Cambridge Independent

20/12/2024

Garry Monk conceded that his Cambridge United were not good enough during this evening's home defeat to Huddersfield Town.

The Cambridge United head coach admitted that his side were nowhere near good enough during tonight’s League One encounter.

20/12/2024

A night to forget for Cambridge United, who signed off for 2024 at the Abbey with a hefty defeat.

Cambridge United’s defending leaves plenty to be desired during defeat to promotion-hunting Huddersfield Town.

20/12/2024

Congrats to Turtle Dove Cambridge, organiser of first Young Women's (14-24) Conference

‘Anything is possible’ say organisers Turtle Dove

20/12/2024

End of an era at Cambridge Rugby with Richie Williams set to leave the club later this month.

Richie Williams has overseen plenty of success at Ellgia Fields since his appointment in 2018.

20/12/2024

A cocktail of chemicals was found in the River Cam in Cambridge during a nationwide study of bathing water quality.

Designated Bathing Water sites are monitored by the Environment Agency.

20/12/2024

A cyclist has been left with serious injuries following a crash in Cambridge in the early hours of the morning.

Witnesses are being sought by police.

20/12/2024

Despite a four-point gap to safety, Cambridge United will head into tonight’s home clash against Huddersfield Town feeling like a side that is not within the League One relegation zone.

Cambridge United go into tonight’s clash with promotion-hunting Huddersfield Town in positive form.

19/12/2024

The Cambridge United head coach has reflected on his decision to change the playing style earlier this season.

The Cambridge United head coach reflects on his decision earlier this season to alter the team’s playing style.

19/12/2024

The action came as a result of frequent reports of anti-social behaviour coming from the address.

The action came as a result of frequent reports of anti-social behaviour.

19/12/2024

Having sat out most of the season so far through injury, Taylor Richards is in line to return to action for Cambridge United over the festive period.

The Cambridge United attacking midfielder has been limited to just two appearances in League One this season.

19/12/2024

If you’re looking for fantastic days out to put a smile on everyone’s faces between Christmas and New Year and on into 2025, here are 10 London experiences that are sure to keep the good times rolling…

This way for the best family adventures to be had in the capital before the kids head back to school.

19/12/2024

It proved to be a tough afternoon for Cambridge Rugby away at one of the division's top teams.

Cambridge thrashed by a 90-point margin during clash away at RFU Championship table toppers.

18/12/2024

The first person caught by police conducting random breath tests during the festive drink-drive crackdown was a 22-year-old in Cambridge.

She claimed only to have had one drink.

18/12/2024

Drivers are reminded that the A10 at Foxton will be closed over Christmas to allow for works to the level crossing to take place.

There will be a signposted diversion for motorists.

18/12/2024

The Cambridge United striker has been linked with a return to his parent club next month.

The striker has been linked with a return to his parent club during next month’s transfer window

18/12/2024

The derby bragging rights went the way of the Cambridge United youngsters.

Cambridge United nab the bragging rights during Junior Premier League encounter at Cambourne Village College.

18/12/2024

In this week’s Cambridge Independent, out from today, we hear a plea from a headteacher and a parents’ campaign group not to buy your child a smartphone until they are at least 14, due to the impact they can have on their wellbeing.
We have a special feature on how devolution plans would affect Cambridgeshire, where there would be a bonfire of councils. Meanwhile, the green belt is under threat from increasing housing targets.
Market traders are fearing for the weekday market - we explain why. And we talk to the man who has taken on the tourist information centre as an independent business.
We also interview 91-year-old David Bailey, who is retiring as chair of Cambridge Older People’s Enterprise (COPE), about the experiences of older people today.
We explore the cocktail of chemicals found in the River Cam, explain how engineering work will hit festive rail services and discuss the new East West Rail petition, while the year in politics is explored in columns by Daniel Zeichner MP and columnist Phil Rodgers.
In Science, we look at a Nobel Laureate’s warning about the “unprecedented” risk from creating ‘mirror bacteria’, while in Education, we discuss SEND provision.
Look out for a stunning picture special from the city’s new Boom Battle Bar and escape room and, in Culture, don’t miss literary figures in Cambridge discussing what they’ll be reading this Christmas. We also have a guide from Amelie to cooking a French Christmas dinner, while in Business, there’s big news about bit.bio, and in Sport we hear from Dan Nlundulu about his time at Cambridge United Football Club.
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