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Almost two thousand people have backed a petition calling for what its organiser describes as a more balanced approach to transport, planning and development in Cambridge. Wayne Nightingale was born […]
Some of Cambridge’s most fascinating buildings and hidden spaces are opening their doors to the public next month. Open Cambridge returns for ten days from the 11th of September, with […]
Linda catches up with Rich Quarterman, frontman and songwriter with Man the Lifeboats, who played at Cambridge Folk Festival last weekend.
Katherine Priddy is playing tonight (Friday) at Great St Mary’s as part of the Cambridge Folk Festival. She talks to Linda Ness about her music and how much she enjoys […]
A community group representing supporters of the Mill Road bus gate is urging Cambridgeshire County Council to take a broad view when it carries out its review […]
A section of the River Cam which has been deemed unsafe needs proper investment and quickly, according to a Cambridge city councillor. Earlier this week part of the riverbank next […]
Gavin Richards hears from Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner on Andy Burnham’s new cabinet and what it means for the city.
More than a year after the 31-point-9-million-pound Milton Road improvement scheme was completed, concerns are being raised about the health of many of the newly planted trees. Former Cambridge City […]
Students will next moth know the results of their GCSE exams with important decisions to make about their future. Julian speaks to Ed Bowles, Director of Sixth Form at Chesterton […]
Cambridge is celebrating 75 years since becoming a city with a free community event this Sunday. The celebrations on Jesus Green will mark the anniversary of King George VI granting […]
Volunteers in Orwell in South Cambridgeshire have uncovered what they believe is a centuries-old brick-domed well that had been buried for decades and Dr Andrew Holding explains the impact on […]
Cambridge Open Studios gets under way this weekend, with hundreds of artists opening their studios to visitors across the city and surrounding villages. Naomi Davies, this year’s event is particularly […]
The former Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has told Cambridge Radio Andy Burnham could be a friend to our region. Mr Burnham has signalled his intention to run for the […]
Join Emma, Matt and Mark while they discuss Spielberg’s latest Disclosure Day, YouTube horror phenomenon Backrooms, the new return of Masters of the Universe, heist movie Tuner and more!
Five thousand people are expected at the Fen Edge Festival which takes place in Cottenham this weekend. It started on Friday and continues until Sunday 21 June. The free to […]
Neil Jones tells Linda Ness about the celebrations which are planned to celebrate what would have been Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett’s 80th year.
Police are investigating after a number of St George’s flags appeared on lampposts around Chesterton in Cambridge. While some residents believe they’re simply showing support for England during the World […]
Bus franchising is coming to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. A review commissioned by Mayor Paul Bristow has recommended a phased introduction from 2027, with routes brought into the new system in […]
Broadcasting six times a week to five million listeners, The Archers follows the everyday lives, loves, and dramas of residents of Ambridge, the fictional village deep in the heart of the […]
Head of Commercial Services at Imperial War Museum Duxford, Adam Kendall, gives Linda Ness a behind the scenes look at how the famous Duxford air shows are planned, and gives […]
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has welcomed the acquisition of Cambridge East by Homes England and The Hill Group. The 700-acre site, which includes Cambridge City Airport, has been bought from […]
Cambridge Science Park has submitted plans for a major expansion which could triple its economic contribution and create up to 20,000 new jobs. The development would focus on life sciences, […]
Jessica Blundell tells Julian Clover about Strawberry Fair’s brand new Welcome Team — a lively group of performers, actors and volunteers bringing smiles, colour and Fair magic to the gates.
Cambridge Samaritans has been named charity partner for this year’s Cambridge Beer Festival. The event takes place on Jesus Green from tonight. The charity hopes to raise funds and awareness […]
The Cambridge Beer Festival returns to Jesus Green next week with some of the UK’s best beers competing to be crowned Champion Beer of Britain. The festival, organised by CAMRA, […]
Cambridge University, Cambridge United and Cambridge City Council, have jointly launched a new visual identity and logo, recognising the city as the birthplace of modern football. In 1848, Cambridge […]
Campaigners in Cambridge are calling for tighter controls on Houses in Multiple Occupation — known as HMOs — arguing that some parts of the city are seeing too many family […]
Scottish folk-pop band Tide Lines are coming to the Cambridge Junction next Wednesday. Singer and songwriter Robert Robertson talks to Linda Ness about the band.
Registration has opened for this year’s Bridge the Gap charity walk in Cambridge. The annual event returns on Sunday 13 September, starting and finishing on Parker’s Piece. Walkers will follow […]
Cambridge Breakfast presenter Julian Clover has a broken arm. Who better to ask about the healing process than our resident scientist Dr Andrew Holding.
In Thursday’s Cambridge Breakfast podcast Julian Clover discusses The Budget with Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner and Chair of Mill Road Traders Association Kobir Ahmed.
Julian Clover hears about the life of pioneering heart surgeon Sir Terrence English and Claudia McKenzie drops in with news of Cambridge Housing Society’s annual shoebox appeal.
The politician responsible for supervising roadworks in the county says he wants to introduce a lane rental scheme for utility companies. It’s after gas works in Hills Road came to […]
Northstowe Town Councillor Graeme Hodgeson joins Linda with news of Light Up Northstowe taking place on Saturday 22 November 2025.
In the Cambridge Breakfast podcast, Julian Clover finds how why the lights have changed on the Birthday Cake roundabout and hears about how Waterbeach Brass is planning for Christmas.
Julian Clover speaks to Lewis Herbert who has been attending Remembrance ceremonies at Kanchanaburi’s cemeteries near the Bridge on the River Kwai in west Thailand where members of the Cambridgeshire […]
Linda Ness is joined by Divya Ramkumar who tells us about about Samarpana Classical Arts, a group formed to celebrate South Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam.
A Kings Hedges Councillor has taken action after receiving complaints about the site of the former Jenny Wren pub. It closed in 2017 and was demolished in 2019 under a […]
Cambridge United have launched a special-edition fourth shirt for Black History Month, created with the Fitzwilliam Museum and Romsey Mill. The kit will debut against Bromley at the Cledara Abbey […]
The Cambridge Jazz Festival has confirmed saxophonist Courtney Pine, singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram and tuba player Theon Cross as headline names for its 2025 programme. The 11th edition runs from 9–23 […]
Cambridge City Council’s unveiled plans for an £80 million redevelopment in the north of the city — including more than 200 new council homes and two hundred private homes. The […]
Community groups in Cambridge are being invited to come forward with new ideas for the former Mill Road Library, after the preferred bidder pulled out. The Grade Two listed building, […]
rCambridgeshire Rail Operator, Greater Anglia has become the third company to return to public ownership. Jonathan Denby, head of corporate affairs at Greater Anglia, explains what this means to Cambridge […]
Resuscitation Officer’s Sian Leader and Dan Shortland tell Julian Clover about Thursday’s Restart a Heart Day.
