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Alex Spencer is Culture Editor and a senior reporter for the Cambridge Independent. She has previously worked as section editor on Woman's Own and Now Magazine as well as Features Editor for the Sunday People's TV magazine and Health Editor at the South London Press.

‘How I developed the Bigger Body method to help women lose weight after slimming clubs failed’

23 March 2025
‘How I developed the Bigger Body method to help women lose weight after slimming clubs failed’

‘How I developed the Bigger Body method to help women lose weight after slimming clubs failed’

23 March 2025

Cambridgeshire personal trainer Gemma Rix helps women regain their health.


Crime writer Anthony Horowitz: ‘I could commit the perfect murder’

15 March 2025
Crime writer Anthony Horowitz: ‘I could commit the perfect murder’

Crime writer Anthony Horowitz: ‘I could commit the perfect murder’

15 March 2025

The best-selling author will discuss his work at a Cambridge Literary Festival literary lunch.


Traders say their Cambridge market petition has been ‘ignored’

03 March 2025
Traders say their Cambridge market petition has been ‘ignored’

Traders say their Cambridge market petition has been ‘ignored’

03 March 2025

But city council says design work is ongoing.


£41m Guildhall revamp ‘will be obsolete soon’ warn Green councillors

28 February 2025
£41m Guildhall revamp ‘will be obsolete soon’ warn Green councillors

£41m Guildhall revamp ‘will be obsolete soon’ warn Green councillors

28 February 2025

Green councillors are calling for the project to be shelved as the city council will disappear under devolution plans.

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Chandy Nath of Cambridge band Sunday Driver: ‘The music came to me on a polar research trip’

28 February 2025
Chandy Nath of Cambridge band Sunday Driver: ‘The music came to me on a polar research trip’

Chandy Nath of Cambridge band Sunday Driver: ‘The music came to me on a polar research trip’

28 February 2025

We speak to about inspiration in the Antarctic.


Our pick of the highlights from the Cambridge Festival 2025

28 February 2025
Our pick of the highlights from the Cambridge Festival 2025

Our pick of the highlights from the Cambridge Festival 2025

28 February 2025

From fascinating talks to family events, our pick of the events.


Anna Smith selected as Labour candidate for mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

21 February 2025
Anna Smith selected as Labour candidate for mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Anna Smith selected as Labour candidate for mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

21 February 2025

Following Dr Nik Johnson’s decision not to stand again as Labour’s combined authority mayor, the city councillor has been selected to run instead.


Cambridge children reveal what matters to them in new art exhibition

21 February 2025
Cambridge children reveal what matters to them in new art exhibition

Cambridge children reveal what matters to them in new art exhibition

21 February 2025

Kettle’s Yard asked Cambridge children and young people to ‘Paint What Matters’ and the results will be shown in a new exhibition.


‘I won’t say sorry to mayor of Cambridgeshire after toxic culture’ says council leader

18 February 2025
‘I won’t say sorry to mayor of Cambridgeshire after toxic culture’ says council leader

‘I won’t say sorry to mayor of Cambridgeshire after toxic culture’ says council leader

18 February 2025

Cllr Anna Bailey was found to have broken the code of conduct.


Two Cambridge police officers dismissed for gross misconduct

17 February 2025
Two Cambridge police officers dismissed for gross misconduct

Two Cambridge police officers dismissed for gross misconduct

17 February 2025

They faced misconduct hearings.


Amelie’s Valentine’s Day recipe: Smoked haddock and tomato confit lasagne

14 February 2025
Amelie’s Valentine’s Day recipe: Smoked haddock and tomato confit lasagne

Amelie’s Valentine’s Day recipe: Smoked haddock and tomato confit lasagne

14 February 2025

A recipe with the ‘allure of a cobblestone-strolling Frenchman’.


Boo Hewerdine: ‘I’ve been inspired by things that fell out of old books’

13 February 2025
Boo Hewerdine: ‘I’ve been inspired by things that fell out of old books’

Boo Hewerdine: ‘I’ve been inspired by things that fell out of old books’

13 February 2025

The songs were written in response to a noticeboard in a Scottish castle’s second-hand bookshop that displays the treasures found in books.


Plans to re-route Fulbourn Greenway along Mill Road in Cambridge

12 February 2025
Plans to re-route Fulbourn Greenway along Mill Road in Cambridge

Plans to re-route Fulbourn Greenway along Mill Road in Cambridge

12 February 2025

The plans have been welcomed by cycling charity Camcycle.


Review: Rooftop ‘igloo’ dining at Six Brasserie, Cambridge

10 February 2025
Review: Rooftop ‘igloo’ dining at Six Brasserie, Cambridge

Review: Rooftop ‘igloo’ dining at Six Brasserie, Cambridge

10 February 2025

New perspex domes on the restaurant roof offer breathtaking views over the city - and stargazing on a clear night


Atlantic rower Zara Lachlan: ‘The total isolation made me hallucinate’

10 February 2025
Atlantic rower Zara Lachlan: ‘The total isolation made me hallucinate’

Atlantic rower Zara Lachlan: ‘The total isolation made me hallucinate’

10 February 2025

The 21-year-old from Cambridge has completed her incredible 3,600 nautical-mile journey from Europe to South America.


Cherry Hinton Library has finally reopened after a long delay

07 February 2025
Cherry Hinton Library has finally reopened after a long delay

Cherry Hinton Library has finally reopened after a long delay

07 February 2025

The library is part of the new Cherry Hinton Community Hub, following refurbishment works to the building.


Rob Auton: ‘Why I’ve been going on body safaris’

07 February 2025
Rob Auton: ‘Why I’ve been going on body safaris’

Rob Auton: ‘Why I’ve been going on body safaris’

07 February 2025

The comedian will be talking about his favourite new hobbies - which include meditation and painting washing up bottles - at his Junction show


More than 1,700 sign petition against Cambridge market square plans

07 February 2025
More than 1,700 sign petition against Cambridge market square plans

More than 1,700 sign petition against Cambridge market square plans

07 February 2025

City council plans to remove two thirds of permanent market stalls to create an event space face fierce opposition.


See Cambridge bands Yes Chris and Yoke at bumper indie gig

05 February 2025
See Cambridge bands Yes Chris and Yoke at bumper indie gig

See Cambridge bands Yes Chris and Yoke at bumper indie gig

05 February 2025

Four indie and alt rock bands are set to play on one bargain night at Hanks Cambridge


‘Environmental vandalism’ claim at plans to widen path to Owlstone Croft in Newnham

05 February 2025
‘Environmental vandalism’ claim at plans to widen path to Owlstone Croft in Newnham

‘Environmental vandalism’ claim at plans to widen path to Owlstone Croft in Newnham

05 February 2025

Queens’ College has claimed a right to a 20ft wide access route to its site, which could see verges and trees removed.

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