By newsdesk@iliffemedia.co.uk (Newsdesk Cambridge) A man who repeatedly punched his partner in a jealous rage before putting out a cigarette on her hand has been jailed for five years. Christopher Betts, 27, launched the assault at a house in Chesterto…
Multi-vehicle crash on M11 near Great Chesterford
By gemma.gardner@iliffemedia.co.uk (Gemma Gardner) Motorists are being advised to check before they travel following a multi-vehicle collision on the M11. A lane is closed in both directions near Great Chesterford which is causing around two miles of c…
Appeal from family of 17-year-old driver left with life-changing injuries after collision with a police car on A1198
By paul.brackley@iliffemedia.co.uk (Paul Brackley) The family of a 17-year-old boy who was critically injured when his car was in collision with a police vehicle have pleaded for witnesses to come forward. The incident on the A1198 at Longstowe at abou…
Consultation over East Road and Norfolk Street plans in Cambridge as cafe owner voices alarm over demolition
By alex.spencer@iliffemedia.co.uk (Alex Spencer) The owner of a cafe which has been in business for 13 years has spoken of his shock after discovering Cambridge City Council plans to demolish the building. The city council announced this week that it h…
In pictures: Crowd watches as Cambridge bridge is renamed after abolitionist Olaudah Equiano
By adrian.peel@iliffemedia.co.uk (Adrian Peel) A riverside bridge in Cambridge has been given a new name to commemorate a local man who was a leader in the anti-slavery movement. The bridge, formerly known as Riverside Bridge, has been renamed after wr…
East of England education could do (a lot) better
By newsdesk@iliffemedia.co.uk (Newsdesk Cambridge) Opinion | Andy Forbes, education and skills lead, Eastern Powerhouse While the Eastern Powerhouse may be primarily a business-led organisation, education is still one of our top priorities. The reason …
Why is employee retention crucial for businesses?
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Get advice on how to save energy at Cottenham Community Centre
By newsdesk@iliffemedia.co.uk (Newsdesk Cambridge) Sustainable Cottenham has arranged a drop-in facility from 11am to 3pm this Sunday (November 6) at Cottenham Community Centre – on the High Street, opposite the Co-Op – for people to ask questions to t…
Cambridge South hit neighbouring Cambridge Nomads for five in derby victory
By liam.apicella@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Liam Apicella) In the East Men’s League Division 1 North, Cambridge South showed no mercy during their 5-0 victory at local rivals Cambridge Nomads. Matches between these two sides are traditionally close affair…
Cambridge Rugby Club encouraged to maintain high standards after tough sequence of National League One fixtures
By liam.apicella@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Liam Apicella) Director of rugby Richie Williams is pleased with how his Cambridge side negotiated their way through a tricky run of National League One fixtures. In recent weeks the Blood and Sand have been pit…