National Trust Comms and Marketing manager – as well as Ranger at Wicken Fen – Ajay Tegala brings news from Wicken Fen where they have become the first nature reserve […]
On Wednesday’s Cambridge Breakfast, the personalised music therapy that’s helping people living with memory loss or dementia. Julian hears from Dimana Georgieva, Programme Manager at Music for my Mind. And […]
Julian Clover is joined by Owen Baker who looks ahead to the start of the Cambridge Film Festival starting in October; and Jessie Keighley from Muscular Dystrophy UK told us […]
Linda Ness talks to Catherine Morris from the Save Honey Hill campaign to hear her response to the news that the Ministry of Housing Communities and local Government have decided […]
A new science exhibition has opened at the Grand Arcade in Cambridge. Grand Discoveries has been created with 20 local partners and includes a STEM workshop with hands-on activities, a […]
One of our neighbours on the Gwydir Enterprise Centre is the Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA). They’re an awarding body for Access to HE Diplomas delivered at further education colleges […]
Big 10 member Liz Mitchell is in the studio ahead of the band’s appearance this Sunday at Music in the Parks on Jesus Green.
On 13 July 1985 an audience of 1.9 billion watched Live Aid, a global concert to raise money for famine relief. Behind the scenes was BBC producer Trevor Dann who […]
Julian Clover hears from Gabriella del Valle, the chair of Cambridge Open Studios, as artists open their working spaces to Cambridge residents this month.
New research reveals that 6 out of 10 parents think it’s important that children learn how to code, while more than half believe coding should be a compulsory school subject […]
Cambridge’s new driverless bus service picked up first passengers on Tuesday. They will have a Human driver on board who can take over in case of any issue. Daniel Clarke […]
Blue Smile provides support to children who are struggling so they can enjoy happier childhoods and build brighter futures. Thanks to Big Give Small Charities Week appeal, all donations made […]
A Mill Road Trader has come up with an ingenious way to avoid the restrictions on the bridge. John Ball’s carpet business needs to constantly visit customers in the city […]
A new Lottery is helping close to 50 local causes. Cambridgeshire Community Lottery was established by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation and is offering a regular £25,000 jackpot. Julian hears from Michael […]
The Total Arts Film Festival, Big Trouble Little Pictures (Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 June) is Cambridge Junction’s joyful celebration of powerful short films and music videos by young artists […]
Julian Clover hears about a new social enterprise that’s offering unique tours of our city from Elliot Harris, chief executive of Experience Cambridge.
At the start of Volunteers’ Week 2025, Cambridge CVS says volunteers are crucial in our communities helping dedicated voluntary organisations to meet increasing demand for support, strengthening social connections, and […]
Waterbeach Brass is joining the A4 Brass Quartet this Sunday at the Wesley Methodist Church for its summer concert. Sam Frakes joined Julian Clover to talk about the programme.
The 2025 Cambridge Beer Festival gets underway on Jesus Green Monday. There’ll be over 200 British real ales from over 100 breweries and 80 ciders and perries, along with the […]
Jasmine Habgood from Gonville & Caius College joins Julian Clover to listen to the winner of Caius Choir’s State School Composition Prize, performed live by Caius Choir at Evensong in […]
Cambridge City Council is asking local people to feed into a new Framework for Change for North Cambridge. It wants to know where investment is needed, including older council housing […]
A Cambridge City Foodbank volunteer is raising funds through a triathlon in celebration of their 60th birthday. Helen Johnson, a volunteer at Cambridge City Foodbank for the last seven years, decided […]
A Cambridge Charity which provides support for the homeless is backing calls for urgent action to save the country’s supported housing sector. James Martin from Cambridge Cyrenians spoke to Julian […]
A group of volunteers is transforming a rusty trailer into a travelling shed for people to borrow tools and learn about repairing. Sheddit, based in Swavesey, is also fostering community.
he Red Hen Project has been named charity partner for the 2025 Cambridge Beer Festival. The organisation works with primary schools to support children and their families to overcome barriers […]
Planning permission has been granted for a new purpose-built cancer support centre. The new Maggie’s Centre will provide expert support for people with cancer as well as their family and […]
A Cambridge Hairdresser has been remembering the time he met Pope Francis. The Pontiff died at his home on Easter Monday after having a stroke and heart failure. Piero d’Angelico […]
Camcycle is seeking volunteers for a new project which will enable local residents to shape the future of their streets. The charity wants to recruit 18 people for a pilot […]
A new project is encouraging the science and technology sector in Cambridge to tackle local inequality. The Cambridge Pledge is asking entrepreneurs to donate a portion of their current or […]
Plans to relocate a local sewage treatment works to make way for new homes have been approved. Anglian Water has been given permission to replace its current Cambridge facility near […]
Rowan is celebrating after being awarded £15,000 of National Lottery funding to develop their Movement and Arts for Wellbeing project. The Charity runs sessions for adults with learning disabilities at […]
Linda Ness hears about Cambridge Operatic Society’s production Bonnie & Clyde at Great Hall at The Leys, Trumpington Road (10-13 April).
On Tuesday’s Cambridge Breakfast we returned to this year’s Dragon Boat Festival. It’s being held on Saturday the 13th of September at Fen Ditton on the Banks of the River […]
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef commemorate World Backup Day; why you should have them; what you should do with them and why you should test them. Plus a round-up of […]
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company and Silly History Boys are putting on a show at the Cambridge Junction called The Story Forge: Make your own Myth. And Linda’s joined by Lee […]
Linda Ness hears about Cambridge charity Educating The Children and its mission to empower girls and young women in East Africa through education & training.
Sarah Burge, Director of Clinical Integration at CRUK Cambridge Centre, Illumina’s Alison Shelley, Natasha Robertson, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) tell Julian about their involvement in the Cambridge […]
A Cambridgeshire Policeman has become the first member of the force to graduate from the FBI Academy. Superintendent James Sutherland self-funded the 10 week course at Quantico. He spoke to […]
Julian hears from two ARU student lawyers Molly Shaw and Isabel Bjibjou and Jessica Richardson from Birketts about the regular free law clinic and the newly launched Public Legal Education […]
Julian hears why Saffron Walden and Shelford have made it into the Sunday Times Best Places to Live from Tim Palmer, Best Places to Live judge and writer.
Julian hears from Paul Earnshaw, one of the organisers of the Thriplow Daffodil Weekend (22-23 March).
In Charity Tuesday we take a look at this weekend’s Town & Gown 10k run with Jessie Keighley, Town and Gown Events Series Manager, Muscular Dystrophy UK.
A weekly audio newspaper for blind and partially-sighted people living locally is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Recordings are copied onto memory sticks and sent out, post free, to about 120 […]
Dr Raphaella Hull tells Julian about this Saturday’s Fungi Field Day at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Cambridge Community Arts is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and Julian Clover hears from Chair of Trustees Kate Collins.
Julian Clover hears about a special family concert being given by the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge from Christopher Gray, Director of Music of the Choir.
