Mandelson urges car industry change
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson urges the UK motor industry to cut both capacity and emissions, though he also says the government will help.
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New city library opens its doors
The new £7.5m central library in Cambridge opens for business, 18 months later than planned.
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Plan for new high-speed rail link
Two entrepreneurs are looking at raising £4bn to build a new high-speed rail network linking Cambridge and Norwich.
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All set for thrift culture?
For those who still have money, should they enjoy the fruits of a consumer society or draw in the purse strings?
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Business aims to set up own bank
Business people in Cambridge aim to establish their own bank staffed by experienced commercial people.
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Social campaigner appointed MBE
An economist who returned from East Africa in 1982 and became a social reform campaigner becomes an MBE.
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Ready fire control centres unused
The government spends £750,000 a month on buildings for new fire control centres which are unused, the Fire Brigades Union says.
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Christmas squad for shoplifters
A Christmas shoplifting squad believed to be the first of its kind in the country is set up by Cambridgeshire Police.
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Appeal over rare air rifles theft
Police appeal for information after six rare air rifles are stolen in a burglary in Cambridgeshire.
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The luxury of living a dog's life
Trade stalls at Crufts - the world's biggest dog show - give a clue to why owners are spending increasing amounts on their pets.
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New boom-time for British tech?
How the UK is investing in its tech innovators
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Dragons' Den chance to businesses
New businesses bid for cash in a competition styled on the BBC's TV programme Dragons' Den.
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In pictures: Transport in the snow
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Knighthood for UK science adviser
Howard Dalton, a chief scientific adviser to the UK government, is among the scientists receiving New Year honours.
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CBE honour for a church composer
Classical composer John Rutter who writes works people like to sing is honoured with a CBE.
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Become scientists, PM urges young
Britain must encourage young people who want to "change the world" to become scientists, Tony Blair says.
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City to spend £2m on improvements
A new strategy costing £2m hopes to encourage visitors, shoppers and businesses to Ely.
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Europe's Russian energy dilemma
Can Russia be trusted as the main source of Europe's future energy supplies, asks Analysis reporter Quentin Peel.
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Interview: Archie Norman
The original Tory moderniser, Archie Norman, on Cameron, Hague and the battle to turn the party round.
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Branson on wealth
Sir Richard Branson famously has fun with his immense wealth. But he also feels that great wealth brings great responsibility. Sean Coughlan reports
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