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Cambridge Gliding Centre holds women’s open weekend
Cambridge Gliding Centre is to take part in the British Gliding Association’s National Women’s Go Gliding Weekend 2024. Women of all ages are encouraged to visit the centre, based at Gransden Lodge Airfield in Longstowe, this weekend (27-28 April) to learn more about the sport. The event is being run at 22 gliding clubs across the UK, as part of an initiative by the BGA – the national governing body – to broaden participation in a sport where UK glider pilots routinely win top honours in international competitions. Gliding is enjoyed by all ages, with youngsters learning to fly from as young a...
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Cambridge Morris Men on the streets to celebrate 100th anniversary
The Cambridge Morris Men are celebrating their 100th anniversary this Saturday (27 April) by dancing at various spots in Cambridge city centre from 10.30am, ending with a show on Parker’s Piece at 4.30pm. The Cambridge Morris Men (CMM) were founded in 1924 and are one of the oldest revival sides in the country. In the early days, they toured the Cotswold villages and noted down many dances which would have otherwise been lost. For more information on the Cambridge Morris Men, visit cambridgemorrismen.org.uk.
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Lawyer marketing in the UK: What is the best solution?
Sponsored feature In the competitive landscape of the legal profession in the UK, establishing a solid presence and reaching potential clients is paramount. The digital age has revolutionized how law firms and solo practitioners market themselves, transitioning from traditional methods to more dynamic and interactive approaches. This shift has brought about a plethora of marketing strategies, each with its own unique advantages and challenges. In this comprehensive analysis, we will delve into the multifaceted world of lawyer marketing in the UK, exploring traditional and digital marketing str...
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Stephen Perse Cambridge pupil Rose Raju helps England to clinch silver medal at European Fencing Confederation (EFC) Under-14 Women’s Foil competition in Spain
Stephen Perse Cambridge Senior School’s Rose Raju has returned with both an individual and team silver medal from the European Fencing Confederation (EFC) Under-14 Women’s Foil competition in Spain. Having first been introduced to fencing in Year 2 at Stephen Perse Cambridge Junior School and after just two years of intermediate to advance level fencing with her local club, Cambridge Sword, 11-year-old Raju was the youngest competitor to be selected for the England Under-14 fencing team at the international event. Raju went into the tournament with plenty of success already to her name, includ...
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Cambridge cybersecurity leader Darktrace to be acquired by US private equity group Thoma Bravo for £4.25bn
Cambridge cybersecurity firm Darktrace is to be acquired by the American private equity group Thoma Bravo in a deal worth £4.25billion ($5.32bn). The companies have confirmed that Darktrace will continue to be headquartered in Cambridge, with no major restructuring here. The cash deal consists of an agreed price of 7.75 dollars (620p) per share, a 44 per cent premium on Darktrace’s average share price in the last three months, Thoma Bravo said. Darktrace uses artificial intelligence to scan for hacks and data leaks inside IT networks.It was formed in Cambridge in 2013 following discussions bet...
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Burwell paedophile snared by decoy account
A Burwell man who shared explicit images with what he thought was a child on social media has been sent to prison. Louie Mehmet, 19, contacted the account in October last year, not knowing it was a decoy maintained by an undercover officer. Despite the “child” telling Mehmet she was only 12 years old and still at school, he proceeded to strike up conversations of a sexual nature and began sharing explicit images of himself. On arrest Mehmet, of Railway Close, Burwell, admitted to sending the messages and images, but claimed the girl had told him she was 18, not 12. He later pleaded guilty to a...
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Cambridge United midfielder Paul Digby eager to secure Sky Bet League One safety for departing team-mate Harrison Dunk
Paul Digby is keen to give Harrison Dunk the ‘best send off’ by ensuring that Cambridge United remain a Sky Bet League One club after tomorrow’s clash at Port Vale. It was announced earlier this week that Dunk is to leave the Cledara Abbey Stadium after Saturday’s season-ending encounter against already-relegated Vale – bringing an end to his 13-year association with the club. The popular 33-year-old has been part of some memorable moments during that time, including two promotions that has seen the U’s rise from non-league to the third tier of English football. Avoiding defeat at Vale Park wi...
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Cambridge tops 2024 Vitality Rankings of 1,000 UK retail centres
Cambridge has topped a 2024 ranking of the health of 1,000 UK retail centres. It has regained the top spot in the Vitality Rankings for the first time since 2019, thanks to the post-pandemic return of tourists, students and shoppers. The rankings, which have been running since 2014, are based on analysis of a range of factors, including the vacancy rate of retail units, the change in that rate, the amount of space being adapted for other uses, shopper spend per annum and footfall figures. Second on the list was Cobham in Surrey, while the rankings show luxury shopping destinations thrived in 2...
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Michael Gove’s plan for 150,000 homes in Cambridge region is declared ‘foolish’
The Conservatives’ Parliamentary candidate for South Cambridgeshire believes the government’s ambition of building 150,000 homes in the Cambridge region will eventually end up much closer to the 50,000 already proposed for the next two decades. But his Liberal Democrat opponent suggested that was “cloud cuckoo land” and said there was a “centrally-driven agenda for growth” The government’s policy of planning for massive housing growth in the region came under scrutiny during a hustings event last week in Coton, organised by groups opposing the Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) busway proposals Cand...
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U-turn over sale of former Mill Road Library in Cambridge
After an outcry from community groups and fundraisers, and questions by the Cambridge Independent, Cambridgeshire County Council has made a sudden U-turn on its plans to shorten the deadline for bids to buy the former Mill Road Library. The historic listed building has been put up for sale with a price tag of £700,000 but Cambridge City Council then declared it an asset of community value (ACV), which means the county council cannot sell it to commercial bidders for six months. This is to give community interest groups time to raise funds to buy the building. However, last week the county coun...
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