Julia Brigui

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Charity warns domestic abuse referrals 'likely to rise further under current lockdown restrictions'

Left unaddressed this form of abuse can have profound and long-term impacts on children’s physical and mental wellbeing that can last into adulthood.

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Elite scholars in Cambridge take on challenge supporting mental health awareness

"We wanted to encourage the squads to stay active, be positive and do something to help people that may be struggling with their mental health during lockdown."

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Croydon students inspired by alumni to achieve their dreams

“It’s about looking deep, finding that fire, that strength. It’s easy to quit but those that don’t quit will succeed.”

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Croydon planning applications week commencing January 18

Your planning news from Croydon Council last week

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Mobility service offers free transport to Covid-19 vaccination appointments in Cambridge

"We are able to offer transport to Covid-19 Vaccination appointments to both our members and non-members who have difficulty with public transport due to age"

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Transport provider receives donation to keep Cambridgeshire communities connected

The charity also arranges day trips and lunch meetings, to help combat loneliness across the county.

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Cambridge student gives first-hand account of life studying and working through the pandemic

"I found that my anxiety levels increased as I tried to find a way of finishing my assignments and keeping up with lessons and work."

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Cambridgeshire rural communities celebrate 100 years of village halls

In a survey undertaken last year, it was found that 60 per cent of village halls provide the only meeting space in their local community

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Cambridge cadet to take on 190-mile coast-to-coast lockdown challenge

“I want to support the Cadet Force to help buy new equipment which will, in turn, provide a better cadet experience."

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Croydon home carers support campaign to increase awareness of social and home care sector

“Our dedicated care assistants work tirelessly to make a difference to our customer’s lives."

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Keeping up with the Jones' column January 21

Here is Bob Harding-Jones with his light-hearted column written for the Hertfordshire Mercury.

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Cambridgeshire developer engages schoolchildren in construction

“Our Year 4 children are looking forward to working on the different elements of the Building Buddies scheme."