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Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

The former Eastenders star is playing a "vile, unruly and broken" woman in the stage adaptation of thriller The Girl on the Train

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Legendary Brummie comic Jasper Carrott will be bringing his new show, Stand Up & Rock, to Cambridge on Friday, September 13

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore future of food in virtual reality at University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore vertical farming for the home, 3D printing to cut down on fish waste and tomatoes grown in Iceland

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Ahead of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show on BBC One, Ian Waite speaks to the Cambridge Independent

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog aims to be centre for learning about craft beer

BrewDog Cambridge has opened its doors to customers for the first time.

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

The Wonder of Wood will be taking place at Burwash Manor in Barton on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15

Tracy Chevalier and the fate of the surplus women

Tracy Chevalier and the fate of the surplus women

Tracy Chevalier and the fate of the surplus women

The Queen of historical fiction whose bestseller “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” was made into a movie and now an opera, is back with her new novel.

MUSIC

Fears over Cambridge Folk Festival future quashed by city council

Fears over Cambridge Folk Festival future quashed by city council

Fears over Cambridge Folk Festival future quashed by city council

This year's event failed to sell out but council confident of future plans

Midge Ure: 'We thought our music had a shelf life of three months'

Midge Ure: 'We thought our music had a shelf life of three months'

Midge Ure: 'We thought our music had a shelf life of three months'

The 80s hitmaker and co-organiser of Live Aid is coming soon to Cambridge

Cambridge Folk Festival 2019: Saturday review and interview with guest curator Nick Mulvey

Cambridge Folk Festival 2019: Saturday review and interview with guest curator Nick Mulvey

Cambridge Folk Festival 2019: Saturday review and interview with guest curator Nick Mulvey

Cambridge singer Nick Mulvey reveals the joys - and embarrassment- of playing to a home crowd that includes your old teacher. Plus the day reviewed
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THEATRE

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

The former Eastenders star is playing a "vile, unruly and broken" woman in the stage adaptation of thriller The Girl on the Train

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Ahead of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show on BBC One, Ian Waite speaks to the Cambridge Independent

How seeing double led to a one-man show

How seeing double led to a one-man show

How seeing double led to a one-man show

A chance resemblance to a star of classic Disney movies led to Miles Jupp starring in a one man show about the actor and his remarkable life

Review: Educating Rita at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: Educating Rita at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: Educating Rita at the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Willy Russell's popular stage play runs until Saturday (August 3)
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Comedy

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Legendary Brummie comic Jasper Carrott will be bringing his new show, Stand Up & Rock, to Cambridge on Friday, September 13

Life as the legends, Eric and Ernie

Life as the legends, Eric and Ernie

Life as the legends, Eric and Ernie

The double act that causes audiences to do a double take. Jonty Stephens and Ian Asphital are true to life as Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise

Jon Ronson interview: "Porn people are just adorable," says the podcaster and journalist

Jon Ronson interview: "Porn people are just adorable," says the podcaster and journalist

Jon Ronson interview: "Porn people are just adorable," says the podcaster and journalist

From 'bespoke' porn involving gallons of ketchup, to the sad tale of a performer's suicide, Jon Ronson reports from the frontline of adult film
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Events and Festivals

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

The former Eastenders star is playing a "vile, unruly and broken" woman in the stage adaptation of thriller The Girl on the Train

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Legendary Brummie comic Jasper Carrott will be bringing his new show, Stand Up & Rock, to Cambridge on Friday, September 13

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Ahead of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show on BBC One, Ian Waite speaks to the Cambridge Independent

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

The Wonder of Wood will be taking place at Burwash Manor in Barton on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15
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Art

Wandlebury exhibition showcasing the artwork of Debbie Baxter on now

Wandlebury exhibition showcasing the artwork of Debbie Baxter on now

Wandlebury exhibition showcasing the artwork of Debbie Baxter on now

Renowned painter of trees, Debbie Baxter is displaying some of her work in the old stables at Wandlebury Country Park

