Author Profile: Adrian Peel

‘One Day’ actor Leo Woodall seen filming in Cambridge

He was spotted alongside actress Daisy Waterstone shooting scenes for upcoming Apple TV+ series Prime Target.

Comedian Liam Withnail’s chronic disease forms basis of new stand-up show

Comedian Liam Withnail’s chronic disease forms basis of new stand-up show

The Edinburgh-based comic was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2022.

Wine expert Bert Blaize to host one-off wine tasting event at the University Arms Hotel in Cambridge

Wine expert Bert Blaize to host one-off wine tasting event at the University Arms Hotel in Cambridge

The event, titled ‘Which Wine When’, is aimed at giving guests the confidence to choose wines that complement their favourite foods.

In pictures: Silent Disco comes to Ely Cathedral

In pictures: Silent Disco comes to Ely Cathedral

The sold-out event was the second of its kind to be held in the cathedral.

Eurovision Song Contest final to be broadcast in cinemas across Cambridgeshire

Eurovision Song Contest final to be broadcast in cinemas across Cambridgeshire

Those taking part include the Light Cinema Wisbech, the Showcase Cinema de Lux Peterborough, and the Light Cinema Cambridge.

Review: Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MCs take over the Cambridge Corn Exchange

Review: Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MCs take over the Cambridge Corn Exchange

The three bands treated the near-capacity crowd to many of their classic hits.

Review: The School for Scandal brings humour and unforeseen plot twists to the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: The School for Scandal brings humour and unforeseen plot twists to the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Written in 1777, the play stars Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor Joseph Marcell.

Alex Lingham of Anglia Comedy: ‘I took that well-known path from construction to comedy’

Alex Lingham of Anglia Comedy: ‘I took that well-known path from construction to comedy’

The company puts on its Best in Comedy nights all across the region.

Mary Quant the subject of Sick Children’s Trust lunchtime talk

10 April 2024

Mary Quant the subject of Sick Children’s Trust lunchtime talk

10 April 2024

Heather Tilbury Phillips gave the talk on her friend, the late fashion designer who died in 2023.

Addenbrooke’s security staff set to skydive for charitable trust

09 April 2024

Addenbrooke’s security staff set to skydive for charitable trust

09 April 2024

Just over £3,000 has been raised so far for ACT.

Down for the Count: Bringing that big band sound to Cambridge

08 April 2024

Down for the Count: Bringing that big band sound to Cambridge

08 April 2024

Expect recreations of swing favourites from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat ‘King’ Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, performed by the 30-piece ensemble.

In pictures: Easter fun at Anglesey Abbey

05 April 2024

In pictures: Easter fun at Anglesey Abbey

05 April 2024

Activities include face-painting and Easter-themed crafts, and children can also enjoy the Woodland Play Area.

RSPCA appeal after two dead sphynx cats and a cat carrier found by village ditch

RSPCA appeal after two dead sphynx cats and a cat carrier found by village ditch

A dog walker made the discovery.

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor Joseph Marcell bringing classic comedy The School for Scandal to Cambridge Arts Theatre

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor Joseph Marcell bringing classic comedy The School for Scandal to Cambridge Arts Theatre

Written in 1777 by Richard B Sheridan, this touring version of the play is set in the 1950s and stars Joseph as Sir Peter Teazle.

Rotary Club of Cambridge member Gill lends a hand in raising funds for charity Lendwithcare

02 April 2024

Rotary Club of Cambridge member Gill lends a hand in raising funds for charity Lendwithcare

02 April 2024

Lendwithcare is a lending initiative which offers loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Cambridge-based ex-policeman David Murray-Gilbertson’s new book explores the state of modern UK policing

01 April 2024

Cambridge-based ex-policeman David Murray-Gilbertson’s new book explores the state of modern UK policing

01 April 2024

The book is titled ‘The Strange Death of Constable George Dixon: Why the Police have stopped policing and what we must do about it’.

Cambridge Comedy Garden: A new comedy festival set to take place on Parker’s Piece

Cambridge Comedy Garden: A new comedy festival set to take place on Parker’s Piece

Stand-ups comics scheduled to appear at the summer event include Harry Hill, Dylan Moran, Sara Pascoe, Henning Wehn, and Josh Pugh (pictured).

Laughter yoga, music and more at Cambridge Biomedical Campus’s Day of Happiness

Laughter yoga, music and more at Cambridge Biomedical Campus’s Day of Happiness