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Singer-songwriter William Prince: From the Grand Ole Opry to the Cambridge Folk Festival

27 July 2023
Singer-songwriter William Prince: From the Grand Ole Opry to the Cambridge Folk Festival

Singer-songwriter William Prince: From the Grand Ole Opry to the Cambridge Folk Festival

27 July 2023

The indigenous Canadian has created an impressive body of work that traces his journey from a reserve in Manitoba to performing across continents.


Our guide, including times, to the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival

26 July 2023
Our guide, including times, to the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival

Our guide, including times, to the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival

26 July 2023

The event – one of the biggest dates in the Cambridge music calendar – starts tomorrow (Thursday, July 27) and runs until Sunday (July 30).


Green Party in Cambridge calls for installation of water meters to be stepped up

24 July 2023
Green Party in Cambridge calls for installation of water meters to be stepped up

Green Party in Cambridge calls for installation of water meters to be stepped up

24 July 2023

Tens of thousands of homes in the city are still without one.

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In pictures: Celebrating 25 years of The Red Hen Project

21 July 2023
In pictures: Celebrating 25 years of The Red Hen Project

In pictures: Celebrating 25 years of The Red Hen Project

21 July 2023

The Cambridge-based charity promotes positive, confident parenting and co-operative relationships between schools and families.


Cambourne Youth Partnership becomes South Cambridgeshire District Council’s charity of the year

20 July 2023
Cambourne Youth Partnership becomes South Cambridgeshire District Council’s charity of the year

Cambourne Youth Partnership becomes South Cambridgeshire District Council’s charity of the year

20 July 2023

CYP helps young people participte in activities and access support.


Big Deal Comedy’s charity fundraiser for the Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre raises more than £700

17 July 2023
Big Deal Comedy’s charity fundraiser for the Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre raises more than £700

Big Deal Comedy’s charity fundraiser for the Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre raises more than £700

17 July 2023

The event was headlined by Harriet Kemsley and compered by Jason Stampe.


Comedy magician Pete Firman heads to Cambridge during ‘TrikTok’ adventure

17 July 2023
Comedy magician Pete Firman heads to Cambridge during ‘TrikTok’ adventure

Comedy magician Pete Firman heads to Cambridge during ‘TrikTok’ adventure

17 July 2023

The “new poster-boy for British comedy magic” (The Telegraph) is back with a fresh show.


Musician Doug Levitt: Finding inspiration from travelling on the Greyhound bus

15 July 2023
Musician Doug Levitt: Finding inspiration from travelling on the Greyhound bus

Musician Doug Levitt: Finding inspiration from travelling on the Greyhound bus

15 July 2023

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter is due to perform at this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival.


Nigel Wearne: Cambridge Folk Festival performer’s music explores Americana’s ‘darker side’

14 July 2023
Nigel Wearne: Cambridge Folk Festival performer’s music explores Americana’s ‘darker side’

Nigel Wearne: Cambridge Folk Festival performer’s music explores Americana’s ‘darker side’

14 July 2023

The Australian singer-songwriter will also be performing at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in the US later in the year.


In pictures: Contestants give peas a chance at 50th annual World Peashooting Championship

13 July 2023
In pictures: Contestants give peas a chance at 50th annual World Peashooting Championship

In pictures: Contestants give peas a chance at 50th annual World Peashooting Championship

13 July 2023

The event has taken place in the village of Witcham since 1971, with a break only for the pandemic.


Big Deal Comedy to host charity fundraiser for the Cambridge Women's Resources Centre

13 July 2023
Big Deal Comedy to host charity fundraiser for the Cambridge Women's Resources Centre

Big Deal Comedy to host charity fundraiser for the Cambridge Women's Resources Centre

13 July 2023

There will also be a raffle on the night featuring prizes donated by a number of Cambridge businesses.


Cambridge Standing Tall: Jiggles and Iggles unveiled as sponsors select giraffe designs for sculpture trail

13 July 2023
Cambridge Standing Tall: Jiggles and Iggles unveiled as sponsors select giraffe designs for sculpture trail

Cambridge Standing Tall: Jiggles and Iggles unveiled as sponsors select giraffe designs for sculpture trail

13 July 2023

The designs were chosen from those put forward by artists.


Colombian collective Cimarrón to bring colour to this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival

13 July 2023
Colombian collective Cimarrón to bring colour to this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival

Colombian collective Cimarrón to bring colour to this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival

13 July 2023

The winners of the 2020 Songlines Music Awards are set to appear alongside Welsh harp virtuoso Catrin Finch.


Indie-folk duo take Flyte on Cambridge Folk Festival’s opening day

12 July 2023
Indie-folk duo take Flyte on Cambridge Folk Festival’s opening day

Indie-folk duo take Flyte on Cambridge Folk Festival’s opening day

12 July 2023

The band took their name from Sebastian Flyte, a character from Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited.


Temporary art exhibition to showcase work by award-winning artists at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

12 July 2023
Temporary art exhibition to showcase work by award-winning artists at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

Temporary art exhibition to showcase work by award-winning artists at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

12 July 2023

The work of 15 artists from Galeria Moderna’s art contests will be on display.


Bishop of Ely breaks ground for new diocesan office

10 July 2023
Bishop of Ely breaks ground for new diocesan office

Bishop of Ely breaks ground for new diocesan office

10 July 2023

St Etheldreda House is being created on Lancaster Way Business Park.


Mick retires from Cambridge tool shop Mackay’s after 46 years and 37,000 miles

07 July 2023
Mick retires from Cambridge tool shop Mackay’s after 46 years and 37,000 miles

Mick retires from Cambridge tool shop Mackay’s after 46 years and 37,000 miles

07 July 2023

The 80-year-old used to cycle to work every day from Fulbourn.

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In pictures: Ely’s Aquafest attracts an ‘amazing crowd’

07 July 2023
In pictures: Ely’s Aquafest attracts an ‘amazing crowd’

In pictures: Ely’s Aquafest attracts an ‘amazing crowd’

07 July 2023

The 43rd edition of the fun-filled day included a fun fair, beer tent, burger bar, stalls, live music and a raft race on the River Great Ouse.


As The Libertines head to the Secret Garden Party 2023, Carl Barât tells of ‘brotherhood’ feeling

07 July 2023
As The Libertines head to the Secret Garden Party 2023, Carl Barât tells of ‘brotherhood’ feeling

As The Libertines head to the Secret Garden Party 2023, Carl Barât tells of ‘brotherhood’ feeling

07 July 2023

The fesival will he held in the countryside near Huntingdon.


Author Nick Bradley’s new book a love letter to Japan

05 July 2023
Author Nick Bradley’s new book a love letter to Japan

Author Nick Bradley’s new book a love letter to Japan

05 July 2023

A keen admirer of Japan and Japanese culture, Nick also teaches at the University of Cambridge, as part of its creative writing masters programme.


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