Cambridge considers toilet closures and higher parking fees due to an £11.5m deficit. This move sparks tourism and public health concerns. Tourism Risked as Cambridge Mulls Toilet Cuts and Parking Fee Hike Cambridge might close some public toilets. Swimming and parking costs could also increase soon. These changes depend on budget approval. The opposition calls…
Explore five beloved LGBTQ+ pubs in Cambridge that provided community and safe spaces before disappearing. Cambridge’s Lost Queer Pubs: Remembering Vibrant Community Spaces Cambridge used to have many LGBTQ+ pubs. Now, only some queer-friendly nights exist. People remember old places like The Anchor or Turks Head. These were popular in the 70s and 80s. February…
New rules limit cars on Mill Road bridge in Cambridge, raising shop owner concerns about declining customer traffic. Mill Road Bridge Restrictions Continue Causing Concern for Shops Cambridge shop owners are worried now. New rules limit cars on Mill Road bridge. The rules began last week; drivers get warnings for crossing. Fines will start in…
Plans approved to demolish the old Office Outlet and construct a 134-room aparthotel with shop and gym. Empty Cambridge Building to Become Hotel after Five Years Vacant Cambridge is a lively place. Locals and tourists jam the streets daily. Chesterton and Cherry Hinton have many shops and restaurants like Restaurant Twenty-Two. Stir, a bakery, is…
New data shows partners or ex-partners most commonly kill women, while acquaintances account for most male homicides. Partners Or Exes Most Often Kill Women, New Homicide Data Indicates Crime data gives us some sad facts. Partners or exes often kill women, while men are usually killed by someone they know. Homicide numbers fell since last…
Work begins this month on the A10 bridge connecting Waterbeach to Cambridge. The project is facing criticism for wasting funds. A10 Bridge Construction Begins Despite Criticism of Wasted Funding They will begin building a bridge this month over the A10. It will help walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, connecting Waterbeach to Cambridge. This connection will…
Cambridge councillors object to Beehive Centre rebuild now decided by the government following council meeting. Beehive Centre Plans Face Council Opposition Decision Now To Government Cambridge councillors opposed a Beehive Centre rebuild. The national government makes the final call though. The council planning meeting was on Wednesday, February 12. Approval for a new site was…
Narrow bridge on Burrell’s Walk to be replaced for safety. Thousands of cyclists and pedestrians will benefit. Cambridge Bridge Replacement Planned After Safety Concerns Raised Cambridge will improve a busy path called Burrell’s Walk. Thousands of people walk and bike there daily, and a new bridge will make it safer for everyone. The Greater Cambridge…
Construction begins on a new bridge over the A10, linking Waterbeach and Cambridge, set to complete by early 2026. New A10 Bridge Construction to Commence Near Cambridge This Month Hey, guess what’s happening near Waterbeach! They’re starting work this month on a new bridge. It goes over the A10 for walkers, bikes, and horses. The…
A man was jailed after torching a vehicle recovery site to destroy evidence of a £500k cannabis seizure. Arsonist Jailed 13 Years for Burning Cannabis Evidence in St Neots Someone set a building on fire to hide evidence. Police had seized a van with lots of cannabis, worth £500,000. Charlie Martinson, aged 34, committed the…