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Gemma Gardner is news editor for Cambridge Independent. She joined the title as culture editor at its launch in 2016, before becoming news editor in 2018. Gemma was previously news editor for the Harlow Star. She begun her career at the Hertfordshire Mercury series in 2007.

Campaigners raise £100,000 to help fight Cambourne to Cambridge busway plans

12 April 2025
Campaigners raise £100,000 to help fight Cambourne to Cambridge busway plans

Campaigners raise £100,000 to help fight Cambourne to Cambridge busway plans

12 April 2025

The group is hoping to raise £130,000 ahead of a public inquiry.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces 30 new police officers for Cambridgeshire during visit

11 April 2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces 30 new police officers for Cambridgeshire during visit

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces 30 new police officers for Cambridgeshire during visit

11 April 2025

The Prime Minister visited Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s headquarters to make the announcement.


Camcycle seeks volunteers to pilot window-mounted traffic sensors

09 April 2025
Camcycle seeks volunteers to pilot window-mounted traffic sensors

Camcycle seeks volunteers to pilot window-mounted traffic sensors

09 April 2025

The scheme aims to create a detailed picture of traffic issues on particular streets.


Order prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend, NHS warns

09 April 2025
Order prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend, NHS warns

Order prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend, NHS warns

09 April 2025

GP practices will be closed over the bank holiday weekend.


‘Hundreds’ of non-clinical jobs to go at Cambridge hospitals

08 April 2025
‘Hundreds’ of non-clinical jobs to go at Cambridge hospitals

‘Hundreds’ of non-clinical jobs to go at Cambridge hospitals

08 April 2025

The loss of 500 roles is the equivalent of about four per cent of CUH’s workforce.

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Beehive developer says council objected without warning after 30 months

07 April 2025
Beehive developer says council objected without warning after 30 months

Beehive developer says council objected without warning after 30 months

07 April 2025

A planning inquiry will be held to determine the application.

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Voters offered a choice of light rail or focus on buses for Cambridge as candidates share verdict on congestion charge

04 April 2025
Voters offered a choice of light rail or focus on buses for Cambridge as candidates share verdict on congestion charge

Voters offered a choice of light rail or focus on buses for Cambridge as candidates share verdict on congestion charge

04 April 2025

We’ve quizzed mayoral candidates in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough on the transport challenge.

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Pilot ‘lost control’ of aircraft in fatal crash at Duxford Airfield

03 April 2025
Pilot ‘lost control’ of aircraft in fatal crash at Duxford Airfield

Pilot ‘lost control’ of aircraft in fatal crash at Duxford Airfield

03 April 2025

The Air Accident Investigation Branch has published the results of its probe.


Donation will buy cycle racks for Queen Emma Primary School in Cambridge

03 April 2025
Donation will buy cycle racks for Queen Emma Primary School in Cambridge

Donation will buy cycle racks for Queen Emma Primary School in Cambridge

03 April 2025

The homebuilder also visited the primary to deliver its Stay Safe, Stay Away course.


Peta offers £2,500 reward for information on alpacas shot dead in South Cambridgeshire village

02 April 2025
Peta offers £2,500 reward for information on alpacas shot dead in South Cambridgeshire village

Peta offers £2,500 reward for information on alpacas shot dead in South Cambridgeshire village

02 April 2025

It is believed the four alpacas were shot with a .22 or higher calibre rifle.


School and sixth form at Northstowe Learning Community officially opened

02 April 2025
School and sixth form at Northstowe Learning Community officially opened

School and sixth form at Northstowe Learning Community officially opened

02 April 2025

Visitors took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.


North Cambridge Academy earns praise from inspectors

30 March 2025
North Cambridge Academy earns praise from inspectors

North Cambridge Academy earns praise from inspectors

30 March 2025

A key strength of the academy is its strong partnerships with local businesses and universities, said inspectors.


Premier Travel working to help its customers after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar

28 March 2025
Premier Travel working to help its customers after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar

Premier Travel working to help its customers after 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar

28 March 2025

The travel agency says its priority remains the safety of its customers and staff.


Hospice faces £260,000 extra costs due to NI rise as MPs sound alarm over impact

28 March 2025
Hospice faces £260,000 extra costs due to NI rise as MPs sound alarm over impact

Hospice faces £260,000 extra costs due to NI rise as MPs sound alarm over impact

28 March 2025

Lib Dem MPs say the rise could have a ‘grave impact’ on communities.


Prime Minister in Cambridge on a pothole mission – but council leader is sceptical

28 March 2025
Prime Minister in Cambridge on a pothole mission – but council leader is sceptical

Prime Minister in Cambridge on a pothole mission – but council leader is sceptical

28 March 2025

It comes as the PM told councils to prove they are tackling the issue or face having the cash to fix them withheld.


Sustainability on agenda at Abbey College Cambridge conference

26 March 2025
Sustainability on agenda at Abbey College Cambridge conference

Sustainability on agenda at Abbey College Cambridge conference

26 March 2025

From planning and organising, to presenting and moderating, the Abbey College Cambridge cohort took charge of every aspect of the event.


Operator Whippet to trial autonomous buses in Cambridge

26 March 2025
Operator Whippet to trial autonomous buses in Cambridge

Operator Whippet to trial autonomous buses in Cambridge

26 March 2025

It has been appointed as the operator for the Connector trial.


Joggers, cyclists and a mother with a pram come close to edge of busway to avoid flood

25 March 2025
Joggers, cyclists and a mother with a pram come close to edge of busway to avoid flood

Joggers, cyclists and a mother with a pram come close to edge of busway to avoid flood

25 March 2025

The council has closed sections of the path and is warning people not to try and walk along it.

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Labour accused of ‘stifling democracy’ after row breaks out at Cambridge City Council meeting

25 March 2025
Labour accused of ‘stifling democracy’ after row breaks out at Cambridge City Council meeting

Labour accused of ‘stifling democracy’ after row breaks out at Cambridge City Council meeting

25 March 2025

Lib Dems express outrage after Labour councillors use procedural tactics to shut down a debate.


Warning notice issued to East of England Ambulance Service over multiple failures

25 March 2025
Warning notice issued to East of England Ambulance Service over multiple failures

Warning notice issued to East of England Ambulance Service over multiple failures

25 March 2025

Staffing levels and call wait times among the concerns.


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