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High Sheriff presents awards to patients and staff aiding new Cambridge Children's Hospital
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (464+ words) The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire has presented awards to patients and staff involved in the project to build Cambridge Children's Hospital. Francis Burkitt toured the existing children's services at Addenbrooke's and learnt about the acute mental healthcare provision at Fulbourn…...
Businessman donates "10m to University of Cambridge to establish the Charlotte Lockhart Precision Breast Cancer Institute
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (531+ words) Businessman and philanthropist Andrew Barnes is donating "10million to the University of Cambridge to establish the Charlotte Lockhart Precision Breast Cancer Institute " named after his partner who has terminal breast cancer. Charlotte was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and treated successfully…...
FDA breakthrough for Heartfelt Technologies" AI-powered home monitoring device
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (376+ words) Heartfelt Technologies has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its AI-powered home monitoring technology designed to identify worsening heart failure before patients require hospital care. The FDA Breakthrough Devices Program is reserved for…...
East of England Ambulance Service moves to highest alert level as heatwave drives record 999 demand
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (474+ words) The region's ambulance service has moved to its highest alert level as hot weather and hospital handover delays drive sustained pressure. The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) handled an average of 332 life'threatening calls a day during the week of…...
Cambridge University Hospitals staff triumph at biomedical science awards
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (445+ words) The histopathology team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has won four awards at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Awards 2026. It was recognised in the categories of Best Use of Innovation or Technology, Sustainability, Team of the Year…...
Addenbrooke's under pressure: Cambridge hospital's A&E remains "very busy'
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (183+ words) Addenbrooke's Hospital has thanked patients for their understanding while it deals with "high operational pressures" this week. The Cambridge hospital has warned that it remains "very busy" and waiting times may be longer than usual. However, the situation has improved…...
FDP opposition continues with No Palantir in the NHS protest at Cambridge South station
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (263+ words) Campaigners from No Palantir in the NHS Cambridgeshire held a protest at the new Cambridge South station as it opened for its first weekday service on Monday. No Palantir in the NHS is a grassroots worker, patient and community campaign…...
Maternity investigator Ockenden says Amos review "hasn't taught me anything new'
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1298+ words) Maternity investigator Donna Ockenden has criticised a new report into NHS failings and thrown doubt on whether she would accept the job of national maternity commissioner if offered it. Ms Ockenden is widely trusted by bereaved families and last week…...
Cambridge ramps up heatwave support for rough sleepers as red SWEP declared
1+ week, 3+ day ago (275+ words) Additional support is available to rough sleepers during the current period of extreme heat after the city council declared the red Severe Weather Protocol (SWEP) An Amber SWEP was initiated by Cambridge City Council on Monday (22 June) and the Red…...
In pictures: Race for Life draws thousands to Cambridge
1+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) Crowds of runners and spectators descended on Cambridge for Cancer Research UK's annual Race for Life on Sunday (21 June). Around 2, 000 participants tackled the 5k and the 10k, with both routes taking in the city centre, market square and the grounds of King's…...