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• Huge new acts REVEALED for the Cambridge Folk Festival

  15-03-2017 21:01 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  "Summer days drifting away to oh the summer nights" (hint hint)
  
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• Fresh inspection praises 'huge strides' made at Cambridge's Netherhall School

  15-03-2017 20:46 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The school and sixth form was previously criticised by Ofsted, but now looks to have turned a corner
  
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• Remembering Cambridge's hockey-playing reverend - who captured 4,000 prisoners in the First World War

  15-03-2017 20:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Bernard Vann represented Cambridge University against Oxford and served as a school chaplain, before winning the Victoria Cross for his heroic efforts in France
  
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• Newmarket Racecourse to host BBC's Bargain Hunt

  15-03-2017 20:19 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Teams will be trying to spot a bargain at the Rowley Mile Racecourse's Antique & 20th Century Collectors Fair on June 4
  
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• Plans to change 29 Cambridgeshire level crossings submitted to Government

  15-03-2017 20:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Network Rail say closing or modifying level crossings will improve safety and reduce delays to trains, pedestrians and motorists
  
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• Councillor's resignation triggers by-election in South Cambridgeshire

  15-03-2017 19:24 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A new councillor for Bourn will be elected on May 4
  
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• Looking for love? Then try waving and drumming like a banana fiddler crab

  15-03-2017 19:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A study by Cambridge scientists has shown how the 'masters of the dating world' catch crabs
  
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• Youngsters first to try out new cycleway connecting Cambridge to Melbourn

  15-03-2017 18:51 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The route also offers a direct link between Melbourn, Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton and their railway stations
  
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• Prince William returns to work after controversial ski holiday with the lads

  15-03-2017 18:41 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Prince William faced a major backlash after he shirked royal duties to go on a skiing holiday to Switzerland
  
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• South Cambridgeshire honours unsung heroes at community awards

  15-03-2017 18:14 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Martin Sebborn, from Toft, was crowned Village Hero of 2017
  
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• Woman admits attempting to rob pensioner before passers-by made citizen's arrest

  15-03-2017 17:53 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Louise Keddy knocked the pensioner to the ground during the attempted robbery, but was stopped and detained by members of the public
  
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• ‘More reason to avoid the city centre’: Your views on council's Sunday parking fee hike

  15-03-2017 16:43 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  As of April, it will cost £26 to park in the Grand Arcade for more than five hours on a Sunday
  
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• Emergency calls related to Newmarket drug overdoses surge amid fears of 'public health crisis'

  15-03-2017 16:32 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  There were more than a hundred calls related to overdoses to the East of England Ambulance Service last year
  
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• Live: Traffic and travel updates for March 15 in Cambridge and beyond

  15-03-2017 16:31 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge News live blog for March 15
  
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• Cambridgeshire Fire Service is tackling fewer fires - but warns of further budget cuts

  15-03-2017 16:12 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A major report has set out the state of the fire service in Cambridgeshire and suggests more shared services could be on the cards
  
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• Are we risking our health for fashion?

  15-03-2017 16:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Three quarters of women have reportedly suffered with back pain because of their wardrobe
  
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• Man stopped for attempting to shoot magpies

  15-03-2017 15:57 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Police spoke to the man who was seen pointing an air rifle at trees and admitted he was trying to kill magpies
  
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• How Cambridge's 'Young Pharmas' are nurturing careers in science

  15-03-2017 15:50 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Sixth-formers got to grips with hands-on science at the annual scheme
  
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• Feeling stressed? Marks & Spencer in Cambridge may have the answer

  15-03-2017 15:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge store is one of 11 to host the fortnightly mental health chat sessions
  
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• Shocking footage shows moment 'show off driver' lost control of car paralysing his friend

  15-03-2017 14:07 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Tom Johnson decided to record his journey after leaving the pub to show off to his friends, the court was told
  
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• Cambridge signaller's fatigue led to 87mph smash between train and tractor, say investigators

  15-03-2017 13:42 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The tired signaller told a tractor driver he could cross a railway line even though a train travelling at 87mph was moments away
  
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• 'Better to reign in Hell than serve beers in Heaven'- 2017 Cambridge Beer Festival set to honour John Milton's Paradise Lost

  15-03-2017 13:02 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The dates for the 2017 Cambridge Beer Festival on Jesus Green have been confirmed
  
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• 'Work-shy' Prince William facing criticism over carrying out royal duties

  15-03-2017 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge has carried out royal duties on 13 days in 2017, according to listings in the Court Circular
  
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• Cambridge to host first miniature fairground show

  15-03-2017 13:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The city’s first miniature fairground show will be at Murray Edwards College
  
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• Why the 'five second rule' is right... and is backed by science

  15-03-2017 12:59 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  A study found 79 per cent of us admit to eating food that has fallen on the floor
  
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• 11 road schemes that will improve life across Cambridgeshire

  15-03-2017 12:48 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cash will be ploughed into road surfaces, footways, crossing points and street lights
  
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• More free childcare on the way - but will you be able to find a pre-school in Cambridgeshire that can take your kids?

  15-03-2017 12:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Councillors approved the scheme, but many were unhappy over the potential impact of the policy
  
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• Recap: Traffic and travel updates for March 15 in Cambridge and beyond

  15-03-2017 08:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge News live blog for March 15
  
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• Live: Traffic and travel updates for Cambridge and beyond

  15-03-2017 08:13 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge News live blog for March 15
  
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• Students row through the night to raise money for Cancer Research UK

  15-03-2017 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  King's College Boat Club took on the 24 hour challenge and has collected more than £2,000 for charity
  
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• Seven storey office block and 200 bed hotel to be built next to Cambridge North station

  15-03-2017 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Planning applications for the hotel and office buildings are expected to be submitted in May this year
  
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• Guess which royal is to visit Newmarket?

  15-03-2017 06:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The town is to host another royal next week, less than six months after the Queen visited
  
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• New zebra crossing in Tenison Road despite residents' objections

  15-03-2017 01:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  The crossing has been delayed for many years following rows over whether the consultation was flawed
  
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