James Laybourn
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Meet the robot that can mimic human emotion
You will believe a robot can love, or at least look like he does → Read More
What it's like on the other end of the Samaritans phone line?
We spoke to two volunteers about their experiences working for the listening service → Read More
Brilliant footage shows off Cambridgeshire's newest town in style
Get daily updates directly to your inboxCambridgeshire's newest town can be seen from a whole new angle thanks to brilliant new footage filmed from the sky. Located on the former site of the RAF Oakland barracks, Northstowe is set to expand to include 10,000 properties and 25,000 residents. The footage, shot by local drone enthusiast Jonathan Tracy and uploaded to Youtube, shows off the rapidly… → Read More
8 shocking clips of bad driving in Cambridgeshire that will make your stomach drop
Get daily updates directly to your inboxFrom carelessly running red lights to crossing three lanes without signalling, there is some very alarming driving happening on the roads of Cambridgeshire. We've scoured the web to put together this shocking video, showing the kind of driving that comes very close to something very unpleasant. A few of the motorists who shot this footage have noted the… → Read More
What this van did made other drivers furious
If the dangerous manoeuvre wasn't enough, the driver then launched into a tirade of abuse → Read More
You won't believe what this mind reader did on the streets of Cambridge
Get daily updates directly to your inboxIs this proof of mind-reading in action? A video has emerged on Youtube showing a young man walking the streets of Cambridge, apparently demonstrating psychic abilities. The video starts with a challenge being laid down to mind-reader Ashley Green, 21. Ashley has to hand his phone over to random people in Cambridge and ask them to change the lock code.… → Read More
'This floating orb could be Oliver Cromwell's ghost'
Could this be proof of the paranormal? → Read More
These Cambridge buskers stopped people in their tracks with their amazing performance
Get daily updates directly to your inboxA video has shown off some of the amazing talent on the streets of our city. The clip shows a pair of buskers sat playing on Market Square. From some slower-paced strumming to start us off with, the two men quickly build up speed to create an amazing fast-paced harmony. Playing like men possessed Posted online by local YouTuber Kiril Krastev, the video… → Read More
Watch: Amazing video shows snowy Cambridgeshire from the air
A helicopter is the perfect way to take in a winter wonderland... → Read More
Watch: Shocking video shows dangerous cycling in St Neots
Watch: Driver captures shocking footage of terrible cycling in St Neots → Read More
Watch: What to look out for in 2018
It's going to be a good year with royal babies, blockbuster films and international sports → Read More
An exciting new festival is coming to Cambridge
Andrea Cockerton realised she needed something special to stand out in the crowd → Read More
Heidi Allen chokes back tears in the House of Commons
The Cambridge MP struggled to keep it together after an emotional speech from a Labour MP → Read More
Drone footage captures River Cam in a whole new way
Get daily updates directly to your inboxThe River Cam is one of our most iconic landmarks. Known across Britain for its calm waters and punting prowess, it is one of the defining images of day-to-day life in Cambridge. But have you ever wondered what the river looks like to the birds above? Well you don't need to wonder anymore because Cambridge River Tours has you covered. This marvellous… → Read More
This is how thieves can steal your bike
Is your bike safe? → Read More
5 great cafés in Cambridge to grab a coffee
Get daily updates directly to your inboxNothing beats a good café. Get yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and watch the world pass by in a relaxed state of euphoria. Luckily, there's oodles of choice in our fair city. Everywhere you turn there is one brilliant café after another. How are you supposed to find the one to spend your lazy Sunday afternoon? Well fret not, we've had ourselves a… → Read More
Watch: You'll never look at your phone while driving again after watching this video
Can you spot the Pink Kitten? → Read More
Take a sneak peek inside the new high-tech trains coming to Cambridge
We took a ride on the high-tech new Thameslink services, which will link Cambridge directly to central London and the south coast → Read More
Watch this unicycle team try out their stunts in Cambridge
Who says you need two wheels? Urban unicyclists STFU take on Oxbridge → Read More
How to avoid becoming a victim of a distraction burglary
Get daily updates directly to your inboxCambridgeshire and the surrounding area has recently suffered a spate of distraction burglaries, with incidents reported in Cambridge, Ely, Lakenheath and Perry. Perpetrators will often pose as officials in a position of authority such as police officers or council workers in order to get inside a victim's home. Once the victim is distracted, the home is… → Read More