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Madness announced for Audley End 2024

The Nutty Boys will be joined by special guests Lightning Seeds and the Old Time Sailors.

60s icons The Manfreds back with celebratory tour

The band – featuring three members of chart-topping 60s legends Manfred Mann – are celebrating 60 years as one of Britain's most respected acts.

Busted announced as first act for Newmarket Nights 2024

The pop-punk trio finally added a number one album to their list of chart achievements last month, with their Greatest Hits 2.0.

Singer Dave Hemingway: ‘It would have been easier to quit – but I’m glad I didn’t’

The former Beautiful South and Housemartins vocalist is back with his new band.

Bottom Forever: My book on a classic British sitcom

Bottom Forever: Memories of a cult comedy classic is, as far as I know, the first book to ever be written about popular ’90s comedy series Bottom.

In pictures: Winners at Foxton Scarecrow Festival decided by straw poll

Taking place in the Cambridgeshire village, the biennial event drew plenty of visitors.

Richard Ashcroft announced as first act for Heritage Live 2024 at Audley End

The Verve singer will be headlining a date in the concert series, supported by Ocean Colour Scene and Tom Meighan.

In pictures: Spitting Image exhibition opens at Cambridge University Library

The Spitting Image archive has been donated to Cambridge University Library under HM Government’s Cultural Gifts Scheme.

In pictures: IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain air show takes off

The event attracted more than 33,000 visitors and featured displays from more than 60 vintage and contemporary aircraft.

In pictures: Thousands enjoy Haddenham Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show

Among the new attractions was a special display from Marshall, Sons & Co tractors, while popular YouTube figure Trucker Tim was also present.

In pictures: Duxford Soapbox Derby celebrates 10th anniversary

The popular event was started in memory of Duxford resident Phill Hill and raises money for Cancer Research UK.

Bond’s ‘Little Nellie’ autogyro flies into Wallis & Sons’ showroom in Cambridgeshire

Piloted by the late Ken Wallis, she memorably “defended her honour with great success” in classic spy thriller You Only Live Twice in 1967.

Celebrating 100 years of Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge

A look at the pool’s history – and why it’s more popular than ever.

Author Susan Grossey’s new crime novel depicts 1820s Cambridge

Ostler, the first in a five-book series, introduces the series’ main protagonist, ex-soldier Gregory Hardiman.

Mike Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith reimagines Tubular Bells

The Tubular Bells the 50th Anniversary Celebration tour will see the original album performed in full, along with further Oldfield compositions.

In pictures: The Americans fly back in to Imperial War Museum Duxford for air show

The event was one of the special themed flying days of IWM Duxford’s annual flying season.

Review: Rain fails to dampen spirits on day four of the Cambridge Folk Festival

Catrin Finch and Cimarrón and William Prince were among the highlights on the last day of the 2023 event.

Our guide, including times, to the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival

The event – one of the biggest dates in the Cambridge music calendar – starts tomorrow (Thursday, July 27) and runs until Sunday (July 30).

Musician Doug Levitt: Finding inspiration from travelling on the Greyhound bus

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter is due to perform at this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival.

In pictures: Ely’s Aquafest attracts an ‘amazing crowd’

The 43rd edition of the fun-filled day included a fun fair, beer tent, burger bar, stalls, live music and a raft race on the River Great Ouse.

In pictures: the first Duxford Air Show of 2023

The event marked IWM Duxford’s 50th anniversary flying season and 120 years since the invention of the aeroplane by the Wright brothers.

Nostalgia

Madness announced for Audley End 2024

60s icons The Manfreds back with celebratory tour

60s icons The Manfreds back with celebratory tour

Busted announced as first act for Newmarket Nights 2024

Busted announced as first act for Newmarket Nights 2024

Singer Dave Hemingway: ‘It would have been easier to quit – but I’m glad I didn’t’

Singer Dave Hemingway: ‘It would have been easier to quit – but I’m glad I didn’t’

Bottom Forever: My book on a classic British sitcom

Bottom Forever: My book on a classic British sitcom

In pictures: Winners at Foxton Scarecrow Festival decided by straw poll

In pictures: Winners at Foxton Scarecrow Festival decided by straw poll

Richard Ashcroft announced as first act for Heritage Live 2024 at Audley End

Richard Ashcroft announced as first act for Heritage Live 2024 at Audley End

In pictures: Spitting Image exhibition opens at Cambridge University Library

In pictures: Spitting Image exhibition opens at Cambridge University Library

In pictures: IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain air show takes off

In pictures: IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain air show takes off

In pictures: Thousands enjoy Haddenham Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show

In pictures: Thousands enjoy Haddenham Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show

In pictures: Duxford Soapbox Derby celebrates 10th anniversary

In pictures: Duxford Soapbox Derby celebrates 10th anniversary

Bond’s ‘Little Nellie’ autogyro flies into Wallis & Sons’ showroom in Cambridgeshire

Bond’s ‘Little Nellie’ autogyro flies into Wallis & Sons’ showroom in Cambridgeshire

Celebrating 100 years of Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge

Celebrating 100 years of Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge

Author Susan Grossey’s new crime novel depicts 1820s Cambridge

Author Susan Grossey’s new crime novel depicts 1820s Cambridge

Mike Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith reimagines Tubular Bells

Mike Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith reimagines Tubular Bells

In pictures: The Americans fly back in to Imperial War Museum Duxford for air show

In pictures: The Americans fly back in to Imperial War Museum Duxford for air show

Review: Rain fails to dampen spirits on day four of the Cambridge Folk Festival

Review: Rain fails to dampen spirits on day four of the Cambridge Folk Festival

Our guide, including times, to the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival

Our guide, including times, to the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival

Musician Doug Levitt: Finding inspiration from travelling on the Greyhound bus

Musician Doug Levitt: Finding inspiration from travelling on the Greyhound bus

In pictures: Ely’s Aquafest attracts an ‘amazing crowd’

In pictures: Ely’s Aquafest attracts an ‘amazing crowd’

In pictures: the first Duxford Air Show of 2023

In pictures: the first Duxford Air Show of 2023

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