■ £21m village secondary school gets green light from planners
CAMBOURNE will be home to the county's first new secondary school in more than 30 years.■ 15 new shops to make ‘High Street buzz'
RETAILERS hope proposals for 15 new shops in Cambourne will help create a “High Street buzz.■ Children add colour to Chinese New Year
COLOURFUL dragons were created by toddlers and parents to celebrate Chinese New Year.■ Talks open over plans for new shops in high street
TALKS have been held over plans for more shops in Cambourne's High Street.■ Bio-tech firm the target of protest
ACTIVISTS linked to the group camped outside London's St Paul's Cathedral brought their campaign to Cambourne yesterday.■ Supermarket revamp will mean there's more in store
CAMBOURNE'S only supermarket is receiving a facelift.■ Village set to get its senior school at last
A secondary school for Cambridgeshire's newest settlement is set to get planning permission, despite concerns over parking.■ Showcasing the independent life
Information about how older people can live an independent life will be available at a road show.■ Plans unveiled for 114 homes
DETAILED plans have been submitted for a major stage of Upper Cambourne's 950-home expansion.■ Man and woman deny charges over house burglary
A CAMBOURNE woman accused of breaking into a home with a man armed with a replica gun is to stand trial at a Cambridge court.■ Esmée finds her voice to be star of the show
A MUM and dad have expressed their immense pride after their “shy little girl”stole the show in a smash hit musical.■ Inspirational night to drive support for charity
A CAR dealership will rev up its commitment to a life-saving charity next month.■ Waiting will soon be over for double yellow lines
DOUBLE yellow lines are on course to be introduced in the middle of Great Cambourne in March ■ Lifesavers want volunteers for round-the-clock cover
VOLUNTEERS who save lives in Cambourne through emergency first aid are in desperate need of more recruits.■ Fund boosts church's big growth plan
CAMBOURNE Church is planning to expand, as the first funds from a £13.6 million community pot are released by house builders.■ Chapter and verse wanted on community
A FORMER Cambridge University engineer is appealing for help in compiling an online history of the Cambourne area.■ Benefit cheats in court
TWO benefit cheats have been ordered to hand back £13,000 and carry out nearly 400 hours of unpaid work.■ Giant US firm moving to business park
A HUGE American firm has opened a new office in Cambourne as part of its expansion in the UK. ■ Youngsters bring festive cheer to pensioners
YOUNGSTERS put elderly Cambourne residents in a festive mood by performing a few Christmas carols.■ Growing village to get fourth primary school
CREATION of a much-needed fourth primary school in Cambridgeshire's newest village was approved yesterday. ■ Wildlife trust seeks teams for 10k run
BUSINESSES are being asked by a local wildlife charity to step up to the plate and take part in next year's Cambourne 10k. ■ Car gift to Magpas is ‘most generous ever'
A CAR dealer in Cambourne has demonstrated an unprecedented level of commitment to a life-saving charity by donating a brand new vehicle. ■ Secondary school for 750 pupils wins planners' backing
PLANS for a secondary school in Cambourne have moved forward.■ Diesel spill in Cambourne causes vehicles to skid
Vehicles were seen skidding on a road in Cambourne as a result of a large diesel spill.■ End of the road for bad parking outside school
TIME is running out for inconsiderate drivers who park illegally outside schools and community facilities in Cambourne.■ Artists 'greet and meet' at fundraiser for charity
ART lovers got the chance to chat and buy at a one-off gallery exhibition in Cambourne.■ Funding boost helps women get together
A COMMUNITY group offering young families a chance to socialise with parents from a wide range of backgrounds has received outside funding. ■ Sporting stars get centre off to flying start
HUNDREDS of children were inspired by the sporting stars who turned out to launch Cambourne's new £2 million sports centre. ■ England striker to open sports centre
FOOTBALLER Darren Bent will be among 3 sports personalities at the opening of Cambourne's fitness and sports centre this weekend.■ Get on your marks for family running festival
A RUNNING spectacular for all the family will return to Cambourne next year.■ Artists in the frame for one night only
ORIGINAL paintings, prints and photography will be on show for one-night only to raise funds for the Wildlife Trust.■ New sports and social club gets off to a winning start
SPORT in Cambourne got a boost this week as its teams welcomed a new social venue and new kit.■ Gang try to steal mum's purse from pushchair
A YOUNG mother was followed by three people before one of them tried to steal her purse from her child's pushchair.■ Pupils look to the future by burying time capsule.
