Paul Brackley
@paulbrackleyci.bsky.social
Editor of the Cambridge Independent, senior group editor, East Anglia, at Iliffe Media
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social this week: our 16-page First Days at School reception class pic supplement. Special report on huge housing growth planned for #Cambridge region, with sites mapped. Concerns over 'hostile eyes' roadside posters. Pic special on Corn Exchange 150th anniversary
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social this week: our 16-page First Days at School reception class pic supplement. Special report on huge housing growth planned for #Cambridge region, with sites mapped. Concerns over 'hostile eyes' roadside posters. Pic special on Corn Exchange 150th anniversary
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, a petition to save @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social beds goes to No 10, campaigners to fight on after Christ's College library approval, why #EastWestRail consultation is on ice, the Remembrance display approved by 99-year-old veteran & guide to #CambsB2B South
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, a petition to save @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social beds goes to No 10, campaigners to fight on after Christ's College library approval, why #EastWestRail consultation is on ice, the Remembrance display approved by 99-year-old veteran & guide to #CambsB2B South
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Check out the new issue of the @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, where Sefira and I have written about how the redevelopment of Arbury Court will DESTROY a green space beloved by the local community, a problem that could easily be solved 🌳
November 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Check out the new issue of the @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, where Sefira and I have written about how the redevelopment of Arbury Court will DESTROY a green space beloved by the local community, a problem that could easily be solved 🌳
After eight years of searching, involving tests on more than 1,000 different combinations, University of #Cambridge researchers have unveiled the secret ingredient used in their scientific experiments....
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Fairy Liquid unveiled as secret ingredient in University of Cambridge scientists’ near-universal magic formula
It helps them with experiments studying the inside of cells.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
After eight years of searching, involving tests on more than 1,000 different combinations, University of #Cambridge researchers have unveiled the secret ingredient used in their scientific experiments....
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Big announcement from the government of £400m investment to unlock growth in #Cambridge - and consultation on a development corporation planned
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£400m investment for Cambridge announced by Chancellor with consultation due on new development corporation
Part of £500m to help turn Oxford to Cambridge corridor into ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Big announcement from the government of £400m investment to unlock growth in #Cambridge - and consultation on a development corporation planned
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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature House of Commons discussion on Mill Road bus gate, pics from Red Hen Project firewalk, #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, vision for city centre, demand for open debate on This Land, reaction to £80m North #Cambridge regeneration plans
October 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature House of Commons discussion on Mill Road bus gate, pics from Red Hen Project firewalk, #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, vision for city centre, demand for open debate on This Land, reaction to £80m North #Cambridge regeneration plans
An incredible 10,000 species have now been logged at the @nationaltrust.org.uk's Wicken Fen reserve - making it one of the most biodiverse places in the country
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Wicken Fen is first reserve in UK to record 10,000 species
Moth that mimics a wasp helped National Trust reach milestone.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
An incredible 10,000 species have now been logged at the @nationaltrust.org.uk's Wicken Fen reserve - making it one of the most biodiverse places in the country
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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on £80m regeneration plans for 'deprived' estates in #Cambridge, explore how 1930s semi was retrofitted, feature Hills Road Sixth Form's Big Biology pics & @philrodgers.co.uk discusses what could threaten Labour's position in city
October 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on £80m regeneration plans for 'deprived' estates in #Cambridge, explore how 1930s semi was retrofitted, feature Hills Road Sixth Form's Big Biology pics & @philrodgers.co.uk discusses what could threaten Labour's position in city
The @cam.ac.uk vice chancellor has warned the PhD funding gap is now untenable and urgently needs to be addressed
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PhD funding gap has become ‘untenable’ warns University of Cambridge vice-chancellor
Prof Deborah Prentice warned there is an “escalating need” to address the issue.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The @cam.ac.uk vice chancellor has warned the PhD funding gap is now untenable and urgently needs to be addressed
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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we discuss a petition calling for Mill Road improvements, feature a 4-page pic special on @bidwells.bsky.social #Cambridge 10k and 3k runs & pics of Duke of Edinburgh's visit & final scenes of Grantchester being filmed. Plus the first 'cycling street'
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we discuss a petition calling for Mill Road improvements, feature a 4-page pic special on @bidwells.bsky.social #Cambridge 10k and 3k runs & pics of Duke of Edinburgh's visit & final scenes of Grantchester being filmed. Plus the first 'cycling street'
Scientist at @cam.ac.uk say we're 'on the brink of a new class of #MS treatments’
#Cambridge
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#Cambridge
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University of Cambridge scientists ‘on brink of new class of MS treatments’
Licensed treatment that repairs myelin predicted within a decade.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Scientist at @cam.ac.uk say we're 'on the brink of a new class of #MS treatments’
#Cambridge
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#Cambridge
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Exclusive: Marshall Aerospace has cancelled its switch to Cranfield - but is still plotting a move away from #Cambridge Airport
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Revealed: Marshall Aerospace cancels switch to Cranfield - but still plots move from Cambridge Airport
The company said the shift to university site in Bedfordshire is no longer ‘affordable’.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Exclusive: Marshall Aerospace has cancelled its switch to Cranfield - but is still plotting a move away from #Cambridge Airport
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Exclusive: Marshall Aerospace has cancelled its switch to Cranfield - but is still plotting a move away from #Cambridge Airport
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/rev...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/rev...
