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19/02/2024

"Cambridge airport is not a massive commercial hub"

Anna from Flight Free UK told That's TV about the panel which is coming to Cambridge, with a variety of talks from local environmentalists.

19/02/2024

"Siblings are quite forgotten when a child is diagnosed"

Deborah Mitchell from Tom's Trust told That's TV about the Sibling Toolkit which is on offer, to help support the siblings of a child with a cancer diagnosis.

16/02/2024

Jonathan from Pledge United Indonesia told That's TV about the programme, which is being supported by Cambridge United Football Club, to help challenge the culture around gender issues, discrimination and violence against women and girls.

Kieran from Cambridge United Foundation then told us about teaching the boys, seeing their development and what the Cambridge United badge can do in terms of inspiring the behaviour of future football players.

15/02/2024

"How difficult it is at the moment for writers to have their work staged"

Jamie from the The Play Lottery told That's TV about the randomised competition for future playwriters in East Anglia.

15/02/2024

"That could help fund a swimming pool"

Cambridge City Councillor Katie Thornborrow told That's TV about the complicated situation involving a swimming pool due to be built by Cambridge University, as part of the North-West development.

A University of Cambridge spokesperson said that they do not currently have planning permission for a new pool, and if and when they receive planning permission, they will then need to take into account an ongoing council review of swimming pool demand, and future provision in the wider area.

14/02/2024

"Raise awareness of issues, and things that are important to families"

Lois from East Anglia's Children's Hospices - EACH told That's TV about the 'I Wish You Knew' Campaign, which highlights the experiences of families who have loved ones using the hospice services.

14/02/2024

"Really help the planet, sustainability, but also give them really stable careers"

Ex University of Cambridge student and panellist for Cambridge Zero, Vanessa, told that's TV about her involvement, and how students can have a big impact on the environment, with their career.

13/02/2024

"I suddenly realised that there was a problem with funding in the music curriculum"

Founder of the Davison Young Musicians Foundation Awards, Tom Davison told That's TV how this years awards ceremony could help an aspiring musician from the county.

13/02/2024

"The first time a project like this has ever really opened in Cambridge"

Alice from It Takes A City - Cambridge Women's Homelessness Action Group told That's TV about the newest progressions in The Haven Pilot project, which will create a safe space for homeless & vulnerable women in Cambridge.

12/02/2024

"There is paintings, prints and drawings, lots of variety in work"

Hannah from Fen Ditton Gallery told That's TV about their Voices in Drawing exhibition, which highlights the talents of 6 recent graduates from The Royal Drawing School.

12/02/2024

"There was a real lack of places to go, to get support"

Claire from Breast friends Cambridgeshire told That's TV about why they are expanding in to Cambridgeshire, to make sure women have the support they need, around their diagnosis.

09/02/2024

"Experience and share some of the research that's happening at the University"

David from the Camfest told That's TV about this years Festival.

09/02/2024

"Allowing more people who need to use those facilities, to have a great day"

That's TV got to attend the unveiling of the new changing place at Imperial War Museum Duxford, which came about from the request of Little Miracles Charity, and through the help of funding sourced by South Cambridgeshire.

08/02/2024

"A genuine personal passion, for what I used to call in the 80's, second hand clothes"

Kitty from The Mill Road Ecochic Fashion Show told That's TV how it's being use to drive sustainable fashion practices in the city, and highlight local second hand shops (Mill Road Winter Fair)

08/02/2024

"We have to beg the treasury for money to do things like transport schemes"

Daniel Zeichner told That's TV how he has asked the Government to allow Cambridge to decide its own future.

In response, a spokesperson for the Government said that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority are getting a 97 million pound devolution deal, and the city received 14 million pounds as part of the shared prosperity fund, to spend on local projects - so they feel the people of Cambridge are already benefiting.

07/02/2024

"I've got a shed full of baby items, that are donated daily by the public"

Cilla from Ely Baby Bank told That's TV how the scheme works, and that they support around 100 families every single week.

