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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.

Cheney Payne selected as Cambridge Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate

14 July 2025
Cheney Payne selected as Cambridge Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate

Cheney Payne selected as Cambridge Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate

14 July 2025

She stood as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Cambridge in the 2024 General Election.


Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

14 July 2025
Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

Threats to Cambridge region’s rare chalk streams to be discussed at conference at Anglia Ruskin University

14 July 2025

It is estimated that 85 per cent of the world’s chalk streams are found in the UK.


Greater Cambridge Partnership appoints Cllr Brian Milnes as new chair

11 July 2025
Greater Cambridge Partnership appoints Cllr Brian Milnes as new chair

Greater Cambridge Partnership appoints Cllr Brian Milnes as new chair

11 July 2025

Cllr Milnes takes over from Cllr Elisa Meschini.

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New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

11 July 2025
New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

New multi-centre format put forward to revive Cambridge Folk Festival

11 July 2025

The city council says the new format would protect what makes the festival special.

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Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

10 July 2025
Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

Protest over actor pay at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is suspended

10 July 2025

The decision comes following successful discussions between the union and festival organisers.


Much Ado About Money: Cambridge Shakespeare Festival pay protest planned for opening night

10 July 2025
Much Ado About Money: Cambridge Shakespeare Festival pay protest planned for opening night

Much Ado About Money: Cambridge Shakespeare Festival pay protest planned for opening night

10 July 2025

The protest marks an escalation in the union’s ongoing campaign.


Legal challenge to Mill Road bridge bus gate is dismissed

08 July 2025
Legal challenge to Mill Road bridge bus gate is dismissed

Legal challenge to Mill Road bridge bus gate is dismissed

08 July 2025

The result means the bus gate, which was installed in November last year, will remain in place.


Dismay at pothole repair job that is a ‘hazard to cyclists’

04 July 2025
Dismay at pothole repair job that is a ‘hazard to cyclists’

Dismay at pothole repair job that is a ‘hazard to cyclists’

04 July 2025

Cambridgeshire County Council says the repair is temporary.


MP says ministers ‘must step in to avert water crisis’

04 July 2025
MP says ministers ‘must step in to avert water crisis’

MP says ministers ‘must step in to avert water crisis’

04 July 2025

Pippa Heylings says the issue must be addressed before more development goes ahead.

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What independent analysis of controversial four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council reveals

04 July 2025
What independent analysis of controversial four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council reveals

What independent analysis of controversial four-day week at South Cambridgeshire District Council reveals

04 July 2025

The Lib Dem council will debate making the move permanent.


Roxanne De Beaux to step down at Camcycle

03 July 2025
Roxanne De Beaux to step down at Camcycle

Roxanne De Beaux to step down at Camcycle

03 July 2025

During her decade in charge, Roxanne has spearheaded the organisation’s growth in size, reputation and impact.


Cattle grid improvement works after clever cows escape

03 July 2025
Cattle grid improvement works after clever cows escape

Cattle grid improvement works after clever cows escape

03 July 2025

The work is expected to take up to six weeks.


Pupils evacuated after fire breaks out at primary school in Sawston

01 July 2025
Pupils evacuated after fire breaks out at primary school in Sawston

Pupils evacuated after fire breaks out at primary school in Sawston

01 July 2025

The children were taken to a nearby school by staff.


Lane closures on M11 in Cambridgeshire cause long delays

30 June 2025
Lane closures on M11 in Cambridgeshire cause long delays

Lane closures on M11 in Cambridgeshire cause long delays

30 June 2025

The motorway has been reduced to one lane in both directions.

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Gas main replacement works to take place in Cambridge’s Long Road next month

27 June 2025
Gas main replacement works to take place in Cambridge’s Long Road next month

Gas main replacement works to take place in Cambridge’s Long Road next month

27 June 2025

The works come at the same time that Cadent is replacing gas pipes in Station Road and Hills Road.


Water main repair near Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge to coincide with ‘chaotic’ roadworks

22 June 2025
Water main repair near Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge to coincide with ‘chaotic’ roadworks

Water main repair near Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge to coincide with ‘chaotic’ roadworks

22 June 2025

Visitors to the hospital are urged to allow extra time for their journeys.


Chesterton Festival returns for 2025 with bigger fun zone

20 June 2025
Chesterton Festival returns for 2025 with bigger fun zone

Chesterton Festival returns for 2025 with bigger fun zone

20 June 2025

Look out for a community tug-of-war and gorilla climb.


Experts warn River Cam at risk if locks fail as Conservators battle to fund repairs

20 June 2025
Experts warn River Cam at risk if locks fail as Conservators battle to fund repairs

Experts warn River Cam at risk if locks fail as Conservators battle to fund repairs

20 June 2025

The Conservators of the River Cam says that without urgent financial support it cannot undertake work to Jesus Lock island.


£4.7m fencing and barriers planned for guided busway after three deaths

18 June 2025
£4.7m fencing and barriers planned for guided busway after three deaths

£4.7m fencing and barriers planned for guided busway after three deaths

18 June 2025

It follows a £6m fine issued in April following fatalities.


Scrap Ofwat, says MP, after Cunliffe report

17 June 2025
Scrap Ofwat, says MP, after Cunliffe report

Scrap Ofwat, says MP, after Cunliffe report

17 June 2025

It comes after an interim report from Sir Jon Cuncliffe’s Independent Water Commission argued that the water industry needs a ‘fundamental reset’.


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