AJ and Curtis Pritchard talk to Julian about their upcoming Corn Exchange show Come What May!
Julian Clover meets two of the cast of Hilarity Theatre Group’s The Vicar of Dibley at this ADC Theatre this week (17-21 September).
Cambridge’s Imogen Grant came into the Gwydir Street Studios as part of her first visit home since winning Olympic gold in Paris. She tells Daniel Baker about how life has […]
Imperial War Museum Duxford is hosting the Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend (14-15 September) and Linda Ness is joined by event organiser Phil Hood to tell us what […]
In Air Ambulance Week Julian Clover is joined by Dr Nicola Ebbs, Deputy Medical Director of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Tim Boniface drops in to look ahead to the St Paul’s ArtFest (18-21 September) and brings his saxophone.
In Charity Tuesday Julian Clover hears how Change Grow Live provides support for those with substance misuse problems.
Phil Rodgers is in the studio with a roundup of local politics, including Thursday’s Romsey By-Election and two more council seats vacated, and residents protest over plans to develop around […]
This Saturday sees the return of Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival with money raised going to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. We are joined Donna Lee-Willis, Head of […]
James Littlewood, chief executive, Cambridge Past, Present and Future tells Julian Clover why areas of The Leper Chapel need improving and looks ahead to Saturday’s Stourbridge Fair.
Councillor Katie Thornburrow tells Julian Clover why she thinks we need more data before any restrictions are placed on Mill Road Bridge.
The National Trust Nature Reserve at Wicken Fen has fledged its first crane chick. A pair began breeding on Wicken Fen in 2019, although their eggs have usually hatched, this […]
Emma Talbot is here from Camsight – they support people living with blindness and low vision in Cambridgeshire.
Dr Sean Lang, chair of the governors at Queen Emma’s Primary, gives his view on changes to Ofsted’s inspection regime to Julian Clover
Julian Clover speaks to Olivier Award-winning actor Sir Simon Russell Beale as he delves into his life and career at Cambridge Arts Theatre on Sunday.
Lorraine Hunt, secretary for OWLS Community Car Scheme, tells Linda Ness about a celebratory tea party for 20 of its customers to mark the scheme’s 10,000th journey.
Linda is joined by Lucy Williams, the Poppy Appeal Manager for Cambs and Hunts at the British Legion. Lucy tells us that she is looking for volunteers to help with […]
After a body, believed to be that of a 16 year old boy from Essex, is recovered from a Cherry Hinton lake, Julian Clover hears from Cherry Hinton Councillor Mark […]
Linda is joined by local artist Hilary Cox Condron who, together with other artists is running a series of free art workshops at events such as Music in the Parks, […]
Julian hears about a new volunteer project aiming to reveal the hidden treasures in the Cambridge Museum’s collection of framed artworks from Collections Officer Beau Brannick.
Residents are being encourage never to bin loose or hidden batteries as part of a national campaign being supported by Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. Julian Clover […]
Cambridge residents will be able to tour Cambridge United’s Abbey Stadium and walk down the player’s tunnel in a heritage tour being run as part of this year’s Open Cambridge. […]
Julian also learns about the 125th anniversary of St Mary’s School from headteacher Charlotte Avery.
Julian Clover joins Arthur Rank Hospice Charity fundraising manager Carolyn Start and colleagues from the Bridge the Gap walk as they plan this year’s route.
In the last of his Election Interviews, Julian Clover speaks with Labour’s Daniel Zeichner.
Ian Murray tells Julian Clover about the return of the Chesterton Festival this weekend.
The Rotary Club of Cambridge South is planning its annual car parking scheme and wants nominations from local organisations and charities who might benefit from the money raised. David Ellis […]
Continuing his series of Election Interviews, Julian Clover is joined by Cambridge Green Party candidate, Sarah Nicmanis.
Phil Rodgers is in the Gwydir Street Studios with news of what’s been happening locally in the General Election campaign.
In his latest Election Interview, Julian hears from Cambridge’s Conservative candidate, Shane Manning.
Linda is joined by Caro and Deejay from Cambridge Operatic Society to chat about Proud!, a review that the Society is putting on at the Cambridge Junction on 28 and […]
Fen Edge Festival is being held this weekend in Cottenham. Julian hears from two of the organisers Rebecca Bell and Linda Cockburn.
In his third Election Interview, Julian Clover hears from Rebooting Democracy candidate Keith Garrett, who wants us to rethink our system of government.
Cambridge Science Centre CEO John Bull tells Julian Clover about the organisation’s new base on the Cambridge Science Park.
Julian Clover gets his weekly update on the General Election campaign in Cambridgeshire from political analyst Phil Rodgers.
Julian Clover begins his series of Election Interviews with Khalid Abu-Tayyem, the Workers Party candidate for Cambridge.
Julian Clover hears from members of the ARU Musical Theatre who are taking part in this Sunday’s Music in the Parks event at the Romsey Recreation Ground.
Daniel Baker gets the latest on the election in Cambridgeshire from Political Analyst Phil Rodgers.
Neil Thompson from Romsey Mill joins Julian to talk about this year’s Bridge the Gap walk.
Prashant Shah tells Julian about next Wednesday’s Wide Open Cambridge and how it will be bringing the community together with the city’s businesses.
James Page from the City Events teams tells Julian of plans for a trip to the seaside on August 14.
Phil Rodgers takes Julian Clover through the Cambridgeshire constituencies and who’s been selected so far.
Political Analyst Phil Rodgers explains the background behind a new ruling that means elected representatives and public bodies should now have their responses to consultations to be made public.
Over 30 giraffe sculptures from the art sculpture trail Cambridge Standing Tall, will going under the hammer on Wednesday 19 June at Graduate Cambridge. Matthew Parrott speaks to Break’s Pete […]
Cambridge City Council has appointed a consultancy team from Architect’s Cartwright Pickard to lead what’s being described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine Cambridge’s Market Square, Guildhall and Corn Exchange […]
If you’re a comedy fan, make sure you clear your diary next weekend as the Cambridge Fringe Festival is back with numerous shows happening across the city. It’s the fifth […]
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week with a focus on the benefits of movement. But there are many activities which can help your mental health, including painting. As a […]
Simon Bertin visits the Fitzwilliam Museum where Venus and Mars by Sandro Botticelli is on display courtesy of the National Gallery.
Have you checked for any gaps in your National Insurance record yet? It could affect your State Pension. A new online tool has been launched making it easier for you […]
An arts centre in South Cambridgeshire is to benefit from 185,000 in funding from Arts Council England. Wysing Arts Centre in Bourn will use the money to help make the […]
Cambridge Past, Present & Future has set out plans to turn 200 acres of arable farmland that it owns near to Coton village into a large nature reserve. Julian speaks […]
A dental vet from Cambridge has returned to the UK after making a flying visit to repair the teeth of a rescued bear in Armenia. Gerhard Putter and his team […]
Rose Bloomfield, Fundraising and Events manager at Rowan tells Julian about the 40k in May to Celebrate 40 Years of Rowan and Raise Funds for Art Centre Roof.