PRIMARY school pupils have buried a time capsule under the floor boards of their new buildings ■ Schools could be closed by strike action
PARENTS are preparing for disruption as public sector strikes next week threaten to close schools in Cambourne.■ Deck the council tree with village pride
VILLAGERS are being challenged to create decorations to hang on a civic Christmas tree.■ Cambourne sports centre set to open
CAMBOURNE'S brand new fitness and sports centre is just days away from opening.■ Brownies learn about war and remembrance in talk
BROWNIES were visited by an Army Cadet to discuss the meaning of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.■ Residents divided on proposals for secondary school
TENSIONS are still running high over plans for a new secondary school in Cambourne.■ Break-ins lead to arrests
THREE teenagers were arrested on Thursday, November 17, after a spate of break-ins in Cambourne.■ Eco-friendly nursery wins bronze award
A NURSERY in Cambourne has been praised for working to become more environmentally friendly.■ Stripes are a delight for the young Eagles
YOUNG footballers have kicked off the new season with fresh kit, thanks to a sponsorship deal.■ Warning after candle starts blaze
A LEADING Cambridgeshire firefighter has warned families about the dangers of unattended candles after a house fire in Cambourne.■ Residents' own car sharing scheme is launched at last
A CAR sharing scheme has finally been launched in Cambourne. ■ Diary date not to be overlooked
A DAY of talks, film screenings and performances on the nature of history will take place this weekend. ■ Police criticised over spate of burglaries
COMMUNITY leaders have declared they are not getting “value for money” from their police force after a spate of break-ins. ■ New entertainment centre set to open every weekend
A NEW social venue for sports teams and the wider community will arrive this month.■ Engineers working on super fast broadband link
WORK on a super fast broadband connection for the Caxton interchange is nearing completion.■ Craft fair proves a big hit
HUNDREDS of visitors of all ages descended on Cambourne Church for the community's first ever craft fair.■ Angry Lithuanian grabbed ex-partner in row at home
A FATHER ripped a fridge out of the wall and tried to drag it out of his ex-partner's home after assaulting her. ■ Building firms are told be watchful
CONSTRUCTION companies have been warned by police to be more vigilant in protecting their materials from thieves.■ Art exhibition will support Wildlife Trust
ART lovers will have the chance to support The Wildlife Trust at a special exhibition ■ Have say on health matters
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to become a member or governor of the ambulance service.■ Cambourne looks forward to fireworks spectacular
THOUSANDS of people are expected to flock to the second annual Cambourne Fireworks Night on Saturday night. ■ New fair set to be a crafty little number
A CRAFT fair celebrating the work of local businesses, craft makers and community groups will make its debut this weekend.■ Appeal over raid at hotel
DESCRIPTIONS have been released of two suspects who stole from a luxury hotel.■ School plans pass test – but only just
TWO parish councils have approved plans for a new secondary school despite harbouring “serious concerns ■ Nujira is enjoying life in the Fast lane
A COMPANY based in Cambourne has been named the sixth fastest growing business in the UK and the fastest in the East of England.■ £13.6m deal is boost for community
SPORT and youth facilities in Cambourne are to get a £13.6 million cash boost ■ Your help is needed to get festive
CHRISTMAS is coming to Cambourne but your help is needed to make it extra special.■ Crafty way to have fun
WITH winter just around the corner, families have been invited to a seasonal craft day to mark its arrival.■ Residents raise questions over secondary school plan
SERIOUS questions have been raised by concerned residents after plans were revealed for a proposed secondary school. ■ Bigger Cambourne needs facilities to match – MP
HEALTH Secretary and local MP Andrew Lansley has admitted that Cambourne was never intended to grow as large as it has become.■ Young and old experience different ways of learning
VISITORS of all ages used all their senses at a special school event.
