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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.

A10 closed at Waterbeach after collision involving lorry and motorbike

18 July 2025
A10 closed at Waterbeach after collision involving lorry and motorbike

A10 closed at Waterbeach after collision involving lorry and motorbike

18 July 2025

Emergency services are at the scene.


Searches continue for 32-year-old missing in South Cambridgeshire

18 July 2025
Searches continue for 32-year-old missing in South Cambridgeshire

Searches continue for 32-year-old missing in South Cambridgeshire

18 July 2025

Mathew Hallam was reported missing from his home on Friday, 11 July.


Mayor may use devolved powers to scrap Mill Road bus gate in Cambridge

18 July 2025
Mayor may use devolved powers to scrap Mill Road bus gate in Cambridge

Mayor may use devolved powers to scrap Mill Road bus gate in Cambridge

18 July 2025

The powers include the ability to make mayoral development orders, granting upfront planning permission for key sites.

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Cambridge MP welcomes reforms that will see 16-year-olds vote in next General Election

17 July 2025
Cambridge MP welcomes reforms that will see 16-year-olds vote in next General Election

Cambridge MP welcomes reforms that will see 16-year-olds vote in next General Election

17 July 2025

Labour’s manifesto committed the party to lowering the voting age for parliamentary elections.


Owlstone Croft traffic plans prompt concern

17 July 2025
Owlstone Croft traffic plans prompt concern

Owlstone Croft traffic plans prompt concern

17 July 2025

The council’s planning committee will debate the application at its 23 July meeting.

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Free summer science exhibition to return to Grand Arcade in Cambridge

16 July 2025
Free summer science exhibition to return to Grand Arcade in Cambridge

Free summer science exhibition to return to Grand Arcade in Cambridge

16 July 2025

The event has 20 organisations set to take part from across the science and technology sectors.


A14 shut after field fire affects visibility

15 July 2025
A14 shut after field fire affects visibility

A14 shut after field fire affects visibility

15 July 2025

A single-lane closure was put in place in both directions.


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.


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