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Editor of the Cambridge Independent, senior group editor, East Anglia, at Iliffe Media
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A warning from @cambridgeuni.bsky.social that the current preferred #EastWestRail route would impact internationally important research at Mullard Radio #Astronomy Observatory www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/univers...

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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social debate over whether Guildhall revamp is worth it, concern from #Cambridge University on #EastWestRail route, questions over devolution, protest at station statue, pics of 5G AR event at the Corn Exchange & feature behind the scenes Woodgreen Pets Charity

In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social an in-depth look at decision to call in the Beehive Centre plans, @andrewduffeu.bsky.social makes the case for light rail in #Cambridge & we report on Cambridge South delays. Pics of Cambridge Corn Exchange 150th celebrations & Cambs fire service awards

A doctor at @cuhnhs.bsky.social has led the first study of its kind to improve treatments for children and young people with traumatic brain injuries www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/addenbr...

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we discuss new science district & urban country park for #Cambridge. I explore potential solution to region's #water crisis. We report on mayor's decision & impact on bus franchising. Latest on greenways & busways & pics from The Book of Cambridge launch

This year's @cambridgefestival.bsky.social looks terrific - packed with more than 400 mostly free events that cater for all #Cambridge www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/whats-on/exp...

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In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, latest on #Cambridge market's future, analysis & opinion on OxCam growth corridor plans, stunning pics of show @elycathedral.bsky.social, interview with Zara Lachlan about her Atlantic solo row & @paulkirkley.bsky.social bids farewell in his final column

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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we reveal how Anglian Water has issued a warning over new housing, explore impact of #EastWestRail on farmland, feature fallout over Folk Festival cancellation, discuss how bus franchising would be paid for & feature #Cambridge Spies

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will say the #Oxford - #Cambridge corridor can be ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ in a speech on Wednesday, and Sir Patrick Vallance will be given a growth role for the region www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/chancel...

I've taken a look at why recycling from #Cambridge and South #Cambridgeshire will be sent 400 miles away to Northern Ireland www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/why-are...

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - an exclusive look at briefing paper on why #Cambridge Folk Festival was cancelled, special report on #EastWestRail & its impact on Chisholm Trail, pics as @camartstheatre.bsky.social closes for refurb & from behind the scenes @zoologymuseum.bsky.social

Great news - and relief - as #Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital gets the green light from the government following the New Hospital Programme review www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/relief-...

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, #EastWestRail comes under fire from councillors & we look at its impact on Bourn Airfield development. We explore why our recycling will go to Northern Ireland, discuss bus contracts, interview Sir Ed Davey on #Cambridge growth & feature fen skating pics

MP @pippaheylings.bsky.social has called for Ofwat to be scrapped amid planned hikes to Anglian Water bills www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/mp-call...

Want to know the top 100 companies in #Cambridgeshire in 2024? Or the most profitable, fastest-growing or leading international contributors? Here they are, in searchable tables. Thanks to @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social for the data www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/cam...

Entry to the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2025 is open until the end of the month #SciTechAwards www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/ent...

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - legal battle over #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway. Could #EastWestRail unlock a #Cambridge East station? Campaigners concern over #Histon rec & Hills Road teachers go on strike. Indoor skatepark pics & I look at the rise of #AI powered Intention Economy

The deadline for responses to the TWAO application for the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway is looming - campaigners are calling for responses www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/campaig...

The Grantchester barrel-rolling festivities were as fun as ever... here are our pics www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/whats-on/in-...

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - out from today, a day early - a think-tank explores #Cambridge green belt development, @paulkirkley.bsky.social reviews 2024 nationally and locally, we talk to honours recipients, feature #Grantchester barrel rolling pic spread & campaign to widen bridge

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - out today - we feature @royalpapworth.bsky.social lung transplant patient who benefitted from new technique, next-gen 5G trials in #Cambridge, Luminaria pic special, Christmas ghost story from @paulkirkley.bsky.social & Mark Walsh's top 50 movies of 2024

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social a head & campaign group urges parents to delay buying children a smartphone. We explore what devolution means for #Cambridgeshire. Fresh concerns for weekday #Cambridge market. New housing targets. And Daniel Zeichner & @philrodgers.co.uk columns

A possible vaccine target for some cancers has been found after an E.coli link was discovered by @sangerinstitute.bsky.social researchers and colleagues tinyurl.com/57e7m6pp

The impact of exhaust fumes on crews from idling ambulances is to be studied by @eastenglandamb.bsky.social and Anglia Ruskin University www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/impact-...

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at why veteran trees in line of busway were not given protection, talk to county council leaders about need for a fair deal, feature market latest & Santa Run pics at Granta Park & hear from @julianhuppert.bsky.social on assisted dying

British Antarctic Survey researchers in #Cambridge have uncovered the shocking #carbon effect of nanoplastics in our seawater - thanks to their impact on, of all things, krill poo... www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/seawate...

An £8,000 appeal to help create much-needed wetland habitat for wading #birds at Lark Rise Farm has been launched by The Countryside Regeneration Trust #conservation www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/crt-lau...

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