Churchill race row… at Churchill College: Critics slam ‘idiotic’ plan to debate wartime leader’s views on empire and race at Cambridge Churchill College Cambridge conducting ‘reassessment’ of Winston Churchill Academic debate will feature speakers including critics of the British Empire Leader’s monument was defaced with the words ‘was a racist’ last June By Andrew Levy … Read more
Poorer students who fail to get top A-Levels will be offered a free foundation year at the University of Cambridge under a new £5 million scheme to help talented youngsters who have fallen on hard times. The scheme – for those who miss out on the prestigious institution’s high entry requirements – will be introduced … Read more
Two Cambridge scientists to make millions after cancer specialist they founded sells to Sanofi for £815m By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 11 January 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 11 January 2021 Two Cambridge scientists will make millions of pounds after the cancer specialist they founded was sold to French drugs … Read more
Dressed to kiln! Multi-tasking model in bid to win TV pottery contest is China-born Cambridge graduate By Eleanor Sharples Tv & Radio Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 10 January 2021 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 10 January 2021 Most days she can be found up to her arms in clay, creating vases, bowls … Read more
A seven-year-old boy and his father are ‘over the moon’ after being thanked by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for raising £14,000 for the Royal British Legion. Earlier this year, Noah Owen, from Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, set himself a challenge to learn 102 songs with the help of his father Lee, 37, to raise money for the Poppy … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave their children an early Christmas treat today with a trip to the pantomime in London’s West End. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis had a ball on their first official royal red carpet together late this afternoon. The youngsters were taken by William and Kate to a … Read more
Campaigners have hailed a ‘victory for free speech after academics at Cambridge University rejected demands that views remain ‘respectful’. Dons opted instead to support ‘tolerance’ of differing opinions instead of ‘respect’ – a term which made critics fearful that it could crush freedom of expression. The vote yesterday has resulted in widespread praise as campaigners claim … Read more
Victory for free speech at Cambridge University: Academics reject demand that views aired during debates should remain ‘respectful’ because it could crush freedom of expression Cambridge dons opted instead to support ‘tolerance’ of differing opinions They backed amendments making it harder for speakers to be ‘no-platformed’ Revised guidelines ensure right to express ‘controversial or unpopular … Read more
Social media users have suggested the Duchess of Cambridge may have made a spelling mistake while penning a message for transport workers during the royal tour. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 38, embarked on a 48-hour whirlwind tour of the UK, starting last night at Euston station. Kate Middleton was photographed writing a … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will meet the Queen for a heart-warming family engagement at the end of a nationwide ‘Christmas Express’ tour on the royal train, starting today. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will also be present at Tuesday’s event, offering a show of unity from senior members of … Read more