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Tom Houghton: ‘My dad held the Sword of Temporal Justice at the Coronation... I was on a stag do in Spain’

10 January 2024
Tom Houghton: ‘My dad held the Sword of Temporal Justice at the Coronation... I was on a stag do in Spain’

Tom Houghton: ‘My dad held the Sword of Temporal Justice at the Coronation... I was on a stag do in Spain’

10 January 2024

The talented comic, who previously asked “Do you ski?”, is something of a Cambridge comedy favourite.


Megson’s family-friendly folk show gets the children up and dancing

05 January 2024
Megson’s family-friendly folk show gets the children up and dancing

Megson’s family-friendly folk show gets the children up and dancing

05 January 2024

The Cambridgeshire-based husband and wife duo’s concert features children’s folk songs from their When I Was a Lad and Little Bird albums.


Collective celebrating music of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour head to city

04 January 2024
Collective celebrating music of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour head to city

Collective celebrating music of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour head to city

04 January 2024

The Gilmour Project have gained a reputation for flipping the ‘tribute band’ script on its head.


Cambridge Acorn Project delighted by Tesco toy donation

03 January 2024
Cambridge Acorn Project delighted by Tesco toy donation

Cambridge Acorn Project delighted by Tesco toy donation

03 January 2024

The charity provides therapeutic services for children and families within the county.


600 hampers packed for Cambridge families facing food poverty this Christmas

24 December 2023
600 hampers packed for Cambridge families facing food poverty this Christmas

600 hampers packed for Cambridge families facing food poverty this Christmas

24 December 2023

The mayor of Cambridge joined Cambridge Sustainable Food to pack seasonal veg.


In pictures: St Catharine’s choir lights up Christmas at Luminaria celebration

22 December 2023
In pictures: St Catharine’s choir lights up Christmas at Luminaria celebration

In pictures: St Catharine’s choir lights up Christmas at Luminaria celebration

22 December 2023

The event, which is held every year, raised more than £230 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.


In pictures: Mrs Claus’ storytelling sessions enjoyed by thousands at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

21 December 2023
In pictures: Mrs Claus’ storytelling sessions enjoyed by thousands at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

In pictures: Mrs Claus’ storytelling sessions enjoyed by thousands at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

21 December 2023

Operating from a grotto on the first floor, Mrs Claus has been entertaining children and parents alike over the weekends leading up to Christmas.


Surviving Winter Appeal: Help Cambridgeshire households facing fuel poverty to have a warm home this Christmas

21 December 2023
Surviving Winter Appeal: Help Cambridgeshire households facing fuel poverty to have a warm home this Christmas

Surviving Winter Appeal: Help Cambridgeshire households facing fuel poverty to have a warm home this Christmas

21 December 2023

We’ve teamed up with Cambridgeshire Community Foundation to raise £20,000.


Winners of fourth Cambridge Invitational Art Contest revealed

20 December 2023
Winners of fourth Cambridge Invitational Art Contest revealed

Winners of fourth Cambridge Invitational Art Contest revealed

20 December 2023

Organised by The Galeria Moderna art gallery in the Grand Arcade, the winners were revealed at a private view and awards evening.


New carol from Cambridge-based composer makes BBC Radio 3 Christmas Carol Competition shortlist

19 December 2023
New carol from Cambridge-based composer makes BBC Radio 3 Christmas Carol Competition shortlist

New carol from Cambridge-based composer makes BBC Radio 3 Christmas Carol Competition shortlist

19 December 2023

Voting closes tomorrow (Wednesday, December 20) and the winner will be announced on Thursday on the Radio 3 Breakfast Show.


Review: Five Guys offering limited edition pistachio milkshake

16 December 2023
Review: Five Guys offering limited edition pistachio milkshake

Review: Five Guys offering limited edition pistachio milkshake

16 December 2023

Cambridge has two branches of the popular restaurant chain – one in Market Passage, the other at Cambridge Leisure Park.


Shock Therapy: the first novel by Angus Blair, a spy recruited while at Cambridge

15 December 2023
Shock Therapy: the first novel by Angus Blair, a spy recruited while at Cambridge

Shock Therapy: the first novel by Angus Blair, a spy recruited while at Cambridge

15 December 2023

An alumnus of Corpus Christi College, the well-travelled businessman was approached to join MI6 while studying at the university in the early 1980s.


In pictures: Granta Park holds its annual Festive Fun Run

15 December 2023
In pictures: Granta Park holds its annual Festive Fun Run

In pictures: Granta Park holds its annual Festive Fun Run

15 December 2023

Staged to raise money for charity and to promote good health, this year’s event was in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA).


Longstanton-based teacher Michael Furse-Phillips releases charity single

14 December 2023
Longstanton-based teacher Michael Furse-Phillips releases charity single

Longstanton-based teacher Michael Furse-Phillips releases charity single

14 December 2023

Somebody Tell Her was released on Spotify and other platforms last Friday (December 8), under the band name Guild of Gold.


Chris Boardman visits Cambridge and calls for 50 per cent of journeys to be active

14 December 2023
Chris Boardman visits Cambridge and calls for 50 per cent of journeys to be active

Chris Boardman visits Cambridge and calls for 50 per cent of journeys to be active

14 December 2023

The Olympic cyclist joined the mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, for a walking, e-biking, and public transport tour.

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Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman visits Cambridge to discuss active travel

14 December 2023
Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman visits Cambridge to discuss active travel

Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman visits Cambridge to discuss active travel

14 December 2023

He joined the mayor of Cambridgeshire in supporting the Winter Wheelers campaign.


Pocket Watch & Petticoats’ shop window comes out on top in Cambridge BID competition

13 December 2023
Pocket Watch & Petticoats’ shop window comes out on top in Cambridge BID competition

Pocket Watch & Petticoats’ shop window comes out on top in Cambridge BID competition

13 December 2023

Every year, shops and traders in the city centre create festive displays designed to entice shoppers.


Americana band Morganway returning to Cambridge

13 December 2023
Americana band Morganway returning to Cambridge

Americana band Morganway returning to Cambridge

13 December 2023

The East of England-based sextet have performed at numerous festivals, such as Glastonbury, C2C and the Long Road Festival.


Art competition finalists’ works to go on display at Galeria Moderna, Cambridge

13 December 2023
Art competition finalists’ works to go on display at Galeria Moderna, Cambridge

Art competition finalists’ works to go on display at Galeria Moderna, Cambridge

13 December 2023

The fourth Cambridge Invitational Art Contest is supported by the Cambridge Independent.


Lighting the Dark, ‘an honest tale about Christmas and its traditions’, heads to the Cambridge Junction

12 December 2023
Lighting the Dark, ‘an honest tale about Christmas and its traditions’, heads to the Cambridge Junction

Lighting the Dark, ‘an honest tale about Christmas and its traditions’, heads to the Cambridge Junction

12 December 2023

Told through folk music, jazz and some seasonal tunes, the piece was written by Martin Green, a member of English/Scottish folk band Lau.


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