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2025 Strawberry Fair cancelled after ‘unsustainable deficit’

2025 Strawberry Fair cancelled after ‘unsustainable deficit’

2025 Strawberry Fair cancelled after ‘unsustainable deficit’

16 December 2024

Organisers hope one-day free festival will return in 2026.


P-p-pick up a penguin in Prickwillow

P-p-pick up a penguin in Prickwillow

P-p-pick up a penguin in Prickwillow

14 December 2024

Artist Cary Outis has once again decorated the village’s red telephone box for Christmas.


A good death: Cambridge’s Julian Huppert discusses assisted dying following his mother’s experience

A good death: Cambridge’s Julian Huppert discusses assisted dying following his mother’s experience

A good death: Cambridge’s Julian Huppert discusses assisted dying following his mother’s experience

14 December 2024

‘I will always be grateful that she was able to die how and when she chose’ he says.


World-first urine test to detect lung cancer being developed by University of Cambridge scientists

World-first urine test to detect lung cancer being developed by University of Cambridge scientists

World-first urine test to detect lung cancer being developed by University of Cambridge scientists

13 December 2024

It works in mice - and they hope to trial it in humans soon.


Enjoy a ‘mindful meander’ in Wandlebury Country Park this festive season

Enjoy a ‘mindful meander’ in Wandlebury Country Park this festive season

Enjoy a ‘mindful meander’ in Wandlebury Country Park this festive season

12 December 2024

The mindfulness walks in nature will be led by David Lynch.


The Red Hen Project distributes presents aided by support from Science Park

The Red Hen Project distributes presents aided by support from Science Park

The Red Hen Project distributes presents aided by support from Science Park

11 December 2024

The Cambridge-based charity has been busy in the run-up to Christmas.


Help Red Hen Project to support families this Christmas

Help Red Hen Project to support families this Christmas

Help Red Hen Project to support families this Christmas

05 December 2024

If the charity raises £10,000 for the Big Give Christmas Challenge, it will double it to £20,000.


Carving on loan to Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum captures wartime return

Carving on loan to Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum captures wartime return

Carving on loan to Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum captures wartime return

04 December 2024

‘The Return’ was unveiled by Wing Commander John Grenville, station commander RAF Wyton.


In pictures: Illumina staff help provide emergency packs for families of children at Addenbrooke’s

In pictures: Illumina staff help provide emergency packs for families of children at Addenbrooke’s

In pictures: Illumina staff help provide emergency packs for families of children at Addenbrooke’s

01 December 2024

Staff packed them with the help of members of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.


Norman Finkelstein speaks in Cambridge on Gaza and ‘Western interests’

Norman Finkelstein speaks in Cambridge on Gaza and ‘Western interests’

Norman Finkelstein speaks in Cambridge on Gaza and ‘Western interests’

30 November 2024

American political scientist quizzed after talk at St John’s College.


Cogentia’s charity challenge benefits Romsey Mill

Cogentia’s charity challenge benefits Romsey Mill

Cogentia’s charity challenge benefits Romsey Mill

28 November 2024

The challenge involved travelling virtually all the way to Catalonia.


Respite site opened in Milton by The Edmund Trust

Respite site opened in Milton by The Edmund Trust

Respite site opened in Milton by The Edmund Trust

28 November 2024

Founded in 1947, the Trust supports people with learning disabilities and their families.


In pictures: Enjoy a bear hunt at Anglesey Abbey this Christmas

In pictures: Enjoy a bear hunt at Anglesey Abbey this Christmas

In pictures: Enjoy a bear hunt at Anglesey Abbey this Christmas

22 November 2024

Beautifully-painted bear sculptures will be displayed on a trail through the gardens at the National Trust site.


Come and learn about ‘the power and grace of water’ at artist Debbie Baxter’s Cambridge talk

Come and learn about ‘the power and grace of water’ at artist Debbie Baxter’s Cambridge talk

Come and learn about ‘the power and grace of water’ at artist Debbie Baxter’s Cambridge talk

21 November 2024

The acclaimed artist will discuss, among other things, her eight-week solo trip to Finland’s northerly wilderness.


Edge Café in Mill Road, Cambridge, marks its eighth anniversary

Edge Café in Mill Road, Cambridge, marks its eighth anniversary

Edge Café in Mill Road, Cambridge, marks its eighth anniversary

20 November 2024

Since opening in 2016, the team has served around 60,000 cups of coffee and baked and sold 8,800 slices of its popular carrot cake.


East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) bowled over as Judi helps raise £4,250

East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) bowled over as Judi helps raise £4,250

East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) bowled over as Judi helps raise £4,250

20 November 2024

The club’s former president Judi Jarvis has presented a cheque to her chosen charity.


Acting Bishop of Ely speaks of ‘moral trauma’ following shock resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury

Acting Bishop of Ely speaks of ‘moral trauma’ following shock resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury

Acting Bishop of Ely speaks of ‘moral trauma’ following shock resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury

14 November 2024

Justin Welby announcement follows damning review into abuse in Church of England.


In pictures: Veterans Day service at Cambridge American Cemetery with American Ambassador

In pictures: Veterans Day service at Cambridge American Cemetery with American Ambassador

In pictures: Veterans Day service at Cambridge American Cemetery with American Ambassador

13 November 2024

The governor of New Jersey was also in attendance in Madingley.


50 years of Rubik’s Cube celebrated at Christ’s College, Cambridge

50 years of Rubik’s Cube celebrated at Christ’s College, Cambridge

50 years of Rubik’s Cube celebrated at Christ’s College, Cambridge

13 November 2024

Professor Rubik was joined at the all-day event by Judit Polgár, who is widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time.


In pictures: Cambridge falls silent as city honours the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

In pictures: Cambridge falls silent as city honours the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

In pictures: Cambridge falls silent as city honours the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

11 November 2024

Today (Armistice Day, Monday, 11 November), there will also be a gathering outside the Guildhall from 10.55am.


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