Author Profile: Adrian Peel

Folk legends Fairport Convention announce UK tour, including Cambridge stop

This year, the band that pioneered the UK folk rock sound are celebrating 56 years in the business.

In pictures: Oktoberfest brings the taste of Bavaria to Jesus Green, Cambridge

In pictures: Oktoberfest brings the taste of Bavaria to Jesus Green, Cambridge

Since launching in 2016, the event continues to serve authentic German beer and food and also boasts live music.

Country singer Ruthie Collins: ‘I didn’t think I was capable of a record deal’

Country singer Ruthie Collins: ‘I didn’t think I was capable of a record deal’

The star is now signed to Curb – home to the likes of Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, and Hank Williams Jr.

Richard Ashcroft announced as first act for Heritage Live 2024 at Audley End

04 October 2023

Richard Ashcroft announced as first act for Heritage Live 2024 at Audley End

04 October 2023

The Verve singer will be headlining a date in the concert series, supported by Ocean Colour Scene and Tom Meighan.

1,000 people hear Michael Palin discuss his new book at Ely Cathedral

30 September 2023

1,000 people hear Michael Palin discuss his new book at Ely Cathedral

30 September 2023

The book is about his great uncle Harry, who died in the First World War.

Top talent heads to Cambridge Jazz Festival

29 September 2023

Top talent heads to Cambridge Jazz Festival

29 September 2023

The 2023 programme includes a series of recitals, instrumental and vocal workshops, Q&As with musicians, jam sessions, and family events.

Cambridgeshire-based author Leonie Swann publishes her latest novel, The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp

28 September 2023

Cambridgeshire-based author Leonie Swann publishes her latest novel, The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp

28 September 2023

The writer enjoyed enormous success with her debut novel, Three Bags Full, in 2005.

Cambridge Wind Band to present ‘An English Country Garden’ at Madingley Hall

Cambridge Wind Band to present ‘An English Country Garden’ at Madingley Hall

Conducted by Viv Halton, the concert will include Danceries by Kenneth Hesketh and English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

In pictures: The 13th annual Grantchester Charity Runs

In pictures: The 13th annual Grantchester Charity Runs

More than 300 people turned out to tackle the 10k and 3k courses.

Tickets to go on sale for Steve Hackett’s Cambridge gig

26 September 2023

Tickets to go on sale for Steve Hackett’s Cambridge gig

26 September 2023

The iconic guitarist has announced a 2024 UK tour, which will stop off at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Honest Burgers Cambridge to give away 100 free burgers

25 September 2023

Honest Burgers Cambridge to give away 100 free burgers

25 September 2023

One customer will also win £5,000 worth of shares in Honest Burgers and become an immediate co-owner of the brand.

In pictures: University Arms Hotel hosts second Cambridge Autumn Wedding Fair

In pictures: University Arms Hotel hosts second Cambridge Autumn Wedding Fair

Organised by the University Arms, the Grand Arcade and Burr Bridal, 25 local businesses were represented with stands.

In pictures: Second annual Histon Manor Dahlia and Village Show was a colourful affair

In pictures: Second annual Histon Manor Dahlia and Village Show was a colourful affair

The charity event featured 99 dahlia entries, 49 cake entries, 11 jam entries and there were seven vintage cars on show.

In pictures: Crowds flock to the Cambridge Autumn Food, Home and Craft Fair

In pictures: Crowds flock to the Cambridge Autumn Food, Home and Craft Fair

As well as more than 100 exhibitors, there were also cookery demonstrations, live music and a licensed bar.

Lucy Grubb: Rising star of UK country/Americana scene heads to Cambridge Folk Club

Lucy Grubb: Rising star of UK country/Americana scene heads to Cambridge Folk Club

The Norwich-based singer-songwriter first started writing songs and appearing at open-mic nights while still a teenager.

Cambridge fundraiser Kouros to tackle London Bridges Wellness Walk in aid of Diabetes UK with friend from Australia

Cambridge fundraiser Kouros to tackle London Bridges Wellness Walk in aid of Diabetes UK with friend from Australia

The serial fundraiser lives with type 2 diabetes.

Just My Imagination, the ultimate Temptations revue, coming to Cambridge next spring

Just My Imagination, the ultimate Temptations revue, coming to Cambridge next spring

Tickets for this musical extravaganza celebrating one of the greatest bands of all time go on sale this Friday (September 22).

In pictures: IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain air show takes off

In pictures: IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain air show takes off