■ Learning the ropes at circus
CAMBOURNE youngsters joined the circus as part of their themed curriculum.■ New village would have 2,250 homes
DEVELOPERS have revealed plans to build a new village of up to 2,250 homes on land west of Cambourne.■ ‘Princess' Fay gets top award for her bravery
LITTLE princess Fay Hardwidge was recognised in the News' Community Awards. ■ Prisoner-of-war babies are reunited after seven decades
In adjacent hospital beds in a German prisoner-of-war camp in France, two young women have just given birth.■ Row over ban on tweets at council meetings escalates
A ROW escalated this week over the ban on councillors using Twitter during meetings.■ Traditional festival is a huge hit
A COLOURFUL celebration of the South Indian festival of Onam was a huge success.■ Parents asked to keep open mind on new school plans
THIS image illustrates plans which have been submitted to Cambridgeshire County Council. ■ Award triumph for hotel's top service.
A HOTEL has scooped a major award for offering customers the best experience in the area.■ Car business lifts lid on life behind wheel
WOMEN got the chance to show what they were made of in self-defence demonstrations in Cambourne.■ Teenagers humbled after helping Kenyan youngsters
CHARITABLE teenagers rolled up their sleeves and decorated a church as part of a trip to Kenya. ■ Cambourne set to form part of new St Neots constituency
MEMBERS of the Boundary Commission hoping to please with the new look electoral system should prepare for disappointment.■ £950k solar power boost for village
DEVELOPERS are harnessing the power of the sun to boost Cambourne's green credentials – and aid the community.■ Police hunting thieves and vandals in village
ANTI-social behaviour and low-level crime are still a problem in Cambourne, police have said.■ Sign of the times as toddlers and parents pack new class
A TODDLER signing class turned out to be a huge hit when it launched in Cambourne. ■ Drains work paves way for new homes
DRAINAGE problems which led to flooding in parts of Cambourne have been resolved. ■ Garry signs up to give centre a flying start
A RUNNER has become the first person to become a member of the new sports and fitness centre in Cambourne ■ Video: ‘My grandchild could have fallen down this manhole'
YOUNGSTERS could fall into a manhole that has been left without a cover, a disabled woman has warned. ■ ‘Woman of the Year' drops from size 20 to 12 and says: 'I feel great'
A CAMBOURNE mum has been crowned Woman of The Year 2011 after she transformed her lifestyle through weight loss.■ Neighbours have a ball
RESIDENTS of a Cambourne street got to know each other better at a party on their doorstep. ■ Swimmer tells fans about life in the fast lane
PARALYMPIC hopeful Harriet Lee caused a splash when she paid a visit to Elms dealership.■ GCSE students' joy at results
Students at Comberton Village College celebrated after receiving their GCSE results.■ Developers' plans to build more shops in Cambourne welcomed
NEW shop units are set to be built in Cambourne.■ Click on the link to follow us on Twitter
Follow @cambourneweb■ New £500,000 sports centre opened
A STATE-OF-THE-ART sports centre has been unveiled in Cambourne at a grand opening.■ The show goes on despite last-minute hitches
RIOTS in Birmingham were to blame for threatening to disrupt Cambourne Music, Art and Culture Festival. ■ Village prepares to get its clicks
A superfast broadband service is expected to be in place in Cambourne in less than a year.■ £100,000 play area opens after drought causes delays
A STATE-of-the-art £100,000 play area has been unveiled in Upper Cambourne. ■ Does Cambourne need double yellow lines?
DO we need double yellow lines in the centre of Cambourne? Hundreds of residents who responded to a survey think so - and we want your opinion too.■ Couple's warning after dog bite pair gave false address
A COUPLE are warning parents to be careful after being attacked by a dog while out walking with their baby. ■ U-turn over school places decision
THERE has been a swift U-turn on the need for a mobile classroom to accommodate school children in Cambourne. ■ Building work finishes on £2m sports centre
A TOPPING-out ceremony marked the completion of Cambourne's new state-of-the-art sports centre.■ Story of Rwandan refugee inspiration for top gardener
AN award-winning garden designer has scooped two accolades for his latest inspirational creation. ■ Snappy exhibition to display photography group's work
A SELECTION of about 40 photographs by members of Cambourne Photography Group will soon be on display ■ Education chief told to 'resign' over Cambourne schooling
EDUCATION chief David Harty, pictured, faced a call to resign over the lack of school places for youngsters in Cambourne. ■ Police execute drugs warrant
POLICE arrested a 55-year-old woman arrested for obstructing officers during a drugs raid in Cambourne. ■ School's bright future arrives out of the ‘blue'.
