjoyable"."I would recommend it to anyone, there's...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge farming: Does virtual reality have a role in its...

  17-10-2016 18:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Could virtual reality help farmers of the future?It's one of a number of innovative agri-tech solutions being considered by a crop protection firm that's just moved to Cambridge.Dow AgroSciences has set up its new office at Capital Park in Fulbourn, and says it will be focusing on innovation as it aims to become a leader in its field.To celebrate the opening of the new office, Dow teamed up with tech consultancy Earthware to produce a demonstration app which could be used to train farmers via a.
  
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• Cambridge News published Call for more safeguards if lap-dancing venues open in Cambridge

  17-10-2016 17:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More safeguards will be put in place for workers if lap dancing venues are allowed to open in the city.The council is able to license lap dancing venues and other sexual entertainment venues (or SEVs) in the same way as sex shops rather than as pubs and clubs. A review of this policy, which has been out to consultation since 2011, finished in August.Any sexual entertainment venue that wants to gain a license to operate in Cambridge will have to adhere to strict conditions agreed by Cambridge...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Call for more safeguards if lap-dancing venues open in Cambridge

  17-10-2016 17:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  More safeguards will be put in place for workers if lap dancing venues are allowed to open in the city.The council is able to license lap dancing venues and other sexual entertainment venues (or SEVs) in the same way as sex shops rather than as pubs and clubs. A review of this policy, which has been out to consultation since 2011, finished in August.Any sexual entertainment venue that wants to gain a license to operate in Cambridge will have to adhere to strict conditions agreed by Cambridge...
  
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• Cambridge News published New menu to launch at Nando's Cambridge restaurants

  17-10-2016 17:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Nando's is launching a new menu with mains, wine and a range of salads to choose from.The Sunset Burger is inspired by the tastes of South Africa and combines a flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken with sweet smoky red pepper chutney, melted cheese and baby spinach leaves.The chicken burger will be served inside a soft sweet roll called the Bolo do Caro.Other additions include a chicken thighs salad and a hummus salad.There is also a new white wine available called Spier Chenin Blanc.The new menu...
  
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• Cambridge News commented New menu to launch at Nando's Cambridge restaurants

  17-10-2016 17:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Nando's is launching a new menu with mains, wine and a range of salads to choose from.The Sunset Burger is inspired by the tastes of South Africa and combines a flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken with sweet smoky red pepper chutney, melted cheese and baby spinach leaves.The chicken burger will be served inside a soft sweet roll called the Bolo do Caro.Other additions include a chicken thighs salad and a hummus salad.There is also a new white wine available called Spier Chenin Blanc.The new menu...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridgeshire airfield crash: One dead and another seriously...

  17-10-2016 16:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man has died and another has been seriously hurt after a plane crashed at Bourn Airfield near Cambourne.The light plane came down at around 11.20am and police, fire and ambulance crews were all called to the scene.A police spokeswoman said: "We were called at around 11.20am to reports of a plane crash at Bourn Airfield."We attended along with the ambulance service and the fire and rescue service."A man died at the scene and another man was taken to hospital with serious...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Cambridgeshire airfield crash: One dead and another seriously...

  17-10-2016 16:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A man has died and another has been seriously hurt after a plane crashed at Bourn Airfield near Cambourne. A police spokeswoman said: "We were called at around 11.20am to reports of a plane crash at Bourn Airfield. "We attended along with the ambulance service and the fire and rescue service. "A man died at the scene and another man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. "The Air Accidents Investigation Branch are now at the scene and the coroner has...
  
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• Cambridge News published Is this Cambridge's next $1bn company?

  17-10-2016 16:20 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Fast-growing tech firm Cambridge Medical Robotics isn't afraid to think big. Matthew Gooding went to meet chief executive Martin Frost and learn more about the company's modular robotic system that could transform surgery.Describing a company's office as a pig-sty isn't usually the best way to make friends, but Cambridge Medical Robotics probably wouldn't take offence. "Our building is where they used to keep the pigs," explains chief executive Martin Frost, as we take a walk around...
  