This year’s Cambridge Beer Festival (May 20 to 25) is supporting the Cambridge Women’s Resource Centre. Julian finds out more from Cambridge Beer Festival’s Anthony Mobbs, and CEO Harriet Morgan […]
In the last of his interviews with the candidates for the post of Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Julian speaks to the incumbent, Conservative Darryl Preston.
Julian Clover speaks to Cambridgeshire Police & Crime Commissioner candidate Anna Smith.
In the first of his Police and Crime Commissioner Interviews, Julian speaks to Lib Dem candidate Edna Murphy.
The British Hen Welfare Trust is looking for a new facility in South Cambridgeshire to take care of ‘retired’ chickens. They also want to build a team of volunteers. Head […]
World Art Day (Monday 15 April) aims to raise awareness of the role of art in nurturing creativity, innovation and cultural diversity. Julian speaks to Dr Anna Dempster, a Fellow […]
Students from the Histon and Impington village primary schools and at Impington Village College have agreed to pitch up tents in their gardens or sleep in dens in their front […]
Kathleen Bowman, Community Road Safety Officer from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue, drops in.
Network Rail’s Anglia route is embarking on a five-year rail improvement plan with a major signalling project and a new station for South Cambridgeshire underway. Julian hets the details […]
A poll by YouGov suggests big losses for the Conservatives at the General Election. The Lib Dems would take the reconstituted South Cambridgeshire seat, while current South Cambs’ Conservative MP […]
The Cambridge man who’s rowing more than 2,000km to highlight depression in men and raise money for charity. Julian Clover speaks to Tom Mould, who’s raising Money for Shout.
Building work is under way in Great Shelford to create a mini-skatepark. £20,000 was raised for The Shelford Wheelzone locally with another £98,000 coming from the FCC Communities Foundation. It’s […]
Julian meets students from St Mary’s School who tell him about their contribution to Cambridge Standing Tall, Miraffe.
The annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is just days away and once again, the crews from the two universities will battle it out on The Thames. Cambridge 105 Radio […]
The Cambridge Festival is hosting a talk: Race and Society: Have we made any real progress since Black Lives Matter. Dr Claire Hynes, who is taking part in the debate […]
Dozens of giraffes can now be seen across the City as part of Cambridge Standing Tall. Ellie Edge is the Partnerships Manager with Break which is behind the scheme. And […]
The company behind Cambourne’s delivery robots has installed the first wireless robot charging station for them in Europe. Starship Technologies is working with Cambourne Town Council to make sure their […]
Transport campaigners say there’s a need for new bus routes to bring passengers in to Cambridge from villages living to the East of the City. They say new services are […]
Home-Start Cambridgeshire, which offers support to families with at least one child under five has launched a fundraising appeal. CEO Hayley Norfolk spoke to Julian Clover.
The Parish Church of All Saints, Landbeach is taking delivery of two new bells. one for Community, one to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles, last year. Danielle Malan and Angela […]
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live has just been published and Linda chats to head judge Tim Palmer about this annual institution and the South Cambridgeshire villages featured in […]
Steve Waters is a playwright and scriptwriter whose many works include The Contingency Plan and the acclaimed four-part radio drama Song of the Reed. At this year’s Cambridge Festival. he […]
A Scientist at the ARU has turned the sound of geysers at the Yellowstone National Park in the United States into a musical soundscape. Dr Domenico Vicinanza will use seismographic data […]
Local charity, Cambridge Cyrenians, has received a £41,000 donation from the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund to provide supported accommodation for people facing homelessness in Cambridge. Julian spoke to […]
South Cambridgeshire District Council has launched an awareness campaign to bring empty properties back into use and help get families living in suitable homes. The Authority is running two schemes, […]
Linda is joined by Cambridge Philosopher Tom McLelland who is leading a discussion at the Cambridge Festival called Seeing the mess: Gender, housework and perception. Do men simply not see […]
PhD supervisor Professor Mike Hulme tells Julian Clover how Climate Change arguments could be reframed, ahead of his Cambridge Festival session, What climate change can do for you.
A Fantasy drama shot on location in Cambridgeshire will receive its premiere at The Light Cinema in Cambridge tomorrow (Thursday). Ren: The Girl with the Mark tells the story of […]
Professor Giles Yeo, author of books including Why Calories Don’t Count, tells Julian about his Cambridge Festival session on the long-term impact of diet and hunger on our physical and […]
Cambridge 2030, in partnership with Cambridge City Council, is calling on Cambridgeshire businesses, non-profit organisations and charities to recycle their laptops when they are upgraded or replaced, by donating them […]
The City Council says it will consult with residents on Ekin Road after a report recommended the estate should be completely demolished and rebuilt. Julian Clover hears from resident Darren […]
We hear about new website has been launched by Support Cambridgeshire, promoting opportunities for residents to explore volunteering near them. Mark Freeman tells Julian about the site and what you […]
Hundreds of posters and memorabilia items from a public art project – Poems On The Underground – have been donated to Cambridge University Library. The scheme began in 1986 with […]
We’ll hear from two of the cast members of Wild Swimming, Catriona Clarke (Nell) and Matt Bairstow (Oscar) at the Corpus Playroom this week.
Discover the Americans buried at the Cambridge American Cemetery. Julian meets Tracey Haylock, an Administrator at the American Cemetery on Maddingley Road ahead of their Open Cambridge event.
Linda is joined by Bryony Moore, Leadership and Management Trainer at Jarrold Training in Cambridge and Head of Sales Stephanie Wallis who will be talking about how they are encouraging […]
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson explains why he believes the railway ticket office consultation is unlawful.
Julian meets Pavlo Petrychenko, who came to Cambridge from Ukraine, and has found a way to express himself through music.
Julian hears about proposals to revise the Cambridge Congestion Charge. He speaks to Heather Williams, the Conservative Opposition Leader on South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Peter Blake, transport director for the […]
Open Cambridge Coordinator, Zoe Smith, joins Julian to look ahead to this year’s event (8-17 September).
Do you ever suffer from buyer’s regret? If so, you’re not alone, as new research has revealed the average person makes several impulse purchases, worth £150 or more, each year. […]
Cambourne Town FC has been named the FA Club of the Year. Julian hears about the win from co-secretaries Emma Smith and Mel Hadley.
Cambridge’s unsafe roundabouts, a safe path for horses and cycles from North Cambridge to Landbeach, and Cycle to Work Day. Julian talks through the latest cycling news with CamCycles’s Anna […]
Julian is joined by From the Terraces’ Tim Armitage to preview the new EFL season with Cambridge United’s George Thomas.
On National Play Day Julian finds out about Play Included’s Brick-by-Brick programme from founder Dr. Gina Gómez de la Cuesta.
