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Pete Doherty of The Libertines: ‘It’s this endless quest to write the perfect pop song’

‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’, the band’s first new album in nine years, was released in April.

Cambridge Folk Festival compere Keith Day retires after 50 years

He says he’ll miss the backstage team more than anything else.

Entries now open for Duxford Soap Box Derby

The 2024 derby will follow the same format as the 2023 event, with three races on the day.

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

From traditional Korean music to bluegrass, from English folk rock to American southern rock, there certainly seemed to be something for everyone.

Ralph McTell to headline opening day of 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival

The folk star’s signature tune is Streets of London.

Hejira: Capturing the spirit of Joni Mitchell live on stage

The band are named after Joni’s 1976 album.

‘I had Mark Hughes in my pocket’ – the day Histon FC played Manchester United

Histon defender Duncan Confrey recalls the encounter that took place 35 years ago.

In pictures: Artworks capture the spirit of Fitzbillies, a Cambridge institution

Titled ‘Life at Fitzbillies’, the artworks are by local artist Naomi Tomkys.

Music, comedy, activities, food and drink and more lined up for 2024 Shelford Feast

The annual week-long extravaganza goes back to medieval times.

In pictures: Mayor opens Cambridge’s Midsummer Fair and tries out the rides

The event, which is run by the Showmen’s Guild, has taken place on Midsummer Common since 1211.

Visitors urged to plan ahead for busy Midsummer Fair weekend

The mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Baiju Thittala, opened the event on Wednesday with the traditional proclamation ceremony.

‘Accolade’: a play worthy of its name comes to Cambridge Arts Theatre

Despite being written three quarters of a century ago, the play has been described as “remarkably relevant” to the present day.

Teversham Feast bounces back to life after more than 20 years

The Teversham Primary School choir opened the event, and there were stalls, games, fancy dress, races for children and more.

In pictures: A real buzz as Arbury Carnival goes back to the 1980s and 90s

Returning to Arbury Town Park, the carnival’s attractions this year included magician JezO, who has a new role with Britain’s Got Talent.

Enjoy ‘the ultimate hoedown’ at Lola Lo, Cambridge

The Country Superstars Summer Party is one of a number of rooftop parties taking place at the popular nightclub this summer.

Blue plaque honours pioneering Cambridge botanist Dr Agnes Arber

It is going up outside her former home, where she did much of her research.

Cambridge Club Festival serves up a ‘wider and immersive’ weekend

The annual event kicks off today (Friday, 7 June) at Childerley Orchard with performances by Jessie Ware, Melanie C, and Natasha Bedingfield.

Richard Herring asks Can I Have My Ball Back? in new comedy show

The comic is returning to stand-up for the first time in six years with a 34-date tour which includes a Cambridge stop.

Mat Osman of Suede: ‘The five of us just live for Suede’

The band will be performing at Audley End, near Saffron Walden, in August, as part of the Heritage Live series of concerts.

Doh! Can you find all of the village scarecrows as Witchford Scarecrow Hunt returns?

Villagers have been busy making scarecrows of their favourite TV characters and placing them outside their homes for visitors to enjoy.

Strawberry Fair celebrates 50 years of kicking off summer in Cambridge

The event will feature 11 different performance and entertainment areas, as well as numerous food stalls and outlets selling a range of gifts.

Nostalgia

Pete Doherty of The Libertines: ‘It’s this endless quest to write the perfect pop song’

Cambridge Folk Festival compere Keith Day retires after 50 years

Cambridge Folk Festival compere Keith Day retires after 50 years

Entries now open for Duxford Soap Box Derby

Entries now open for Duxford Soap Box Derby

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

Plenty of musical variety on day three of Cambridge Folk Festival 2024

Ralph McTell to headline opening day of 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival

Ralph McTell to headline opening day of 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival

Hejira: Capturing the spirit of Joni Mitchell live on stage

Hejira: Capturing the spirit of Joni Mitchell live on stage

‘I had Mark Hughes in my pocket’ – the day Histon FC played Manchester United

‘I had Mark Hughes in my pocket’ – the day Histon FC played Manchester United

In pictures: Artworks capture the spirit of Fitzbillies, a Cambridge institution

In pictures: Artworks capture the spirit of Fitzbillies, a Cambridge institution

Music, comedy, activities, food and drink and more lined up for 2024 Shelford Feast

Music, comedy, activities, food and drink and more lined up for 2024 Shelford Feast

In pictures: Mayor opens Cambridge’s Midsummer Fair and tries out the rides

In pictures: Mayor opens Cambridge’s Midsummer Fair and tries out the rides

Visitors urged to plan ahead for busy Midsummer Fair weekend

Visitors urged to plan ahead for busy Midsummer Fair weekend

‘Accolade’: a play worthy of its name comes to Cambridge Arts Theatre

‘Accolade’: a play worthy of its name comes to Cambridge Arts Theatre

Teversham Feast bounces back to life after more than 20 years

Teversham Feast bounces back to life after more than 20 years

In pictures: A real buzz as Arbury Carnival goes back to the 1980s and 90s

In pictures: A real buzz as Arbury Carnival goes back to the 1980s and 90s

Enjoy ‘the ultimate hoedown’ at Lola Lo, Cambridge

Enjoy ‘the ultimate hoedown’ at Lola Lo, Cambridge

Blue plaque honours pioneering Cambridge botanist Dr Agnes Arber

Blue plaque honours pioneering Cambridge botanist Dr Agnes Arber

Cambridge Club Festival serves up a ‘wider and immersive’ weekend

Cambridge Club Festival serves up a ‘wider and immersive’ weekend

Richard Herring asks Can I Have My Ball Back? in new comedy show

Richard Herring asks Can I Have My Ball Back? in new comedy show

Mat Osman of Suede: ‘The five of us just live for Suede’

Mat Osman of Suede: ‘The five of us just live for Suede’

Doh! Can you find all of the village scarecrows as Witchford Scarecrow Hunt returns?

Doh! Can you find all of the village scarecrows as Witchford Scarecrow Hunt returns?

Strawberry Fair celebrates 50 years of kicking off summer in Cambridge

Strawberry Fair celebrates 50 years of kicking off summer in Cambridge

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