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Watch as Barbie & Ken lockdown wedding is captured by Cambridgeshire photographer

Craig Howkins filled the void created by the absence of the wedding industry.

Cancer survivor sets up Boutros Bear and offers free course in response to Covid-19 crisis

Sheila Kissane-Marshall provides programme of exercise, nutrition and mindfulness to improve general wellbeing.

Pick of the podcasts

Life in lockdown can be a chance to discover some new things – and podcasts should be towards the top of your list.

Is lockdown making us turn more to alcohol, gambling and pornography?

A University of Cambridge researcher has launched an online survey to find out.

Coronavirus: Show your appreciation for key workers by colouring this drawing

Another illustration to print and display to say thank you to healthcare workers and other frontline staff.

Cambridge nutrition experts explain how to eat well to support your immune system

James Bradfield, of the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, discusses maintaining a good diet during lockdown.

FOOD AND DRINK

Greene King slashes rents for its pubs by 90 per cent

Package of support comes amid growing #nopubnorent campaign.

10 great Cambridge restaurants, cafes and delis offering takeaways and deliveries, with interactive map

Sponsored feature | From pizza to sushi, Italian to Indian, our selection has something for all.

Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas owner Casual Dining Group to appoint administrators

The future of 6,000 workers is thought to be in doubt

Cambridge nutrition experts explain how to eat well to support your immune system

James Bradfield, of the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, discusses maintaining a good diet during lockdown.

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SHOPPING

Scotsdales Garden Centre reopens - and it’s heralded by a rainbow in the greenhouse

Doors unlocked in step one of lifting lockdown restrictions

Why communities secretary Robert Jenrick has urged people to ‘buy a newspaper’

His comments come as the Cambridge Independent launches a new subscription offer.

Coronavirus - Keeping Cambridge in Business: A-Z of retailers, pubs and companies offering deliveries and new services

The Cambridge Independent is launching a new campaign to highlight how we can still benefit from local goods and services.

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GARDENING

Scotsdales Garden Centre reopens - and it’s heralded by a rainbow in the greenhouse

Doors unlocked in step one of lifting lockdown restrictions

What's on TV: Easter shows from Cambridge

Watch out for two famous Cambridge institutions set to receive star billing over the Easter weekend on the BBC.

King’s College Cambridge to create wildflower meadow on its famous chapel lawn

The most famous view in the city will be transformed into a riot of colour

"My garden became my sanctuary"

Writer Beth Lynch reveals how a garden saved her sanity when faced with hostile neighbours in a new country

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NATURE

Pythagoras is the star of tortoise cam to help St Mary’s School pupils during lockdown

Pythag is a hit online

Parkland at Cambridgeshire's Wimpole Hall and Anglesey Abbey to reopen

Full details of all the National Trust parkland and gardens that are reopening and how to book online to visit.

‘We need to change our relationship with nature’ says Over-based wildlife writer

David Chandler celebrates role of volunteers in conservation and animal care

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Mathematical Bridge, Cambridge Belfry and Emmanuel College turn blue for Clap for Carers

Quote from Cambridge alumnus Stephen Fry was projected onto the Mathematical Bridge for #makeitblue.

Watch as Barbie & Ken lockdown wedding is captured by Cambridgeshire photographer

Craig Howkins filled the void created by the absence of the wedding industry.

Life in lockdown: Cambridgeshire people raising everyone’s spirits

We've been asking for your photographs of life in lockdown - and we've had a wonderful response.

Your pictures, offering a window into #lifeinlockdown

From dogs wearing bananas, to multi-tasking in the kitchen, here is the first set of your photographs from our project.

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TRAVEL

Family desperate as Cambourne father and Mill Road trader is stranded in Gaza

His 16-year-old daughter issues an emotional plea to the government to help her dad.

‘We need to change our relationship with nature’ says Over-based wildlife writer

David Chandler celebrates role of volunteers in conservation and animal care

Man dies following HGV collision on A10 at Waterbeach

Police are seeking anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage.

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