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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.

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’.


M11 closed in both directions near Stansted Airport

16 June 2025
M11 closed in both directions near Stansted Airport

M11 closed in both directions near Stansted Airport

16 June 2025

Emergency services are at the scene.


Mayor says Combined Authority cannot ‘replace every bus route when a commercial operator pulls out’

16 June 2025
Mayor says Combined Authority cannot ‘replace every bus route when a commercial operator pulls out’

Mayor says Combined Authority cannot ‘replace every bus route when a commercial operator pulls out’

16 June 2025

Stagecoach East said the services impacted by the changes were already struggling to cover their costs.


29 new ambulances for the region

15 June 2025
29 new ambulances for the region

29 new ambulances for the region

15 June 2025

The new ambulances will replace ageing vehicles in the organisation’s fleet by March 2026.

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King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Chief executive of Cambridge-based CBM UK awarded OBE

13 June 2025
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Chief executive of Cambridge-based CBM UK awarded OBE

King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Chief executive of Cambridge-based CBM UK awarded OBE

13 June 2025

Kirsty Smith joined CBM UK as chief executive in 2012.


Woman of Courage award for mum whose two young children died in fire

13 June 2025
Woman of Courage award for mum whose two young children died in fire

Woman of Courage award for mum whose two young children died in fire

13 June 2025

Jade Horton jumped from a second floor window during the blaze.


Mayor says Greater Cambridge Partnership’s ‘time is up’ and set sights on light rail for city

13 June 2025
Mayor says Greater Cambridge Partnership’s ‘time is up’ and set sights on light rail for city

Mayor says Greater Cambridge Partnership’s ‘time is up’ and set sights on light rail for city

13 June 2025

Plans for a light rail feasibility study could be announced ‘very soon’.

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Time capsule sealed at University of Cambridge’s Early Cancer Institute

13 June 2025
Time capsule sealed at University of Cambridge’s Early Cancer Institute

Time capsule sealed at University of Cambridge’s Early Cancer Institute

13 June 2025

It will give future generations a glimpse of scientific research in the 2020s - and a copy of the Cambridge Independent.


Contracts exchanged for 250-year lease of Shire Hall in Cambridge

12 June 2025
Contracts exchanged for 250-year lease of Shire Hall in Cambridge

Contracts exchanged for 250-year lease of Shire Hall in Cambridge

12 June 2025

Cambridgeshire County Council moved to Alconbury Weald in 2021.


Construction of £40m Waterbeach station could be complete by 2027

10 June 2025
Construction of £40m Waterbeach station could be complete by 2027

Construction of £40m Waterbeach station could be complete by 2027

10 June 2025

The plans for the current Waterbeach station, which is proposed to be withdrawn from use, will also be discussed.


Bus companies braced for 10 months of disruption on Hills Road during major gas works

06 June 2025
Bus companies braced for 10 months of disruption on Hills Road during major gas works

Bus companies braced for 10 months of disruption on Hills Road during major gas works

06 June 2025

The work, which includes replacing ageing gas pipes in Station Road and Hills Road, will start on Monday, 23 June.

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Building repair fund to aid schools and two hospitals in Cambridge area

05 June 2025
Building repair fund to aid schools and two hospitals in Cambridge area

Building repair fund to aid schools and two hospitals in Cambridge area

05 June 2025

Millions of pounds will be handed to crumbling schools and hospitals in the Cambridge area.


Workers protest job cuts at Cambridge University Hospitals

04 June 2025
Workers protest job cuts at Cambridge University Hospitals

Workers protest job cuts at Cambridge University Hospitals

04 June 2025

More than 500 jobs in ‘support functions’ at the trust are at risk.


Clare Hall criticises Greater Cambridge Partnership’s ‘flawed’ choice of off-road busway route

03 June 2025
Clare Hall criticises Greater Cambridge Partnership’s ‘flawed’ choice of off-road busway route

Clare Hall criticises Greater Cambridge Partnership’s ‘flawed’ choice of off-road busway route

03 June 2025

The busway has faced huge opposition from campaigners.


Balaclava-clad axe-wielding robbers demand cash from tills at Histon Co-op

02 June 2025
Balaclava-clad axe-wielding robbers demand cash from tills at Histon Co-op

Balaclava-clad axe-wielding robbers demand cash from tills at Histon Co-op

02 June 2025

Police said extra patrols were taking place following the armed robbery.


Mayor launches petition over scrapping Mill Road bus gate

02 June 2025
Mayor launches petition over scrapping Mill Road bus gate

Mayor launches petition over scrapping Mill Road bus gate

02 June 2025

The newly-elected mayor says businesses are suffering and is calling for people to share their thoughts on the closure.

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Government steps in to deliver new Fen Reservoir amid water supply concerns

30 May 2025
Government steps in to deliver new Fen Reservoir amid water supply concerns

Government steps in to deliver new Fen Reservoir amid water supply concerns

30 May 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed has designated the Cambridgeshire reservoir project as ‘nationally significant’.


Vision for Cambridge Retail Park is unveiled

30 May 2025
Vision for Cambridge Retail Park is unveiled

Vision for Cambridge Retail Park is unveiled

30 May 2025

Railpen purchased the 230,000 sq ft retail park in 2020 for around £100million.

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