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Pick up this week’s issue of the @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, where you can read my thoughts on why economic growth across Cambridge hasn’t been benefiting local residents 🗞️
Photo: Me with the new issue of the Cambridge Independent 🗞️
February 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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An MP has warned that emergency healthcare at Addenbrooke's must keep pace with the scale of #Cambridge growth

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Warning that emergency healthcare must keep pace with scale of Cambridge growth
Pippa Heylings MP said the area’s healthcare system is being ‘pushed to its breaking point’.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Here's @pippaheylings.bsky.social MP writing about why Cambridge's future depends on a new A&E hospital

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Pippa Heylings: Why Cambridge’s future depends on a new A&E hospital
Pippa Heylings, Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire, writes for the Cambridge Independent about the pressure on Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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Cambridgeshire teen arrested after secondary school bomb threat
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Cambridgeshire teen arrested after secondary school bomb threat
Police will be patrolling in the area to speak to anyone with concerns.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Severed heads and dismembered bodies were uncovered in a possible Viking-era ‘execution pit’ by @Cambridge_Uni students on a training dig

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Severed heads and dismembered bodies uncovered in possible Viking-era ‘execution pit’ by Cambridge students on training dig
Astonishing find in Wandlebury Country Park includes one man over six foot with a hole trepanned in his skull.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Government launches consultation on plans for development corporation in Greater Cambridge to boost growth
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Government launches consultation on plans for development corporation in Greater Cambridge to boost growth
The proposed body could support the creation of thousands more high-quality homes and jobs in the area.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Plus: Addenbrooke's orders urgent review, political row over school holiday supermarket vouchers, anger at vandalism of memorial bench in Mill Road, mayor Paul Bristow on mobile coverage & internet speeds, @elliottonguk.bsky.social on living standards & guide to Cambridge Arts Festival
paulbrackleyci.bsky.social Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 2d
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at desperate need for new A&E to keep pace with #Cambridge growth & hear from @pippaheylings.bsky.social . We feature latest GCP plans in #Cambridge, stunning pics from new #Ely Cathedral light show, shortlist for #21toWatch awards & a world-first trial
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February 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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The average #Cambridge resident is ‘no better off than a decade ago’ despite economic growth, warns @centreforcities.bsky.social report

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Average Cambridge resident ‘no better off than a decade ago’ despite economic growth
Living standards have not kept pace with city’s economy, warns Centre for Cities.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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A partial closure has been granted for a #Cambridge home after concerns over anti-social behaviour and drug misuse
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Closure order for Cambridge home following concerns of anti-social behaviour and drug misuse
Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court issued the order following an application from Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s Cambridge Neighbourhood team.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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An East #Cambridgeshire motorcyclist who died in a collision on the #A14 was 'kind, funny and hard-working' and ‘had a huge heart’, said his family

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East Cambridgeshire motorcyclist who died in A14 collision ‘had a huge heart’
His family have paid tribute following the collision with a lorry parked in a lay-by.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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The family of a lorry driver ‘who made everyone smile’ have paid tribute following his death in a collision on the #A14 in #Cambridgeshire

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Family of lorry driver ‘who made everyone smile’ paid tribute after his death in A14 collision
He was involved in a collision in the early hours of 19 January.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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How big? Enormous pothole part of ‘atrocious’ road surface in Great Shelford that prompts petition
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How big? Enormous pothole part of ‘atrocious’ road surface in Great Shelford that prompts petition
There is growing frustration at the state of Cambridgeshire’s roads.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Featuring heraldic dolphins and blue and gold sickles dripping blood, a new stained glass window at Trinity College, #Cambridge, honours master Dame Sally Davies

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Stained glass window at Trinity College, Cambridge, honours master Dame Sally Davies
It celebrates here career as a scientist, public servant and the college’s first female master.
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February 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Greater #Cambridge is bucking the trend on house-building - with the lag between planning approval and spades in the ground much shorter than average

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Greater Cambridge bucks trend on house-building rates
Lag between planning approval and construction is much lower.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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There's still time! Entry to the 2026 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards closes at 11pm - with categories for AI, biotech, cleantech, medtech, software, technology, researchers, CEOs, employers, start-ups, innovation & more

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Enter the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026
See the categories and rules, and complete the entry form.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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This week's paper also features Linda Jones from Cambridge Living Streets, who asks 'Might walking be the ‘miracle cure’ to keep people healthier into old age?'

Linda's article sets out how Cambridge must invest in walking and wheeling to build a sustainable future.

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paulbrackleyci.bsky.social Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 9d
In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, a warning from RSPCA about vet school closure. We explore why living standards in #Cambridge haven't risen for a decade despite growth. Plus latest on @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, pics of Lion Yard 3D art & petition over 'atrocious' potholes
Cambridge Independent front page 28 Jan-3 Feb, 2026
January 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Deadline alert! Entry to the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026 is open until 11pm tomorrow

#SciTechAwards #Cambridge

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Enter the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026
See the categories and rules, and complete the entry form.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Stadium ban issued for individual who aimed ‘sexist abuse’ towards female match official during Cambridge United v Shrewsbury Town game
#CamUtd

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Stadium ban issued after ‘sexist abuse’ aimed at female match official at Cambridge United game
Club condemns individual’s behaviour.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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It's the last couple of days to get your entries in to the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026. Deadline: 11pm, 31 January

#SciTechAwards

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Final call for entries to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026
Enter for free by 11pm on Saturday, 31 January.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Man who robbed Cambridge shop at knifepoint for £110 jailed
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Man who robbed Cambridge shop at knifepoint for £110 jailed
He fled the scene on a bicycle.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Tributes have been paid to @stcatharines.bsky.social emeritus fellow and #Cambridge University Association Football Club stalwart Dr John Little

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Tributes paid to St Catharine’s emeritus fellow and Cambridge University Association Football Club stalwart Dr John Little
Materials scientist was a former five-time football blue.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Appeal after cyclist found dead on guided busway path in Cambridge
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Appeal after cyclist found dead on guided busway path in Cambridge
The man was found shortly after 3am.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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The King has approved the appointment of the first female Bishop of Ely

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King approves the appointment of the first female Bishop of Ely
She succeeds the Right Reverend Stephen Conway.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Plus: Final call for responses over 50,000-homes plan, concern over impact of busway fencing at #RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes, music mentoring studio opens, dad who lost son to knife crime donates bleed kit, Rory's Wood planting & UN Special Rapporteur on right to protest
paulbrackleyci.bsky.social Paul Brackley @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social · 9d
In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, a warning from RSPCA about vet school closure. We explore why living standards in #Cambridge haven't risen for a decade despite growth. Plus latest on @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, pics of Lion Yard 3D art & petition over 'atrocious' potholes
Cambridge Independent front page 28 Jan-3 Feb, 2026
January 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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A 45-year-old has been jailed for starting a fire outside a University of #Cambridge college. A porter was praised for his swift response

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45-year-old jailed for starting fire outside University of Cambridge college
He threw a bottle of wine towards a porter and tried to set fire to a car too.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:46 AM