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In pictures: Green team heads out on Star Shine Night Walk for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

In pictures: Green team heads out on Star Shine Night Walk for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

In pictures: Green team heads out on Star Shine Night Walk for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

30 June 2024

Setting off from Shelford Rugby Club, participants walked the streets of Cambridge as the sun set on one of the longest days of the year.


Chesterton Festival returns to delight community in the sunshine

Chesterton Festival returns to delight community in the sunshine

Chesterton Festival returns to delight community in the sunshine

29 June 2024

More than 2,000 visit 45 stalls with activities and music for the whole family.


Passers-by help injured woman lying on road in Cambourne after fall

Passers-by help injured woman lying on road in Cambourne after fall

Passers-by help injured woman lying on road in Cambourne after fall

28 June 2024

An off-duty nurse and staff from Home Bargains were among those who helped.


‘Lightning strike on our Cambourne home has left us with virtually nothing’, says mother of two

‘Lightning strike on our Cambourne home has left us with virtually nothing’, says mother of two

‘Lightning strike on our Cambourne home has left us with virtually nothing’, says mother of two

28 June 2024

Fire destroyed roof and top floor of home - now a GoFundMe appeal has been set up.


24/7 ‘waking watch’ in operation due to ‘substantial’ fire risk at sheltered housing site in Cambridge

24/7 ‘waking watch’ in operation due to ‘substantial’ fire risk at sheltered housing site in Cambridge

24/7 ‘waking watch’ in operation due to ‘substantial’ fire risk at sheltered housing site in Cambridge

27 June 2024

The city council plans to move residents out and redevelop the site.


Kip Thorne and Carol Black among seven recipients of 2024 honorary degrees from the University of Cambridge

Kip Thorne and Carol Black among seven recipients of 2024 honorary degrees from the University of Cambridge

Kip Thorne and Carol Black among seven recipients of 2024 honorary degrees from the University of Cambridge

26 June 2024

These are the highest honour the university can bestow.


Cambridgeshire locals complete gruelling challenge for girl with terminal illness

Cambridgeshire locals complete gruelling challenge for girl with terminal illness

Cambridgeshire locals complete gruelling challenge for girl with terminal illness

26 June 2024

Participants in Cambridgeshire ran four miles every four hours for a total of 48 hours in support of Caitlin Passey.


Children’s author Michael Rosen visits Cambridge pupils for Refugee Week

Children’s author Michael Rosen visits Cambridge pupils for Refugee Week

Children’s author Michael Rosen visits Cambridge pupils for Refugee Week

21 June 2024

More than 5,000 students have taken part in poetry-writing workshops, which will culminate in a free concert at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.


Duke of Gloucester helps Cambridgeshire ACRE mark 100 years of supporting rural communities

Duke of Gloucester helps Cambridgeshire ACRE mark 100 years of supporting rural communities

Duke of Gloucester helps Cambridgeshire ACRE mark 100 years of supporting rural communities

20 June 2024

He met trustees, volunteers and staff, and cut a centenary birthday cake.


Duke of Gloucester visits first-of-their-kind Dovehouse Court almhouses in Girton

Duke of Gloucester visits first-of-their-kind Dovehouse Court almhouses in Girton

Duke of Gloucester visits first-of-their-kind Dovehouse Court almhouses in Girton

20 June 2024

He called them ‘inspiring homes’.


New Gillvray Health clinic in Cambridge treats health ‘as a whole’

New Gillvray Health clinic in Cambridge treats health ‘as a whole’

New Gillvray Health clinic in Cambridge treats health ‘as a whole’

20 June 2024

The clinic – the first of its kind in the city – combines traditional medicine with holistic care.


Family pay tribute to ‘devoted father’ and ‘much-loved husband’ who died when car entered water

Family pay tribute to ‘devoted father’ and ‘much-loved husband’ who died when car entered water

Family pay tribute to ‘devoted father’ and ‘much-loved husband’ who died when car entered water

17 June 2024

He was pronounced dead at the scene.


Residents alarmed at plan for land by Fenner’s ground

Residents alarmed at plan for land by Fenner’s ground

Residents alarmed at plan for land by Fenner’s ground

16 June 2024

Residents received a letter from the college in November giving advance notice.


King’s Birthday Honours 2024: All those honoured in Cambridgeshire as John Rutter is knighted and Prof Christine Holt is made a CBE

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: All those honoured in Cambridgeshire as John Rutter is knighted and Prof Christine Holt is made a CBE

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: All those honoured in Cambridgeshire as John Rutter is knighted and Prof Christine Holt is made a CBE

14 June 2024

From a long-serving parish councillor to leading academics, the Cambridge region is well represented.


King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Director of Agri-TechE Dr Belinda Clarke awarded an OBE

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Director of Agri-TechE Dr Belinda Clarke awarded an OBE

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Director of Agri-TechE Dr Belinda Clarke awarded an OBE

14 June 2024

Dr Clarke says she is ‘humbled and honoured’ by the award.


King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Professor Tony Kouzarides is knighted for services to healthcare innovation and delivery

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Professor Tony Kouzarides is knighted for services to healthcare innovation and delivery

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Professor Tony Kouzarides is knighted for services to healthcare innovation and delivery

14 June 2024

Professor Kouzarides is ‘delighted’ to receive the honour.


Visitors find out all about plants and more at annual Cambridge Botanic Garden Festival of Plants

Visitors find out all about plants and more at annual Cambridge Botanic Garden Festival of Plants

Visitors find out all about plants and more at annual Cambridge Botanic Garden Festival of Plants

14 June 2024

Tours were given by garden staff and guides and the Ask the Gardener panel were kept busy with people coming with their gardening questions.


Team Waitrose signs up for the 2024 Star Shine Night Walk

Team Waitrose signs up for the 2024 Star Shine Night Walk

Team Waitrose signs up for the 2024 Star Shine Night Walk

13 June 2024

More than 300 people have already registered to walk together through the streets of Cambridge on the 10 and five-mile routes.


Cambridge father whose partner and children died in fire calls for urgent e-bike safety measures

Cambridge father whose partner and children died in fire calls for urgent e-bike safety measures

Cambridge father whose partner and children died in fire calls for urgent e-bike safety measures

12 June 2024

Scott Peden lost his partner and their children during a fire in Cambridge caused by an e-bike battery bought online.


Cambridge’s giraffes ready to find a new home after 10-week trail

Cambridge’s giraffes ready to find a new home after 10-week trail

Cambridge’s giraffes ready to find a new home after 10-week trail

08 June 2024

Here, we display some of the Cambridge Standing Tall pictures sent to us by readers.


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