Cambridge law firm, Stone King, top-ranked by independent legal guide
The 2025 edition of the Chambers and Partners legal guide has been published, and Cambridge law firm, Stone King, has retained its top-ranked Band 1 status for charity, education (schools), and criminal law.
More than £360,000 in grants to boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire
Seven community and business projects are set to share grants of more than £360,000 to help boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire.
New charity shop opens in the city of Ely to support end of life care
New charity shop now open in Ely for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Employment Rights Bill: Free webinar from Cambridge law firm
Join national law firm Stone King, on Friday 18 October 2024, for an interactive webinar that will provide delegates with the opportunity to receive a practical update on the Employment Rights Bill.
Crossways needs your support
It Takes a City writes... as we prepare to reopen Crossways help is needed from the community.
Virtual reality helps to alleviate pain and anxiety in palliative patients at Addenbrooke's
Supporters of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust have helped alleviate pain and anxiety in palliative patients being cared for at Addenbrooke's by funding the lease of a virtual reality headset. Now a past patient who used the virtual reality headset has left a donation in her will to fund the purchase of a headset which means many more palliative patients will be able to benefit from using virtual…
Haven - making an impact
On World Homeless Day (10th October) we provide an update on The Haven, a safe overnight space for vulnerable women in the centre of the city.
Blue Smile sees highest ever demand for children’s mental health support
This World Mental Health Day, 10 October, Cambridge-based charity Blue Smile is highlighting the unprecedented demand for children’s mental health support in Cambridgeshire schools.
Lily Arkwright celebrates new showrooms with £2,000 Community Grants
To mark the exciting launch of their new showrooms in Bristol and Glasgow, Lily Arkwright introduced the Social Champions Grant initiative, awarding £2,000 to support local communities. After receiving an incredible number of inspiring applications, two deserving organisations have been selected: Nostalgia Group and Baby Bank Network Bristol, each receiving a £1,000 grant.
Cambridge law firm receives Top-Tier recognition from The Legal 500 for 2025
The Legal 500 has named Stone King, a Cambridge law firm with offices nationwide, a Top-Tier law firm for 2025 in six practice areas. The firm has also been highly ranked in a further 11 practice areas across its Charity, Education, Faith, Business & Social Enterprise, Private Client, and Public & Regulatory Sectors. Additionally, 59 Stone King lawyers have received mentions for their standout…
A brand-new centre for prosthetic and orthotic patients celebrates its official opening
The Cambridge Prosthetic and Orthotic Service has recently transferred from clinic nine in Addenbrooke's Hospital to a new base outside the City. Find out here what a difference the amazing new facilities and technology will make to patients
Learn about a career in the creative and cultural sectors
On Thursday 10th October, Cambridge Junction throws open it’s doors and invites young people aged 16 – 25 to learn about careers in the arts.
Have a heart – learn CPR, says MP
In advance of World Heart Day, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, tried out RevivR, a new CPR training tool, at a British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop in Cambridge on Friday 20 September to highlight the charity's vital work in combating heart and circulatory diseases.
Benefits of District Council’s cost-of-living support highlighted
The latest cost-of-living support that has benefited thousands of South Cambridgeshire residents has been outlined in a new District Council report.
electronRx joins forces with PHA Europe to enhance life quality for pulmonary hypertension patients
Cambridge, UK – 23 September 2024 – electronRx, a leading digital medicine and biomarker expert, is excited to announce its sponsorship of PHA Europe in support of their vision of better quality of life and finding a cure for pulmonary hypertension (PH).
Charity scoops award successes for new almshouse development
A Cambridge charity is celebrating winning three prestigious national awards for its new Passivhaus-accredited almshouses – and being shortlisted for a further accolade. Girton Town Charity’s Dovehouse Court development has won the Innovation For Living Award from the Almshouse Association, as well as two further successes in the British Homes Awards for the Later Living/Supported Living…
This year's Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival raises a staggering £35,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Over 600 participants took part in this year's Addenbrooke Charitable Trust's 18th Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival - bringing sunshine, fun and a big boost to the £14 million public appeal to see the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital built on the City's Biomedical Campus by 2029
Crossways wins prestigious award
It Takes A City has become the first organisation to be awarded the Gold Quality Mark for Excellence in Emergency Accommodation from Housing Justice.
Ukrainian Olena is grateful for the opportunity as she prepares for an exciting ‘new chapter’ of her life
“The support has been incredible and I feel motivated to work hard. It’s my mission to make this shop a success”
The manager of a new charity shop says she is excited by the opportunity as she continues rebuilding her life away from war-torn Ukraine.
Lily Arkwright brings ethical jewellery to Scotland with new Glasgow showroom
Glasgow, Scotland – Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright is thrilled to announce the opening of its first Scottish showroom in Glasgow, bringing its stunning collection of lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and ethically sourced coloured gemstones to a whole new audience.
Cambridge MP gets kite project off to a flying start
On Friday 6 September 2024 at 1.30pm, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will celebrate the launch event of the Let's Go Fly the Kite initiative by adding a brick to a giant Lego sculpture of a new Science of Life Quarter in Cambridge.
Cambridge Building Society Community Fund soars
First ever member panellist joins, fund goes from strength to strength with cash booster and game-changing grants awarded.
Hospice nurses awarded for their outstanding care in the community
Nurses, Michaela Hill, Gemma Powell and Sarah Pake receive a Cavell Trust Award.
First MRI Wrapped Scanner in UK - at Addenbrooke's in Cambridge - will help save patients' lives and thousands of pounds in healthcare costs
Going for an MRI scan can be a daunting experience for some patients but the simple act of wrapping a scanner in nature-themed vinyl designs has had some far-reaching consequences. Read on to find out more...
Creating Nature's Corridors celebrates success in five major 2024 awards
Cambridge-based charity Creating Nature's Corridors is experiencing a remarkable year so far, underpinning its impact and success through multiple award recognitions.