A MILESTONE celebration took place at the new Jeavons Wood Primary School site. ■ Dance school comes on leaps and bounds
A DANCE school is going from strength to strength after initially setting up in a portable cabin eight years ago.■ Top physio invents a patently good idea
A SENIOR physiotherapist is setting up Cambourne Inventors Club to inspire other villagers. ■ Parents' fury as vandals loosen bolts at play area.
SWINGS were removed from Great Cambourne play area after it was reported support bolts had been deliberately loosened. ■ Video: Owls entertain children at The Hub
DUDLEY, Basil and Trevor were the guests of honour at this event at The Hub in Cambourne.■ Shopper's appeal after ‘map gang' gets cash
SHOPPERS are being urged to be vigilant after a woman's bank card was stolen by a member of “map gang in a supermarket car park. ■ Pub fundraiser and Press Relief donation help terminally ill Leanne
VITAL funds to treat a terminally ill young woman have been raised by Cambourne residents and the Cambridge News' community fund, Press Relief. ■ Volunteers in drive to help car scheme.
VOLUNTEERS are desperately needed to set up a community car scheme to support vulnerable people. ■ Woman treated by paramedics after flat fire
A WOMAN suffered smoke inhalation after packaging was left on a cooker in her home.
■ Dad's concern over safety risk of roads
A CONCERNED dad thinks roads in Cambourne “pose a significant safety risk for children because they are unadopted by the council – more than 12 years after they were built. ■ Two schools hit by strike action
TWO Cambourne schools were affected by the teacher strikes over Government pension reform plans. ■ Exhibition showed plans for new secondary school
FAMILIES had the chance to have their say on plans for a £20 million secondary school at an exhibition. ■ Pupils aged 4 could face bus trip to Hardwick
CHILDREN as young as 4 could be taken by bus to Hardwick from Cambourne because there are not enough school places for them in the village. ■ Blue bins save us £300,000 in six months
A NEW doorstep recycling service saved taxpayers more than £300,000 in just six months. ■ Dentists reassure patients over new partnership
THE owners of Cambourne Dental Practice are reassuring patients that services will not change despite going into a new partnership. ■ Jordan juggling life to care for mum since she was 5
A courageous teenage girl has been nominated for a Cambridgeshire Young People of the Year Award.■ Magpas Daryl to brave skydive for charity
HE might be chief executive officer of a flying doctors' charity but he's not too keen on heights, so Cambourne man Daryl Brown is being very brave in signing up for a sky dive. ■ In rapture with raptors at Hub
YOUNGSTERS can learn about birds of prey when a rescue facility visits Cambourne.■ Approval to buy land for new £20m secondary school
EDUCATION chiefs have approved the purchase of land for Cambourne's secondary school – and perhaps a fourth primary. We want to know your thoughts on the plans. ■ Lollipop man or woman needed to help children
A LOLLIPOP man or woman is needed to help children cross in Cambourne. ■ Elms opens £8.5m car dealership
THE opening of an £8.5million flagship car dealership in Cambourne was a “great success”. ■ Joyriders destroyed golf buggies worth £20,000
Joyriders stole £20,000 worth of golf buggies to get to a party in Cambourne. ■ Hotel's fun day brings the community together
There were smiles all round at the Cambridge Belfry hotel in Cambourne on Sunday. ■ New school to go ahead after newts are moved
Work to build a primary school can get under way after newts which threatened to hold upthe development were moved.
■ 'Inspirational' family man mourned.
Family man Bob Jakubiak, who lost a battle with cancer will be remembered as “inspirational” and “selfless”. ■ Morrisons' plans are boost for shoppers
SHOPPERS at Cambourne have been given a fresh boost with news that Morrisons is planning more new facilities for customers. ■ £10 million boost for Nujira
A FURTHER £10m is being invested in Cambourne-based Nujira, which specialises in money-saving, environmentally-friendly technology to cut the energy consumption of smartphone transmitters. ■ Big youth festival needs helpers
Volunteers are needed to make this year's Cambourne Extreme Youth Fest better than ever before.
