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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.

Urgent and emergency services in Cambridgeshire prioritised during doctors’ strike, NHS says

14 November 2025
Urgent and emergency services in Cambridgeshire prioritised during doctors’ strike, NHS says

Urgent and emergency services in Cambridgeshire prioritised during doctors’ strike, NHS says

14 November 2025

Industrial action started at 7am


Cambourne area could ‘become size of Durham’ amid huge push for housing

14 November 2025
Cambourne area could ‘become size of Durham’ amid huge push for housing

Cambourne area could ‘become size of Durham’ amid huge push for housing

14 November 2025

Meanwhile, national planning policy says Greater Cambridge should be planning to deliver 2,300 homes per year.


Opening of Cambridge South railway station delayed again

13 November 2025
Opening of Cambridge South railway station delayed again

Opening of Cambridge South railway station delayed again

13 November 2025

Frustration expressed at further wait.


Mill Road shops and cafés ‘open for business’ during roadworks

13 November 2025
Mill Road shops and cafés ‘open for business’ during roadworks

Mill Road shops and cafés ‘open for business’ during roadworks

13 November 2025

The works are expected to continue until 5 December.


Why the brakes have been put on East West Rail statutory consultation

11 November 2025
Why the brakes have been put on East West Rail statutory consultation

Why the brakes have been put on East West Rail statutory consultation

11 November 2025

The railway line will connect Oxford and Cambridge.

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Mayor calls for action over community kitchen set up by ‘squatters’

09 November 2025
Mayor calls for action over community kitchen set up by ‘squatters’

Mayor calls for action over community kitchen set up by ‘squatters’

09 November 2025

Paul Bristow says residents have raised concerns with him about the long-term occupation of the Fair Street site

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New national forest announced for Oxford-Cambridge corridor

07 November 2025
New national forest announced for Oxford-Cambridge corridor

New national forest announced for Oxford-Cambridge corridor

07 November 2025

The exact location of the Ox-Cam national forest is not yet known.


Petition calling for Arthur Rank Hospice beds to be saved goes to No 10

07 November 2025
Petition calling for Arthur Rank Hospice beds to be saved goes to No 10

Petition calling for Arthur Rank Hospice beds to be saved goes to No 10

07 November 2025

The hospice says the decision will strip many patients of the vital choice of where they spend their final days.


Stagecoach bus drivers consider strike action over pay deal

06 November 2025
Stagecoach bus drivers consider strike action over pay deal

Stagecoach bus drivers consider strike action over pay deal

06 November 2025

Unite said drivers and engineers have rejected a two-year pay deal


‘Fragile’ ecology of Coton Orchard will be devastated by Cambourne to Cambridge busway, inquiry warned

04 November 2025
‘Fragile’ ecology of Coton Orchard will be devastated by Cambourne to Cambridge busway, inquiry warned

‘Fragile’ ecology of Coton Orchard will be devastated by Cambourne to Cambridge busway, inquiry warned

04 November 2025

Owner Anna Gazeley earns cheers as she hits back under questioning from lawyer for council.


Results place Coleridge Community College as the fourth most improved state school in country

03 November 2025
Results place Coleridge Community College as the fourth most improved state school in country

Results place Coleridge Community College as the fourth most improved state school in country

03 November 2025

The news comes as the Department for Education publishes its provisional outcomes for this summer’s GCSE results.


Success adds up for university maths schools, report declares

02 November 2025
Success adds up for university maths schools, report declares

Success adds up for university maths schools, report declares

02 November 2025

Cambridge Maths School was opened in September 2023 by The Eastern Learning Alliance (ELA) in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.


Draft Local Plan sets out proposals for thousands of new homes

29 October 2025
Draft Local Plan sets out proposals for thousands of new homes

Draft Local Plan sets out proposals for thousands of new homes

29 October 2025

It confirms the need for more than 50,000 new homes between 2024 and 2045.

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Consultation launches on plans for pipeline to link water supplies from Grafham to Cambridge

28 October 2025
Consultation launches on plans for pipeline to link water supplies from Grafham to Cambridge

Consultation launches on plans for pipeline to link water supplies from Grafham to Cambridge

28 October 2025

The consultation launched on Monday (27 October).


Impington Village College principal says International Baccalaureate funding cut is ‘extremely short-sighted’

28 October 2025
Impington Village College principal says International Baccalaureate funding cut is ‘extremely short-sighted’

Impington Village College principal says International Baccalaureate funding cut is ‘extremely short-sighted’

28 October 2025

Critics say the move was taken with no consultation or warning.


Have a say on £2.2bn Cambridgeshire Fens reservoir in public consultation

27 October 2025
Have a say on £2.2bn Cambridgeshire Fens reservoir in public consultation

Have a say on £2.2bn Cambridgeshire Fens reservoir in public consultation

27 October 2025

Running until 10 December, the consultation invites residents and stakeholders to review updated design proposals.


Plans submitted for A10 roundabout to serve Waterbeach new town

26 October 2025
Plans submitted for A10 roundabout to serve Waterbeach new town

Plans submitted for A10 roundabout to serve Waterbeach new town

26 October 2025

It will help connect the proposed travel hub.


A ‘terrible idea’ or ‘much-needed’? Residents react to major regeneration plans for north Cambridge

23 October 2025
A ‘terrible idea’ or ‘much-needed’? Residents react to major regeneration plans for north Cambridge

A ‘terrible idea’ or ‘much-needed’? Residents react to major regeneration plans for north Cambridge

23 October 2025

More than 400 homes included in plans for Arbury Court and Kingway areas.

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More than £150,000 due to be spent on 11 new 20mph zones in Cambridgeshire villages

20 October 2025
More than £150,000 due to be spent on 11 new 20mph zones in Cambridgeshire villages

More than £150,000 due to be spent on 11 new 20mph zones in Cambridgeshire villages

20 October 2025

Further consultation will be carried out first.

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Lib Dem MPs call for action to save hospices with Arthur Rank facing £829,000 funding cut

20 October 2025
Lib Dem MPs call for action to save hospices with Arthur Rank facing £829,000 funding cut

Lib Dem MPs call for action to save hospices with Arthur Rank facing £829,000 funding cut

20 October 2025

They are warning that many hospices are on the brink of collapse.


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