Julian gets an update from Matthew Champion, the Historic Churches Officer for the East Anglian Diocese, on works being carried out at the Church of our Lady and the English […]
Cambridgeshire farmer Tim Scott, planted cotton pants in the ground at the Countryside Regeneration Trust’s Lark Rise Farm to see how microbes living within the soil would break them down. […]
Julian hears about the music project that’s been teaching kids how to play an instrument in the holidays for over 40 years.
There’s been widespread criticism of the Housing Secretary’s plans for the development of Cambridge. Julian gets the views of City Council Leader Mike Davey and Alan James Chairman CPRE Cambridgeshire […]
A section of Hills Road could remain closed for several days after structural defects were found at Our Lady and the English Martyrs church. Matthew Champion, the Historic Churches Officer […]
Keiron Johnson from Cambridge Against the Congestion Charge Group talks about their new petition aiming to reject any new proposals from the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
Professor Peter Johnstone from the University of Cambridge speaks to Matthew Parrott about a new choral work being performed at King’s College this week, which was inspired by his time […]
Matthew Parrot speaks to Akua Obeng-Frimpong, Senior Arts Development Officer at Cambridge City Council about the Christ’s Lane Art Benches, designed to support artists who may otherwise not have access […]
Matt Webb reports on the opening of Northstowe’s Temporary Community Centre which officially opened its doors on Monday 17 July and speaks to Paul Littlemore, Mayor of Northstowe.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove is reportedly drawing up proposals to turn Cambridge into Britain’s Silicon Valley. Up to 250,000 new homes would be built over the next two decades.
UK emergency services and the aa are urging the public to download free location app what3words to stay safe this summer. Tony Rich from the AA tells Julian how to […]
Julian hears about the work of the Cambourne Community Minibus from Cllr Dr. Shrobona Bhattacharya.
BAWDS is performing two of Shakespeare’s most popular plays in one production next week. The Cambridge acting company is putting on shortened versions of The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth […]
A Living Book event is being held at St Paul’s Church on Hills Road later (Wednesday). We’re being invited into the Story of Us Studio to share a story of […]
The prestigious Jockey Club in Newmarket was the scene of the inaugural Velvet Food & Drink Awards. Cambridge 105 Radio Steffi Callister’s was on stage to hand out the prizes […]
Julian meets the man who wants to be the new Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire, Chris Carter Chapman. But there’s a twist, boundary changes mean the seat now includes Cherry […]
Experts are calling for action to prevent heart attacks and strokes with cholesterol checks. People who have previously had a heart attack or stroke puts them at significant risk of […]
Julian meets commercial pilot John Dodd who also flies vintage planes including the Spitfire and the Mustang.
A Cambridgeshire charity that wants to rewild corridors of land in the UK by planting 10,000 native trees and hedges every year has announced its first brand Ambassador. Matty Horkan […]
The Duxford Summer Airshow takes place this weekend (June 24-25) with talks, workshops, static collections … and of course flying demonstrations including the wonderful Red Arrows. Julian spoke to IWM […]
Julian finds out about a day of live performances that’s being put together by Cambridge BID for next Wednesday’s Make Music Day. Abby Pollock from Cambridge bid has the details.
Julian finds out about a series of ‘Playlaws’ that will be publicly displayed around Cambridge as plaques to prompt moments of reflection, fun and joy through play. He speaks to […]
Julian finds out about Cambridge Wide Open Day, where we can get under the hood of the city’s science community from Prashant Shah, co-founder at 02h and creator of Cambridge […]
In its 46th year, Arbury Carnival returns to on Arbury Town Park this weekend (June 10). Julian Clover hears from Carnival chair Marina Bush.
Cambridge BID, Wild in Art and Break, who together ran Cows in Cambridge in 2021 are back with a new project. Cambridge Standing Tall will be on the city’s streets […]
Matt Webb meets the city’s new civic Mayor, Cllr Jenny Gawthrope-Wood, who tells him about her chosen charities.
Matt Webb’s joined by our Political Analyst Phil Rodgers to discuss the results of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Sustainable Travel Zone consulation.
Linda hears from Michael Kipping is taking on the challenge of climbing all 214 of the peaks in the Lake District support of his father, Graham, from Haslingfield, who is […]
A 100-year-old tree on Hills Road is under threat because its roots could be damaging a neighbouring property. Julian Clover hears from Wendy Blythe – chair and lead on strategy, […]
Claire Angus, Head of Recruitment Gateway at Cambridge Network tells Julian Clover about this Friday’s Cambridge Network Jobs & Careers Fair.
Julian Clover discusses the current problems facing the care sector with Robert Johnstone, managing director, Caremark.
Free CPR training and defibrillation awareness is being offered to local communities so they can sign up to be cardiac responders. Julian Clover speaks to Samantha and Peter Sharp who […]
A film that follows the work of Mongolian spiritual leader Khamba Lama Natsagdorj is being shown in Cambridge on Tuesday evening. Julian Clover speaks to the director of The Medicine […]
Mike Davey is to replace Anna Smith as City Council Leader just a week after Labour retained control of the City Council. Both Councillor Smith and Councillor Davey stood for […]
Communities across Cambridgeshire are preparing for the King’s Coronation. Tom Lee is Centre Manager at the William Collyn Community Centre in Girton, which is offering a free screening. Tom told […]
Cambridge United remain 1-point from safety after being beaten 1-0 by Burton at the Pirelli Stadium. From the Terraces’ Tim Armitage is in the studio with his assessment of the […]
A Cambridge school says it will challenge Ofsted in court for not following correct procedures. Dr Sean Lang, Chair of Governors at Queen Emma Primary School tells Julian, the regulator […]
With a little over a week to go before the local elections, Camcycle has published its annual election survey featuring candidates’ responses to questions on cycling and transport. Anna Williams […]
A Cambridge Cricket Club that plays on Parker’s Piece has hired its own groundsman to help improve the playing surface. Richard Young, who has played for NCI Cambridge for over […]
A new app has been developed to make it easier to navigate around the Addenbrooke’s and Rosie hospitals. Julian finds out more from hospital volunteer Mike Jump, who’s part of […]
With a month to go Phil Rodgers looks ahead to local elections on Cambridge City Council.
Angelika von Heimendahl tells Julian about the return of the Red Poll cows to Midsummer Common.
Morgan Jeffrey from RadioTimes.com runs through the website’s list of the most influential people in TV.
Julian Clover hears from Dr Colin Harris from Cambridge Connect, which says a Light Rail Scheme is the answer to the city’s congestion issues.
Julian hears about the Jurassic Arcade from marketing manager Julie Kervadec, as full-size animatronic dinosaurs return to Grand Arcade.
Cambridge Junction arts producer Ema Boswood tells Julian Clover about a 12 hour-long performance exhibition at The Guildhall of people talking about and doing their everyday work. It’s called 12 […]
Linda Ness catches up with Paul Earnshaw ahead of the Thriplow Daffodill Weekend (March 25-26).
