Paul Brackley
@paulbrackleyci.bsky.social
Editor of the Cambridge Independent, senior group editor, East Anglia, at Iliffe Media
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social the closing arguments in #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a feature on new reservoir plans & why we could face 2026 drought, Sir Ed Davey on @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social funding & we talk to rail minister about Cambridge East station plans
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social the closing arguments in #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a feature on new reservoir plans & why we could face 2026 drought, Sir Ed Davey on @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social funding & we talk to rail minister about Cambridge East station plans
In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - updated
#EastWestRail plans inc a new #Cambridge East station. How
The Crown Estate hopes to transform Business Park for entire community. And consultation starts on £80m regeneration of North Cambridge. Plus Big Switch On pic special
#EastWestRail plans inc a new #Cambridge East station. How
The Crown Estate hopes to transform Business Park for entire community. And consultation starts on £80m regeneration of North Cambridge. Plus Big Switch On pic special
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - updated
#EastWestRail plans inc a new #Cambridge East station. How
The Crown Estate hopes to transform Business Park for entire community. And consultation starts on £80m regeneration of North Cambridge. Plus Big Switch On pic special
#EastWestRail plans inc a new #Cambridge East station. How
The Crown Estate hopes to transform Business Park for entire community. And consultation starts on £80m regeneration of North Cambridge. Plus Big Switch On pic special
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social this week: our 16-page First Days at School reception class pic supplement. Special report on huge housing growth planned for #Cambridge region, with sites mapped. Concerns over 'hostile eyes' roadside posters. Pic special on Corn Exchange 150th anniversary
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social this week: our 16-page First Days at School reception class pic supplement. Special report on huge housing growth planned for #Cambridge region, with sites mapped. Concerns over 'hostile eyes' roadside posters. Pic special on Corn Exchange 150th anniversary
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, a petition to save @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social beds goes to No 10, campaigners to fight on after Christ's College library approval, why #EastWestRail consultation is on ice, the Remembrance display approved by 99-year-old veteran & guide to #CambsB2B South
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, a petition to save @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social beds goes to No 10, campaigners to fight on after Christ's College library approval, why #EastWestRail consultation is on ice, the Remembrance display approved by 99-year-old veteran & guide to #CambsB2B South
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature House of Commons discussion on Mill Road bus gate, pics from Red Hen Project firewalk, #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, vision for city centre, demand for open debate on This Land, reaction to £80m North #Cambridge regeneration plans
October 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature House of Commons discussion on Mill Road bus gate, pics from Red Hen Project firewalk, #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, vision for city centre, demand for open debate on This Land, reaction to £80m North #Cambridge regeneration plans
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on £80m regeneration plans for 'deprived' estates in #Cambridge, explore how 1930s semi was retrofitted, feature Hills Road Sixth Form's Big Biology pics & @philrodgers.co.uk discusses what could threaten Labour's position in city
October 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on £80m regeneration plans for 'deprived' estates in #Cambridge, explore how 1930s semi was retrofitted, feature Hills Road Sixth Form's Big Biology pics & @philrodgers.co.uk discusses what could threaten Labour's position in city
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we discuss a petition calling for Mill Road improvements, feature a 4-page pic special on @bidwells.bsky.social #Cambridge 10k and 3k runs & pics of Duke of Edinburgh's visit & final scenes of Grantchester being filmed. Plus the first 'cycling street'
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we discuss a petition calling for Mill Road improvements, feature a 4-page pic special on @bidwells.bsky.social #Cambridge 10k and 3k runs & pics of Duke of Edinburgh's visit & final scenes of Grantchester being filmed. Plus the first 'cycling street'
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on a devastating #NHS funding cut for @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, feature 3-page special on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, 9-page supplement on our Business Awards, pics of Grantchester Runs and Oktoberfest & Ben Elton interview
