Both were on the list of 12 in the Eastern region – a list that was topped by Chelmsford in Essex. York was named the best place to live in the UK overall.
The glamorous and stylish 37-year-old jazz/pop entertainer will be appearing at the Corn Exchange on Friday, October 19.
One of the nationwide ramble walks held in aid of BBC Children in Need came to the cathedral for the first time, along with the Countryfile team led by presenter Ellie Harrison.
Three of this year's sponsored teams: NCA and The Grove and Shirley primary schools met on Monday (October 8) at the academy.
Nearly 500 runners took part in the 10-mile and half marathon event.
A new student accommodation development under construction in Cambridge marked a major milestone when it was officially topped out on Thursday, September 27.
The Britpop star will be headlining Storey's Field Centre on Friday, November 16.
Having burst onto their local music scene almost a year and a half ago, the Peterborough-based group have played many gigs across East Anglia.
The popular comedian will be appearing at The Junction this Saturday (September 13).
The charity for the homeless on Victoria Avenue, Cambridge welcomed the mayor and the Lady Mayoress, Jenny, for a couple of hours on the morning of Wednesday, October 10.
This converted 19th-century malt house in the home of horse racing offers luxury, individually-designed and generously-sized apartments – including a penthouse flat – starting from £295,000.
The star – one of the UK’s most celebrated magicians and comedians – will be bringing his new show to the Cambridge Junction this Friday (October 12).
Gentlemen – and ladies – on vintage motorcycles trundled through the streets of Cambridge recently in the name of men’s health.
The Cambridge Arts Theatre will provide a stage for the Scottish actress to demonstrate her undoubted talents when Still Alice, starring Sharon in the title role, begins its five-day run on Tuesday, October 16.
Among the famous names that have confirmed to appear at the Union are actors Michelle Rodriguez (October 9), Pedro Pascal, Sir Ben Kingsley (both dates TBC) and Adam Driver (October 6).
“The indelible mark black alumni have left on Cambridge, and the world” is the focus of an exhibition of 15 portraits, which opened free to the public on Monday (October 1) at Cambridge University Library.
The novelist will be signing copies of I Will Find You at the bookshop in Trinity Street, Cambridge from 10.30am on Saturday, October 20.
The Luton-born soul singer released his debut album back in 1983 and enthusiastic fans at the venue revelled in helping him mark the occasion.
No Surrender will be performed at the Cambridge Junction on Sunday, October 14.
This year, the Britain's Got Talent team is coming to the Grafton Centre in Cambridge, as part of its quest to find talented acts for the new series.
