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30 pictures from IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain Air Show

Visitors to the event last weekend (September 18-19), many of whom came dressed in period costume, really got into the spirit of things.

9/11 artefacts on display at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire

They include a large piece of twisted and rusted steelwork from the collapsed World Trade Center.

Bollywood to use car belonging to Cambridge Vintage Tours

The replica 1910 Model T Ford, along with its owner, is to feature in Our Love Story, an upcoming Bollywood film.

Lido Ladies enjoy visit to Jesus Green in Cambridge

Jessica Walker and Nicola Foster, two ladies who love to swim in lidos, came to Cambridge last week to do just that at Jesus Green.

Our guide to 25 highlights at Open Cambridge 2021

The free heritage festival is packed with talks, guided walks and tours of sites behind usually closed doors.

New uses found for red telephone boxes in and around Cambridge

In the city, for example, there are plans to turn one – currently used by a punting firm – into a coffee shop.

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

Golden artefacts unearthed from ancient burial mounds built by Saka warrior people in Kazakhstan will go on display next month.

Residents set up 24/7 watch over Alexandra Gardens trees in Cambridge to ‘keep chainsaws at bay’

‘There are other options’ say campaigners as furore over insurers’ 70% pollarding demand grows.

Cambridge residents’ ongoing vigil to protect trees at Alexandra Gardens

Vow to save London plane duo set to be savagely pollarded for insurance certification

Trial will ‘explore’ ending herbicide use in Cambridge wards

Councillors have stopped short of committing to a firm timeframe to end the use of herbicides for weed control in Cambridge.

Cambridge’s Museum of Technology to celebrate 50th anniversary with live event

The museum is planning two days of live music, food, activities and more on July 24 and 25.

Doubts over destination of rescued Cambridge temple carvings

Cambridge hairdresser Piero D’Angelico salvaged the stone archway from the old library on Mill Road.

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

The former leader of the opposition was interviewed by Union president, Joel Rosen, and also fielded questions from students on Thursday, June 10.

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

Led by composer and artist Emily Peasgood, the project tells stories from the many communities in and around the area.

Gallery: Celebrating the legend of Hereward the Wake at Ely

The Anglo Saxon rebel who defended the oppressed people of the Fens at the time of the Norman Conquest is being remembered as part of a charity event.

Stephen Hawking’s archive heads for Cambridge University Library and office to be preserved by Science Museum

Items will go on public display.

Independent spectacle maker Cubitts to open Cambridge branch

The new store is to open on Trinity Street in early June.

Guy Martin’s Battle of Britain: Pilot Anna Walker explains how she taught star combat moves for Channel 4 show

The aviation expert, who often flies at Duxford, taught Guy combat manoeuvres in a matter of weeks.

Walking tour: discover the secrets of Cambridge's spies

From Christopher Marlowe to the famous KGB spooks, Cambridge has been a hotbed of international espionage for centuries reveal the Blue Badge Guides

River manager says magnet fishing putting a strain on Cam Conservancy activities

‘Call us’: Police safety advice for hobbyists as finds soar.

Cambridge market: public asked for views on the future of the square

A six week public consultation has been launched on plans for Cambridge market square.

Nostalgia

30 pictures from IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain Air Show

9/11 artefacts on display at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire

9/11 artefacts on display at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire

Bollywood to use car belonging to Cambridge Vintage Tours

Bollywood to use car belonging to Cambridge Vintage Tours

Lido Ladies enjoy visit to Jesus Green in Cambridge

Lido Ladies enjoy visit to Jesus Green in Cambridge

Our guide to 25 highlights at Open Cambridge 2021

Our guide to 25 highlights at Open Cambridge 2021

New uses found for red telephone boxes in and around Cambridge

New uses found for red telephone boxes in and around Cambridge

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

Saka artefacts from Kazakhstan to go on display at Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

Residents set up 24/7 watch over Alexandra Gardens trees in Cambridge to ‘keep chainsaws at bay’

Residents set up 24/7 watch over Alexandra Gardens trees in Cambridge to ‘keep chainsaws at bay’

Cambridge residents’ ongoing vigil to protect trees at Alexandra Gardens

Cambridge residents’ ongoing vigil to protect trees at Alexandra Gardens

Trial will ‘explore’ ending herbicide use in Cambridge wards

Trial will ‘explore’ ending herbicide use in Cambridge wards

Cambridge’s Museum of Technology to celebrate 50th anniversary with live event

Cambridge’s Museum of Technology to celebrate 50th anniversary with live event

Doubts over destination of rescued Cambridge temple carvings

Doubts over destination of rescued Cambridge temple carvings

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

Gallery: Celebrating the legend of Hereward the Wake at Ely

Gallery: Celebrating the legend of Hereward the Wake at Ely

Stephen Hawking’s archive heads for Cambridge University Library and office to be preserved by Science Museum

Stephen Hawking’s archive heads for Cambridge University Library and office to be preserved by Science Museum

Independent spectacle maker Cubitts to open Cambridge branch

Independent spectacle maker Cubitts to open Cambridge branch

Guy Martin’s Battle of Britain: Pilot Anna Walker explains how she taught star combat moves for Channel 4 show

Guy Martin’s Battle of Britain: Pilot Anna Walker explains how she taught star combat moves for Channel 4 show

Walking tour: discover the secrets of Cambridge's spies

Walking tour: discover the secrets of Cambridge's spies

River manager says magnet fishing putting a strain on Cam Conservancy activities

River manager says magnet fishing putting a strain on Cam Conservancy activities

Cambridge market: public asked for views on the future of the square

Cambridge market: public asked for views on the future of the square

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