Julian hears from Addenbrooke’s doctor Tirej Brimo, who’s working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, to raise £80,000 to help three hospitals in Syria […]
Climate scientist Laura Diaz Anadon is on the show. Laura was one of the lead authors to part of the UN’s climate report published this week. Laura is participating in […]
As a decision is taken on the route of the Cambourne to Cambridge Busway, Julian speaks with Cambridge Past, Present and Future CEO James Littlewood.
Political analyst Phil Rodgers is on the show to talk local politics. South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne is on the move and what impact did the Congestion Charge make on […]
Outgoing Cambridge BID CEO Ian Sandison talks to Julian about his work over 15 years at the organisation.
Kathryn Bray, Senior Horticulturist in the Glasshouse team, at Cambridge University Botanic Garden tells Julian about the flowering of the Moonflower.
The manager of a Charity Shop in Cambridge says social media is encouraging new buyers into the store. New research from disability equality charity Scope finds the cost of living […]
Are you a hoarder? Perhaps you’ve got a collection of football programmes that you never look at but really can’t throw away. Or a box full of cables that may […]
Plans to restrict certain vehicles from using Mill Road Bridge in Cambridge have been approved by councillors. Julian hears from Katie Hawks of Mill Road 4 People, which campaigned for […]
After 20 years of working in natural history museums and searching out wild mammals around the world, zoologist and author Jack Ashby has decided that platypuses are the best animals […]
Julian hears from Jana Voigt, CEO of InferSens, one of the #21toWatch, Cofinitive’s campaign to showcase what’s been invented, developed and discovered in Cambridge. InferSens won in the ‘things’ category […]
The Cambridgeshire Fens are facing threats from climate change, the availability of water, and the peat soil becoming exhausted and emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Julian hears from Dr […]
Julian visits Maggie’s at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he meets Caz Randell, who’s living with Clear Cell Carcinoma, and Professor James Brenton, clinician-scientist and Senior Group Leader at Cancer Research UK. […]
Councillor Alex Collis explains the decision to end the annual Big Weekend. In conversation with Julian Clover, she also discusses the weekend’s march against the Congestion Charge.
Friday (February 24) marked one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Anatolii Pavlovskyi, a co-founder of Cambridge4Ukraine, is in the studio with Julian Clover.
Major rail projects to improve railway infrastructure around Cambridgeshire are to be carried out between Saturday 11 March and the late May bank holiday. Julian Clover speaks to Stephen Deaville […]
Tesco’s become the fourth supermarket giant to start rationing tomatoes. Customers will also face limits on purchases of peppers and cucumbers – after Asda, Morrisons and Aldi took similar steps. […]
Samaritans wants us to intervene when we see someone who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts. The charity is launching a campaign to encourage people to strike up a conversation […]
Martin Hunt from St John’s Players is on the show to talk about new production Gaslight.
The Cambridge Festival programme launches in full today and David Cain is in the studio with all the details.
Nancy Bostock, Consultant Paediatrician at The Croft Child and Family Unit tells Julian about the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital.
Julian hears about a study into the concept of Pay What You Want from co-author Vincent Mak, Professor of Marketing & Decision Sciences at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Children’s Mental Health Week is underway today (Tuesday) and Anita Gatt from Blue Smile is in the Cambridge Breakfast studio with Julian Clover.
Burwell’s Pimp My Fish have been named finalists in the Best Mobile Operator at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023. John Hudgell is on the line.
Around 100-thousand teachers are on picket lines and at rallies and demos across England and Wales as they strike over pay. Julian hears from maths teacher Tom Finch who was […]
The Friends of Cherry Hinton Brook are working with Sainsbury’s on Brooks Road and Rowan, the Cambridge arts centre and forest school for adults with learning disabilities, to create a […]
A Cambridge City Councillor has been left with a £34,000 legal bill after intervening on behalf of residents to stop alcohol from being sold in a Mill Road Supermarket. Labour’s […]
The developer of a new office scheme on Hills Road is promising to preserve and upgrade The Flying Pig. The pub closed its doors in October 2021 with the railway […]
Segeri Savytskyi from the Rotary Club of Kharkiv tells Julian about how they’re working with their Cambridge counterparts.
A new Playpark has opened in Haddenham named in memory of Rachel Watts who was housing manager for the Haddenham Community Land Trust until her tragic death in 2022, aged […]
Cambridgeshire Police are running a Neighbourhood Policing Week, designed to bring greater awareness of what neighbourhood policing is about. Julian speaks to Superintendent Adam Gallop (right) and Chief Inspector Paul Rogerson.
Linda Ness is joined by husband and wife Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue volunteers Wayne and Pauline Bent who encountered something a little unusual happened during a recent CAMSAR search.
New research reveals that many of us are unaware of simple ways they can support their physical and mental wellbeing. On the line are Professor Sam Wass; and dietitian, Lucy Kerrison.
Cambridge’s Catholic Church has now been named a Grade I listed building. Historic England said the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs on Hills Road had been recognised for […]
As Cambridge City Foodbank says December was the busiest month in its 12 year history, Julian hears from Steve Clay, CEO of Cambridge City Foodbank.
Over Christmas, the Grand Arcade organised a Dinky Treasure Hunt and 9 of the 10 creations will be put under the hammer with part of the proceeds going to Cambridge […]
Julian hears about Lifeline, a new play at the ADC, which tells the story of the relationship between America’s wartime president and his wife. On the show are Director Theo […]
As a council consultation on the city’s finances closes, Julian discusses the future of The Big Weekend with Labour’s Mike Davey and Lib Dem Tim Bick.
Julian is joined by Mike Wilson of the East Anglian Festival Network, who has news of the Festival of the Year Awards. To vote for your favourite festival visit eafn.co.uk
Julian is joined in the studio by Phil Rodgers for an assessment of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s plans for a Sustainable Travel Zone in the City.
This Christmas, Dinky Doors have hidden some presents around Grand Arcade as part of a prize competition. Julian hears from Grand Arcade Marketing Manager Julie Kervadec, who also talks about […]
Gadget Guide’s Rob Chipperfield has suggestions for Christmas Presents and Stocking Fillers.
Julian hears from Gytha Lodge of Cambridge Parents for the Sustainable Travel Zone are staging a march this Saturday in the zone’s favour.
Peter Blake, transport director of the Greater Cambridge Partnership, is on the line and Julian’s looking for details on the Cambridge Congestion Charge proposals.
A march is taking place on Sunday against the proposed Cambridge Congestion Charge. Neil Mackay is one of the organisers of the March and spoke to Julian on Thursday’s Cambridge […]
Following the stabbing last weekend of teenager Jesse Nwokejiobi, Julian hears from Alice Gilderdale, executive councillor for Recovery, Employment and Community Safety on Cambridge City Council
A major campaign has been launched to appeal for more hosts in the City and South Cambridgeshire to support families from Ukraine. Julian hears from Councillor Gerri Bird, who also comments […]
Katie-Lou White, musical director of the Cambridge University Show Choir is in the studio. She has news of the choir’s new production A Night At The Movies.
