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Tracy Chevalier: ‘I’m fascinated by what women are allowed to make in secret’

01 October 2024
Tracy Chevalier: ‘I’m fascinated by what women are allowed to make in secret’

Tracy Chevalier: ‘I’m fascinated by what women are allowed to make in secret’

01 October 2024

Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring, is speaking about her new novel set in Venice at an event in Cambridge.


Firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ blaze at new children’s play fort in Cambridge

30 September 2024
Firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ blaze at new children’s play fort in Cambridge

Firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ blaze at new children’s play fort in Cambridge

30 September 2024

The play area in King’s Hedges had recently undergone a £165,000 transformation.

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Results revealed: Support for bus gate in Mill Road bridge in Cambridge narrowly outweighs objections

27 September 2024
Results revealed: Support for bus gate in Mill Road bridge in Cambridge narrowly outweighs objections

Results revealed: Support for bus gate in Mill Road bridge in Cambridge narrowly outweighs objections

27 September 2024

Consultation responses will now be discussed by councillors.

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Cambridge crime author Alison Bruce: ‘I’ve based my new heroine on real Cambridgeshire police officers’

27 September 2024
Cambridge crime author Alison Bruce: ‘I’ve based my new heroine on real Cambridgeshire police officers’

Cambridge crime author Alison Bruce: ‘I’ve based my new heroine on real Cambridgeshire police officers’

27 September 2024

The writer will launch her new book at Downing College.


Government promised £4.29m funding on condition mayor pursued Mill Road bridge bus gate, letter reveals

26 September 2024
Government promised £4.29m funding on condition mayor pursued Mill Road bridge bus gate, letter reveals

Government promised £4.29m funding on condition mayor pursued Mill Road bridge bus gate, letter reveals

26 September 2024

But county council says Combined Authority had ‘no influence’ on its process.


Graffitied blue plaque goes on display at Whipple Museum

26 September 2024
Graffitied blue plaque goes on display at Whipple Museum

Graffitied blue plaque goes on display at Whipple Museum

26 September 2024

The plaque was repeatedly scrawled on to acknowledge Rosalind Franklin’s enormous contribution to the understanding of DNA.


Housing minister: ‘Expect stretching targets for housing growth in Greater Cambridge - and possible new towns’

23 September 2024
Housing minister: ‘Expect stretching targets for housing growth in Greater Cambridge - and possible new towns’

Housing minister: ‘Expect stretching targets for housing growth in Greater Cambridge - and possible new towns’

23 September 2024

He spoke to the Cambridge Independent as he discusses ‘ambitious, sustainable growth’.


Dinky Doors open the world’s Dinkiest Art Exchange Beanstalk

20 September 2024
Dinky Doors open the world’s Dinkiest Art Exchange Beanstalk

Dinky Doors open the world’s Dinkiest Art Exchange Beanstalk

20 September 2024

A magical beanstalk by Dinky Doors has sprung up in a hidden location in Cambridge where artists can share their tiny paintings - read on to find it


Robert Lindsay: ‘You can take everything from an actor except their panache’

20 September 2024
Robert Lindsay: ‘You can take everything from an actor except their panache’

Robert Lindsay: ‘You can take everything from an actor except their panache’

20 September 2024

The actor reveals why he once upstaged Sting, was chased out of pubs by jealous boyfriends and his disastrous Hollywood debut in a new stage show.


GCP plan for junction in Cambridge ‘will cause rat-run chaos on residential streets’

20 September 2024
GCP plan for junction in Cambridge ‘will cause rat-run chaos on residential streets’

GCP plan for junction in Cambridge ‘will cause rat-run chaos on residential streets’

20 September 2024

Council leader Cllr Mike Davey has urged the GCP to look again at the wider impacts of the plans.

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East Cambridgeshire District Council proposes move to fortnightly general waste collections

16 September 2024
East Cambridgeshire District Council proposes move to fortnightly general waste collections

East Cambridgeshire District Council proposes move to fortnightly general waste collections

16 September 2024

Weekly black bag collections look set to stop in a bid to increase recycling rates and more recycling and green waste bins will be supplied for free.


Housing minister told: Cambridge growth will put ‘significant pressure’ on services

13 September 2024
Housing minister told: Cambridge growth will put ‘significant pressure’ on services

Housing minister told: Cambridge growth will put ‘significant pressure’ on services

13 September 2024

Cambridgeshire council leaders met with government minister to hear latest on housing development plans that may be imposed on the city.

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Both sides have their say as consultation on Mill Road bridge traffic order draws to close

13 September 2024
Both sides have their say as consultation on Mill Road bridge traffic order draws to close

Both sides have their say as consultation on Mill Road bridge traffic order draws to close

13 September 2024

The TRO would close the bridge to most private vehicles.

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‘Most important football match since 1863’ held for NeuroTrauma 2024 conference in Cambridge

13 September 2024
‘Most important football match since 1863’ held for NeuroTrauma 2024 conference in Cambridge

‘Most important football match since 1863’ held for NeuroTrauma 2024 conference in Cambridge

13 September 2024

It was played on Parker’s Piece, where the rules of the game were established.


First look at under-construction Cambridge South railway station as mayor describes it as ‘a cut above’

12 September 2024
First look at under-construction Cambridge South railway station as mayor describes it as ‘a cut above’

First look at under-construction Cambridge South railway station as mayor describes it as ‘a cut above’

12 September 2024

We go behind the scenes to find out about progress on the new station at Cambridge Biomedical Campus.


Campaigners fear no Protected Open Space will be safe if university cricket ground is built on

08 September 2024
Campaigners fear no Protected Open Space will be safe if university cricket ground is built on

Campaigners fear no Protected Open Space will be safe if university cricket ground is built on

08 September 2024

Hughes Hall plans to improve its college facilities.

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NHS workplace health checks for heart and kidney disease and diabetes to be rolled out in Cambridgeshire

08 September 2024
NHS workplace health checks for heart and kidney disease and diabetes to be rolled out in Cambridgeshire

NHS workplace health checks for heart and kidney disease and diabetes to be rolled out in Cambridgeshire

08 September 2024

£220,000 of government funding will provide 13,650 check-ups.


Open Cambridge 2024: Our guide to the highlights

06 September 2024
Open Cambridge 2024: Our guide to the highlights

Open Cambridge 2024: Our guide to the highlights

06 September 2024

For 10 days, a host of historic places are opening their doors.


Councillor asks if Mill Road bridge traffic order can be ‘postponed’ until there’s evidence of impact

06 September 2024
Councillor asks if Mill Road bridge traffic order can be ‘postponed’ until there’s evidence of impact

Councillor asks if Mill Road bridge traffic order can be ‘postponed’ until there’s evidence of impact

06 September 2024

Cllr Katie Thornburrow wants more data on the bus gate plans.

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Stourbridge Medieval Fair returns to Cambridge’s Leper Chapel

06 September 2024
Stourbridge Medieval Fair returns to Cambridge’s Leper Chapel

Stourbridge Medieval Fair returns to Cambridge’s Leper Chapel

06 September 2024

From storytelling to puppet shows, the fair connects to 900 years of history.


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