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Cows about Cambridge: Picture special as brilliant mini moos are spotted all over the city

Cows about Cambridge: Picture special as brilliant mini moos are spotted all over the city

The full sculpture trail - for which the Cambridge Independent is media partner - officially launches on Monday, June 28.

Hercules Meets Galatea: The new sculpture at Cambridge North explained

Hercules Meets Galatea: The new sculpture at Cambridge North explained

Hercules Meets Galatea: The new sculpture at Cambridge North explained

Matthew Derbyshire’s work was commissioned by The Chesterton Partnership.

Dinky Doors: Cambridge street wakes up to an octopus’s garden

Dinky Doors: Cambridge street wakes up to an octopus’s garden

Dinky Doors: Cambridge street wakes up to an octopus’s garden

A whole street in Cambridge has clubbed together to buy their very own Dinky Door and it has finally been unveiled this morning (Tuesday, June 15).

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Cambridge quizmaster Frank Paul sets fiendish traps on Channel 4’s The Answer Trap

Cambridge quizmaster Frank Paul sets fiendish traps on Channel 4’s The Answer Trap

Cambridge quizmaster Frank Paul sets fiendish traps on Channel 4’s The Answer Trap

The host of ‘Cambridge’s most fiendish pub quiz’ is working alongside a University of Cambridge mathematician on the new quiz show.

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

World’s first empathy artist puts ‘emotional connection’ at heart of community

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

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.

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Interview: James Blunt to perform at Audley End House & Gardens

Interview: James Blunt to perform at Audley End House & Gardens

Interview: James Blunt to perform at Audley End House & Gardens

The pop superstar talked to the Cambridge Independent about his extraordinary career, his time in the Army and THAT song.

MUSIC

Interview: James Blunt to perform at Audley End House & Gardens

Interview: James Blunt to perform at Audley End House & Gardens

Interview: James Blunt to perform at Audley End House & Gardens

The pop superstar talked to the Cambridge Independent about his extraordinary career, his time in the Army and THAT song.

Cambridge singer-songwriter Wildcard takes her chance after penning debut single

Cambridge singer-songwriter Wildcard takes her chance after penning debut single

Cambridge singer-songwriter Wildcard takes her chance after penning debut single

A music producer got in touch with this exciting, up-and-coming talent just 24 hours after she’d completed her first ever song.

Sitar star Mehboob Nadeem to perform at Clare Hall, Cambridge

Sitar star Mehboob Nadeem to perform at Clare Hall, Cambridge

Sitar star Mehboob Nadeem to perform at Clare Hall, Cambridge

The free concert is this Saturday (June 12) at 8pm.
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THEATRE

Cambridge stop on digital tour for dance-theatre show Drowntown

Cambridge stop on digital tour for dance-theatre show Drowntown

Cambridge stop on digital tour for dance-theatre show Drowntown

The production was named in the Evening Standard’s eight ‘best dance shows to see in 2020’.

Ralph Fiennes among actors lined up for Cambridge Arts Theatre’s return

Ralph Fiennes among actors lined up for Cambridge Arts Theatre’s return

Ralph Fiennes among actors lined up for Cambridge Arts Theatre’s return

The theatre will be bringing live performance to the region once again after its longest period of closure since World War II.

‘Hype’ around Shakespeare debated at the Cambridge Union

‘Hype’ around Shakespeare debated at the Cambridge Union

‘Hype’ around Shakespeare debated at the Cambridge Union

The virtual debate was on the motion ‘This House believes the hype around Shakespeare is Much Ado about Nothing’

Cambridge panto closes: Curtain falls on Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver

Cambridge panto closes: Curtain falls on Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver

Cambridge panto closes: Curtain falls on Dame Trott’s Panto Palaver

Following news that Cambridgeshire will move into Tier 4 on Boxing Day, the final performances will be today (Dec 24).

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Comedy

Return of the Cambridge Comedy Festival

Return of the Cambridge Comedy Festival

Return of the Cambridge Comedy Festival

The UK’s first ever all-comedy three-day festival is to take place in Abbots Ripton, near Huntingdon in July.

‘I can’t believe I’ve written a sketch with Harry Hill’

‘I can’t believe I’ve written a sketch with Harry Hill’

‘I can’t believe I’ve written a sketch with Harry Hill’

Harry Hill and Jonathan Pie are joining forces with a severely disabled Cambridge man to host an online charity comedy night at Cambridge Junction

Christmas is saved! Drive-in panto will bring Horrible Histories to Cambridgeshire

Christmas is saved! Drive-in panto will bring Horrible Histories to Cambridgeshire

Christmas is saved! Drive-in panto will bring Horrible Histories to Cambridgeshire

IWM Duxford will host Horrible Christmas this December as part of a national tour
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Events and Festivals

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

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.

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Gallery: Continental Circus Berlin on now at Midsummer Common, Cambridge

Gallery: Continental Circus Berlin on now at Midsummer Common, Cambridge

Gallery: Continental Circus Berlin on now at Midsummer Common, Cambridge

In town as part of a UK tour, the circus will be on in Cambridge until Sunday (June 13).