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• Cambridge News published This amazing flexible fingerprint sensor is just 3mm thick

  17-10-2016 16:06 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A tech firm from Cambridge has teamed up with a French company to develop the world's first high-definition flexible fingerprint scanner.FlexEnable, which specialises in organic, flexible, semi-conductors, has been working alongside ISORG, leaders in the field of organic photodetectors and large area image sensors in printed electronics.Together they have produced the 500 dpi scanner, which is only 0.3 mm thick, bringing design and functional benefits to biometric applications.As well as...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Car break-in spate grips Cambridge - streets targeted named

  17-10-2016 16:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A car break-in crime wave is gripping Cambridge as police launch a bid to track down the raiders.City police have received 28 reports of thefts from vehicles so far this month and named the streets targeted by criminals.Items stolen include four sat navs, three front and rear index plates stolen, three lots of documents and a variety of items including laptops, bags, coats, cash, mobile, rucksack and equestrian equipment.One taxi entered and cash stolen and one spare wheel was stolen from a...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridgeshire A-level results among best in country, say new...

  17-10-2016 15:55 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Students in Cambridgeshire got some of the best A-level exam results in the country, according to new figures. Provisional figures released by the Department for Education (DfE) show that in 2015/16 year 18.7 per cent of pupils in the county got at least AAB grades in their A-levels last summer. This gave the county the 11th best score anywhere in England out of 152 areas in total. At least two of these A-levels were in so-called 'facilitating subjects', that is traditional subjects such...
  
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• Cambridge News published Modified car meet in Cambridgeshire is hailed a success - by...

  17-10-2016 15:34 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Almost 300 vehicles were on display at a car meet near Ely on Saturday.The event – the end of season meet for the East Cambs Modified car group – was held at Littleport Leisure Centre.As reported, their meet was due to take place in a car park in Angel Drove, Ely, on September 10 but police and East Cambs District Council stopped it from going ahead by closing the car park.Police announced the closure – and the fact that a dispersal order would be in place – the day...
  
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• MikeScialom published Joe is following Louis Rolfe's cycle lane success

  17-10-2016 15:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge Paralympic gold medal winning cyclist Louis Rolfe has been an inspiration to many throughout his career.Still only 19, Louis has achieved great things, and the fact that he was a cerebral palsy sufferer as a child has only added to the respect with which he is held in the community.But there are new Louis Rolfe's all over the place, they just need a little bit of encouragement when it matters - which is where You Can Bike Too steps forward to help. The charity has co-sponsored a...
  
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• Cambridge News published Woman in 70s taken to hospital after Haverhill crash

  17-10-2016 14:40 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A woman was taken to hospital after a crash in Haverhill. Suffolk police were called at 12.13pm to Coupals Road, near East Town Park after reports of a single vehicle collision, A force spokesman said a car crashed into a fence and the driver could not get out as the vehicle was wedged in between trees and shrubbery. The East of England Ambulance Service and four crews from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were also in attendance.
  A spokesman for the ambulance service said: "EEAST...
  
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• Cambridge News published Roads minister John Hayes opens new A14 construction training...

  17-10-2016 14:27 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A new Highways Academy which will train scores of apprentices to work on the £1.5 billion A14 upgrade has been opened by roads minister John Hayes.The academy, at West Anglia Training Association's (WATA) centre in Huntingdon, includes a replica stretch of dual carriageway complete with an overhead gantry and drainage, so apprentices can learn construction skills first hand.At least 129 apprentices and graduates are expected to undergo training at the site during the course of construction
  
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• Cambridge News published Staff at Addenbrooke's and the Rosie get involved with FluBusters...

  17-10-2016 14:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Staff across Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals have been lining up to have their flu vaccinations, to help bust flu and protect their patients this winter. And this year, the push to get staff to have their jabs has been boosted with an unusual awareness campaign. Staff have been having selfies with the FluBusters sign and have been promoting it on social media. In the first two weeks of the campaign, over 2,500 staff across the Trust have been vaccinated compared with around 1,800 at...
  