Kate Collins, chair of Mill Road Winter Fair, joins Julian to look ahead to this year’s event and to put out a call for volunteers.
Linda Ness speaks to Vij from The Brass Funkeys as the band prepares to open the Cambridge Jazz Festival.
Master of Jesus College Sonita Alleyne OBE tells Julian about her Cambridge Jazz Festival session with Orphy Robinson MBE.
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is asking people to have their say on changes that would improve local bus services in return for a £5 Congestion Charge. Julian Clover speaks […]
In our monthly conversation with Cambridgeshire Police, Julian is joined by Chief Inspector Paul Rogerson and Inspector Ed McNeill to discuss the theft of Catalytic Converters.
Chris Trevorrow tells Julian about Wednesday’s Volunteer for Cambridge online event and how you can give your time to a local organisation.
Linda Ness chats to Colin Davies from the band Shades of Simon. They are touring with The Paul Simon Story and coming to the Fulbourn Center on Friday 4th November. […]
As the Royal British Legion kicks off its 2022 Poppy Appeal, Julian Clover hears from Tom Brown, National Standard Bearer for the Parachute Regiment and Lucy Acred Community Fundraiser in […]
Julian is joined by David Wilson and Barbara Oxley to talk about St John’s Players production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Garden at The Fulbourn Centre this week.
The Cambridge Film Festival returns to the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse from the 20th to 27th of October. One of the films being shown at the festival is Blue Jean, and […]
Linda hears about the Cambridge Zero Climate Change Festival, which starts today. Dr Ewan Campbell explains how Mendelssohn’s Hebrides overture can show us how many Humpback whales we have losCouncillor […]
Relics belonging to Saint Bernadette of Lourdes will be on show in Cambridge this weekend. They’re being displayed at the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs on Hills […]
Cambridgeshire Police is raising awareness of hate crimes as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Tiff Lane from the force tells Julian there’s been an uplift in hate crime following […]
Julian is joined by Lucy Acred of the Royal British Legion who has news of this year’s Poppy Appeal.
For Black History Month, Julian speaks to broadcaster Diane Louise Jordan about her work on the website The Making of Black Britain.
Record numbers of young people are experiencing mental health problems, yet many face stigma and discrimination when they try to get help – according to YoungMinds, the UK’s leading charity fighting […]
Councillor Gerri Bird talks to Julian about Street Aid Week. You can make your own donation by visiting justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/cambridgeshirecommunity/csa
In the first of a new series, Julian Clover is joined by Lib Dem Trumpington councillor David Levien.
Julian is joined by Chief Inspector Paul Rogerson of Cambridgeshire Police to discuss the use of scooters on our roads.
Linda is joined by Ian Rawlinson, an artist who is putting on a solo exhibition at the Edge Cafe, inspired by his hometown Cambridge.
Captain Mike Bannister was the chief pilot of British Airways’ Concorde fleet. His book Concorde, about his experience of flying during the golden age of air travel, is released on […]
On Thursday over 30 local secondary schools are taking part in the 2022 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough School Games Colour Run at Milton Country Park. Julian hears from Megan Fey from […]
Julian meets Cambridge electrician Toby Peacock from Down to Earth Electrical, who has been crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022.
Julian hears about a new partnership between the Cambridge Futsal Club and The Sick Children’s Trust. Joining the conversation are Jane Featherstone, chief executive, The Sick Children’s Trust and Tom […]
A campaign group is demanding the City Council cracks down on slum landlords. ACORN Cambridge wants all Houses of Multiple Occupancy in Cambridge to be licensed. Julian asked Sam Johnson-Audin […]
Julian speaks to actor Daniel Jacob, Lady Bracknell, in Oscar Wilde’s Importance of Being Earnest at Cambridge Arts Theatre this week.
Julian Clover and Steffi Callister set the scene ahead of the funeral of the Queen Elizabeth II with guests Phil Rodgers, Inspector Matt Snow of Cambridgeshire Police, and Dr Sean […]
On Sunday, representatives from across Cambridge’s faith communities will join the Vice Chancellor of the Universi ty of Cambridge in a commemoration of the life of HM The Queen at […]
A transparent face mask, designed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in response to COVID 19, is now available to NHS staff across the UK who are caring for lip-reading patients. Julian finds […]
Wake up with Cambridge’s latest news, great music and conversation. This morning, Julian is joined by Cambridge United chief executive Alex Tunbridge.
Peter Burrows, CEO of the Cambridge Building Society tells Neil all about their Rent To Home Scheme, which is now open for applications.
Melody Brooker explains how building firm, Mace, came to the rescue in true ‘DIY SOS’ style!
Fiona Longhurst, Director of RVS, tells Neil Whiteside about their volunteering opportunities in Cambridge & South Cambs.
Neil speaks with Amber Badyari, who is holding an 8-hour Yogathon this Sunday at The Cambridge Buddhist Centre in aid iof the DEC Ukraine Appeal.
Sarah Michael has details of the family-friendly events taking place throughout August at The Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey.
Neil meets Diane and Anne, who work as part of It Takes a City’s Women’s Homelessness Action Group, to get an overview of the current situation in Cambridge, and the […]
Shelley Gregory-Jones from Cambridge Aid and Lush Cambridge store manager James tell Neil Whiteside about the their Charity Pot Party that runs for three days from tomorrow.
Zara Bracegirdle from Woodfines Solicitors and Aniketa Khushu from CKLG Accountants outline some important upcoming changes regarding the registering of Trusts.
Ali Holmes from Cambridge-based charity, CBM, tells Neil Whiteside how the money from their ‘See The Way’ Appeal in 2019 is being spent.
Neil Whiteside finds out about the work of Cambridge Cyrenians from Director, James Martin.
Melody Brooker, Fundraising and Communications Manager for Wintercomfort, tells Neil Whiteside about their outreach services, which are designed to help those at risk of becoming homeless or facing hardship. […]
Neil chats to singer/songwriter Alice Merton about her career, her new album, and touring with Bastille.
Kate Romano from Stapleford Granary tells Neil Whiteside all about this year’s Stapleford Village Day, which takes place on Sunday July 17th.
Neil Whiteside meets David Lynch, a mindfulness and wellbeing coach who is running a series of sessions at The Nightingale Garden through July & August. To book a space on […]
Neil Whiteside starts his six-week run on Cambridge Breakfast by meeting Becky Owen-Fisher, part of the Lamphouse Theatre Company, who are bringing War of the Worlds (On a Budget) to […]
Linda hears from Andrea Cockerton, composer of The Dark Heals, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus sound installation created to reflect what it’s been like for people living at, working on, or […]
After four years at the virtual breakfast table, Lucy presented her last Cambridge Breakfast on Thursday.
