Author Profile: Adrian Peel

City of Ely and Ely Cathedral Green Fair draws the crowds

The free ‘fun family eco event’ was held at Ely Cathedral.

Becky Hill sells out Newmarket Nights, though tickets still available for James Arthur and Deacon Blue

Becky Hill sells out Newmarket Nights, though tickets still available for James Arthur and Deacon Blue

More than 18,000 music and racing fans have snapped up the tickets for Becky’s show on 9 August.

In pictures: Cambridge Science Centre launches new interactive space for children and families

In pictures: Cambridge Science Centre launches new interactive space for children and families

The space is designed to generate interest in STEM subjects.

Aircraft-themed play area opens at Imperial War Museum Duxford

Aircraft-themed play area opens at Imperial War Museum Duxford

The multi-sensory outdoor play experience is three times the size of the site’s previous play area.

Secret Garden Party concludes final event with spectacle

Secret Garden Party concludes final event with spectacle

After 25 years, the SGP announced to festival-goers that this would be its final year in its current guise, marking the end of an era.

Entries now open for Duxford Soap Box Derby

Entries now open for Duxford Soap Box Derby

The 2024 derby will follow the same format as the 2023 event, with three races on the day.

Cambridge magician Matthew Le Mottée earns ‘Doctor of Magic’ title with standing ovation

Cambridge magician Matthew Le Mottée earns ‘Doctor of Magic’ title with standing ovation

Matthew is the only person to have won The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year for three consecutive years.

Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

The 2024 event runs from Thursday, 1 August, to Sunday, 4 August.

‘World’s Greatest Stage Musicals in Cinema’ coming to various Cambridge cinemas in autumn 2024

‘World’s Greatest Stage Musicals in Cinema’ coming to various Cambridge cinemas in autumn 2024

They include ‘Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary’ (2016) and ‘The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall’ (2011).

Inaugural Cambridge Comedy Garden brings much laughter to city

Inaugural Cambridge Comedy Garden brings much laughter to city

Acts performing included Harry Hill, Ross Noble, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe, Henning Wehn, and Dylan Moran.

Histon and Impington Park Primary School graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted

Histon and Impington Park Primary School graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted

Headteacher Jonathan Newman said he was ‘thrilled’ by the positive feedback from inspectors.

Fit-out begins at new Everyman cinema in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

Fit-out begins at new Everyman cinema in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

The space will consist of five screens, all fitted with velvet sofas and armchairs.

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

28 July 2024

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

28 July 2024

From traditional Korean music to bluegrass, from English folk rock to American southern rock, there certainly seemed to be something for everyone.

New album shows Cambridge Folk Festival performer Raghu Dixit has so much to live for

27 July 2024

New album shows Cambridge Folk Festival performer Raghu Dixit has so much to live for

27 July 2024

The record, ‘Shakkar’, is subtitled ‘Songs about Staying Alive When You Don’t Want To’.

Robert Plant to headline Friday at Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 with new Saving Grace project

Robert Plant to headline Friday at Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 with new Saving Grace project

The former Led Zeppelin frontman’s new project also features Suzi Dian on vocals.

In pictures: Julia Roberts all smiles on set of ‘After the Hunt’ in Cambridge

In pictures: Julia Roberts all smiles on set of ‘After the Hunt’ in Cambridge

The film also stars Spider-man actor Andrew Garfield.

Cambridge Folk Festival favourite Katherine is Priddy special

Cambridge Folk Festival favourite Katherine is Priddy special

Katherine Priddy released her second LP, ‘The Pendulum Swing’, earlier this year.

Scamp & Dude opens new branch in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

Scamp & Dude opens new branch in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

The purpose-led British clothing brand also has branches in Marlow, London, Edinburgh and Manchester.

Christian Raphael Prize-winner Frankie Archer returns to Cambridge Folk Festival

Christian Raphael Prize-winner Frankie Archer returns to Cambridge Folk Festival

She has been hailed as “one of the most exciting new artists on the electrofolk music scene”.

16-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas graces 60th Cambridge Folk Festival line-up

16-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas graces 60th Cambridge Folk Festival line-up