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Government warning over rogue e-bike and e-scooter batteries follows deadly fire in Cambridge

Government warning over rogue e-bike and e-scooter batteries follows deadly fire in Cambridge

Government warning over rogue e-bike and e-scooter batteries follows deadly fire in Cambridge

02 November 2024

Gemma Germeney, 31, and their children Lilly, 8, and Oliver, 4, died after a blaze on 30 June, 2023.


Celebrating all things Ukrainian at the Craft, Art & Music Studio

Celebrating all things Ukrainian at the Craft, Art & Music Studio

Celebrating all things Ukrainian at the Craft, Art & Music Studio

01 November 2024

The opening of the Ukrainian CAM (Craft, Art & Music) Studio in Cambridge was billed as a day ‘for everyone from 4 to 104’.


Heathlands House Harvest Festival is community affair

Heathlands House Harvest Festival is community affair

Heathlands House Harvest Festival is community affair

25 October 2024

The home has also made a food bank donation to St Andrew’s Church in Cherry Hinton.


Stagecoach buses become ‘safe spaces’ for anyone fearing abuse

Stagecoach buses become ‘safe spaces’ for anyone fearing abuse

Stagecoach buses become ‘safe spaces’ for anyone fearing abuse

24 October 2024

Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator has joined the Businesses Against Abuse (BAA) scheme.


Netflix film Joy tells story of Cambridge professor, nurse and gynaecologist who pioneered IVF

Netflix film Joy tells story of Cambridge professor, nurse and gynaecologist who pioneered IVF

Netflix film Joy tells story of Cambridge professor, nurse and gynaecologist who pioneered IVF

18 October 2024

They went on to found Bourn Hall.


Inaugural Cambridge Travel Festival heading to the Guildhall with inspiration, advice and discounts

Inaugural Cambridge Travel Festival heading to the Guildhall with inspiration, advice and discounts

Inaugural Cambridge Travel Festival heading to the Guildhall with inspiration, advice and discounts

18 October 2024

A world of travel experiences is promised.


Family raise funds for Dayna to get life-changing Innowalk

Family raise funds for Dayna to get life-changing Innowalk

Family raise funds for Dayna to get life-changing Innowalk

17 October 2024

The 16-year-old has a range of complex disabilities, including mitochondrial complex 3 disorder.


Family of Cambridge man who died in A14 crash pay tribute to ‘loving husband, dad and co-worker’

Family of Cambridge man who died in A14 crash pay tribute to ‘loving husband, dad and co-worker’

Family of Cambridge man who died in A14 crash pay tribute to ‘loving husband, dad and co-worker’

16 October 2024

The 62-year-old had a ‘joyous laugh and sense of fun’.


Watch firefighters tackle trackside fire that leaves commuters facing disruption to rail services

Watch firefighters tackle trackside fire that leaves commuters facing disruption to rail services

Watch firefighters tackle trackside fire that leaves commuters facing disruption to rail services

09 October 2024

Many Cambridge services cancelled following incident at Stevenage.


Sir David Attenborough pays a visit to the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) conservation campus

Sir David Attenborough pays a visit to the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) conservation campus

Sir David Attenborough pays a visit to the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) conservation campus

04 October 2024

The veteran broadcaster said he felt “an undercurrent of joy” whenever he comes to the site.


Inspirational David takes on Bidwells Cambridge 10k - plus 2024 route map and road closures

Inspirational David takes on Bidwells Cambridge 10k - plus 2024 route map and road closures

Inspirational David takes on Bidwells Cambridge 10k - plus 2024 route map and road closures

02 October 2024

David Slater, a Cambridge man with cerebral palsy, will take on the challenge in his manual wheelchair.


Investigation into slavery victims who worked at McDonald’s on A428 to feature in BBC documentary

Investigation into slavery victims who worked at McDonald’s on A428 to feature in BBC documentary

Investigation into slavery victims who worked at McDonald’s on A428 to feature in BBC documentary

30 September 2024

The victims were paid £40-£120 in cash by the couple every two weeks, despite working 12-16 hour shifts.


A life of art and conservation for Jeremy Waller, owner of Primavera, follows turmoil of kidnapping and violence

A life of art and conservation for Jeremy Waller, owner of Primavera, follows turmoil of kidnapping and violence

A life of art and conservation for Jeremy Waller, owner of Primavera, follows turmoil of kidnapping and violence

28 September 2024

Jeremy Waller has led an extraordinary life, both at home and abroad.


Coel and Carter Jonas charity cricket match stumps up £28,000 for Phoenix Trust and LandAid

Coel and Carter Jonas charity cricket match stumps up £28,000 for Phoenix Trust and LandAid

Coel and Carter Jonas charity cricket match stumps up £28,000 for Phoenix Trust and LandAid

27 September 2024

The event included an entertaining game, live music, food and drink stalls, and a guest appearance by former England bowler Devon Malcolm.


Cambridge family hear daily explosions in nervous wait for flight out of Lebanon

Cambridge family hear daily explosions in nervous wait for flight out of Lebanon

Cambridge family hear daily explosions in nervous wait for flight out of Lebanon

27 September 2024

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has advised British nationals in Lebanon ‘to leave, while commercial options remain available’.

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Sport is a ‘miracle cure’ says gold medallist Imogen Grant

Sport is a ‘miracle cure’ says gold medallist Imogen Grant

Sport is a ‘miracle cure’ says gold medallist Imogen Grant

27 September 2024

Bar Hill-raised Imogen was speaking at the Labour Party Conference.


Nurses and firefighters ‘living in vans and campervans’ on Cambridge street as they can’t afford housing costs

Nurses and firefighters ‘living in vans and campervans’ on Cambridge street as they can’t afford housing costs

Nurses and firefighters ‘living in vans and campervans’ on Cambridge street as they can’t afford housing costs

26 September 2024

Councillors made claim while debating yellow line restrictions for Riverside.


New book puts Ely SAS hero in the spotlight

New book puts Ely SAS hero in the spotlight

New book puts Ely SAS hero in the spotlight

26 September 2024

Reg Seekings’ wartime feats have been documented in a book written by Tony Rushmer, which is released today.


In pictures: Hundreds go the extra mile at Alzheimer’s Society’s Cambridge Memory Walk

In pictures: Hundreds go the extra mile at Alzheimer’s Society’s Cambridge Memory Walk

In pictures: Hundreds go the extra mile at Alzheimer’s Society’s Cambridge Memory Walk

20 September 2024

More than 350 participants came together to complete either a short 2km stroll around Jesus Green, or a longer 6.5km route.


In pictures: Bridge the Gap is a sunny success

In pictures: Bridge the Gap is a sunny success

In pictures: Bridge the Gap is a sunny success

20 September 2024

Nearly 2,000 people helped raise more than £33,000 by taking part in the annual charity walk.


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