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James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix structure, dies aged 97

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix structure, dies aged 97

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix structure, dies aged 97

09 November 2025

One half of legendary Cambridge duo with Francis Crick made discovery in 1953.


Nobel Prize winner Sir John Gurdon described as ‘an inspiration’ following his death at 92

Nobel Prize winner Sir John Gurdon described as ‘an inspiration’ following his death at 92

Nobel Prize winner Sir John Gurdon described as ‘an inspiration’ following his death at 92

17 October 2025

He co-founded what became The Gurdon Institute at the University of Cambridge.


Tributes paid to University of Cambridge’s Dr Chris Thorne, 90

Tributes paid to University of Cambridge’s Dr Chris Thorne, 90

Tributes paid to University of Cambridge’s Dr Chris Thorne, 90

26 August 2025

Emeritus fellow gave ‘unwavering support’ to St Catharine’s College.


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.


‘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.


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’.


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’.


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.


Former Cambridge United, Cambridge City and West Brom player Brian Hart dies at 84

Former Cambridge United, Cambridge City and West Brom player Brian Hart dies at 84

Former Cambridge United, Cambridge City and West Brom player Brian Hart dies at 84

29 May 2025

He also played for England Youth, Nuneaton and Telford.


Tributes paid to former Cambridge United player Tom Youngs after his death at 45

Tributes paid to former Cambridge United player Tom Youngs after his death at 45

Tributes paid to former Cambridge United player Tom Youngs after his death at 45

10 May 2025

It follows a battle with multiple sclerosis.


Mother pays tribute to 22-year-old motorcyclist from Cambridge who died after collision with Tesco van

Mother pays tribute to 22-year-old motorcyclist from Cambridge who died after collision with Tesco van

Mother pays tribute to 22-year-old motorcyclist from Cambridge who died after collision with Tesco van

21 April 2025

A 58-year-old man from Royston has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.


The day I met Pope Francis: Cambridge hairdresser recalls ‘humble’ man as his death is mourned

The day I met Pope Francis: Cambridge hairdresser recalls ‘humble’ man as his death is mourned

The day I met Pope Francis: Cambridge hairdresser recalls ‘humble’ man as his death is mourned

21 April 2025

Piero D’Angelico was part of a Cambridge delegation that travelled to the Vatican.


Tributes paid to late ‘gifted teacher and committed tutor’ and Trinity Hall fellow Dr Isabelle McNeill

Tributes paid to late ‘gifted teacher and committed tutor’ and Trinity Hall fellow Dr Isabelle McNeill

Tributes paid to late ‘gifted teacher and committed tutor’ and Trinity Hall fellow Dr Isabelle McNeill

11 March 2025

Dr Isabelle McNeill, who has died from cancer, was associate professor in French and Film and a key figure in Cambridge Film & Screen.


Warren Dosanjh - writer, businessman and friend of Syd Barrett - dies at 79

Warren Dosanjh - writer, businessman and friend of Syd Barrett - dies at 79

Warren Dosanjh - writer, businessman and friend of Syd Barrett - dies at 79

30 January 2025

Also known for running Hope Street Yard in Cambridge, Warren was a popular figure in the city.


Cambridgeshire children’s author Jean Adamson, creator of Topsy and Tim books, dies at 96

Cambridgeshire children’s author Jean Adamson, creator of Topsy and Tim books, dies at 96

Cambridgeshire children’s author Jean Adamson, creator of Topsy and Tim books, dies at 96

22 December 2024

Her family paid tribute to a ‘devoted’ great-grandmother.


Peter Cowley dies at 69: A tribute to the celebrated Cambridge entrepreneur and angel investor

Peter Cowley dies at 69: A tribute to the celebrated Cambridge entrepreneur and angel investor

Peter Cowley dies at 69: A tribute to the celebrated Cambridge entrepreneur and angel investor

22 November 2024

Tributes have poured in for ‘inspirational’ Peter.


Tribute to ‘inspirational’ 63-year-old who died in crash near Eltisley

Tribute to ‘inspirational’ 63-year-old who died in crash near Eltisley

Tribute to ‘inspirational’ 63-year-old who died in crash near Eltisley

02 September 2024

Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision to get in touch.


Lynch family ‘devastated’ and ‘in shock’ after bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from yacht

Lynch family ‘devastated’ and ‘in shock’ after bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from yacht

Lynch family ‘devastated’ and ‘in shock’ after bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from yacht

23 August 2024

The body of 18-year-old Hannah was retrieved on Friday.


Tributes paid to ‘phenomenal’ Cambridge entrepreneur Dr Mike Lynch after his body is recovered from sunken superyacht

Tributes paid to ‘phenomenal’ Cambridge entrepreneur Dr Mike Lynch after his body is recovered from sunken superyacht

Tributes paid to ‘phenomenal’ Cambridge entrepreneur Dr Mike Lynch after his body is recovered from sunken superyacht

22 August 2024

Business and technology leaders have spoken of the ‘incalculable loss’ as tech pioneer’s death confirmed.


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