Home   Categories   Grid

Subscribe Now

Human Interest

Back to all categories

Tiger on Demand bus service expanded to include South and East Cambridgeshire and Fenland

Tiger on Demand bus service expanded to include South and East Cambridgeshire and Fenland

Tiger on Demand bus service expanded to include South and East Cambridgeshire and Fenland

20 January 2025

The service is designed to connect rural communities with vital amenities, public transport links and neighbouring towns.


Three city centre protests this weekend reflect a turbulent world

Three city centre protests this weekend reflect a turbulent world

Three city centre protests this weekend reflect a turbulent world

18 January 2025

Support for Louise Lancaster appeal, peace in the Middle East and women’s rights.


Cambridge woman Zara Lachlan, 21, speaks of gratitude as she continues unsupported row to South America

Cambridge woman Zara Lachlan, 21, speaks of gratitude as she continues unsupported row to South America

Cambridge woman Zara Lachlan, 21, speaks of gratitude as she continues unsupported row to South America

16 January 2025

She is rowing 3,600 nautical miles solo.


Linton letters showcase derring-do of war and its aftermath for Cambridge man

Linton letters showcase derring-do of war and its aftermath for Cambridge man

Linton letters showcase derring-do of war and its aftermath for Cambridge man

15 January 2025

WWI revelations, James Bond revelations and John Creedy’s historic treasure trove.


Appeal against enforcement notice over Gypsy and Traveller pitches off Cambridge’s Fen Road is dismissed

Appeal against enforcement notice over Gypsy and Traveller pitches off Cambridge’s Fen Road is dismissed

Appeal against enforcement notice over Gypsy and Traveller pitches off Cambridge’s Fen Road is dismissed

15 January 2025

Inspector rules that Grassy Corner Caravan Park has been expanded beyond the planning permission.


Arthur Rank Hospice raises £100,000 with Christmas tree chipping scheme

Arthur Rank Hospice raises £100,000 with Christmas tree chipping scheme

Arthur Rank Hospice raises £100,000 with Christmas tree chipping scheme

15 January 2025

Four thousand Christmas trees were collected by more than 160 volunteers across Cambridgeshire over three days.


Stroke survivor Jonny Huntington becomes first disabled person to ski solo to South Pole

Stroke survivor Jonny Huntington becomes first disabled person to ski solo to South Pole

Stroke survivor Jonny Huntington becomes first disabled person to ski solo to South Pole

09 January 2025

Jonny, who was born and brought up in Cambridge, has limited mobility down his left-hand side.


When James Bond-alike spy Alan Hillgarth attended King’s College Cambridge

When James Bond-alike spy Alan Hillgarth attended King’s College Cambridge

When James Bond-alike spy Alan Hillgarth attended King’s College Cambridge

08 January 2025

Ian Fleming hero modelled on naval intelligence officer who spent 1919 in city.


Paediatric A&E at Addenbrooke’s Hospital benefits from toys donated by Tesco

Paediatric A&E at Addenbrooke’s Hospital benefits from toys donated by Tesco

Paediatric A&E at Addenbrooke’s Hospital benefits from toys donated by Tesco

08 January 2025

The supermarket chain’s branch on Newmarket Road donated the toys via Cambridge Charity Fund Raisers.


RSPCA appeal after ‘thinnest dog’ officer has ever seen is abandoned on New Year’s Day

RSPCA appeal after ‘thinnest dog’ officer has ever seen is abandoned on New Year’s Day

RSPCA appeal after ‘thinnest dog’ officer has ever seen is abandoned on New Year’s Day

08 January 2025

‘Peanut’ is only three years old and is now being cared for by the team at the RSPCA Block Fen Centre in Cambridgeshire.


Arthur Rank Hospice Charity once again operates its tree recycling scheme

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity once again operates its tree recycling scheme

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity once again operates its tree recycling scheme

06 January 2025

In January 2024, some 3,500 trees were collected, and in January 2025 the hospice aims to collect 4,500.


La Mimosa closes as Don hangs up apron after half a century

La Mimosa closes as Don hangs up apron after half a century

La Mimosa closes as Don hangs up apron after half a century

05 January 2025

The restaurant closed just before Christmas.


DJ Spoony thanks Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge after operation to repair bleed to the brain

DJ Spoony thanks Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge after operation to repair bleed to the brain

DJ Spoony thanks Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge after operation to repair bleed to the brain

02 January 2025

The BBC Radio 2 presenter had been suffering headaches for a number of weeks.


David Lynch on using mindfulness to help melt away the January blues

David Lynch on using mindfulness to help melt away the January blues

David Lynch on using mindfulness to help melt away the January blues

02 January 2025

David leads monthly mindful meanders in Wandlebury Country Park and also teaches a mindfulness for life course at Coleridge Community College.


Letters found in Linton loft reveal amazing wartime heroics

Letters found in Linton loft reveal amazing wartime heroics

Letters found in Linton loft reveal amazing wartime heroics

01 January 2025

Part One of a two-part story featuring John Creedy’s grandfather, a master mariner’s fate in a WWI torpedo attack, and an inspiration for James Bond.


Tom Grennan thanks staff at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge

Tom Grennan thanks staff at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge

Tom Grennan thanks staff at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge

01 January 2025

Members of the critical care team saved the singer-songwriter’s grandfather’s life last year.


£2m boost to help tackle homelessness in Cambridge

£2m boost to help tackle homelessness in Cambridge

£2m boost to help tackle homelessness in Cambridge

31 December 2024

More than £78.5million is being pumped into councils in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.


New Year Honours 2025: BEMs for astronomer and charity founder

New Year Honours 2025: BEMs for astronomer and charity founder

New Year Honours 2025: BEMs for astronomer and charity founder

30 December 2024

There are six recipients of British Empire Medal in Cambridgeshire.


New Year Honours 2025: Former University of Cambridge vice-chancellor awarded Knights Grand Cross

New Year Honours 2025: Former University of Cambridge vice-chancellor awarded Knights Grand Cross

New Year Honours 2025: Former University of Cambridge vice-chancellor awarded Knights Grand Cross

30 December 2024

Prof Ijeoma Uchegbu becomes a Dame (DBE) and former Rolls-Royce boss Warren East CBE is knighted.


New Year Honours 2025: Headteacher and Olympic rower given MBEs

New Year Honours 2025: Headteacher and Olympic rower given MBEs

New Year Honours 2025: Headteacher and Olympic rower given MBEs

30 December 2024

All those honoured with MBEs.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More