Discover Cambridge's Secret Spots Loved by Locals
Move beyond the tourist trail and explore Cambridge's quiet corners. From tiny hidden doors to historic parks and vibrant local streets, discover the authentic side of this iconic university city.
Move beyond the tourist trail and explore Cambridge's quiet corners. From tiny hidden doors to historic parks and vibrant local streets, discover the authentic side of this iconic university city.
A journalist's first-hand account of trying the NHS-style total meal replacement plan for weight loss. Discover the results, expert insights, and whether it's a viable option in 2026.
A new town with 40,000 homes and 30,000 jobs is planned for Tempsford, Bedfordshire. With a new station, it will be 30 minutes from London. Construction could start by 2029.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces claims of 'reverse discrimination' for allegedly favouring state school applicants. Critics argue it's unfair, while supporters defend efforts to boost diversity. Explore the heated admissions debate.
Merseyside comic Jade Franks turned cleaning toilets at Cambridge into a Fringe First-winning show. Now, her hit 'Eat the Rich' is being developed for TV, as she fights to open doors for working-class artists.
A new report labels fiscal rules 'ineffective' and a 'self-awarded badge of honour', challenging Chancellor Rachel Reeves's 'iron-clad' framework. Read the full analysis.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces fierce criticism from alumni and social mobility charities over a policy to actively recruit from elite private schools. Alastair Campbell brands the move a 'departure from reality'.
Despite a pre-Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax for farms, Labour faces deep-seated anger from farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference, with protests highlighting a crisis of trust in rural policy.
A damning investigation reveals corridor care is now routine in NHS hospitals, with patients waiting up to 40 hours. Experts warn of a 'catastrophic state' in the health service. Read the full report.
A damning NHS safety report reveals patients in corridors and storerooms risk delayed emergency care. The Health Secretary vows to end the practice by 2029. Read the full investigation.
New research from the University of Oxford shows people regain weight four times faster after stopping GLP-1 drugs than with behavioural plans. Discover the long-term implications.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, will target elite private schools for student recruitment, sparking accusations of 'reverse discrimination' and a 'slap in the face' for state-educated pupils. Read the full story.
Residents of Littlemore, Oxford, are using historic Japanese wooden clappers, hyōshigi, for neighbourhood patrols to deter criminals after tyre slashings and a stabbing. Councillor David Henwood explains how the method builds community spirit.
Dr Nancy Perham OBE, a renowned Cambridge cell biologist and fierce advocate for women in science, has died at 89. Discover her groundbreaking career and legacy.
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
A CQC report reveals over 200 patients were treated in Hillingdon Hospital corridors in one month, compromising dignity and safety. While some services improved, the trust still 'requires improvement'.
Explore Sydney's new 6km GreenWay trail from Leichhardt to Dulwich Hill. An immersive 360° video captures the grand opening of this environmental corridor for walking and cycling.
London's festive displays, including Oxford Street and Regent Street, will soon be switched off. Find out the exact date for the 2025 lights and your final chance to see them.
Chris Moore's life changed after a drunk-driving incident killed a cyclist. Now a psychology professor, he explores guilt's surprising power to heal relationships in his new book, 'The Power of Guilt'.
A leading emergency doctor warns corridor care is now standard in overwhelmed A&Es, with over 16,600 deaths linked to long waits last year. Read the urgent call for political action.
A leading UK medic warns A&E is 'in big trouble' as corridor care becomes normalised, with 16,600 deaths linked to long waits. Read the full analysis and official response.
From tube fare hikes and self-driving taxis to Oxford Street pedestrianisation, discover all the major changes coming to London's transport network in 2026. Stay informed.
Central London's landscape is set for a major overhaul in 2026. Discover the plans for Oxford Street pedestrianisation, new homes, a Trocadero casino, and a Tate Britain garden. Read the full details here.
Chelsea legend John Terry has publicly dismissed rumours linking him to the vacant Oxford United manager's job, reaffirming his commitment to his coaching role at Stamford Bridge.
A former student recalls the formidable John Carey at Oxford in 1958-59, exploring his sharp intellect and puzzling sensitivity to the university's class-consciousness. Read the full tribute.
An Oxford professor predicts octopuses could evolve to build underwater cities and hunt deer if humans go extinct. Explore the science behind this startling evolutionary speculation.
A London journalist's 48-hour trip to Cambridge reveals stunning architecture, Harry Potter links, and a thriving food scene, sparking a desire to relocate. Discover the city's magic.
A 13th-century treatise by Oxford friar Richard Fishacre, proposing planets orbit stars beyond Earth, has been rediscovered. This challenges views on medieval cosmology. Read the full story.
Cambridge researchers create a replica human womb lining, successfully implanting early-stage embryos. This breakthrough could transform our understanding of early pregnancy and miscarriage.
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.