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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.

Campaigners ‘disappointed’ at Cambridge sewage works decision postponement

20 January 2025
Campaigners ‘disappointed’ at Cambridge sewage works decision postponement

Campaigners ‘disappointed’ at Cambridge sewage works decision postponement

20 January 2025

The government has delayed the decision for a second time on whether Cambridge’s existing sewage works should be moved to green belt land.


Graduate pens ‘dark academia’ novel set in Cambridge college

20 January 2025
Graduate pens ‘dark academia’ novel set in Cambridge college

Graduate pens ‘dark academia’ novel set in Cambridge college

20 January 2025

Burnley-born writer Kate Van Der Borgh felt like a fish out of water when she arrived at Cambridge University and has channelled that in her novel.


Ed Davey: ‘Cambridge growth needs infrastructure with it’

17 January 2025
Ed Davey: ‘Cambridge growth needs infrastructure with it’

Ed Davey: ‘Cambridge growth needs infrastructure with it’

17 January 2025

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has warned Greater Cambridge needs better transport and services before growth


Campaigners warn of direct action against new development’s impact on Histon Road rec

12 January 2025
Campaigners warn of direct action against new development’s impact on Histon Road rec

Campaigners warn of direct action against new development’s impact on Histon Road rec

12 January 2025

Parents vow to ‘do a Swampy’ in protest.


Cambridge residents demand new consultation over road closures

11 January 2025
Cambridge residents demand new consultation over road closures

Cambridge residents demand new consultation over road closures

11 January 2025

A consultation held between Christmas and New Year on road closures did give enough time for people to respond, say residents.


Combined Authority gives £1m towards £10m anti-poverty project called Greater Cambridge Impact

07 January 2025
Combined Authority gives £1m towards £10m anti-poverty project called Greater Cambridge Impact

Combined Authority gives £1m towards £10m anti-poverty project called Greater Cambridge Impact

07 January 2025

It aims to tackle inequality, especially around education, social mobility, health and homelessness.


La Mimosa closes as Don hangs up apron after half a century

05 January 2025
La Mimosa closes as Don hangs up apron after half a century

La Mimosa closes as Don hangs up apron after half a century

05 January 2025

The restaurant closed just before Christmas.


Retirees raise funds to show their climate change documentary in cinemas

05 January 2025
Retirees raise funds to show their climate change documentary in cinemas

Retirees raise funds to show their climate change documentary in cinemas

05 January 2025

The group is aiming to get a certificate from the British Board of Film Certification.


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority granted £4.3m levelling up funding

05 January 2025
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority granted £4.3m levelling up funding

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority granted £4.3m levelling up funding

05 January 2025

Details on how city and district councils can submit bids for project funding will be released in the new year.

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Cambridge is one of 15 cities in report on unlocking five million homes

03 January 2025
Cambridge is one of 15 cities in report on unlocking five million homes

Cambridge is one of 15 cities in report on unlocking five million homes

03 January 2025

Influential think tank Centre for Cities is urging the government to reform green belt rules.

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Cambridge community group calls for public backing to widen ‘dangerous’ bridge

02 January 2025
Cambridge community group calls for public backing to widen ‘dangerous’ bridge

Cambridge community group calls for public backing to widen ‘dangerous’ bridge

02 January 2025

Campaigners believe the bridge is too narrow.

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In pictures: Letting the good times roll at annual Grantchester barrel race

01 January 2025
In pictures: Letting the good times roll at annual Grantchester barrel race

In pictures: Letting the good times roll at annual Grantchester barrel race

01 January 2025

Teams from The Red Lion, The Blue Ball, The Rupert Brooke and The Green Man pubs, as well as those not associated with the venues, all took part.


Cambridge woman reaches halfway in solo Atlantic row

31 December 2024
Cambridge woman reaches halfway in solo Atlantic row

Cambridge woman reaches halfway in solo Atlantic row

31 December 2024

Zara Lachlan has covered more than 2,050 miles so far.


Patient safety minister meets pelvic mesh campaigner to discuss financial redress

29 December 2024
Patient safety minister meets pelvic mesh campaigner to discuss financial redress

Patient safety minister meets pelvic mesh campaigner to discuss financial redress

29 December 2024

Discussion hailed as “a significant step forward”.


Man who needs heart transplant after golf buggy crash raises money for charity with Christmas lights

24 December 2024
Man who needs heart transplant after golf buggy crash raises money for charity with Christmas lights

Man who needs heart transplant after golf buggy crash raises money for charity with Christmas lights

24 December 2024

Allan Newman is supporting the British Heart Foundation.


Artist creates traditional Italian nativity scene at Cambridge Catholic church

24 December 2024
Artist creates traditional Italian nativity scene at Cambridge Catholic church

Artist creates traditional Italian nativity scene at Cambridge Catholic church

24 December 2024

Francesco Connola learned how to make it from a traditional Italian design from his father.


A Cambridge Diary photographer Martin Bond publishes stunning second book

20 December 2024
A Cambridge Diary photographer Martin Bond publishes stunning second book

A Cambridge Diary photographer Martin Bond publishes stunning second book

20 December 2024

A Cambridge Diary, which saw Martin post a photograph from Cambridge online each day, between 2010 and 2023 is now becoming a series of books.


Cambridge head urges parents: ‘Don’t buy children a smartphone for Christmas’

20 December 2024
Cambridge head urges parents: ‘Don’t buy children a smartphone for Christmas’

Cambridge head urges parents: ‘Don’t buy children a smartphone for Christmas’

20 December 2024

She is one of 13 headteachers of schools in Cambridge who have all signed a letter pledging to promote their school as smartphone-free


Council tax to be raised by maximum amount in Cambridgeshire in face of population growth

16 December 2024
Council tax to be raised by maximum amount in Cambridgeshire in face of population growth

Council tax to be raised by maximum amount in Cambridgeshire in face of population growth

16 December 2024

Leadership has called for a fair deal from the government


Debate over unisex school toilets at Northstowe Secondary College

16 December 2024
Debate over unisex school toilets at Northstowe Secondary College

Debate over unisex school toilets at Northstowe Secondary College

16 December 2024

Parents say their daughters are avoiding using the toilets.


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