Revealed: Marshall Aerospace cancels switch to Cranfield - but still plots move from Cambridge Airport
The company said the shift to university site in Bedfordshire is no longer ‘affordable’.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Exclusive: Marshall Aerospace has cancelled its switch to Cranfield - but is still plotting a move away from #Cambridge Airport
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/rev...
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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on a devastating #NHS funding cut for @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, feature 3-page special on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, 9-page supplement on our Business Awards, pics of Grantchester Runs and Oktoberfest & Ben Elton interview
October 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on a devastating #NHS funding cut for @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, feature 3-page special on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, 9-page supplement on our Business Awards, pics of Grantchester Runs and Oktoberfest & Ben Elton interview
Cambridge Science Park could become home to 25,000 employees under long-term vision
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Cambridge Science Park could become home to 25,000 employees under long-term vision
Consultation is under way.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Cambridge Science Park could become home to 25,000 employees under long-term vision
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A snapshot of the growing pains of #Cambridge
- Infrastructure project now in its 10th year of paperwork & consultancy spend
- Indy cafe can’t make ends meet
- Charity fundraising in very unequal city
- Complicated sci-tech stuff
- Kings’n’Royals
- Infrastructure project now in its 10th year of paperwork & consultancy spend
- Indy cafe can’t make ends meet
- Charity fundraising in very unequal city
- Complicated sci-tech stuff
- Kings’n’Royals
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Buss Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A snapshot of the growing pains of #Cambridge
- Infrastructure project now in its 10th year of paperwork & consultancy spend
- Indy cafe can’t make ends meet
- Charity fundraising in very unequal city
- Complicated sci-tech stuff
- Kings’n’Royals
- Infrastructure project now in its 10th year of paperwork & consultancy spend
- Indy cafe can’t make ends meet
- Charity fundraising in very unequal city
- Complicated sci-tech stuff
- Kings’n’Royals
Congratulations to all the winners of last night's Cambridge Independent Business Awards!
It was a pleasure to host and celebrate your successes.
#CIBA2025 @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
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It was a pleasure to host and celebrate your successes.
#CIBA2025 @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
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Winners of the 2025 Cambridge Independent Business Awards revealed
They were unveiled at a gala dinner at King’s College.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Congratulations to all the winners of last night's Cambridge Independent Business Awards!
It was a pleasure to host and celebrate your successes.
#CIBA2025 @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
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It was a pleasure to host and celebrate your successes.
#CIBA2025 @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
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The Great Hall at King's College is looking spectacular ahead of tonight’s @cambridgeindy.bsky.social Business Awards
#CIBA2025
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#CIBA2025
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September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Great Hall at King's College is looking spectacular ahead of tonight’s @cambridgeindy.bsky.social Business Awards
#CIBA2025
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#CIBA2025
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In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Bus Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Bus Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Buss Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Buss Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
An exhibition takes place today as consultation begins over a 30-year vision for #Cambridge Science Park, including plans to create a 'Park of Science'
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Vision for next 30 years of Cambridge Science Park drawn up for consultation
Exhibitions will showcase the creation of a new ‘Park of Science’.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
An exhibition takes place today as consultation begins over a 30-year vision for #Cambridge Science Park, including plans to create a 'Park of Science'
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/vision-...
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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on opening day of #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, feature special report on array of solar schemes in countryside, civic quarter latest & pic specials on Bridge the Gap walk & Dragon Boat Festival, & @philrodgers.co.uk on River Cam
September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on opening day of #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, feature special report on array of solar schemes in countryside, civic quarter latest & pic specials on Bridge the Gap walk & Dragon Boat Festival, & @philrodgers.co.uk on River Cam
AstraZeneca is hosting an in-person drop-in event today as its consultation on a new conference centre and office space on #Cambridge Biomedical Campus draws to a close
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AstraZeneca hosts public consultation on conference centre and office building on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Comment by 12 September.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
AstraZeneca is hosting an in-person drop-in event today as its consultation on a new conference centre and office space on #Cambridge Biomedical Campus draws to a close
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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we explore latest on £92m civic quarter plans, consultations on 30-year #Cambridge Science Park vision, new travel hub and Cambridge25 employment site, & pics from IWM Duxford air show, Stourbridge Fair & #Haddenham Steam Rally, plus our guide to #CamTechWeek
September 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we explore latest on £92m civic quarter plans, consultations on 30-year #Cambridge Science Park vision, new travel hub and Cambridge25 employment site, & pics from IWM Duxford air show, Stourbridge Fair & #Haddenham Steam Rally, plus our guide to #CamTechWeek
Confirmation from @eastenglandamb.bsky.social that five people were taken to hospital this morning, following the chlorine leak at Abbey Pools in #Cambridge
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Swimmers taken to hospital after chlorine leak at Abbey Pools in Cambridge
Firefighters, police and ambulance staff attended.
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September 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Confirmation from @eastenglandamb.bsky.social that five people were taken to hospital this morning, following the chlorine leak at Abbey Pools in #Cambridge
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