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Phil Rodgers: A look back at Cambridge politics in 2025
12+ hour, 49+ min ago Our political correspondent, Phil Rodgers, reviews the political year in Cambridge. While 2024 was dominated politically by the General Election, 2025 brought crucial mayoral and county council elections, and the perennial Cambridge challenges of housing and transport continued to top the list…...
Shop with purpose at Cards for Good Causes in Cambridge
3+ day, 14+ hour ago With just a week until Christmas, Cards for Good Causes is encouraging shoppers to visit its festive pop-up Christmas shop in the Church of St Clement on Bridge Street in Cambridge. Shoppers can pick up Christmas cards, gifts, decorations, gift…...
Cambridge Spark partners The AA to accelerate AI capabilities in leadership teams
6+ day, 11+ hour ago Home " Business " Article The AA has partnered with Cambridge Spark to launch a Leading with AI Programme to accelerate AI capabilities across leadership teams. The programme will involve 140 senior leaders across three cohorts starting this month and running through to…...
Debate as company’s private booking closes Christmas in Cambridge attraction to visitors
1+ week, 3+ day ago Concerns have been raised that a company booking meant the public could not enter the Christmas in Cambridge winter wonderland on Parker's Piece on a busy Saturday. Cambridge-headquartered technology giant Arm hosted a marquee beside the attraction " which includes a…...
Have a say on 20-year Local Plan vision for 50,000 homes in Greater Cambridge
1+ week, 6+ day ago The community has been urged to have its say on the growth of Greater Cambridge over the next 20 years, during which about 50,000 new homes and 73,000 new jobs are expected in the region. A consultation has been launched on the Local…...
Why ‘parasocial’ is Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of 2025
2+ week, 22+ hour ago Cambridge Dictionary has confirmed "parasocial" as its word of the year for 2025. It is defined as involving a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know. Psychologists have observed how the rise of one-sided parasocial…...
Christmas tree lit up in Cambridge’s Mill Road in show of ‘unity, hope, and togetherness’
2+ week, 2+ day ago Cambridge's Mill Road is filled with festive spirit after a beautifully-decorated Christmas tree was placed in the street for what is thought to be only the third time in more than 100 years. The tree installation was organised by the newly-elected…...
Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw heading back to Cambridge with new show, ‘CODA’
2+ week, 2+ day ago As a CODA (child of deaf adults) himself, Scottish stand-up Ray Bradshaw's latest comedy hour is fittingly titled CODA, and is described as a "funny, heartwarming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a…...
The Hobson Cambridge hotel opens on St Andrew’s Street
2+ week, 2+ day ago Home " Business " Article The Hobson Cambridge by Adina has opened on St Andrew's Street. Marking the UK debut of TFE, the Australian-born brand introduces its distinctive apartment-style concept to the city with 56 keys set within the Grade II listed building....
CB1 Christmas Market returns to Station Square, Cambridge
2+ week, 6+ day ago The popular CB1 Christmas Market returns to Station Square, Cambridge, on 9-10 December from 12-3.30pm. The market offers plenty to choose from for residents, workers, visitors and the wider community. Pick up your Christmas presents from a wide range of stalls, or why…...