Continental Circus Berlin offering free tickets to NHS staff and care workers

Continental Circus Berlin offering free tickets to NHS staff and care workers

Continental Circus Berlin offering free tickets to NHS staff and care workers

The tickets are being given away for two performances this evening (Wednesday, June 9) at the circus on Midsummer Common.

Free outdoor concerts to return with Music in the Parks, a series of events in Cambridge

Free outdoor concerts to return with Music in the Parks, a series of events in Cambridge

Free outdoor concerts to return with Music in the Parks, a series of events in Cambridge

The series of carefully planned concerts has been organised by Cambridge City Council.
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Art

Hercules Meets Galatea: The new sculpture at Cambridge North explained

Hercules Meets Galatea: The new sculpture at Cambridge North explained

Hercules Meets Galatea: The new sculpture at Cambridge North explained

Matthew Derbyshire’s work was commissioned by The Chesterton Partnership.

Dinky Doors: Cambridge street wakes up to an octopus’s garden

Dinky Doors: Cambridge street wakes up to an octopus’s garden

Dinky Doors: Cambridge street wakes up to an octopus’s garden

A whole street in Cambridge has clubbed together to buy their very own Dinky Door and it has finally been unveiled this morning (Tuesday, June 15).

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Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

World’s first empathy artist puts ‘emotional connection’ at heart of community
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BOOKS

New book by Cambridge author Phillip Brown highlights the plight of Native Americans

New book by Cambridge author Phillip Brown highlights the plight of Native Americans

New book by Cambridge author Phillip Brown highlights the plight of Native Americans

Available now, Circle Walker was also written as a response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Cambridge Children’s Books publisher goes full-time ‘to make dreams come true’

Cambridge Children’s Books publisher goes full-time ‘to make dreams come true’

Cambridge Children’s Books publisher goes full-time ‘to make dreams come true’

New book ‘Cambridge Punting’ by Pip Barber is now on sale

Zaffre signs Ellee Seymour for royal series set in WW1

Zaffre signs Ellee Seymour for royal series set in WW1

Zaffre signs Ellee Seymour for royal series set in WW1

Publisher go-ahead for local author’s trio of books set on royal Sandringham estate

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

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.
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MUSEUMS

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

World’s first empathy artist puts ‘emotional connection’ at heart of community
Culture Recovery Fund offers £1m to Cambridge museums and venues

Culture Recovery Fund offers £1m to Cambridge museums and venues

Two thousand arts organisations across the country are benefitting from round two of the government’s £1.57billion fund.
XR Cambridge questions Science Museum’s links to big oil

XR Cambridge questions Science Museum’s links to big oil

Dr Rowan Williams among signatories in appeal over fossil fuel sponsorship
Exhibition: Alfred Wallis Rediscovered at Kettle's Yard

Exhibition: Alfred Wallis Rediscovered at Kettle's Yard

The work of self-taught British artist and mariner Alfred Wallis entranced Jim Ede, creator of Kettle's Yard. Now his collection is going on display.
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TV AND FILMS

Cambridge quizmaster Frank Paul sets fiendish traps on Channel 4’s The Answer Trap

Cambridge quizmaster Frank Paul sets fiendish traps on Channel 4’s The Answer Trap

Cambridge quizmaster Frank Paul sets fiendish traps on Channel 4’s The Answer Trap

The host of ‘Cambridge’s most fiendish pub quiz’ is working alongside a University of Cambridge mathematician on the new quiz show.

Interview: Impact coach and actress Leonie Mellinger discusses her work with Newnham College, Cambridge

Interview: Impact coach and actress Leonie Mellinger discusses her work with Newnham College, Cambridge

Interview: Impact coach and actress Leonie Mellinger discusses her work with Newnham College, Cambridge

She also helped organise an upcoming event at the college entitled ‘The She-cession: Why we need women at the helm of the post pandemic recovery’.

BBC Springwatch 2021: Wicken Fen ranger Ajay Tegala joins the team

BBC Springwatch 2021: Wicken Fen ranger Ajay Tegala joins the team

BBC Springwatch 2021: Wicken Fen ranger Ajay Tegala joins the team

He will present a film about cranes.

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

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.
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PLACES TO VISIT

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

Enni empathy exhibition at Kettle’s Yard is life-enhancing

World’s first empathy artist puts ‘emotional connection’ at heart of community

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Cambridge Union

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.

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First CoFarm family day showcases land as educational and inspirational

First CoFarm family day showcases land as educational and inspirational

First CoFarm family day showcases land as educational and inspirational

Agro-ecology farm opens doors to visitors for tours and workshops

Gallery: Continental Circus Berlin on now at Midsummer Common, Cambridge

Gallery: Continental Circus Berlin on now at Midsummer Common, Cambridge

Gallery: Continental Circus Berlin on now at Midsummer Common, Cambridge

In town as part of a UK tour, the circus will be on in Cambridge until Sunday (June 13).
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