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• Cambridge News published New powers to tackle rogue dog owners in Cambridge set to bite

  17-10-2016 14:21 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plans for council workers to wield new powers to tackle rouge dog owners in Cambridge in designated areas are set to get the green light.The new measures for controlling dogs across the City were unanimously approved by Cambridge City Council's Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee and will now go out for consultation through a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).Cllr Lewis Herbert, leader of the city council, said: "Whilst the vast majority of dog owners act responsibly at all times, dog..
  
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• Cambridge News commented New powers to tackle rogue dog owners in Cambridge set to bite

  17-10-2016 14:21 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Plans for council workers to wield new powers to tackle rogue dog owners in Cambridge in designated areas are set to get the green light.The new measures for controlling dogs across the City were unanimously approved by Cambridge City Council's Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee and will now go out for consultation through a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).Cllr Lewis Herbert, leader of the city council, said: "Whilst the vast majority of dog owners act responsibly at all times, dog..
  
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• Cambridge News published Petals charity at the Rosie creates powerful short film for Baby...

  17-10-2016 14:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Cambridgeshire charity which provides counselling for women and couples who have lost a baby has made a powerful video about the experiences of some of the people it supports. Petals charity, which provides a specialised counselling service at Addenbrooke's as well as in Queen Charlotte's and St Mary's Hospitals in London, has put together a short film for Baby Loss Awareness Week to encourage people to talk about what they went through. Last week, the charity joined with other charities...
  
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• Cambridge News published Olympic and Paralympic victory parade: who are the Cambridgeshire...

  17-10-2016 13:33 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  After a stunning summer of sport, Cambridgeshire's sporting heroes are coming home today, as they join the national victory parade in Manchester.In August Prime Minister Theresa May announced a parade will take place in October, with thousands of people expected to line the streets for an incredible celebration of our elite Olympians and Paralympians.Up to 200,000 people will welcome home around 350 of our athletes in the massive event, with a parade through the city streets ending with an event
  
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• Cambridge News commented Police sniffer dogs unleashed to hunt for creepy clown spotted in...

  17-10-2016 13:30 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police sniffer dogs were sent out to hunt down a creepy clown in the latest incident in Cambridgeshire.Officers were alerted to the presence of the scary character in the early hours of yesterday morning.A force spokeswoman said: "We were called at around 12.20am on Sunday, October 16 to reports that a clown was seen in Guilden Morden."Officers and a dog unit attended the incident but could not find the clown."But police are also attempting to reassure the public that the clowns are not...
  
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• Cambridge News published How unexpected UK growth helped Tristel clean up

  17-10-2016 13:22 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A surprise increase in UK sales has helped boost a Newmarket health company's end-of-year results.Tristel, which makes a range of infection prevention and contamination control products, recorded adjusted pre-tax profits of £3.3m, a 27% increase on 2015. Turnover rose 12%, to £17.1m. It saw growth in a number of UK business areas, including instrument disinfection. Liz Dixon, Tristel's CFO, said: "We're very with the way the company is progressing, with growth on every...
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridge firms work on headphones that fall asleep when you do

  17-10-2016 13:09 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A Cambridge robotics consultancy has been working with another city tech firm on the world's first sleep-sensing headphones.Robotae has designed the electronics architecture for Kokoon. As reported in the News, the Bluetooth headphones use an electroencephalography (EEG) sensor to monitor electrical signals from brain neurons, lowering the volume of music as the wearer drifts off to sleep. They have proved popular on Kickstarter, where the company has raised $2m and pre-sold 10,000 units. Dr...
  
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• Cambridge News published Fire in Littleport triggers plea for Cambridgeshire residents to...

  17-10-2016 13:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to get their chimneys swept.The plea comes following a fire in Littleport yesterday (Sunday).Firefighters were called to a property in Bells Drove at around 2.05pm and arrived to find a fire in a chimney at the house.A fire service spokeswoman said: "Firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish the fire and a thermal imaging camera to check the hot spots. "They returned to the station by 4.09pm."Please ensure you keep your...
  
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• Cambridge News published Tips to secure a place on the 2017 Cambridge Half Marathon - with...

