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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.

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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Lib Dems accuse city council of ‘cover-up’ over cancelled folk festival

03 February 2025
Lib Dems accuse city council of ‘cover-up’ over cancelled folk festival

Lib Dems accuse city council of ‘cover-up’ over cancelled folk festival

03 February 2025

But Labour leadership says it had to take account of commercial sensitivities.


Date set for court battle over cycle path through Grantchester

01 February 2025
Date set for court battle over cycle path through Grantchester

Date set for court battle over cycle path through Grantchester

01 February 2025

The decision to send the Haslingfield Greenway cycle route through Grantchester was made by the GCP in January 2024.


Violinist Nikolay Madoyan to perform at West Road Concert Hall

30 January 2025
Violinist Nikolay Madoyan to perform at West Road Concert Hall

Violinist Nikolay Madoyan to perform at West Road Concert Hall

30 January 2025

In a programme called ‘Virtuoso Violin Classics’, Madoyan will perform a solo recital of several timeless masterpieces.


Marcus Brigstocke: ‘What I’ve given up and why I feel so much better’

27 January 2025
Marcus Brigstocke: ‘What I’ve given up and why I feel so much better’

Marcus Brigstocke: ‘What I’ve given up and why I feel so much better’

27 January 2025

The comedian’s new show is tackling the problems facing modern men - and he reveals how his relationships improved after quitting one thing.


Friends march in support of Grantchester climate protest prisoner

24 January 2025
Friends march in support of Grantchester climate protest prisoner

Friends march in support of Grantchester climate protest prisoner

24 January 2025

More than 50 people gathered in Grantchester in support of villager Louise Lancaster to take part in the “Cambridge Walk to Freedom” protest.


Secret report reveals reason why Cambridge Folk Festival was cancelled

24 January 2025
Secret report reveals reason why Cambridge Folk Festival was cancelled

Secret report reveals reason why Cambridge Folk Festival was cancelled

24 January 2025

The 2025 festival, which was due to celebrate its 60th anniversary, was suddenly cancelled by Cambridge City Council last week without explanation.

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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.


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