Gallery: The sky’s the limit at Yoko Ono Cambridge exhibition

Gallery: The sky’s the limit at Yoko Ono Cambridge exhibition

Gallery: The sky’s the limit at Yoko Ono Cambridge exhibition

Yoko Ono’s fascination with the sky is the focus of a new exhibition at Downing College’s Heong Gallery

Artwork that gives you wings

Artwork that gives you wings

Artwork that gives you wings

Yarn bombers have installed three huge pairs of crocheted angel wings in the city as a message of hope
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BOOKS

Tracy Chevalier and the fate of the surplus women

Tracy Chevalier and the fate of the surplus women

Tracy Chevalier and the fate of the surplus women

The Queen of historical fiction whose bestseller “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” was made into a movie and now an opera, is back with her new novel.

A book that melts your heart

A book that melts your heart

A book that melts your heart

It started as a school project. But now Yasmin Kinsey’s beautiful and thoughtful work, A Melting Planet, is to be published.

The best summer reads for 2019

The best summer reads for 2019

The best summer reads for 2019

Discover which books will be gracing the sunloungers of the city's authors, politicians and booksellers

Cambridge author writes book to alter perceptions about autism

Cambridge author writes book to alter perceptions about autism

Cambridge author writes book to alter perceptions about autism

Kelley Donner's picture book, the first in a series of books, is designed to help change how we view children with autism
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MUSEUMS

Six Cambridge ambassadors welcome visitors in 13 languages

Six Cambridge ambassadors welcome visitors in 13 languages

City ambassadors are funded by Cambridge BID and delivered by Visit Cambridge
School's out: what's on for kids this summer in Cambridge

School's out: what's on for kids this summer in Cambridge

Stuck for somewhere to take the kids over the summer holidays? Here’s our round up of the best child-friendly days out around the city.
Launch of Da Vinci Code style treasure hunt - with four exclusive clues

Launch of Da Vinci Code style treasure hunt - with four exclusive clues

More than 300 children came to the launch of city wide treasure hunt to find an artefact hidden somewhere in Cambridge.
Unlocked: The secrets (and lies) inside celebrity houses

Unlocked: The secrets (and lies) inside celebrity houses

What do visitors learn from the loo of a famous novelist? The National Trust's James Grasby reveals his dilemmas at the Wimpole History Festival
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TV AND FILMS

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Legendary Brummie comic Jasper Carrott will be bringing his new show, Stand Up & Rock, to Cambridge on Friday, September 13

Gallery: Robson Green films fight scene set at Cambridge University May Ball for fifth season of ITV's Grantchester

Gallery: Robson Green films fight scene set at Cambridge University May Ball for fifth season of ITV's Grantchester

Gallery: Robson Green films fight scene set at Cambridge University May Ball for fifth season of ITV's Grantchester

Tom Brittney was also seen looking dashing in scenes outside King's College

Hollywood star Ben Affleck seen out and about in Cambridge

Hollywood star Ben Affleck seen out and about in Cambridge

Hollywood star Ben Affleck seen out and about in Cambridge

The A-lister was reportedly spotted at various sites throughout the city on Wednesday (July 17)

Our guide to the best outdoor summer events in Cambridge

Our guide to the best outdoor summer events in Cambridge

Our guide to the best outdoor summer events in Cambridge

Make the most of the warm weather with our favourite ideas for alfresco entertainment this summer
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PLACES TO VISIT

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

Samantha Womack interview: It's a relief not being glamorous

The former Eastenders star is playing a "vile, unruly and broken" woman in the stage adaptation of thriller The Girl on the Train

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Comedian Jasper Carrott talks 'Stand Up & Rock' and reveals a connection to the 'Peaky Blinders' TV series

Legendary Brummie comic Jasper Carrott will be bringing his new show, Stand Up & Rock, to Cambridge on Friday, September 13

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite on his new stage show and the 'Strictly Curse'

Ahead of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show on BBC One, Ian Waite speaks to the Cambridge Independent

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

Cambridgeshire's first wood fair to take place

The Wonder of Wood will be taking place at Burwash Manor in Barton on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15
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