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Paul Brackley is the editor of the Cambridge Independent and editorial director for Iliffe Media Ltd. He helped to launch the company and title in 2016, taking the newspaper to four Weekly Newspaper of the Year Awards in four years. He has previously worked as editor and editor-in-chief at daily and weekly newspapers across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

Petition calling for traditional Cambridge market to be saved grows

21 July 2025
Petition calling for traditional Cambridge market to be saved grows

Petition calling for traditional Cambridge market to be saved grows

21 July 2025

It claims civic quarter plans will drive away local traders.

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Layrd Design achieves fivefold growth in turnover in one year

20 July 2025
Layrd Design achieves fivefold growth in turnover in one year

Layrd Design achieves fivefold growth in turnover in one year

20 July 2025

It caps six years of growth for the commercial interior design studio.


Teenage girl dies in motorbike collision with lorry on A10 at Waterbeach

20 July 2025
Teenage girl dies in motorbike collision with lorry on A10 at Waterbeach

Teenage girl dies in motorbike collision with lorry on A10 at Waterbeach

20 July 2025

Police were called on Friday afternoon.


Concerns grow that Fenner’s, the University of Cambridge’s famous cricket ground, is being degraded

19 July 2025
Concerns grow that Fenner’s, the University of Cambridge’s famous cricket ground, is being degraded

Concerns grow that Fenner’s, the University of Cambridge’s famous cricket ground, is being degraded

19 July 2025

Fewer matches are being played there - and there are plans for development beside it.

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How specialist care in Cambridge and greater awareness of CADASIL has helped delay onset of rare condition

17 July 2025
How specialist care in Cambridge and greater awareness of CADASIL has helped delay onset of rare condition

How specialist care in Cambridge and greater awareness of CADASIL has helped delay onset of rare condition

17 July 2025

It causes early-onset strokes and increases the risk of dementia.


Extraordinary sculptures among artwork at Tyrrell Art Gallery’s exhibition at C3 Church in Cambridge

16 July 2025
Extraordinary sculptures among artwork at Tyrrell Art Gallery’s exhibition at C3 Church in Cambridge

Extraordinary sculptures among artwork at Tyrrell Art Gallery’s exhibition at C3 Church in Cambridge

16 July 2025

It features work by a host of international artists.


Nearly 150 jobs to go at Cambridge University Hospitals amid NHS spending cuts

16 July 2025
Nearly 150 jobs to go at Cambridge University Hospitals amid NHS spending cuts

Nearly 150 jobs to go at Cambridge University Hospitals amid NHS spending cuts

16 July 2025

Hundreds more have already left after non-replacements and voluntary agreements.

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Royal Papworth consultants stress importance of lung cancer screening on Downing Street visit

16 July 2025
Royal Papworth consultants stress importance of lung cancer screening on Downing Street visit

Royal Papworth consultants stress importance of lung cancer screening on Downing Street visit

16 July 2025

They visited to mark 35 years of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

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Warning from waste firm over arson attacks at Cambridgeshire landfill site

15 July 2025
Warning from waste firm over arson attacks at Cambridgeshire landfill site

Warning from waste firm over arson attacks at Cambridgeshire landfill site

15 July 2025

It says people are trespassing, causing damaging and setting fires.


Major delays on railway journeys in Cambridge region after points failure on line to London

14 July 2025
Major delays on railway journeys in Cambridge region after points failure on line to London

Major delays on railway journeys in Cambridge region after points failure on line to London

14 July 2025

Delays are expected until 1pm.


First patients benefit from pioneering treatment for heart valve disease at Royal Papworth

14 July 2025
First patients benefit from pioneering treatment for heart valve disease at Royal Papworth

First patients benefit from pioneering treatment for heart valve disease at Royal Papworth

14 July 2025

The Trilogy valve technology treats a condition in which the blood flows the wrong way through the heart,


Police ‘increasingly concerned’ over welfare of 32-year-old missing from South Cambridgeshire village

13 July 2025
Police ‘increasingly concerned’ over welfare of 32-year-old missing from South Cambridgeshire village

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ over welfare of 32-year-old missing from South Cambridgeshire village

13 July 2025

Can you help officers find Mathew Hallam?


Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

11 July 2025
Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

Santas gather in July for Cambridge convention - and discuss ‘elf and safety

11 July 2025

Hotel guests thought all their Christmases had come at once.


Teenager who lost mum, aunt and uncle to rare disorder is first in Europe to get life-changing drug after Cambridge breakthrough

11 July 2025
Teenager who lost mum, aunt and uncle to rare disorder is first in Europe to get life-changing drug after Cambridge breakthrough

Teenager who lost mum, aunt and uncle to rare disorder is first in Europe to get life-changing drug after Cambridge breakthrough

11 July 2025

The NHS has approved the use of ‘life-changing’ drug.


Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

11 July 2025
Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Cambridge researchers say certain gut microbes could protect us from harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

11 July 2025

The chemicals are found in everyday items including non-stick pans and waterproof clothing.


Scrapping cash ISA limit would be damaging, The Cambridge chief warns Chancellor

10 July 2025
Scrapping cash ISA limit would be damaging, The Cambridge chief warns Chancellor

Scrapping cash ISA limit would be damaging, The Cambridge chief warns Chancellor

10 July 2025

Peter Burrows has added his name to an British Societies Association warning to Rachel Reeves.


Personalised Breast Cancer Programme pioneered in Cambridge expands again

10 July 2025
Personalised Breast Cancer Programme pioneered in Cambridge expands again

Personalised Breast Cancer Programme pioneered in Cambridge expands again

10 July 2025

DNA and RNA readouts from tumour cells are compared with those from healthy cells.


Transformation of Needingworth Quarry into RSPB Ouse Fen ‘may take until end of 2038’

10 July 2025
Transformation of Needingworth Quarry into RSPB Ouse Fen ‘may take until end of 2038’

Transformation of Needingworth Quarry into RSPB Ouse Fen ‘may take until end of 2038’

10 July 2025

Brice Aggregates has applied to extend its planning permission.


Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

10 July 2025
Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

Inside Facebook owner Meta’s new £12m audio research lab in Cambridge for AI-powered glasses

10 July 2025

It will help it develop intelligent audio for wearable devices that adapts to surroundings.


Hidden gem nature reserve Kingfishers Bridge to host family open weekend

09 July 2025
Hidden gem nature reserve Kingfishers Bridge to host family open weekend

Hidden gem nature reserve Kingfishers Bridge to host family open weekend

09 July 2025

Explore wetland and meadow habitat, enjoy activities and tours.


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