InYourArea Community
Channel Rotary's sleep out heroes storm through £25k fundraising target
'The inspiration for the event came from Folkestone Academy pupil Samantha Gatland and her mother Lyn who had recently done a similar sleep out.'
James Milner
InYourArea Community
Charity providing carers with respite and support receives over £350k of National Lottery funding
'With the number of people looking after someone else having almost doubled during the pandemic, this support is needed now more than ever.'
InYourArea Community
Mar 26 – On this day in Cambridgeshire history
On this day, returning soldiers seriously upset Cambridge's labour market, plans were drawn up to create the country's first new village for a century, and the bells rang out again at St Cyriac’s Church in Swaffham Prior.
InYourArea Community
Bereaved mother fundraises for charity that 'cared so much' it 'meant the world'
'Jacob lived for 501 days but I always think of his life lasting 511 days, because of those precious ten days. To me, they were just as important as the previous 500.'
InYourArea Community
A mother's letter to charity that supported her family while son was critically ill
'I am encouraging everyone to think about families like mine who suddenly end up in hospital with their child critically ill and not knowing how they can stay with them.'
InYourArea Community
Brain tumour loss inspires Amazon colleagues to take part in wear a hat day
'My mother fought the tumour for 10 years, radiating energy, always happy, upbeat and smiling.'
InYourArea Community
St Swithun’s prep school appoints new preschool lead
'I am excited to bring all my enthusiasm for early years to the preschool.'
InYourArea Community
Isle of Sheppey mum embarks on half-marathon after being told she might never walk again
'I was told I would probably never walk again and, although I accepted what they told me, I never accepted that was how my life was going to be.'
InYourArea Community
Bhavan’s annual founder’s day celebrations 'returned with a flourish'
'This year is memorable for the sitar ensemble as it is the centenary celebration of the late sitar maestro and KBE Pandit Ravi Shankar.'
InYourArea Community
Blood tests can detect persistent lung cancer, according to Cambridge University researchers
'By trying to develop a blood test to help doctors predict whether a lung cancer might come back or not, we will increase the chance of curing more people.'
InYourArea Community
Parkside Community College shines in world's biggest national indoor rowing competition
'All the athletes who competed serve as excellent role models to our students across the school and we are delighted with their achievements.'
Planning Applications IYA
Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire planning applications for week ending March 21
Your planning news from Cambridge city and South Cambridgeshire district councils this week.