Author - Gemma Gardner

‘Hangry’ Willingham woman set fire to father’s bedroom

A 20-year-old woman from Willingham set fire to her father’s bedroom after becoming enraged at the lack of food in their home.

Cambridge City Council’s next leader Anna Smith: ‘Why I was drawn to life in politics’

Cambridge City Council’s next leader Anna Smith: ‘Why I was drawn to life in politics’

Next month, Cllr Anna Smith is due to succeed Lewis Herbert as leader of Cambridge City Council.

Histon Road officially opens after £10.6m works

21 October 2021

Histon Road officially opens after £10.6m works

21 October 2021

A £10.6m scheme to add a dedicated bus lane to Histon Road in Cambridge was officially opened today (Thursday, October 21).

Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner questions government amid alarm at the ‘scale of Covid-19 infection ripping through schools’

Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner questions government amid alarm at the ‘scale of Covid-19 infection ripping through schools’

Every district in Cambridgeshire except the city recorded their highest weekly Covid-19 case numbers since the pandemic began.

Don’t miss our souvenir picture special First Days at School: Year 1 classes - in this week’s Cambridge Independent

Don’t miss our souvenir picture special First Days at School: Year 1 classes - in this week’s Cambridge Independent

The 19-page souvenir picture special features photographs of Year 1 classes from more than 25 schools across our region.

Three-month closure order for Cambridge home after anti-social behaviour complaints

Three-month closure order for Cambridge home after anti-social behaviour complaints

A closure order has been secured on a Cambridge property following complaints about anti-social behaviour.

Call to tackle ‘noisy street racing’ across Cambridge

Call to tackle ‘noisy street racing’ across Cambridge

Cllr Olaf Hauk, who represents Trumpington, will present a petition to Cambridge City Council on Thursday.

‘Ghost bike’ placed by Camcycle in memory of Anna Garratt-Quinton at Addenbrooke’s roundabout in Cambridge

‘Ghost bike’ placed by Camcycle in memory of Anna Garratt-Quinton at Addenbrooke’s roundabout in Cambridge

A petition has been launched by the campaign group calling for safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians across Cambridgeshire.

Tory MP Sir David Amess stabbed to death: ‘A loss for the country and attack on democracy’

Tory MP Sir David Amess stabbed to death: ‘A loss for the country and attack on democracy’

South Cambridgeshire Conservative MP Anthony Browne said Sir David’s death is a “loss for Parliament and for the country, and an attack on democracy”.

Cambridge man, 32, arrested on suspicion of rape after city centre attack report

Cambridge man, 32, arrested on suspicion of rape after city centre attack report

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following reports that a woman was attacked in Cambridge.

Patients facing ‘exceptional’ waiting times for treatments at Cambridge University Hospitals

14 October 2021

Patients facing ‘exceptional’ waiting times for treatments at Cambridge University Hospitals

14 October 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in many people across the country having their operations, treatment and appointments cancelled or delayed.

Don’t miss our souvenir picture special First Days at School - in this week’s Cambridge Independent

13 October 2021

Don’t miss our souvenir picture special First Days at School - in this week’s Cambridge Independent

13 October 2021

The 20-page supplement features reception class pictures from more than 30 schools.

Anna Smith set to be named new leader of Cambridge City Council

12 October 2021

Anna Smith set to be named new leader of Cambridge City Council

12 October 2021

Cllr Anna Smith is set to be named the new leader of Cambridge City Council after she was elected to head up the ruling Labour group.

Plans for early designs for £220m Cambridge Children’s Hospital submitted

11 October 2021

Plans for early designs for £220m Cambridge Children’s Hospital submitted

11 October 2021

Plans for the early designs of the region’s first dedicated children’s hospital have been submitted for Cambridge City Council.

Vehicle restrictions to remain in Cambridge streets but displacement debate continues

10 October 2021

Vehicle restrictions to remain in Cambridge streets but displacement debate continues

10 October 2021

Restrictions for private motor vehicles in six areas of Cambridge are set to remain after they were supported by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.

Family pay tribute to ‘truly special individual’ who died in a collision near Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Family pay tribute to ‘truly special individual’ who died in a collision near Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Anna Garratt-Quinton, 22, was cycling just before 8am when she was struck by a petrol tanker near Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Huge growth potential – but can Cambridge cope?

Huge growth potential – but can Cambridge cope?

Public asked for views on congestion charge, transport and 20 years of house-building.

Cyclist who died in collision near Addenbrooke’s confirmed as Cambridge University Hospitals worker after lorry driver arrested

Cyclist who died in collision near Addenbrooke’s confirmed as Cambridge University Hospitals worker after lorry driver arrested