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Ex-headteacher Mark Patterson’s new novel, ‘Scraped’, looks at what it means to be ‘normal’

Ex-headteacher Mark Patterson’s new novel, ‘Scraped’, looks at what it means to be ‘normal’

Ex-headteacher Mark Patterson’s new novel, ‘Scraped’, looks at what it means to be ‘normal’

10 July 2025

Mark spent more than 20 years leading schools in the Cambridge area.


Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Dinah Pounds, presents new tour guides with their Green Badges

Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Dinah Pounds, presents new tour guides with their Green Badges

Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Dinah Pounds, presents new tour guides with their Green Badges

09 July 2025

The special graduation ceremony took place at St Paul’s Church, Cambridge.


From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

05 July 2025

The CRUK Cambridge Institute scientist is undergoing breast cancer treatment.


In pictures: The Lion at Ickleton roars again following community campaign

In pictures: The Lion at Ickleton roars again following community campaign

In pictures: The Lion at Ickleton roars again following community campaign

04 July 2025

The village pub has reopened after a year-long community-led fundraising and renovation campaign.


Join Cambridge Zero’s Community Day for climate action

Join Cambridge Zero’s Community Day for climate action

Join Cambridge Zero’s Community Day for climate action

27 June 2025

This free event is organised by Cambridge Zero, the University of Cambridge’s climate change initiative.


Level Water swim at Jesus Green Lido, Cambridge, raises charity funds

Level Water swim at Jesus Green Lido, Cambridge, raises charity funds

Level Water swim at Jesus Green Lido, Cambridge, raises charity funds

25 June 2025

A Dusk till Dawn swim saw 34 teams swimming through the night in a relay for 12 hours.


Family pay tribute to 75-year-old motorcyclist from Cottenham who died in collision

Family pay tribute to 75-year-old motorcyclist from Cottenham who died in collision

Family pay tribute to 75-year-old motorcyclist from Cottenham who died in collision

24 June 2025

A 27-year-old man has been arrested.


Tributes paid to ex-Bottisham Village College student killed in Air India crash

Tributes paid to ex-Bottisham Village College student killed in Air India crash

Tributes paid to ex-Bottisham Village College student killed in Air India crash

21 June 2025

School says he touched ‘countless lives with his warmth, vision and positivity’.


CRUK Cambridge Institute scientist to compete for Great Britain in World Duathlon Championships

CRUK Cambridge Institute scientist to compete for Great Britain in World Duathlon Championships

CRUK Cambridge Institute scientist to compete for Great Britain in World Duathlon Championships

20 June 2025

Ian Hall will raise money for Cancer Research UK.


Cambridge carpet shop owner John Ball uses horse and cart to avoid Mill Road bridge bus gate restrictions

Cambridge carpet shop owner John Ball uses horse and cart to avoid Mill Road bridge bus gate restrictions

Cambridge carpet shop owner John Ball uses horse and cart to avoid Mill Road bridge bus gate restrictions

19 June 2025

Bridge restrictions have been ‘devastating’ to his business, he says.

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33-year-old motorcyclist dies after striking fence in Cambridgeshire

33-year-old motorcyclist dies after striking fence in Cambridgeshire

33-year-old motorcyclist dies after striking fence in Cambridgeshire

19 June 2025

She left the road at about 7.45pm on Wednesday.


Cambridge man breaks Guinness World Record for fastest marathon by runner with an artificial heart valve

Cambridge man breaks Guinness World Record for fastest marathon by runner with an artificial heart valve

Cambridge man breaks Guinness World Record for fastest marathon by runner with an artificial heart valve

19 June 2025

He raised money for Royal Papworth Charity to thank hospital after open heart surgery.


Total Arts Film Festival is ‘dream come true’ for many participants

Total Arts Film Festival is ‘dream come true’ for many participants

Total Arts Film Festival is ‘dream come true’ for many participants

19 June 2025

The event is curated by Total Arts – Cambridge Junction’s fortnightly group for disabled young artists.


40th anniversary of Cambridge Mayor’s Day Out is celebrated

40th anniversary of Cambridge Mayor’s Day Out is celebrated

40th anniversary of Cambridge Mayor’s Day Out is celebrated

18 June 2025

The Genoese sponge cake was baked by hand by Liz Fenton from Cambridge City Council’s cultural services team.


EthicAI’s new platform will address AI’s ethical and trust issues

EthicAI’s new platform will address AI’s ethical and trust issues

EthicAI’s new platform will address AI’s ethical and trust issues

18 June 2025

Cambridge company helps address issues of bias and transparency.


Tributes paid to talented former Redgate Software star who died after fall from his bike in France

Tributes paid to talented former Redgate Software star who died after fall from his bike in France

Tributes paid to talented former Redgate Software star who died after fall from his bike in France

17 June 2025

Tom Harris, who helped design the world’s first smartphone, suffered a catastrophic and inoperable brain injury.


King’s Birthday Honours 2025: All those honoured from Cambridgeshire

King’s Birthday Honours 2025: All those honoured from Cambridgeshire

King’s Birthday Honours 2025: All those honoured from Cambridgeshire

13 June 2025

Academics, charity leaders and community stalwarts feature.


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

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

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.


Cambridge author Larry Amure’s moving memoirs 33 years in the making

Cambridge author Larry Amure’s moving memoirs 33 years in the making

Cambridge author Larry Amure’s moving memoirs 33 years in the making

12 June 2025

The Cambridge graduate and retired doctor’s ‘truly moving’ book is titled ‘Beyond the Horizon Might be Better’.


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