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Gemma Gardner is news editor for Cambridge Independent. She joined the title as culture editor at its launch in 2016, before becoming news editor in 2018. Gemma was previously news editor for the Harlow Star. She begun her career at the Hertfordshire Mercury series in 2007.

Cyclist hit pedestrian after running red light leaving victim with fractured skull

04 December 2023
Cyclist hit pedestrian after running red light leaving victim with fractured skull

Cyclist hit pedestrian after running red light leaving victim with fractured skull

04 December 2023

The pedestrian, a 56-year-old man, was knocked to the ground and hit his head.


Cancer survivor backs charity’s new plan to help save the lives of more people like her

03 December 2023
Cancer survivor backs charity’s new plan to help save the lives of more people like her

Cancer survivor backs charity’s new plan to help save the lives of more people like her

03 December 2023

Lucy Edie, 53, from Impington, was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer in April 2019.


Top schools in East Anglia named by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide

01 December 2023
Top schools in East Anglia named by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide

Top schools in East Anglia named by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide

01 December 2023

Cambridge schools picked up three of the four East Anglia awards


Surviving Winter Appeal: Join our campaign with Cambridgeshire Community Foundation to raise £20,000

30 November 2023
Surviving Winter Appeal: Join our campaign with Cambridgeshire Community Foundation to raise £20,000

Surviving Winter Appeal: Join our campaign with Cambridgeshire Community Foundation to raise £20,000

30 November 2023

Can you help those worst hit by the effects of fuel poverty and the cost of living crisis?


Tribute paid to ‘beautiful, loyal and kind’ A10 crash victim Susan Folkes

30 November 2023
Tribute paid to ‘beautiful, loyal and kind’ A10 crash victim Susan Folkes

Tribute paid to ‘beautiful, loyal and kind’ A10 crash victim Susan Folkes

30 November 2023

Susan was pronounced dead at the scene.


Dr Nik Johnson proposes trebling Combined Authority’s council tax precept to fund more buses

29 November 2023
Dr Nik Johnson proposes trebling Combined Authority’s council tax precept to fund more buses

Dr Nik Johnson proposes trebling Combined Authority’s council tax precept to fund more buses

29 November 2023

Critics say doing so will go down ‘extremely badly’ with residents

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Woman, 68, dies after collision on A10 between Downham Market and Littleport

29 November 2023
Woman, 68, dies after collision on A10 between Downham Market and Littleport

Woman, 68, dies after collision on A10 between Downham Market and Littleport

29 November 2023

No one else was injured in the crash.


Cambridgeshire firefighters protest ‘dangerous’ reduction in crews sizes

29 November 2023
Cambridgeshire firefighters protest ‘dangerous’ reduction in crews sizes

Cambridgeshire firefighters protest ‘dangerous’ reduction in crews sizes

29 November 2023

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) says the ‘dangerous policy’ is putting firefighters’ lives on the line.


Police trial invisible DNA spray to tackle moped thefts and anti-social driving in Cambridge

28 November 2023
Police trial invisible DNA spray to tackle moped thefts and anti-social driving in Cambridge

Police trial invisible DNA spray to tackle moped thefts and anti-social driving in Cambridge

28 November 2023

Officers will be able to spray riders who ride dangerously along pavements and footpaths


All the changes to car park fees proposed by Cambridge City Council in bid to cut congestion

26 November 2023
All the changes to car park fees proposed by Cambridge City Council in bid to cut congestion

All the changes to car park fees proposed by Cambridge City Council in bid to cut congestion

26 November 2023

The council is also proposing to simplify the multi-storey car park tariff structure in response to user feedback

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Cambridge refuge points offer place of safety to people who feel ‘vulnerable or in potential danger’ at night

24 November 2023
Cambridge refuge points offer place of safety to people who feel ‘vulnerable or in potential danger’ at night

Cambridge refuge points offer place of safety to people who feel ‘vulnerable or in potential danger’ at night

24 November 2023

The refuge points will provide additional security to anyone people in the city centre.


Ofsted praise high standards at Cottenham Village College as the school is graded ‘good’

23 November 2023
Ofsted praise high standards at Cottenham Village College as the school is graded ‘good’

Ofsted praise high standards at Cottenham Village College as the school is graded ‘good’

23 November 2023

The secondary school was rated ‘requires improvement’ in 2019.


Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson failed to act amid ‘allegations of a bullying and toxic culture’, report reveals

22 November 2023
Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson failed to act amid ‘allegations of a bullying and toxic culture’, report reveals

Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson failed to act amid ‘allegations of a bullying and toxic culture’, report reveals

22 November 2023

The notice follows a hearing panel which resolved that the mayor had breached the code in relation to civility and disrepute.


Registration is open for game competition FXP Festival 2024

21 November 2023
Registration is open for game competition FXP Festival 2024

Registration is open for game competition FXP Festival 2024

21 November 2023

The FXP Festival 2024 returns next July.


State of Region report reveals East of England is at risk of falling behind others

21 November 2023
State of Region report reveals East of England is at risk of falling behind others

State of Region report reveals East of England is at risk of falling behind others

21 November 2023

The Eastern Powerhouse has released the first State of the Region report for the East of England.

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Heartbroken family pay tribute to much-loved 20-year-old Jack Bayford

20 November 2023
Heartbroken family pay tribute to much-loved 20-year-old Jack Bayford

Heartbroken family pay tribute to much-loved 20-year-old Jack Bayford

20 November 2023

Jack Bayford, 20, died following a collision on the A428.

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Two people in hospital after collision involving cyclist and pedestrian on Mill Road in Cambridge

20 November 2023
Two people in hospital after collision involving cyclist and pedestrian on Mill Road in Cambridge

Two people in hospital after collision involving cyclist and pedestrian on Mill Road in Cambridge

20 November 2023

The people have suffered what initially appears to be serious injuries say police.


Plea for home for sweet-natured lurcher Sarah who has been in RSPCA care for more than two years

17 November 2023
Plea for home for sweet-natured lurcher Sarah who has been in RSPCA care for more than two years

Plea for home for sweet-natured lurcher Sarah who has been in RSPCA care for more than two years

17 November 2023

Sarah has been in RSPCA care since March 2021.


NHS green champions are helping Addenbrooke’s Hospital staff to tackle the climate emergency

16 November 2023
NHS green champions are helping Addenbrooke’s Hospital staff to tackle the climate emergency

NHS green champions are helping Addenbrooke’s Hospital staff to tackle the climate emergency

16 November 2023

Three teams have completed all five levels of Addenbrooke’s Hospital’s Think Green Initiative challenge.


Leaders pledge support for under-fire South Cambridgeshire District Council as it reports improvements amid government pressure

16 November 2023
Leaders pledge support for under-fire South Cambridgeshire District Council as it reports improvements amid government pressure

Leaders pledge support for under-fire South Cambridgeshire District Council as it reports improvements amid government pressure

16 November 2023

The council has found rates of staff turnover and vacancies have dropped during the trial.

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