Cambridge Independent

26/08/2024

Compensation - paid for by the government - is being offered if owners of zombie-style knives and machetes like this hand them in to Cambridge or Peterborough police.

The government is the scheme during a month-long amnesty.

26/08/2024

Cambridge Connect has urged the government to fund a study of a light rail network for Cambridge.

Cambridge Connect is proposing a light rail network into and through the city centre.

26/08/2024

BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair is coming back to Audley End House and Gardens.

Find out what’s in store.

25/08/2024

Prosecutors leading the manslaughter investigation into the deaths of Cambridge entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah and five others on board his sunken yacht are trying to establish why they were not alerted when the vessel was hit by powerful winds.

Cambridge entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah and five friends lost their lives.

25/08/2024

There have been calls for improved security at Burnside Lakes following the death of a 16-year-old boy.

The teenager died after reports he got into trouble while swimming with friends at the lakes.

25/08/2024

Unsurprisingly, there was plenty to discuss after Cambridge United played out a 4-4 draw with Blackpool yesterday afternoon.

Here are five of the biggest talking points.

The Independent looks back on a dramatic afternoon of action at the Cledara Abbey Stadium.

24/08/2024

Check out Phil Rodgers' unique 'poograph' of the River Cam as he discusses Cambridge's omni-problem.

Our political columnist takes a look at water quality and more in his latest column.

24/08/2024

Cambridge United boss Garry Monk reacts to today's frantic encounter at the Abbey Stadium.

The Cambridge United head coach gives his reaction to this afternoon’s frantic Sky Bet League One clash

24/08/2024

Nearly 40 roads in Cambridge could get 20mph limits.

Residents are being invited to have their say on the plans.

23/08/2024

The month-long Festival of Cycling is about to begin. Here's what's lined up.

An exciting month of events for the fourth Cambridge Festival of Cycling gets rolling on Sunday (25 August) with the first Cambridge Criterium.

23/08/2024

Look out for some Out of the Ordinary scenes in Cambridge this weekend as a free arts festival is held.

Look out for hilarious, weird and wonderful performances in the city.

23/08/2024

The Lynch family have told of their devastation after the bodies of Mike and Hannah Lynch were recovered from the yacht that sunk off the coast of Sicily on Monday.

The body of 18-year-old Hannah was retrieved on Friday.

23/08/2024

A whole new type of code-based engagement is being created at Bletchley Park....

Cambridge strategy underpins new interactive exhibition of iconic codebreaker.

23/08/2024

Saturday's opponents sacked their manager earlier this week - so the focus is on Cambridge United even more than normal.

The Tangerines will travel to Cambridgeshire having recently sacked manager Neil Critchley.

23/08/2024

Burwell&Exning Cricket Club were among the winners during last weekend's round of Division One fixtures.

A round-up of last weekend’s cricket action in the Onyx League Division One.

22/08/2024

Business and technology leaders have been paying tribute to Cambridge entrepreneur Mike Lynch and spoken of the 'incalculable' loss, after his body was retrieved from his sunken yacht.

Business and technology leaders have spoken of the ‘incalculable loss’ as tech pioneer’s death confirmed.

22/08/2024

The fans' favourite has entered into the final 12 months of his contract, leading to speculation about his Cambridge United future.

Speculation has started to mount after Liam Bennett entered the final 12 months of his contract.

22/08/2024

Here's how the students at Cambridge Academy for Science & Technology got in their GCSEs. Look out for stories on each of our schools plus our blog on them all.

The school community was praised for supporting students.

22/08/2024

Two new signings in the last two days (and 11 overall this summer) for Cambridge United.

Former West Ham United youngster becomes club’s 11th addition of the summer transfer window.

22/08/2024

Cambridge United have a couple of fresh injuries going into this weekend's clash against Blackpool.

Thirty-two-year-old picked up a hamstring injury during last weekend’s defeat to Crawley Town.

22/08/2024

Thousands of pupils across Cambridgeshire will find out their GCSE results today. We'll be bringing you all the results from schools across the county as they come in.

Pupils across Cambridgeshire will find out their GCSE results today.

22/08/2024

A 'proper ice cream' shop is about to open in King's Parade - and if you might even be able to get a free taste later today.

And you can get a free taste ahead of the official opening.

21/08/2024

Will a plan to stop deepfakes emerge at the next Cambridge Disinformation Summit?

Submissions invited as agenda for second-ever event expands.

21/08/2024

Five bodies were found today in the search for Mike Lynch, his daughter and friends.

Four bodies have been brought to shore on Wednesday.

21/08/2024

Cambridge University Boat Club's presidents for the 2024/25 The Boat Race season have been unveiled.

Cambridge University Boat Club name openweight and lightweight presidents for 2024/25 campaign.

21/08/2024

The number of summer transfer window signings at Cambridge United has moved into double figures.

Cambridge United bring in a young attacking midfielder from Championship outfit Bristol City.

21/08/2024

In the latest issue of the Cambridge Independent, out from today, we reflect on the double tragedy that has shocked the Cambridge community, with entrepreneur Mike Lynch missing, presumed dead, and the death of his former colleague Steve Chamberlain. We have a special report on the Combined Authority’s hopes of introducing bus franchising, and we report on Cambridge Connect’s appeal for funding for a study of light rail. We have the latest on the ‘Owlstone Henge’ dispute, visit Frank’s Farm to hear about a ‘sell your own’ produce concept, and look ahead with a full listing of all the events at the Festival of Cycling. We have details of where 20mph zones could be introduced, across 40 roads in Cambridge, and talk to the Shakespeare Festival director after a tribunal ruling. There’s a four-page A-level special, packed with pictures from our schools, plus a picture special as punt companies dress up to raise money for Jimmy’s. Plus, Phil Rodgers discusses the city’s ‘omni-problem’ and presents a ‘poo-graph’, while in Culture we hear from Sandi Toksvig, interview Countryfile’s Tom Heap and look ahead to Open Cambridge, while in Business, there’s a feature on the company behind an ‘AI Alan Turing’ and in Sport, we gauge Cambridge United Football Club’s start to the season. It’s in shops all week, available for home delivery or try our annual digital subscription offer and get a page-turning digital edition, our full archive, unlimited access to our Premium website and our app all for just £30 for a year! Use the code GAMES on our subscription site.

21/08/2024

Tickets are now on sale for this year's spectacular Cambridge Botanic Lights at Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden will again be brought to life after dark this winter.

21/08/2024

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20/08/2024

Divers have faced a difficult operation as they searched for Mike Lynch, his daughter and four others, who are feared dead.

It is thought their bodies may be trapped inside yacht, which is resting on seabed.