07/02/2024

"The entire pavement is taken up by a car"

Katie from Mill Road 4 People told That's TV that they are asking Cambridgeshire County Council for more enforcement officers down the street, to put an end to the constant pavement parking.

Speaking specifically on the Mill Road area, the council said that their parking enforcement team cover the whole of the city and respond to issues daily, however, they do have limited resources and that means they are not always able to respond to issues, as they occur.

06/02/2024

"We've been concentrating on road safety projects"

Councillor Stephen Thompson from Haddenham Parish Council told That's TV about their 'Slower is Safer' campaign, in collaboration with the Robert Arkenstall Primary School pupils.

06/02/2024

"Drugs have been shown to slow down the progression of the disease"

Dr Ben Underwood from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust told That's TV about their study, into which local patients will be eligible for the potential launch of a new Alzheimer’s treatment.

05/02/2024

"There has been a real need to help people in the UK"

Neil from Charity Boots told That's TV about how they help disadvantaged communities play the game of football, and their relationship with Cambridge United Football Club.

05/02/2024

"Even if it's a high volume, at a short amount of time... it can be deemed unsafe"

Trevor from Angli-EAR Hearing and Tinnitus Solutions Limited told That's TV about the link between hearing problems, and long periods of gaming amongst teenagers.

02/02/2024

"We're not at all against student accommodation, we know there is a need for it"

Pam Gatrell from Friends of Paradise Nature Reserve told That's TV why they are taking action against the decision to build student accommodation on the boarder of the Paradise Nature Reserve

A spokesperson for the Planning Inspectorate said that they decided the height of the blocks would not be not harmful, and would not result in a stark and overbearing elevation next to the reserve.

01/02/2024

"We have been working with galleries to get in touch with external artists from Cambridge"

Abby from Cambridge BID told That's TV about the Cambridge Arts Festival, and how it's the first but hopefully not the last one that residents will see.

01/02/2024

"I calculated that 40% of cyclists that I witnessed... were without any form of illumination"

Neil Mackay told That's TV about his petition, to see tougher legislation for those who use bicycles without lights. This comes after a couple of incidents in Cambridge, where Neil noticed people getting away with using lightless bikes.

In response to Neil's petition, a government spokesperson said that if his petition reaches the required amount of signatures, then they will look into more detailed legislation.

31/01/2024

"They really brought it to the attention of the planning officers"

Cllr Katie Thornburrow from Cambridge City Council told That's TV that protecting historic parts of the city is one of the councils top priorities, after announcing that Howes Place has been made a conservation area.

31/01/2024

"It means that this plant is healthy"

Horticulturist Kathryn Bray from Cambridge University Botanic Garden told That's TV about the multiple Moon Flowers that are waiting to bloom, and why this is so exciting for them.

30/01/2024

"Got a headache? You know what to do, but with mental health there is still that stigma around it"

Gary from Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind - CPSL Mind told That's TV about Time to Talk Day, on Feb 1st, which encourages residents to open up a conversation around mental health.

30/01/2024

"Creating a safe and inclusive space for young people"

Sam from Inspire 2 Ignite told That's TV about their curious corner and event at Longsands Academy, to help children who find themselves without employment, education or training.

29/01/2024

"We thought this would be a really nice way of tying two parts of Northstowe together"

Mari from Northstowe Arts told That's TV how their Nature in Northstowe project for South Cambridgeshire was such a success, that Homes England picked it up for phase 2.

29/01/2024

"They looked at the rate of growth through the Conservative years"

The MP for Cambridge told That's TV how he has criticised the Conservative government for failing the city, after new figures show that residents are more than 21 thousand pound worse off, than they were in 2010.

The Centre for Cities highlighted that the local housing affordability has continued to get worse, but Cambridge’s population has still grown more than any other place in the country.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities said that Michael Gove plans to dramatically expand Cambridge by 2040 with 150 thousand new homes, and to make the local Science departments and labs key players in the European markets.

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The voice of Real People in West Anglia. Delivering local news and information on Freeview channel 7 and Virgin channel 159.