  17-10-2016 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Runners are being urged to lace up their running shoes and get on their marks for the chance to take part in next year's Cambridge Half Marathon – with registration opening to everyone over the next few days. VIP registration for people in Cambridgeshire postcodes opens tomorrow (October 18) with general entries opening for everyone on Thursday (October 20). Pre-registration for the race opened back in March, giving budding runners the opportunity to get priority booking the day before...
  
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• Cambridge News published Police boss of Cambridgeshire told to apologise and meet...

  17-10-2016 12:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A police boss has been told to apologise to travellers after the Cambridgeshire commissioner used a derogatory term for gypsies and referred to "Spanish asylum seekers".A powerful watchdog has investigated complaints against Jason Ablewhite after he was accused of discrimination.But the Independent Police Compliants Commission (IPCC) said no further action should be taken as the compliant was not "serious" enough and passed it back to the county's Police and Crime Panel.The panel...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Police boss of Cambridgeshire told to apologise and meet...

  17-10-2016 12:54 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A police boss has been told to apologise to travellers after the Cambridgeshire commissioner used a derogatory term for gypsies and referred to "Spanish asylum seekers". A powerful watchdog has investigated complaints against Jason Ablewhite after he was accused of discrimination. But the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said no further action should be taken as the compliant was not "serious" enough and passed it back to the county's Police and Crime Panel. The...
  
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• Cambridge News published David Attenborough attends ceremony to mark start of Cambridge...

  17-10-2016 12:52 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The first step on the long journey to Antarctica begins today for a team of Cambridge scientists, as Sir David Attenborough marked the first milestone for their new home-from-home.The naturalist is the guest of honour at a ceremony in Merseyside this morning, where he will oversee the traditional laying of the keel for the UK's new state-of-the-art polar research ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough .Commissioned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), it will be operated by the British.
  
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• Cambridge News published Cambridgeshire charity Pos+Ability celebrates its fifth...

  17-10-2016 12:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A charity which supports local people who have survived a stroke – or those living with a long term neurological illness – is celebrating its fifth birthday.Users of Pos+Ability, as well as its trustees, volunteers and supporters, came together at Ely Community Centre on Friday to celebrate how far the charity has come.The charity provides chair-based exercises for people who have survived a stroke or who are living with illnesses such as Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular.
  
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• Cambridge News published Ely Apple Festival 2016 enjoys core-ker turnout - and plenty of...

  17-10-2016 12:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Ely Apple Festival was blessed with glorious autumn sunshine – and a bumper turnout.Hundreds of families flocked to the annual event, which is now in its 16th year, on Palace Green on Saturday.The festival, organised by East Cambs District Council and Watergull Orchards, is held to celebrate the humble British apple.There were a whole host of fun apple-related activities, including the ever-popular longest peel competition, apple and spoon races, and an apple shy.Visitors were also able to
  
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• Cambridge News published Rick Astley announces Thetford Forest gig

  17-10-2016 12:18 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  No, honest, we're NOT going to rickroll you!Soulful-voiced pop icon Rick Astley has been announced as the first artist for next year's Forest Live series of gigs - including one at Thetford Forest.The 80s star, just 21 when he unleashed the iconic Never Gonna Give You Up on the world, went on to break records at the time by being the first male solo artist to have his first eight singles reach the UK Top Ten.His popularity revived in recent years by the internet 'rickrolling' craze, we think...
  
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• Cambridge News published Orionid meteor shower from Halley's comet to light up skies over...

  17-10-2016 12:04 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shooting stars will light up the stars over Cambridgeshire this month as the Earth moves through the trail of Halley's comet.
  The Orionid meteor shower is one of two created by the debris from Halley's comet.They follow the Eta Aquarids from May this year, which is was the first meteor shower created by debris left by the comet.It is thought the best views of the Orionid will be on Thursday (October 20), with 20 meteors are expected to be visible every hour.A Met Office spokesman said: "The...
  
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• Cambridge News published Battle to stamp out modern-day slavery launched as Cambridge's...

  17-10-2016 11:36 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A battle to stamp out modern-day slavery has been launched after a special report exposed Cambridge's sex trade.Police in Cambridgeshire are taking part in a national week of action to combat the scourge of modern day slavery after the news revealed how sex workers in the city are caught up in the 'nasty industry'.Officers investigating the sex trade in the city have now visited more than 100 prostitutes including one who did not even know she was in Cambridge.Detective Inspector Nick Skipworth.
  
