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In pictures: 2023 Christmas Head boat race in Cambridge is a festive delight

The popular annual event was held along a 1,800m-long course on the River Cam.

In pictures: Christmas Tree Festival now rooted in Landbeach village calendar

Around 400 visitors enjoyed an atmosphere of fun and creativity and adults and children were invited to vote for their favourite trees.

Singer-songwriter James Arthur set to headline Newmarket Nights in 2024

Pete Tong, JLS, Busted, and Becky Hill are also set to perform in the popular series of outdoor concerts.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Cambridge Union Boris Johnson wasn’t suited to lead country through pandemic

He answered questions from Union members.

Enjoy stalls, food, parades and more at this year’s Mill Road Winter Fair

Highlights will include the fire engine pull from East Road to Mill Road bridge and the community parade, led by local schools.

How to meet children’s author David Walliams in Cambridge this week

The bestselling writer will be signing copies of his new book and posing for photos – find out how to grab a ticket before they go.

Electronic music collective Dreadzone coming soon to Cambridge

The band are marking their 30th anniversary this year and are currently on a UK tour.

Fen-Edge Christmas Tree Festival branches out to reach the community

The event, which includes seasonal refreshments and music, will take place at the parish church of All Saints’, Landbeach.

Loy Krathong Thai festival celebrated at Cambridge restaurant Thaikhun

There was a Buddha blessing ceremony, Krathong (flower basket) making, refreshments, snacks and more.

Tickets for 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival now on sale

The event will once again showcase folk and contemporary roots music from across the globe.

Madness announced for Audley End 2024

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

Composer David Arnold’s ‘insane’ mission scoring James Bond films

The acclaimed musician’s latest tour, ‘David Arnold The Songs: Live’, comes to an end this Sunday (November 26) in Cambridge.

Wine Gums Comedy night returns, with Pauly F Taylor as headliner

The line-up for this Friday (November 24) also includes Sergi Polo and Patrick Spicer.

Galeria Moderna launches winter art show

The event promises to be more than just an art show, as renowned guest artists demonstrate their crafts live during the exhibition.

In pictures: 20,000 watch Cambridge fireworks display

This year’s event was organised by Cambridge City Council and sponsored by Illumina.

YolanDa Brown at Cambridge Jazz Festival: ‘I put PhD on backburner to pursue my career in music’

The double MOBO award-winner will be headlining the ninth annual Cambridge Jazz Festival.

Irish post-punk quintet The Murder Capital set to take the stage at Cambridge Junction’s J1

When we first spoke to the band in 2019, they had yet to release a single – but had generated a significant amount of hype based on word-of-mouth.

Becky Hill joins 2024 Newmarket Nights line-up

The dance-pop singer joins JLS and Busted as acts already announced for next summer’s series of concerts.

Fourth Cambridge weekend protest is ‘a march of sorrow, solidarity and love’ calling for Gaza ceasefire

Labour city councillors have joined the peace calls.

In pictures: Zombie Fest 7 at Histon, Cambridgeshire

East Anglia’s biggest Halloween festival took place once again, this time in a new venue.

AI Hopes and Fears lab hears public views about artificial intelligence on Parker’s Piece

‘We’ll be able to hang out and thrive’, says one visitor to Cambridge red buses.

Events and Festivals

In pictures: 2023 Christmas Head boat race in Cambridge is a festive delight

In pictures: Christmas Tree Festival now rooted in Landbeach village calendar

In pictures: Christmas Tree Festival now rooted in Landbeach village calendar

Singer-songwriter James Arthur set to headline Newmarket Nights in 2024

Singer-songwriter James Arthur set to headline Newmarket Nights in 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Cambridge Union Boris Johnson wasn’t suited to lead country through pandemic

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Cambridge Union Boris Johnson wasn’t suited to lead country through pandemic

Enjoy stalls, food, parades and more at this year’s Mill Road Winter Fair

Enjoy stalls, food, parades and more at this year’s Mill Road Winter Fair

How to meet children’s author David Walliams in Cambridge this week

How to meet children’s author David Walliams in Cambridge this week

Electronic music collective Dreadzone coming soon to Cambridge

Electronic music collective Dreadzone coming soon to Cambridge

Fen-Edge Christmas Tree Festival branches out to reach the community

Fen-Edge Christmas Tree Festival branches out to reach the community

Loy Krathong Thai festival celebrated at Cambridge restaurant Thaikhun

Loy Krathong Thai festival celebrated at Cambridge restaurant Thaikhun

Tickets for 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival now on sale

Tickets for 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival now on sale

Madness announced for Audley End 2024

Madness announced for Audley End 2024

Composer David Arnold’s ‘insane’ mission scoring James Bond films

Composer David Arnold’s ‘insane’ mission scoring James Bond films

Wine Gums Comedy night returns, with Pauly F Taylor as headliner

Wine Gums Comedy night returns, with Pauly F Taylor as headliner

Galeria Moderna launches winter art show

Galeria Moderna launches winter art show

In pictures: 20,000 watch Cambridge fireworks display

In pictures: 20,000 watch Cambridge fireworks display

YolanDa Brown at Cambridge Jazz Festival: ‘I put PhD on backburner to pursue my career in music’

YolanDa Brown at Cambridge Jazz Festival: ‘I put PhD on backburner to pursue my career in music’

Irish post-punk quintet The Murder Capital set to take the stage at Cambridge Junction’s J1

Irish post-punk quintet The Murder Capital set to take the stage at Cambridge Junction’s J1

Becky Hill joins 2024 Newmarket Nights line-up

Becky Hill joins 2024 Newmarket Nights line-up

Fourth Cambridge weekend protest is ‘a march of sorrow, solidarity and love’ calling for Gaza ceasefire

Fourth Cambridge weekend protest is ‘a march of sorrow, solidarity and love’ calling for Gaza ceasefire

In pictures: Zombie Fest 7 at Histon, Cambridgeshire

In pictures: Zombie Fest 7 at Histon, Cambridgeshire

AI Hopes and Fears lab hears public views about artificial intelligence on Parker’s Piece

AI Hopes and Fears lab hears public views about artificial intelligence on Parker’s Piece

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