• Ex-mayor in the process of buying town hall building
  Rob Skoulding says he is hoping to purchase March Town Hall from the March Civic Trust.
• Wildlife park opens hub featuring erupting volcano
  The new building has two areas filled with interactive features to aid learning.
• East of England news quiz of the week
  From spring wedding fails to social media successes, how many questions can you get right?
• Skateboarder, 10, says he 'feels free' when riding
  The boy is one of many who has taken part in sessions at a community-run skatepark during half-term.
• 'England's first cycle street' opens to the public
  The £2.4m project includes the road being painted red and footpaths being widened.
• Plans to turn pub into school staff room withdrawn
  A campaigner against the plans says it is a "significant moment" for the Grade II listed building.
• Young farmers compete for best straw sculpture
  The displays are designed to spread the word about a traditional county show, say organisers.
• Appeal as motorcyclist and passenger hurt in crash
  Two men remain in hospital after the crash involving a car and motorcycle.

• Israeli forces push further into Lebanon, capturing strategic mountain castle
  The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March.
• Socceroos suffer 1-0 defeat against Mexico in pre-World Cup friendly
  Mexico completely dominated Australia in the opening half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match.
• Drones and second-hand submarines: US 'grateful' for Australia as latest AUKUS details unveiled
  The US has again demanded its allies step up their military budgets at a high-level international defence meeting in Singapore.
• Trump says he will headline US birthday event himself after artists drop out
  Several musical performers scheduled to appear in the celebration have cancelled, citing concerns about its association with the US president.
• 'A horror movie': In this devoutly Catholic country, demand for exorcisms is rising
  In the Philippines, priests are increasingly carrying out exorcisms. But mental health experts are worried about misdiagnosis.
• Five divers rescued from Laos cave as search continues for missing pair
  A specialist diving crew from around the world have arrived in Laos to help retrieve the other trapped men.
• Pete Hegseth warns Chinese military threatens 'balance of power' in the Pacific
  Pete Hegseth issued a warning to US allies, saying the US needs "partners, not protectorates".
• US to restart attacks on Iran if ceasefire deal fails
  The US said it was on the verge of a deal with Iran after Friday's negotiations. What are the roadblocks?

• Venue cancels Cambridge talk by right-wing commentator Matt Goodwin after backlash
  Stand Up To Racism Cambridge claimed the event was cancelled due to 'pressure from our community'
• Cambridge researchers warn of ‘underestimated brilliance’ if AI grades essays
  A new report suggests AI systems overvalued weaker essays, while failing to recognise exceptional ones
• News in Brief: ducks, dinosaurs, and drama series
  A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, including a Queens' student’s Guinness World Record, and discoveries about dinosaurs 
• Protesters condemn sustainability leadership programme as 'greenwashing'
  Demonstrators accused the Multigenerational Leadership for Sustainability programme of sustaining 'intergenerational wealth'
• King’s excludes fellow over sexual harassment allegations
  Sources said there had been concerns about Herbert Huppert’s behaviour for years 
• Sons of imprisoned Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to call off deal with Saudi defence ministry
  University leadership is facing calls to scrap plans to provide training courses for Saudi defence ministry staff
• Science Park to ‘triple’ in size with £3bn investment
  Trinity College has submitted a planning application for the project, which forms part of its expansion ‘master plan’ 
• Emma ranked worst college for climate action
  The Climate League of Oxford and Cambridge said 'the vast majority of colleges' received a score of less than 30%

• Costello Medical honouring a colleague’s remarkable life with Annabel’s Legacy
  The initiative was set up as a meaningful way to remember Annabel Griffiths and the impact she had on so many people.
• Police force ceremony praises those who went the extra mile
  Cambridgeshire police officers and staff members were praised at a ceremony hosted by the chief constable at which awards were handed out.
• Why experts think they’ve found the reason River Rhee is Cambridgeshire is so murky
  ‘Turbidity’ impacts the health of the river and acquatic life.
• Dr Paula López Caballero’s new book explores the work of anthropologists in southern Mexico
  The senior member of Robinson College, Cambridge’s latest tome is tentatively titled ‘Experts in Everyday Life’.
• Serial thief jailed after stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods from Cambridgeshire stores
  He stole health and beauty items worth thousands of pounds.
• Let’s Go Circular comes around again at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade
  The event showcases some of the best circular economy initiatives from across Cambridgeshire.
• TV presenter Alice Beer talks to Sick Children’s Trust at Madingley Hall
  Alice became an ambassador for the charity in 2012.
• Popular Cambridge pub The Champion of the Thames is open once more
  The King Street pub was closed for a short time but has reopened under new management.

Cambridge Uni News

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• Astronomers spot black hole that formed before its galaxy thu, 28 may 2026 10:39:39 +0000
• Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2026 wed, 27 may 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• Urine test could help detect lung cancer years before symptoms occur tue, 26 may 2026 00:55:39 +0000
• Cambridge to host first Global Climate Research Prize fri, 22 may 2026 12:53:55 +0000
• Scientists map rocks with rare earth element potential, helping pinpoint new deposits fri, 22 may 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• ‘Origami’ method could speed up diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease thu, 21 may 2026 13:31:24 +0000
• Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows wed, 20 may 2026 23:01:41 +0000
• Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms wed, 20 may 2026 05:23:02 +0000
• Naturally occurring soil fungi could boost rice yields while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilisers tue, 19 may 2026 23:01:22 +0000
• New technique could uncover the secrets of ‘ringing’ black holes wed, 13 may 2026 11:58:56 +0000
• TV nutrition and health experts raise a glass to science at Cambridge’s Pint of Science festival wed, 13 may 2026 07:55:02 +0000
• Support local people to protect world’s nature, new report urges, as deadline for global conservation target looms tue, 12 may 2026 09:00:40 +0000
• Celebrating Cambridge as the birthplace of modern football mon, 11 may 2026 08:25:29 +0000
• Children in poorer countries face almost sixfold higher risk of dying after emergency surgery thu, 07 may 2026 22:29:41 +0000