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A-level results day 2025: Live updates from Cambridgeshire schools

A-level results day 2025: Live updates from Cambridgeshire schools

A-level results day 2025: Live updates from Cambridgeshire schools

14 August 2025

Hundreds of students are receiving A-level, T-level, BTec National and other Level 3 results today.


‘Gladiators’ star Steel to undertake burpee challenge

‘Gladiators’ star Steel to undertake burpee challenge

‘Gladiators’ star Steel to undertake burpee challenge

13 August 2025

The ‘13 Days Fighting’ burpee challenge is in memory of Steel (real name Zack George) and his wife, Samantha’s son Leo.


VJ Day 80th anniversary: Remembering the Far East war, where Cambridgeshire men fought and too many died

VJ Day 80th anniversary: Remembering the Far East war, where Cambridgeshire men fought and too many died

VJ Day 80th anniversary: Remembering the Far East war, where Cambridgeshire men fought and too many died

13 August 2025

Lewis Hebert writes for the Cambridge Independent - plus details of memorial events in Cambridge.


Tributes paid to language school director Geoff Brock from Bar Hill, who died in A1 crash

Tributes paid to language school director Geoff Brock from Bar Hill, who died in A1 crash

Tributes paid to language school director Geoff Brock from Bar Hill, who died in A1 crash

13 August 2025

Tributes have flooded in to a much-loved teacher.


Flexible fitness for a plan-free summer

Flexible fitness for a plan-free summer

Flexible fitness for a plan-free summer

12 August 2025

August can bring disrupted routines - holidays, childcare, visitors, or just a slower summer pace.


175 people enjoy cooking class in Cambourne

175 people enjoy cooking class in Cambourne

175 people enjoy cooking class in Cambourne

08 August 2025

Led by South Cambridgeshire district councillor Dr Shrobona Bhattacharya, the event helped illustrate the value of home cooking.


Ukrainians fear for their future amid visa uncertainty

Ukrainians fear for their future amid visa uncertainty

Ukrainians fear for their future amid visa uncertainty

08 August 2025

Home Office’s lack of clarity unsettles those now living in Cambridge.


In pictures: Shire horses return to harvest King’s College meadow

In pictures: Shire horses return to harvest King’s College meadow

In pictures: Shire horses return to harvest King’s College meadow

07 August 2025

The hay bales will be used to propagate more wildflower meadows across the city of Cambridge.


CPSL Mind invites people to celebrate Local Mind Week 2025

CPSL Mind invites people to celebrate Local Mind Week 2025

CPSL Mind invites people to celebrate Local Mind Week 2025

05 August 2025

The awareness week is dedicated to recognising the work of the 100 local Mind charities across England and Wales.


70+ events lined up for Open Cambridge 2025

70+ events lined up for Open Cambridge 2025

70+ events lined up for Open Cambridge 2025

05 August 2025

People will be able to learn more about their local history and communities.


‘He served Cambridge with deep integrity and quiet wisdom’ - tributes paid to former mayor John Hipkin

‘He served Cambridge with deep integrity and quiet wisdom’ - tributes paid to former mayor John Hipkin

‘He served Cambridge with deep integrity and quiet wisdom’ - tributes paid to former mayor John Hipkin

05 August 2025

He served as a city councillor for 29 years.


Cambridge murder probe: Family of 20-year-old student from Saudi Arabia pay tribute to ‘compassionate’ son

Cambridge murder probe: Family of 20-year-old student from Saudi Arabia pay tribute to ‘compassionate’ son

Cambridge murder probe: Family of 20-year-old student from Saudi Arabia pay tribute to ‘compassionate’ son

04 August 2025

A man has appeared in court charged with murder.


Cambridge murder probe: Language school ‘deeply saddened’ by fatal attack on student, 20

Cambridge murder probe: Language school ‘deeply saddened’ by fatal attack on student, 20

Cambridge murder probe: Language school ‘deeply saddened’ by fatal attack on student, 20

03 August 2025

Two men have been arrested.


Author Tim Richardson’s new book, ‘There Should Be Blood’, takes lighter look at dealing with ‘the big C’

Author Tim Richardson’s new book, ‘There Should Be Blood’, takes lighter look at dealing with ‘the big C’

Author Tim Richardson’s new book, ‘There Should Be Blood’, takes lighter look at dealing with ‘the big C’

02 August 2025

This ‘humorous and engaging tale of a blood cancer diagnosis’ is available now.


Fresh images and appeal issued as search for missing 32-year-old Matthew Hallam continues

Fresh images and appeal issued as search for missing 32-year-old Matthew Hallam continues

Fresh images and appeal issued as search for missing 32-year-old Matthew Hallam continues

31 July 2025

He went missing from his home village on 11 July.


Centre 33, Cambridge, offers help and support to young people

Centre 33, Cambridge, offers help and support to young people

Centre 33, Cambridge, offers help and support to young people

31 July 2025

Last year, the centre helped 4,000 young people, including many dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, and self-harm.


Ben Parker calls into Cambridge on cross-country charity challenge

Ben Parker calls into Cambridge on cross-country charity challenge

Ben Parker calls into Cambridge on cross-country charity challenge

30 July 2025

The maths teacher from Saffron Walden is travelling from Lowestoft to Land’s End raising money for No Child Without and Andy’s Man Club.


4,000-year-old handprint in Egyptian clay to go on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

4,000-year-old handprint in Egyptian clay to go on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

4,000-year-old handprint in Egyptian clay to go on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

29 July 2025

The model on which the handprint was discovered has been dated to around 2055-1650 BC.


Family of 18-year-old who died in A10 collision at Waterbeach pay tribute to her

Family of 18-year-old who died in A10 collision at Waterbeach pay tribute to her

Family of 18-year-old who died in A10 collision at Waterbeach pay tribute to her

29 July 2025

They said she lived her life with ‘courage’ and ‘determination’.


Tom completes an epic rowing challenge in friend’s memory

Tom completes an epic rowing challenge in friend’s memory

Tom completes an epic rowing challenge in friend’s memory

25 July 2025

Tom Mould, 37 embarked on the challenge on 1 January 2024.


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