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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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Robots given the human touch - thanks to sensitive electronic ‘skin’ created by University of Cambridge and UCL

Robots given the human touch - thanks to sensitive electronic ‘skin’ created by University of Cambridge and UCL

Robots given the human touch - thanks to sensitive electronic ‘skin’ created by University of Cambridge and UCL

19 June 2025

Rather than using multiple sensors, they achieved it with a single material.


Time capsule sealed at University of Cambridge’s Early Cancer Institute

Time capsule sealed at University of Cambridge’s Early Cancer Institute

Time capsule sealed at University of Cambridge’s Early Cancer Institute

13 June 2025

It will give future generations a glimpse of scientific research in the 2020s - and a copy of the Cambridge Independent.


Cheesy does it: Rennet & Rind wins Affineur of the Year for third time

Cheesy does it: Rennet & Rind wins Affineur of the Year for third time

Cheesy does it: Rennet & Rind wins Affineur of the Year for third time

11 June 2025

Perry James Wakeman does it again - thanks to an aggressive cheese ageing strategy.


From Peru to Cambridge for Paddington… the pup

From Peru to Cambridge for Paddington… the pup

From Peru to Cambridge for Paddington… the pup

06 June 2025

Research scientist Mirelle Radley plans to adopt a dog she named Paddington after it won her affections while travelling in South America.


In pictures: UK’s only double decker hot tub bus finds permanent home at PAUS Cambridge

In pictures: UK’s only double decker hot tub bus finds permanent home at PAUS Cambridge

In pictures: UK’s only double decker hot tub bus finds permanent home at PAUS Cambridge

30 May 2025

It’s just the ticket for a relaxing visit to wellbeing site in Bourn.


Netflix and Shondaland gift Bridgerton Garden to Cambridge University Hospitals

Netflix and Shondaland gift Bridgerton Garden to Cambridge University Hospitals

Netflix and Shondaland gift Bridgerton Garden to Cambridge University Hospitals

26 May 2025

The green space is designed for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy.


How to take part in overnight relay swim at Jesus Green Lido to aid children’s charity

How to take part in overnight relay swim at Jesus Green Lido to aid children’s charity

How to take part in overnight relay swim at Jesus Green Lido to aid children’s charity

14 May 2025

It will take place on the summer solstice.


‘I want to make the definitive hover train film,’ says filmmaker about prototype tested in Cambridgeshire

‘I want to make the definitive hover train film,’ says filmmaker about prototype tested in Cambridgeshire

‘I want to make the definitive hover train film,’ says filmmaker about prototype tested in Cambridgeshire

04 May 2025

The remarkable but largely forgotten hover train tested in the Fens has inspired Drew Silver to try to capture a piece of history in a feature film.


Watch the reaction as 72-year-old Duxford man wins £82,000 supercar after buying 17p ticket

Watch the reaction as 72-year-old Duxford man wins £82,000 supercar after buying 17p ticket

Watch the reaction as 72-year-old Duxford man wins £82,000 supercar after buying 17p ticket

01 May 2025

He plans to give it to ‘the best son in the world’.


Cambridgeshire pub sign comes back together after 100 years apart

Cambridgeshire pub sign comes back together after 100 years apart

Cambridgeshire pub sign comes back together after 100 years apart

26 April 2025

Jonathan Carey, who runs Midfeather Antiques & Interiors near Haddenham, bought the original parts from a scrap metal merchant.


Cambridge spy Guy Burgess’ briefcase and passport on display at MI5: Official Secrets exhibition

Cambridge spy Guy Burgess’ briefcase and passport on display at MI5: Official Secrets exhibition

Cambridge spy Guy Burgess’ briefcase and passport on display at MI5: Official Secrets exhibition

10 April 2025

Objects from the agency’s private collection are on show alongside declassified documents.


It’s about time… chapel clock hand taken in 1930s student prank is returned to Gonville & Caius College

It’s about time… chapel clock hand taken in 1930s student prank is returned to Gonville & Caius College

It’s about time… chapel clock hand taken in 1930s student prank is returned to Gonville & Caius College

06 April 2025

Two undergraduates took the clock hands in a 1930s prank and the daughter of one has returned the hour hand.


Will electric air taxis soon be flying from London to Cambridge?

Will electric air taxis soon be flying from London to Cambridge?

Will electric air taxis soon be flying from London to Cambridge?

24 March 2025

Joby Aviation has signed a partnership with Virgin Atlantic.


Mastering Scrabble: Philip Nelkon discusses his time as champion - and shares some tips

Mastering Scrabble: Philip Nelkon discusses his time as champion - and shares some tips

Mastering Scrabble: Philip Nelkon discusses his time as champion - and shares some tips

14 March 2025

The Barrington resident won the first of his national titles in 1978.


Aston Martin previously owned by Sir Elton John to go under hammer

Aston Martin previously owned by Sir Elton John to go under hammer

Aston Martin previously owned by Sir Elton John to go under hammer

05 March 2025

The 1995 DB7 is being offered for sale by H&H Classic.


Voi rolls out 220 new lighter e-bikes in Cambridge in global first

Voi rolls out 220 new lighter e-bikes in Cambridge in global first

Voi rolls out 220 new lighter e-bikes in Cambridge in global first

20 February 2025

The Explorer Light 1 weighs 24 per cent less.


Lead the way as Golden Retriever Café comes to Revolution in Cambridge

Lead the way as Golden Retriever Café comes to Revolution in Cambridge

Lead the way as Golden Retriever Café comes to Revolution in Cambridge

15 February 2025

Bring your four-legged friend and experience the Pupuccino Bar.


What is love, actually (according to science)? We quiz an expert in the psychology of romantic attraction

What is love, actually (according to science)? We quiz an expert in the psychology of romantic attraction

What is love, actually (according to science)? We quiz an expert in the psychology of romantic attraction

14 February 2025

We quiz Anglia Ruskin University’s Prof Viren Swami ahead of his Cambridge Festival talk.


Explore the future of society with 400 events at biggest Cambridge Festival yet

Explore the future of society with 400 events at biggest Cambridge Festival yet

Explore the future of society with 400 events at biggest Cambridge Festival yet

10 February 2025

Want to know what life will look like in 2125? Eager to understand how AI will impact healthcare?


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