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• Cambridge News published League 2 rumours: Accrington sign attacker, FA Cup draw and...

  17-10-2016 11:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  It was a disappointing weekend for Cambridge United in the EFL League 2 following a 1-0 defeat to Grimsby Town who were without shining lights Will Norris and Uche Ikpeazu on Saturday.U's reporter Aaron Mason described the fixture as 'grim stuff' in his post match round-up and felt the absence of Ikpeazu and his Plan B was a big miss for Shaun Derry's side.Still, the FA Cup draw is upon us and may at least provide a little excited for United fans who saw their side drop to 21st in League 2.FA...
  
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• Cambridge News published Zafar Ansari lays down a marker for England Test call in...

  17-10-2016 10:21 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Zafar Ansari led England's fightback following Abdul Mazid's 90-ball hundred on yesterday's opening day of their final warm-up fixture against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI. Mazid blazed a trail in the morning with 92 from 86 deliveries and returned in the final session - having retired hurt during lunch with cramp - to go past three figures before he was eventually out for 106 at MA Aziz Stadium. At one point it looked like it would be another day of toil in the field for England in the...
  
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• Cambridge News published Police called over car 'scratched by walking frame' near...

  17-10-2016 10:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A VW 'scratched by a walking frame' and a car and a wheelie bin torched in Cambridge area are being investigated by police.Officers are appealing for information over a raft of recent incidents reported over the weekend.In Corbett Street, Cottenham, at 9.40am on Saturday a white Volkswagen Polo was scratched by a walking frame and in Central Avenue, Orchard Park, between midnight and midday on Saturday, a wheelie bin was set on fire.A Ford Focus was torched in Aster Way, Orchard Park, between...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Police called over car 'scratched by walking frame' near...

  17-10-2016 10:05 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A VW 'scratched by a walking frame' and a car and a wheelie bin torched in Cambridge area are being investigated by police.Officers are appealing for information over a raft of recent incidents reported over the weekend.In Corbett Street, Cottenham, at 9.40am on Saturday a white Volkswagen Polo was scratched by a walking frame and in Central Avenue, Orchard Park, between midnight and midday on Saturday, a wheelie bin was set on fire.A Ford Focus was torched in Aster Way, Orchard Park, between...
  
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• Cambridge News commented Police appeal after two girls chased by machete-wielding clown

  17-10-2016 09:52 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following reports that a man dressed as a clown chased two girls with a knife. Two teenage girls were approached at about 6.25pm on Saturday evening by a man dressed as a clown who was holding was is described as a machete. According to Suffolk Police, the man ran towards the girls saying he was going to harm them.The girls were not injured but were very upset and shaken by the incident, which happened on Durham Close, Bury St...
  
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• Cambridge News published Recap: Latest updates as they happened including machete-wielding...

  17-10-2016 08:28 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 belowDelays 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 on flight...
  
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• CambridgeNews published Cambridge United 0 Grimsby Town 1: Shaun Derry disappointed at...

  17-10-2016 08:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry felt Grimsby played "smarter" football to end Cambridge United's five-match undefeated streak with Saturday's 1-0 home reverse in Sky Bet League Two.James Berrett scored the decisive goal midway through the first half as United slipped four places to 21st.Derry was disappointed with the performance after a decent run of form.He said: "We never passed the ball in the right manner, I felt at times we went back to front too early and never really felt like the man on the...
  
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• CambridgeNews commented Cambridge United 0 Grimsby Town 1: Shaun Derry disappointed at...

  17-10-2016 08:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Shaun Derry felt Grimsby played "smarter" football to end Cambridge United's five-match undefeated streak with Saturday's 1-0 home reverse in Sky Bet League Two.James Berrett scored the decisive goal midway through the first half as United slipped four places to 21st.Derry was disappointed with the performance after a decent run of form.He said: "We never passed the ball in the right manner, I felt at times we went back to front too early and never really felt like the man on the...
  
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