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cambridgeindependent.co.uk > sport > harris-looking-forward-to-brilliant-occasion-against-swind-9460251

Harris looking forward to ‘brilliant occasion’ against Swindon

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (261+ words) Head coach Neil Harris is relishing tonight's "brilliant occasion' when his Cambridge United side lock horns with promotion rivals Swindon Town at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. Victory for the fourth-placed U's would lift them back into the League Two automatic…...

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cambridgeindependent.co.uk > whats-on > the-choir-of-man-promises-a-feelgood-evening-at-the-arts-t-9460156

The Choir of Man promises a ‘feelgood evening’ at The Arts Theatre Cambridge

2+ hour ago  (780+ words) In 2017, Nic Doodson, a performer, director, and producer, co-created and directed The Choir of Man, a popular musical set in a pub which has toured extensively across Australia, Europe and the United States, and is resident on three ships with…...

Cambridge Independent
cambridgeindependent.co.uk > news > cambridge-alumnus-and-former-google-executive-matt-brittin-t-9460083

Cambridge alumnus and former Google executive Matt Brittin to be director-general of BBC

11+ hour, 23+ min ago  (333+ words) Former Google executive Matt Brittin and University of Cambridge alumnus Matt Brittin will take over as director-general of the BBC on 18 May. The 57-year old replacement for Tim Davie is the 18th director-general of the public service broadcaster. The incoming head,…...

Cambridge Independent
cambridgeindependent.co.uk > news > cambridge-south-railway-station-opening-edges-nearer-9460085

Cambridge South railway station opening edges nearer

20+ hour, 19+ min ago  (503+ words) The wait is nearly over for the opening of Cambridge South. Cambridge's MP Daniel Zeichner joined officials for a tour of the highly-anticipated new railway station. The Labour MP visited the near-complete station, which features 1,000 cycle parking spaces, solar panels,…...

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1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (11+ words) Hickory's Smokehouse to replace Milton Arms pub in Cambridge'Cambridge Independent...

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cambridgeindependent.co.uk > national > full-tank-of-diesel-breaks-100-mark-as-iran-oil-crisis-deepens-164790

Full tank of diesel breaks £100 mark as Iran oil crisis deepens

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (488+ words) The cost of filling a typical family car with diesel has exceeded "100 for the first time in more than three years, new figures show. Average diesel prices at UK forecourts on Tuesday were 182.8p per litre, up 40p since the start of…...

Cambridge Independent
cambridgeindependent.co.uk > news > pothole-petition-demands-cambridgeshire-county-council-gets-9459664

Pothole petition demands Cambridgeshire County Council ‘gets a grip’ of roads

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (532+ words) A petition demanding that Cambridgeshire County Council "get a grip" on its road maintenance contract has been launched. Campaigners warn that only five per cent of pothole repairs are inspected, yet one in 10 fails to meet standards. Dr Tim Andrews,…...

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cambridgeindependent.co.uk > sport > blues-have-too-much-for-hosting-cambridge-9459657

Blues have too much for hosting Cambridge

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (206+ words) Cambridge remain winless in Champ Rugby following last weekend's 50-21 defeat at the hands of Bedford Blues. Craig Newby's charges headed into the contest at Ellgia Fields having lost all but one of their 20 fixtures, with just a single draw to…...

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cambridgeindependent.co.uk > news > four-blooms-to-seek-out-in-april-9458998

Four blooms to seek out in April

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (565+ words) Nik Shelton of the Wildlife Trust looks at four of the most spectacular, or unusual, blooms, to keep an eye out for at this time of year. As spring progresses different species groups emerge to attract mates, make nests, swap…...

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cambridgeindependent.co.uk > whats-on > papworth-brewery-s-old-riverport-beer-cider-festival-expan-9459547

Papworth Brewery’s Old Riverport Beer & Cider Festival expands to two venues

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (251+ words) The Old Riverport Beer & Cider Festival returns this April with a new format, as Papworth Brewery hosts the event across two venues for the first time. This year's festival will take place at The Crystal Ship in Earith (1-6 April) and…...