October 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on a devastating #NHS funding cut for @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, feature 3-page special on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, 9-page supplement on our Business Awards, pics of Grantchester Runs and Oktoberfest & Ben Elton interview
The Great Hall at King's College is looking spectacular ahead of tonight’s @cambridgeindy.bsky.social Business Awards
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September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Great Hall at King's College is looking spectacular ahead of tonight’s @cambridgeindy.bsky.social Business Awards
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In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Bus Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Bus Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Buss Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we feature reports on the #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, a 4-page pic special on Chariots of Fire run, news of Strawberry Fair 2026, pics of Princess Royal visit, #A10 petition, Tiger Buss Pass & special coverage of #CamTechWeek
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on opening day of #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, feature special report on array of solar schemes in countryside, civic quarter latest & pic specials on Bridge the Gap walk & Dragon Boat Festival, & @philrodgers.co.uk on River Cam
September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we report on opening day of #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway inquiry, feature special report on array of solar schemes in countryside, civic quarter latest & pic specials on Bridge the Gap walk & Dragon Boat Festival, & @philrodgers.co.uk on River Cam
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we explore latest on £92m civic quarter plans, consultations on 30-year #Cambridge Science Park vision, new travel hub and Cambridge25 employment site, & pics from IWM Duxford air show, Stourbridge Fair & #Haddenham Steam Rally, plus our guide to #CamTechWeek
September 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we explore latest on £92m civic quarter plans, consultations on 30-year #Cambridge Science Park vision, new travel hub and Cambridge25 employment site, & pics from IWM Duxford air show, Stourbridge Fair & #Haddenham Steam Rally, plus our guide to #CamTechWeek
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - how £80m was spent on aborted plans to move #Cambridge sewage works & Anglian Water is now objecting to new developments. #Duxford Soapbox Derby & #Northstowe Running Festival pic spreads, calls to report crayfish trapping & Christ's College's library plan
September 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - how £80m was spent on aborted plans to move #Cambridge sewage works & Anglian Water is now objecting to new developments. #Duxford Soapbox Derby & #Northstowe Running Festival pic spreads, calls to report crayfish trapping & Christ's College's library plan
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway evidence ahead of inquiry & feature Out of the Ordinary Festival pic special, a 5-page GCSE special, latest on River Cam locks, new #Cambridge butterfly trail, update on market vision & MPs' alarm at rail fares
August 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at #Cambourne to #Cambridge busway evidence ahead of inquiry & feature Out of the Ordinary Festival pic special, a 5-page GCSE special, latest on River Cam locks, new #Cambridge butterfly trail, update on market vision & MPs' alarm at rail fares
In this week's Cambridge Independent we reveal our #CIBA2025 Business Awards finalists and feature a special report on visa uncertainty for Ukrainian community. There's sadness as CoFarm is wound up, latest on River Cam locks & £30k Dali painting is bought in house clearance sale for £150
August 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
In this week's Cambridge Independent we reveal our #CIBA2025 Business Awards finalists and feature a special report on visa uncertainty for Ukrainian community. There's sadness as CoFarm is wound up, latest on River Cam locks & £30k Dali painting is bought in house clearance sale for £150
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we ask why the business case for #EastWestRail is still under wraps, reveal new autonomous vehicle trial for #Cambridge, talk to Bill Key about 66 years of Town Bumps, pay tribute to John Hipkin & feature pics of Grand Discoveries at the Grand Arcade
July 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we ask why the business case for #EastWestRail is still under wraps, reveal new autonomous vehicle trial for #Cambridge, talk to Bill Key about 66 years of Town Bumps, pay tribute to John Hipkin & feature pics of Grand Discoveries at the Grand Arcade
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - pics from visits of Princess Royal, King & Queen, how Tiger Bus Pass was saved, we explain huge cat mural on #Cambridge house & tell how ancient Antarctic ice has been transported to city. Plus: Folk Festival row inc @cllrtimbick.bsky.social's verdict