South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne tells Julian and Lucy why the prime minister should resign
Analyst Phil Rodgers is back to dive into a rise in Covid infections and the resignation of a local councillor.
The Big Weekend runs on Parker’s Piece across the weekend (July 1-3). As well as some fantastic live performances, there’s also a chance to get up close to science in […]
Celebrate summer this very weekend with the return of one of the city’s best loved free outdoor events, The Big Weekend and Cambridge Mela on Parker’s Piece, provided by Cambridge […]
Julian hears about plans to mark Refugee Week and Holocaust Memorial Day (Sunday 26 June) at Cambridge Corn Exchange featuring poems by Michael Rosen. He speaks to Andrea Cockerton who’s […]
Architect Tom Holbrook tells Linda Ness about some of the Cambridge buildings that have been honoured by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Cambridge City Council has revised its proposals for improvements to the Jesus Green ditch, amid concerns over the water vole population. Alex Collis, Executive Councillor for Open Spaces, spoke to […]
Food delivery robots have taken to the streets of Cambourne today as part of a pilot organised between Cambridgeshire County Council and autonomous delivery service Starship Technologies. Julian speaks to […]
Every year Bridge the Gap raises funds for two local charities – Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill. Sponsored by Cambridge Building Society, last year’s event attracted 800 supporters. […]
Camcycle’s newly appointed infrastructure campaigner, Josh Grantham, tells Julian & Lucy how he’ll be working with local communities.
Julian & Lucy hear about Russian disinformation from Yevhen Fedchenko of Cambridge Ukrainian Studies ahead of an online meeting this evening (Wednesday).
Phil Rodgers joins Julian to look ahead to next months elections to Cambridge City Council.
Most of us will have no doubt given some thoughts on how to save money on our energy bills. But what steps can we take? Rob Chipperfield from Cambridge 105 […]
A group neighbours in Chesterton have got together to prepare a home for a refugee family this summer. Julian finds out more about Resettle Chesterton from Nicky Webb. To find […]
Cambridge4Ukraine has raised funds to deliver an ambulance to Ukraine. Anatoliy Pavlovskiy started off on the journey to Poland to help his friend Vitalii and spoke to Julian & Lucy.
A month ago, when the war in Ukraine started, Linda Ness spoke to Andrii Smytsnuik, an advisor to the Cambridge University Ukrainian Society. Andrii has returned to his homeland to […]
A Cambridge mum is keen to help local people to give accommodation to Ukrainian refugees by connecting them. Rend Platings spoke to Linda Ness.
Cambridge United stadium manager Ian Darler tells Julian & Lucy about his latest fundraising challenge.
Julian & Lucy hear from trainee Therapeutic Radiographer Tamryn about the importance of a career in the NHS.
Almost two weeks since the lifting of restrictions in England, Phil Rodgers is here with an update on the city’s Coronavirus infections.
In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, we share what individuals and businesses can do to help Ukraine. Even industries are joining in, and the initiative “gaming industry support Ukraine” is […]
Kasia Woźniak reports from Poland, where she spoke to three Ukrainian women, Eugenia, Oksana and Halina. Kasia also looks at the situation in Poland, how Poles are helping the refugees, […]
Julian & Lucy hear about the new Dinky Door close to the Cambridge University Press Bookshop from creators ‘Dinky’ and ‘Dorky’.
Director David Cain tells Julian & Lucy about next month’s Cambridge Festival (March 31 – April 10).
As the prime minister prepares to lift Covid restrictions, Phil Rodgers updates Julian & Lucy on infections in the city.
For Children’s Mental Health Week, Julian speaks to Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge about children’s mental health during the pandemic and the […]
Julian & Lucy hear about Cambridge’s very own Olympic skier, Billy Major, from his sister Sophie.
Countryside charity CPRE is calling on the government to encourage all local authorities to promote Local Green Space designation. Alan James, chairman of CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, spoke to Julian.
Phil Rodgers has the latest Covid numbers as the infection rate for Cambridge becomes the highest in England.
Covid-19 has cost some city and large town centres in the East of England more than half a year’s worth of potential takings since March 2020. Central Cambridge is worst […]
The Queen is set to mark her Platinum Jubilee this year with a number of events in Cambridgeshire and across the country. Julian & Lucy are joined by Julie Spence OBE, […]
Julian & Lucy hear about Green Grants of up to £10,000 for small businesses covered by Cambridge City Council. Their guest is Naomi Bennett, Green councillor for Abbey Ward. For […]
CCVS is organising two Volunteer for Cambridge online lunchtime fairs on January 25 and February 1. Julian hears details from Christine Trevorrow.
Teachers are calling for better ventilation in schools as they warn Government’s ‘open window’ policy is unworkable in winter. Julian speaks to Paul Linden a professor in the Department of […]
On this 105 Sport Special podcast, Mark Bonner, Joe Ironside, Dimitar Mitov and Ben Strang all give their reaction to pitchside reporter Tim Armitage as Cambridge United beat Newcastle United […]
As Cambridge Covid infection numbers reach another record high, Julian gets analysis from Phil Rodgers.
Julian finds out about the Big School’s Birdwatch from the RSPB’s Aran Burton, who tells us which birds we can spot in Cambridgeshire.
Ellie Bridges, Community Relationships Coordinator, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) tells Julian Clover and Lucy about the organisation’s work – the ACT is the chosen charity of this year’s Advent Calendar […]
NIE, Cambridge Junction and Tobacco Factory Theatres are back on stage with their production of The Snow Queen. We hear from cast members Natisha and Yomi.
Sam Douglas explains about this weekend’s Be Social Cambridge fait at Cambridge Junction and reveals the contents of the hamper the organisation is generously donating to Julian & Lucy’s Questions […]
An example of a Roman crucifixion that’s been found in Fenstanton is so rare, experts at first didn’t believe what it was. Linda Ness discovered more about the find from […]
Julian & Lucy hear from Cambridge United Stadium Manager and Head Groundsman, Ian Darler BEM, who is halfway towards his £10,000 goal for Shout 85258, the Club’s Mental Health Charity […]
As the Covid infection rate in Cambridge reaches a new high, Julian & Lucy get the background to the latest increase from Phil Rodgers.
Write On’s Richard McNally tells Julian & Lucy about The Shadows, a series of three plays that take you to a darker, haunted, side to Cambridge.
As Covid infections in the city continue to rise, Phil Rodgers breaks down the numbers.
Covid cases in Cambridge are climbing, particularly in Cherry Hinton, Julian & Lucy get the latest from Phil Rodgers.
Cambridge Fruit Company and The Red Hen Project are looking to feed 250 Vulnerable Families with a Christmas meal box this holiday season. Neil Bharadwa, the founder of the Cambridge Fruit […]
Julian & Lucy discover the Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year with help from Cambridge Dictionary’s Jade Glennon.
Julian Clover and Lucy Milazzo find out about the Cambridge United Community Trust from wellbeing Manager Vicky Neal and Jake Potts who runs the Forever United programme.