Scientists find quicker way of testing cancer cures

Cambridge Scientists have discovered a new way to test hundreds of cancer drugs quickly, cutting the time it could take to find breast cancer treatments. The new technique uses human tumour cells, grown in mice, which give an accurate representation of how cancer spreads. Cancer Research UK hope it could replace the current method of growing cells in the lab.

Memorial to Fenland Spitfire crash pilot unveiled

A memorial has been unveiled to a pilot, who's remains were recovered 75 years after his Spitfire crashed into the fens. Last year, archaeologists recovered the remains of Flight Officer Harold Penketh still in his plane, which crashed in 1940. The land is now being restored as part of the Great Fen Project. At a memorial service his cousins – who were traced after a television appeal, paid tribute to the families of other servicemen who didn't return home.

Punting touts wear cameras to show they aren't breaking the rules

Cambridge touts are using body cameras to prove they’re not breaking new public spaces protection orders. They say the new rules aren’t clear after several touts were hit with £75 fines. But the council say the rules are clear and that any use of body cameras must follow a strict code of practice.

Punting (C) Ardfern

Hepatitis C cure being denied to patients

Patients suffering from Hepatitis C aren't getting the treatment that they deserve - according to former patients who've waited for treatment through the NHS - some for a decade. The issue over funding the drugs - which can cost up to forty thousand pounds per patient could be decided by the courts.

CCG meeting over Ely Minor Injuries Unit

Ely residents have raised their concerns about the proposed closure of the city's Minor Injuries Unit in more public meetings held to decide its future. The Clinical Commissioning Group for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough insist no decision has yet been made, in spite of a leaked report saying closure could be the only option.

Classical statues compared to Michael Jackson and Rihanna

Cambridge University’s Museum of Classical Archaeology is using a modern twist on its Greco-Roman art in a new exhibition. Called “Recasting” it brings together works by contemporary artists nationwide who aim to embrace and challenge classical artistic traditions.

Astronomers closer to understanding Dark Matter

Cambridge researchers have detected two massive holes which have been ‘punched’ through a stream of stars just outside the Milky Way. They’re thought to be caused by clumps of dark matter, which could give further clues into their role in the universe.

V. Belokurov, D. Erkal, S.E. Koposov (IoA, Cambridge). Photo: Color image of M31 from Adam Evans.

Placenta umpires tug-of-war between Mother and Baby for nutrients

Cambridge researchers have found that the placenta plays a key role in deciding how nutrients are shared between a pregnant mother and her baby. 1 in 8 expectant women in the UK still suffer with pre-natal complications, mainly caused by problems with the placenta. It’s hoped the study will provide an insight into how intervention could help.

Warning: The following news report contains images of a medical nature.

How Britain's Pompeii was unearthed

A bronze age settlement, preserved for over three thousand years has been uncovered in Cambridgeshire. Dubbed Britain's Pompeii it has given archaeologists one of the clearest pictures of how ancient Britain looked,worked and connected itself to the wider world.

Must Farm photo by Dr Colleen Morgan via Flickr