■ Here come the girls - to show they mean business
Times may be tough for small business owners, but one Cambourne Business is helping entrepreneurs through.■ Art lovers enjoy paintings, music and a metal cow
Art lovers in Cambourne were greeted by a giant metal cow as they attended a fundraising art show.■ On the road to recovery
A popular pub landlord, left fighting for his life after a brutal robbery, is on the road to recovery. ■ Conservatives hold Bourn seat on South Cambs Council
Alison Elcox has held the Bourn ward for the Conservatives on South Cambridgeshire District Council, while two new parish councillors have been elected for Cambourne. ■ Anger as park and ride machines break down
A Cambourne man has hit out after a ticket machine breakdown left him facing a higher fare at one of Cambridge's park and ride sites.■ Morrisons now open until 10pm
Busy shoppers can now benefit from an increase in opening hours at Cambourne's supermarket. ■ Students among those hit by Cambourne bus price hike
Sixth-formers are among those angry about the financial burden placed on them after Stagecoach increased the cost of travel from Cambourne to Cambridge.
■ Slideshow: Sweet success for Easter egg hunt
Youngsters in Cambourne were visited by the Easter bunny. Click here for a slideshow ■ Should Sterling Way be renamed?
Neighbours living in a Cambourne street with a name that was misspelt are divided over changing it. ■ South Cambs is 'best rural place to live in country'
People living in South Cambridgeshire have the highest quality of life out of all rural locations, according to research. ■ 50 new homes and play area approved
Planning permission has been granted for more than 50 new homes in Upper Cambourne after planning chief Gareth Jones reported that constructive discussions were held between developers and the parish council. ■ £1.1m fire station nearing completion
CONSTRUCTION of Cambourne's new £1.1 million fire station is set for completion by the end of April - but it will not be responding to any 999 calls. ■ Happy ending as boys get stolen bikes back
Two boys were distraught after their BMX bikes were stolen but a massive effort by the community saved the day.■ Painter Craig promotes colleagues at a stroke
A house is being transformed into an art gallery for one night only. 
■ Look out for the new Cambourne edition of the Cambridge News
Look out for the new Cambourne edition of the Cambridge News - being delivered FREE to every house in Cambourne each week.■ Clubs and Contacts - our A-Z guide
Here is our list of clubs, groups and contact details for Cambourne.■ Cambourne art exhibition for East Anglia's Children's Hospices
The Cambourne Art Exhibition for East Anglia's Children's Hospices is Cambourne's very own one-night only, art exhibition and charity fundraising event.■ Video: Nearly 1,000 runners complete Cambourne 10K
An incredible 990 runners completed Cambourne 10K in the spring sunshine.
■ Cambourne under 9s go top
Cambourne FC Under 9s continue their amazing form this season, going 20 games unbeaten and recording their 100th goal in all competitions.■ New evening running group
Following the success of the Saturday Cambourne Runners sessions, a new evening group has been set up.■ Cambourne newspaper deliverers sought
The Cambridge News is looking for newspaper deliverers for regular rounds in the Cambourne area.■ New ways of paying bills will be on offer for villagers from April 1.
New ways of paying bills will be on offer for villagers from April 1.■ Cambourne schools celebrate together
Pupils at three primaries have worked together for the first Cambourne SchoolsCelebration Week.
■ Dreams, Greens & Coffee Machines
Is Greens, one of Cambourne's newest ventures, filling a hole in Cambourne's society?
- By Hannah and Evie, 11-year-olds at The Vine School
■ Press pause: Vine School im-press-ed by Cambridge News editor
Pupils of The Vine School were treated to a talk by the editor of the Cambridge News.
- By Miles, Year 6
■ Flying the flag for acceptance
A series of events are being held in Cambridge from talks to film screenings and a sports day.
■ The Cambourne Identity
In the fourth instalment of a blog about living in Cambourne, our resident
discusses the mysteries of coffee shops.
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