July 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - pics from visits of Princess Royal, King & Queen, how Tiger Bus Pass was saved, we explain huge cat mural on #Cambridge house & tell how ancient Antarctic ice has been transported to city. Plus: Folk Festival row inc @cllrtimbick.bsky.social's verdict
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, how mayor Paul Bristow could use devolved powers & latest on market, Barton Greenway, #Waterbeach station, pics from COEL v Carter Jonas charity cricket, chef Mark Poynton on new restaurant & stallholder on robotic surgery @royalpapworth.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, how mayor Paul Bristow could use devolved powers & latest on market, Barton Greenway, #Waterbeach station, pics from COEL v Carter Jonas charity cricket, chef Mark Poynton on new restaurant & stallholder on robotic surgery @royalpapworth.bsky.social
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social the new vision for #Cambridge Folk Festival, Mill Road High Court decision, five pages on our Inspirational YoungStars winners, Duke opens Cheffins' woodland, focus on South Cambs District Council's 4-day week - and why nearly 50 Santas turned up in the city
July 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social the new vision for #Cambridge Folk Festival, Mill Road High Court decision, five pages on our Inspirational YoungStars winners, Duke opens Cheffins' woodland, focus on South Cambs District Council's 4-day week - and why nearly 50 Santas turned up in the city
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social a call from @pippaheylings.bsky.social on ministerial roundtable on Greater #Cambridge water crisis, 3-page #RaceforLife pic special, spread on Beehive Centre inquiry, celebration of 30 years of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust & David Cleevely interview
July 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social a call from @pippaheylings.bsky.social on ministerial roundtable on Greater #Cambridge water crisis, 3-page #RaceforLife pic special, spread on Beehive Centre inquiry, celebration of 30 years of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust & David Cleevely interview
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - self-driving buses arrive on #Cambridge streets: we try one out. Stunning pics of
@trincollcam.bsky.social May Ball & pic specials on Chesterton Festival, Duxford Air Shine & Star Shine Stroll, #A14 latest & cause of unpleasant smell in #Waterbeach revealed
@trincollcam.bsky.social May Ball & pic specials on Chesterton Festival, Duxford Air Shine & Star Shine Stroll, #A14 latest & cause of unpleasant smell in #Waterbeach revealed
June 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - self-driving buses arrive on #Cambridge streets: we try one out. Stunning pics of
@trincollcam.bsky.social May Ball & pic specials on Chesterton Festival, Duxford Air Shine & Star Shine Stroll, #A14 latest & cause of unpleasant smell in #Waterbeach revealed
@trincollcam.bsky.social May Ball & pic specials on Chesterton Festival, Duxford Air Shine & Star Shine Stroll, #A14 latest & cause of unpleasant smell in #Waterbeach revealed
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at what would happen on the Cam if its closed locks fail, feature tributes to ex-Bottisham student killed in Air India crash, #Arbury Carnival pic spread, Midsummer Fair controversy & @philrodgers.co.uk looks at #Cambridge in 20 years
June 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at what would happen on the Cam if its closed locks fail, feature tributes to ex-Bottisham student killed in Air India crash, #Arbury Carnival pic spread, Midsummer Fair controversy & @philrodgers.co.uk looks at #Cambridge in 20 years
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, the mayor promotes light rail & gives his verdict on GCP & latest on Tiger bus pass, pic special on Flaming June runs in Histon, tributes to ex @redgate-software.bsky.social star Tom Harris, European first for @CUH_NHS, #Cambridge Nature Festival & Chancellor's visit
June 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, the mayor promotes light rail & gives his verdict on GCP & latest on Tiger bus pass, pic special on Flaming June runs in Histon, tributes to ex @redgate-software.bsky.social star Tom Harris, European first for @CUH_NHS, #Cambridge Nature Festival & Chancellor's visit
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at 10 months of city centre roadworks, discuss Mill Road bus gate fines, hospital cuts, Fen Reservoir, plans for offices/homes/leisure facilities at #Cambridge Business Park, mark 30 years of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust & launch our 2025 Business Awards
June 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social we look at 10 months of city centre roadworks, discuss Mill Road bus gate fines, hospital cuts, Fen Reservoir, plans for offices/homes/leisure facilities at #Cambridge Business Park, mark 30 years of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust & launch our 2025 Business Awards