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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.

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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Melbourn Village College graded ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted amid poor pupil behaviour

16 November 2023
Melbourn Village College graded ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted amid poor pupil behaviour

Melbourn Village College graded ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted amid poor pupil behaviour

16 November 2023

Inspectors said pupils’ learning experience at Melbourn Village College is spoiled by poor behaviour.

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Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson ordered to apologise after conduct breaches

14 November 2023
Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson ordered to apologise after conduct breaches

Cambridgeshire mayor Dr Nik Johnson ordered to apologise after conduct breaches

14 November 2023

A hearings panel was held today following a code of conduct investigation.

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Ed Sheeran donates 450 items - including his underwear - to East Anglia's Children's Hospices

13 November 2023
Ed Sheeran donates 450 items - including his underwear - to East Anglia's Children's Hospices

Ed Sheeran donates 450 items - including his underwear - to East Anglia's Children's Hospices

13 November 2023

The singer has been an ambassador for the charity since 2014.


Cambridgeshire schools where pupils make most progress revealed

13 November 2023
Cambridgeshire schools where pupils make most progress revealed

Cambridgeshire schools where pupils make most progress revealed

13 November 2023

Eight schools performed ‘well above’ the national average


Concern at green light for six months of Cambridge towpath closures

12 November 2023
Concern at green light for six months of Cambridge towpath closures

Concern at green light for six months of Cambridge towpath closures

12 November 2023

The Halingway towpath runs from Clayhithe to Chesterton

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Another chance for Ekin Road residents to have a say on plans

07 November 2023
Another chance for Ekin Road residents to have a say on plans

Another chance for Ekin Road residents to have a say on plans

07 November 2023

Independent canvassers hope to visit each household on the Ekin Road estate before November 17.

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Public showdown for Cambridgeshire bus operator over number 18 delays

05 November 2023
Public showdown for Cambridgeshire bus operator over number 18 delays

Public showdown for Cambridgeshire bus operator over number 18 delays

05 November 2023

Students and staff travelling from Cambourne to Comberton Village College use the service.

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Work begins on expansion of Northstowe Secondary College to create sixth form and primary school

05 November 2023
Work begins on expansion of Northstowe Secondary College to create sixth form and primary school

Work begins on expansion of Northstowe Secondary College to create sixth form and primary school

05 November 2023

The works also include an expansion of the existing secondary school to provide an additional 600 places.


Government issues best value notice to South Cambridgeshire District Council as four-day week row escalates

03 November 2023
Government issues best value notice to South Cambridgeshire District Council as four-day week row escalates

Government issues best value notice to South Cambridgeshire District Council as four-day week row escalates

03 November 2023

The authority’s ruling Lib Dem group says the Conservative government's move puts ‘politics before progress’.

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