Author - Alex Spencer

London to Cambridge bike ride: still time to sign up

The route covers 60 miles from the White Water Centre in Waltham Cross, north London to Jesus Green in Cambridge on Sunday (July 25).

Opposition grows to pay and display car park idea to fund Grantchester Meadows’ upkeep

Opposition grows to pay and display car park idea to fund Grantchester Meadows’ upkeep

South Cambs MP Anthony Browne has suggested the maintenance of Grantchester Meadows could be funded by charging visitors to park at Skaters' Meadow.

Mill Road bridge: Cambridgeshire councillors poised to decide on its future

22 July 2021

Mill Road bridge: Cambridgeshire councillors poised to decide on its future

22 July 2021

More than a year after Mill Road bridge was closed to cars, councillors will finally decide whether to reopen it or keep the bus gate in place.

Duxford Summer Air Show: Former Red Arrows pilots in The Blades aerobatic display team ready to impress crowds

21 July 2021

Duxford Summer Air Show: Former Red Arrows pilots in The Blades aerobatic display team ready to impress crowds

21 July 2021

The Blades are returning this weekend after 2020’s Summer Air Show and Battle of Britain Air Show were both cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Cambridge Arts Theatre: TV historian Lucy Worsley on the British fascination with murder

Cambridge Arts Theatre: TV historian Lucy Worsley on the British fascination with murder

From a Regency serial killer to Agatha Christie, Lucy Worsley will reveal the dark story behind murder becoming a middle class entertainment

Blockade plan for protest on Mill Road bridge in Cambridge

Blockade plan for protest on Mill Road bridge in Cambridge

A last-ditch protest to try to persuade councillors to reopen the bridge to cars is being organised by traders who say their livelihoods depend on it.

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Grantchester Meadows campaigners hopeful of swim ban being lifted after meeting with King's College

15 July 2021

Grantchester Meadows campaigners hopeful of swim ban being lifted after meeting with King's College

15 July 2021

Councils, campaigners and the college all discussed the possibility of removing the swimming ban message from signs outside the meadows.

Cambridge shoppers evacuated from Tesco store after hearing ‘explosion’

14 July 2021

Cambridge shoppers evacuated from Tesco store after hearing ‘explosion’

14 July 2021

Everyone was evacuated from the store while the incident was investigated.

Campaigners fear 1,000% increase in HGV traffic on Coldham’s Lane in Cambridge from last-mile delivery hub

12 July 2021

Campaigners fear 1,000% increase in HGV traffic on Coldham’s Lane in Cambridge from last-mile delivery hub

12 July 2021

Residents in Cherry Hinton say the Burnside Lakes plans will also be dangerous for cyclists.

Mass protest swim planned in River Cam at Grantchester Meadows

09 July 2021

Mass protest swim planned in River Cam at Grantchester Meadows

09 July 2021

The ACORN union in Cambridge is organising the event tomorrow (Saturday, July 10) and will demand the removal of signs banning swimming.

King’s College’s fear over legal claims is behind Grantchester Meadows swim ban

08 July 2021

King’s College’s fear over legal claims is behind Grantchester Meadows swim ban

08 July 2021

College won't remove swim ban in spite of 18k signature petition without “the express support of the councils and their health and safety officers.”

Protest posters appear by 'River Cam Banksee' against Grantchester wild swimming ban

Protest posters appear by 'River Cam Banksee' against Grantchester wild swimming ban

Hand drawn protest posters have appeared covering up the signs from King's College at Grantchester Meadows that declare a ban on wild swimming.

‘Peasants’ revolt’ against King’s College ban on swimming in River Cam at Grantchester

‘Peasants’ revolt’ against King’s College ban on swimming in River Cam at Grantchester

A spoof letter claiming to be addressed to peasants from the University of Cambridge college as been put up next to the meadows.

King’s College bans swimming and water sport in River Cam at Grantchester

01 July 2021

King’s College bans swimming and water sport in River Cam at Grantchester

01 July 2021

The University of Cambridge college says this follows anti-social behaviour on Grantchester Meadows and damage to the river bank.

Police launch online form to warn them of planned events

29 June 2021

Police launch online form to warn them of planned events

29 June 2021

Police are asking to be informed of planned drone flights, recreational shooting and charity work via their online form to prevent public concern.

Campaigners protest against £2.9m sale of reopened Milton Road Library

Campaigners protest against £2.9m sale of reopened Milton Road Library

They are calling for its future to be safeguarded.

Paige Toon interview: I love writing from the back of my campervan

Paige Toon interview: I love writing from the back of my campervan

Cambridge author Paige Toon is publishing her latest novel this week after a research trip to Yorkshire where she fall in love with the landscape.

Future of the Grafton Centre up for debate

Future of the Grafton Centre up for debate