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How 500 families had a foodbank Christmas in one of UK's richest cities

How 500 families had a foodbank Christmas in one of UK's richest cities

How 500 families had a foodbank Christmas in one of UK's richest cities

28 December 2018

Jon Edney, director of Cambridge Foodbank, says record numbers have needed its services this year


Review: Our verdict on Aladdin, the time-travelling pantomime at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: Our verdict on Aladdin, the time-travelling pantomime at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Review: Our verdict on Aladdin, the time-travelling pantomime at Cambridge Arts Theatre

10 December 2018

This well-staged production stars Wayne Sleep, Liza Goddard and Matt Crosby


Shocking mistreatment of mother in rare disease case

Shocking mistreatment of mother in rare disease case

Shocking mistreatment of mother in rare disease case

09 December 2018

"It's about changing the narrative from reactive to proactive" said Rebecca Pinder at RAREfest


Elf Express and Santa's Grotto Experience returns to Scotsdales

 Elf Express and Santa's Grotto Experience returns to Scotsdales

Elf Express and Santa's Grotto Experience returns to Scotsdales

08 December 2018

More than 150,000 children have enjoyed the ride, which features artwork by chairman's sister


Jonnie Peacock discusses switching on Cambridge’s Christmas lights, Strictly Come Dancing and returning to the track

Jonnie Peacock discusses switching on Cambridge’s Christmas lights, Strictly Come Dancing and returning to the track

Jonnie Peacock discusses switching on Cambridge’s Christmas lights, Strictly Come Dancing and returning to the track

25 November 2018

The Paralympic gold medallist reveals who he has been supporting in this year’s BBC show


Meet the 94-year-old at Cambridgeshire care home who loves 3D printing

Meet the 94-year-old at Cambridgeshire care home who loves 3D printing

Meet the 94-year-old at Cambridgeshire care home who loves 3D printing

24 November 2018

Retired engineer John Downes uses technology to help fellow residents


Enter the Cambridge Rotary Club young photographers' competition

Enter the Cambridge Rotary Club young photographers' competition

Enter the Cambridge Rotary Club young photographers' competition

24 November 2018

Contest supported by Cambridge Independent - and there are prizes worth more £500 up for grabs from Campkins


The Big Switch-On 2018 gallery: Paralympic star Jonnie Peacock says it was 'awesome' to turn on Cambridge's Christmas lights

The Big Switch-On 2018 gallery: Paralympic star Jonnie Peacock says it was 'awesome' to turn on Cambridge's Christmas lights

The Big Switch-On 2018 gallery: Paralympic star Jonnie Peacock says it was 'awesome' to turn on Cambridge's Christmas lights

19 November 2018

Cambridge Independent supports Cambridge BID event, which attracted thousands to market square


Our guide to Christmas pantos 2018

Our guide to Christmas pantos 2018

Our guide to Christmas pantos 2018

19 November 2018

Here’s our round-up of the best pantomimes to see in Cambridgeshire in 2018, with dates, prices and box office links


Teams of children come together for the launch of the First Lego League at North Cambridge Academy (NCA)

Teams of children come together for the launch of the First Lego League at North Cambridge Academy (NCA)

Teams of children come together for the launch of the First Lego League at North Cambridge Academy (NCA)

14 October 2018

Three of this year's sponsored teams: NCA and The Grove and Shirley primary schools met on Monday (October 8) at the academy.


Five playgrounds in Cambridge set for major revamps

Five playgrounds in Cambridge set for major revamps

Five playgrounds in Cambridge set for major revamps

30 September 2018

Cambridge City Council consults residents on plans


Our guide to LifeLab: Two days of family-friendly science in Cambridge and Peterborough shopping centres, libraries and more

Our guide to LifeLab: Two days of family-friendly science in Cambridge and Peterborough shopping centres, libraries and more

Our guide to LifeLab: Two days of family-friendly science in Cambridge and Peterborough shopping centres, libraries and more

26 September 2018

The Grand Arcade and The Grafton shopping centres will become adventure zones as events take place on Friday and Saturday


Cambridgeshire County Council launches campaign to find new foster carers

Cambridgeshire County Council launches campaign to find new foster carers

Cambridgeshire County Council launches campaign to find new foster carers

20 September 2018

Cambridge Independent joins Team Cambridgeshire to help cause


Complete guide to Bridge the Gap 2018 including route map, times, attractions and ticket prices

Complete guide to Bridge the Gap 2018 including route map, times, attractions and ticket prices

Complete guide to Bridge the Gap 2018 including route map, times, attractions and ticket prices

05 September 2018

Find out why you should look out for blue balloons on charity walk through Cambridge colleges on Sunday September 9


Join in the Cambridge Town and Gown 10K and help Muscular Dystrophy UK

Join in the Cambridge Town and Gown 10K and help Muscular Dystrophy UK

Join in the Cambridge Town and Gown 10K and help Muscular Dystrophy UK

30 August 2018

Rebecca Shaw tells how she has signed up in support of her brother Michael, 21


This year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas to ‘go extreme’

This year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas to ‘go extreme’

This year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas to ‘go extreme’

28 August 2018

The Festival of Ideas – for which the Cambridge Independent is media partner – will host more than 200 events, exhibitions and performances as it explores the theme of extremes.


Our guide to Open Cambridge - including 10 highlights from the festival that allows you behind the scenes

Our guide to Open Cambridge - including 10 highlights from the festival that allows you behind the scenes

Our guide to Open Cambridge - including 10 highlights from the festival that allows you behind the scenes

25 August 2018

Encounter the supernatural at Christ's College, visit the Cambridge mosque and explore Eddington


Groups can sign up for Bridge the Gap charity walk for a special price

Groups can sign up for Bridge the Gap charity walk for a special price

Groups can sign up for Bridge the Gap charity walk for a special price

09 August 2018

Fundraising stroll through Cambridge University colleges will raise money for Arthur Rank Hospice and Romsey Mill


Cambridgeshire mum-of-two seeks investors for her baby car seat invention that could prevent seizures

Cambridgeshire mum-of-two seeks investors for her baby car seat invention that could prevent seizures

Cambridgeshire mum-of-two seeks investors for her baby car seat invention that could prevent seizures

21 July 2018

Former Met Police officer Lisa Walford creates Safe Sleep Seat which can be reclined at touch of a button by driver


71 pictures from Cambridge Race for Life 2018 as 4,000 participants help raise about £250,000 for Cancer Research UK

71 pictures from Cambridge Race for Life 2018 as 4,000 participants help raise about £250,000 for Cancer Research UK

71 pictures from Cambridge Race for Life 2018 as 4,000 participants help raise about £250,000 for Cancer Research UK

08 July 2018

Women and children brave searing temperatures to take part in annual event


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