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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.

See the shocking haul of swords and large knives handed in during Cambridgeshire weapons amnesty

03 December 2024
See the shocking haul of swords and large knives handed in during Cambridgeshire weapons amnesty

See the shocking haul of swords and large knives handed in during Cambridgeshire weapons amnesty

03 December 2024

Some 370 items were surrendered.


Upgraded railway station path as part of cycling and pedestrian route is opened

03 December 2024
Upgraded railway station path as part of cycling and pedestrian route is opened

Upgraded railway station path as part of cycling and pedestrian route is opened

03 December 2024

The work forms part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Melbourn greenway.


More strikes planned for Cambridge sixth form college teachers

02 December 2024
More strikes planned for Cambridge sixth form college teachers

More strikes planned for Cambridge sixth form college teachers

02 December 2024

It comes as they are due to strike on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.


Teachers at Hills Road walk out over ‘unfair’ funding for sixth-form colleges

28 November 2024
Teachers at Hills Road walk out over ‘unfair’ funding for sixth-form colleges

Teachers at Hills Road walk out over ‘unfair’ funding for sixth-form colleges

28 November 2024

The college is urging local MPs to support them on the matter.


Former Conservative MP vows to promote light rail for Cambridge as he is selected as mayoral candidate

25 November 2024
Former Conservative MP vows to promote light rail for Cambridge as he is selected as mayoral candidate

Former Conservative MP vows to promote light rail for Cambridge as he is selected as mayoral candidate

25 November 2024

He is hoping to unseat Dr Nik Johnson at the Combined Authority.

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Woman left with life-threatening injuries and 11-year-old seriously hurt in five-vehicle A14 crash

25 November 2024
Woman left with life-threatening injuries and 11-year-old seriously hurt in five-vehicle A14 crash

Woman left with life-threatening injuries and 11-year-old seriously hurt in five-vehicle A14 crash

25 November 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.


Storm Bert: Trains cancelled between Cambridge and Harlow Town - including Stansted Airport - after overheard wire damage

25 November 2024
Storm Bert: Trains cancelled between Cambridge and Harlow Town - including Stansted Airport - after overheard wire damage

Storm Bert: Trains cancelled between Cambridge and Harlow Town - including Stansted Airport - after overheard wire damage

25 November 2024

Operator Greater Anglia is advising customers not to travel.


Cambridge Water’s performance is a ‘risk to the environment’ say regulators

22 November 2024
Cambridge Water’s performance is a ‘risk to the environment’ say regulators

Cambridge Water’s performance is a ‘risk to the environment’ say regulators

22 November 2024

Cambridge Water has been warned that its performance ‘has implications for further proposed development in the area’.

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Environment Agency tackles pollution incident on River Cam

20 November 2024
Environment Agency tackles pollution incident on River Cam

Environment Agency tackles pollution incident on River Cam

20 November 2024

The organisation is considering its next steps.


A10 to close at Foxton over Christmas period for level crossing work

18 November 2024
A10 to close at Foxton over Christmas period for level crossing work

A10 to close at Foxton over Christmas period for level crossing work

18 November 2024

A signposted diversion will take motorists on the A505 and A1301.


Farmers to join protest rally in Westminster against family farm tax

15 November 2024
Farmers to join protest rally in Westminster against family farm tax

Farmers to join protest rally in Westminster against family farm tax

15 November 2024

Cambridge MP and environment minister Daniel Zeichner responds.


Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical Campus to south on cards

12 November 2024
Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical Campus to south on cards

Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical Campus to south on cards

12 November 2024

Outline concepts for the expansion were presented to residents and stakeholders.

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Young people and families mark Cambridge Children’s Hospital project milestone

12 November 2024
Young people and families mark Cambridge Children’s Hospital project milestone

Young people and families mark Cambridge Children’s Hospital project milestone

12 November 2024

Images of nine children and young people feature on an 80-metre stretch of hoardings at the site.


Why delays are expected on the Cambridgeshire guided busway

10 November 2024
Why delays are expected on the Cambridgeshire guided busway

Why delays are expected on the Cambridgeshire guided busway

10 November 2024

Stagecoach East operations director has voiced his frustration.

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£10m for Cambridge Growth Company to develop ‘ambitious’ proposals that ‘go further than Local Plans’

08 November 2024
£10m for Cambridge Growth Company to develop ‘ambitious’ proposals that ‘go further than Local Plans’

£10m for Cambridge Growth Company to develop ‘ambitious’ proposals that ‘go further than Local Plans’

08 November 2024

The government says this will support life sciences companies and unlock private investment.


GCP was warned about risk of ‘head-on collisions’ at new Milton Road junction

05 November 2024
GCP was warned about risk of ‘head-on collisions’ at new Milton Road junction

GCP was warned about risk of ‘head-on collisions’ at new Milton Road junction

05 November 2024

It did not agree with findings of safety audit.


The Cavendish becomes the first IB World School for autistic students

05 November 2024
The Cavendish becomes the first IB World School for autistic students

The Cavendish becomes the first IB World School for autistic students

05 November 2024

It is the world’s first state-maintained special autism school to offer the programme.


New piano donation initiative aims to tackle music inequality

01 November 2024
New piano donation initiative aims to tackle music inequality

New piano donation initiative aims to tackle music inequality

01 November 2024

The programme also addresses sustainability in the music industry.


Council officers asked to ease stance over pollution risk from new science park on former landfill site

01 November 2024
Council officers asked to ease stance over pollution risk from new science park on former landfill site

Council officers asked to ease stance over pollution risk from new science park on former landfill site

01 November 2024

The comments were revealed in emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.


Long Road Sixth Form College launches VR videos to give insight into life sciences

31 October 2024
Long Road Sixth Form College launches VR videos to give insight into life sciences

Long Road Sixth Form College launches VR videos to give insight into life sciences

31 October 2024

The project is designed to give students virtual access to workspaces that would otherwise be hard to enter in real life.


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