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New book ‘Norway’s War’ explores Cambridge woman’s role in the Norwegian resistance

New book ‘Norway’s War’ explores Cambridge woman’s role in the Norwegian resistance

New book ‘Norway’s War’ explores Cambridge woman’s role in the Norwegian resistance

09 May 2025

Myrtle Wright travelled to Norway in April 1940 on her way to Denmark, but was delayed by bad weather.


Layla, 9, completes Pennine Way walk for charity

Layla, 9, completes Pennine Way walk for charity

Layla, 9, completes Pennine Way walk for charity

09 May 2025

The St Mary’s School, Cambridge pupil walked the entire 268-mile route to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.


King Charles delights Cancer Hair Care founder at Buckingham Palace visit

King Charles delights Cancer Hair Care founder at Buckingham Palace visit

King Charles delights Cancer Hair Care founder at Buckingham Palace visit

08 May 2025

Jasmin Julia Gupta and her team offer free, expert advice and support on all aspects of hair loss before, during and after cancer treatment.


Patient amazed after undergoing first robot-assisted double operation at Addenbrooke’s

Patient amazed after undergoing first robot-assisted double operation at Addenbrooke’s

Patient amazed after undergoing first robot-assisted double operation at Addenbrooke’s

08 May 2025

He was able to go home after three days.


‘Genomic datasets must include indigenous populations’ says Cambridge data scientist

‘Genomic datasets must include indigenous populations’ says Cambridge data scientist

‘Genomic datasets must include indigenous populations’ says Cambridge data scientist

07 May 2025

Dr Manuel Corpas says that all humanity must be represented in DNA studies.


CPSL Mind seeks to help people find ‘moments of joy’ as part of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week

CPSL Mind seeks to help people find ‘moments of joy’ as part of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week

CPSL Mind seeks to help people find ‘moments of joy’ as part of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week

05 May 2025

The theme for this year’s awareness week is ‘Community’.


£17,000 raised on inaugural Cambridge Cancer Help Centre charity cycle ride

£17,000 raised on inaugural Cambridge Cancer Help Centre charity cycle ride

£17,000 raised on inaugural Cambridge Cancer Help Centre charity cycle ride

02 May 2025

Two routes – of 20 miles and 60 miles – started and finished at the centre besides Scotsdale Garden Centre.


Hat trick as Carter Jonas and COEL to host third charity cricket day

Hat trick as Carter Jonas and COEL to host third charity cricket day

Hat trick as Carter Jonas and COEL to host third charity cricket day

01 May 2025

Ex-England cricketer Chris Broad will be guest speaker at the event at Fenner’s this summer.


Patient with ultra rare condition builds YouTube following and aims to raise £10,000 for Addenbrooke’s with new song

Patient with ultra rare condition builds YouTube following and aims to raise £10,000 for Addenbrooke’s with new song

Patient with ultra rare condition builds YouTube following and aims to raise £10,000 for Addenbrooke’s with new song

01 May 2025

He was one day away from starting chemo as it was thought to be brain cancer.


Watch the reaction as 72-year-old Duxford man wins £82,000 supercar after buying 17p ticket

Watch the reaction as 72-year-old Duxford man wins £82,000 supercar after buying 17p ticket

Watch the reaction as 72-year-old Duxford man wins £82,000 supercar after buying 17p ticket

01 May 2025

He plans to give it to ‘the best son in the world’.


Singer Amy Sears leads charity concert in aid of Royal Papworth Hospital

Singer Amy Sears leads charity concert in aid of Royal Papworth Hospital

Singer Amy Sears leads charity concert in aid of Royal Papworth Hospital

30 April 2025

The concert is in memory of her father, Andrew Bone, who died in 2023, following a heart attack.


‘Design your own chocolate coin’ competition to mark The Cambridge Building Society’s 175 years

‘Design your own chocolate coin’ competition to mark The Cambridge Building Society’s 175 years

‘Design your own chocolate coin’ competition to mark The Cambridge Building Society’s 175 years

30 April 2025

The Cambridge has partnered with The Royal Mint, the makers of British coins, for the competition.


New Maggie’s cancer support centre approved for Long Road in Cambridge

New Maggie’s cancer support centre approved for Long Road in Cambridge

New Maggie’s cancer support centre approved for Long Road in Cambridge

29 April 2025

It will replace its Puddicombe Way location.


Police searching for missing 17-year-old discover body in Caldecote woodland

Police searching for missing 17-year-old discover body in Caldecote woodland

Police searching for missing 17-year-old discover body in Caldecote woodland

26 April 2025

Mihran Khachatryan was last seen leaving his Hardwick home on 21 April.


Why Abbie is taking on the London Marathon 2025 in aid of Blue Smile

Why Abbie is taking on the London Marathon 2025 in aid of Blue Smile

Why Abbie is taking on the London Marathon 2025 in aid of Blue Smile

25 April 2025

She has been inspired by the work of children’s mental health charity.


Neil Thompson completes London to Cambridge walk for Romsey Mill

Neil Thompson completes London to Cambridge walk for Romsey Mill

Neil Thompson completes London to Cambridge walk for Romsey Mill

25 April 2025

Neil completed a walk of more than 60 miles from London to Cambridge, helping to raise more than £7,500 for the Cambridge-based charity.


Charles Darwin Archive recognised by UNESCO

Charles Darwin Archive recognised by UNESCO

Charles Darwin Archive recognised by UNESCO

25 April 2025

The programme is the documentary heritage equivalent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.


‘A great honour’ for Mike Scialom as song is recorded by Ukrainian star, Anna Starushkevych

‘A great honour’ for Mike Scialom as song is recorded by Ukrainian star, Anna Starushkevych

‘A great honour’ for Mike Scialom as song is recorded by Ukrainian star, Anna Starushkevych

25 April 2025

The Cambridge Independent’s business correspondent is also a musician and songwriter.


Mother pays tribute to 22-year-old motorcyclist from Cambridge who died after collision with Tesco van

Mother pays tribute to 22-year-old motorcyclist from Cambridge who died after collision with Tesco van

Mother pays tribute to 22-year-old motorcyclist from Cambridge who died after collision with Tesco van

21 April 2025

A 58-year-old man from Royston has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.


The day I met Pope Francis: Cambridge hairdresser recalls ‘humble’ man as his death is mourned

The day I met Pope Francis: Cambridge hairdresser recalls ‘humble’ man as his death is mourned

The day I met Pope Francis: Cambridge hairdresser recalls ‘humble’ man as his death is mourned

21 April 2025

Piero D’Angelico was part of a Cambridge delegation that travelled to the Vatican.


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