Elections, cathedral monsters, flooding, Paddington Bear, a remarkable Remembrance tribute that made headlines across the country, and Ryan Gosling filming in Cambridgeshire.
Just some of the stories that made news in 2024 and here is a selection of those memories and events.
Ryan Gosling looked a world apart from cool Ken as he was spotted for the first time in Cambridgeshire on the set of his new sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary – wearing an ugly sweater. The 43-year-old, famous for his role in the Barbie movie playing fashion-loving Ken, was seen wearing the chunky knitwear, together with a blue beanie, thin-rimmed glasses and a long yellow jacket. PHOTO: BavMedia 
Marilyn Chapman puts the final touches to giant Pumpkin Head for Halloween, The Milton Maze Pumpkin Patch, MiltonTuesday 08 October 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Thousands join march for Free Palestine Peterborough. The March left Lincoln Road Park and ended at Cathedral Square where speakers addressed the public., Lincoln Road / Cathedral Square, Peterborough Sunday 23 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
In a stunning and unexpected turn of events, giant inflatable squid tentacles have suddenly appeared on top of Peterborough Cathedral’s iconic Norman arch, astonishing residents and visitors alike. The dramatic installation marks the imminent opening of the cathedral’s latest summer exhibition, “Monsters of the Sea,” Friday 12 July 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Cara Berridge plays Cello to an intimate crowd., Norman Cross Gallery, Peterborough Sunday 21 July 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Rachel Reeves, then shadow chancellor, joins Andrew Pakes in Peterborough on the campaign trail.,New England, Peterborough Saturday 27 January 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Peterborough Pride marches past the cathedral, City centre, PeterboroughSaturday 08 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Nathan Murdock, Artists completes an installation on the wall of the Key Theatre showing people looking through the wall to the wonders inside. Embankment, Peterborough Wednesday 08 May 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Recovery team from Manchetts were praised for their efforts in retrieving this cab and trailer that the driver was forced to abandon on the flooded A1101 Welney Wash Road. PHOTO: Bav Media
Recovery team from Manchetts were praised for their efforts in retrieving this cab and trailer that the driver was forced to abandon on the flooded A1101 Welney Wash Road. PHOTO: Bav Media
Pictured Mum Stephanie Drake and Son Sonny (3) take a selfie. One of 23 Paddington Statues unveiled at Queensgate Shopping Centre. Queensgate, Peterborough Wednesday 09 October 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Flooding reveals English Civil War fort after Storm Henk The clear outline of a 400-year-old English Civil War fort has been highlighted after heavy rain and flooding filled a moat around the earthworks following Storm Henk.Aerial photos show The Earith Bulwark in the Cambridgeshire Fens, which was built around 1643 by Oliver Cromwell’s forces to protect crossing points on the local rivers, including the River Great Ouse. Picture by Terry Harris.
Horsefair car park. Town Centre, Wisbech Tuesday 23 July 2024. The owners revealed plans to demolish it. Picture by Terry Harris
Nearly 60 stalls and 22 performances on stage show how Ely Pride is growing as an important event on the Cambridgeshire LGBT+ calendar. PHOTO: Nicky Still
Akshata Murty took along Lucia Hunt, wife of the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and Susie Cleverly, wife of the Home Secretary, James Cleverly to support Lucy Frazer
Picture supplied by Bav Media Pics dated April 17th/18th shows Konik horses on Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire.Two wild stallions faced off in a fight for dominance in dramatic scenes in the ENGLISH countryside.
The incredible photos show rare rival konik stallions sparring and baring their teeth as they reared up on their hind legs on the marshlands of Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, not far from the university city of Cambridge.
Herds of wild horses vanished from Britain 4,000 years ago, so these macho sparring scenes are now rarely seen and remarkable to witness.
Gold bracelet stolen from Ely Museum
Whittlesey Knitted Memorial Garden, Whittlesey, Peterborough Thursday 07 November 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
John Goude intervened as a dog attacked a teenager with many bystanders agreeing that John saved the teenager’s life. The dog had already attacked the mother of the teenager. March Monday 04 November 2024. Pictured relaxing at home with his own dog, Lilly by Terry Harris
Freight Train collides with rear of Iceland Delivery Truck, Silt Road, March Tuesday 15 October 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
£4,000 donated to Hinchingbrooke Eye Clinic Hospitals Charity by fund raiser Colin Bedford from March
‘Free the MBR Beagles’ shouted protestors outside MBR Acres at Wyton near Huntingdon
Mayor Cllr Chris Phillips stands with Matthew Routledge, the new Town Crier of Ely, outside of Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely,
War memorial, March, Cambridgeshire. Broad Street has undergone a multi million pound transformation
Heather Johnson, 49, runs a hedgehog hostel from her home in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, but says she urgently needs more space after being inundated with hedgehogs due to a bumper breeding season and unpredictable weather. PHOTO: Terry Harris
Ahead of the game for innovation in the East: Marshall’s engineering team for instance recently completed a series of modifications to enhance the navigational capabilities of the Austrian Air Force’s fleet of three C-130K aircraft. The final aircraft to receive these upgrades departed Marshall’s Cambridge headquarters six weeks ago, following a visit by a delegation including the Austrian Ambassador to the UK.
Supporters of the TRO for Mill Road bridge filter assemble outside New Shire Hall Alconbury ahead of a Cambridgeshire County Council committee meeting.
Peterborough Mayor Marco Cereste with his deputy Wayne Fitzgerald. PHOTO: Terry Harris
National Highways lend a helping hand to move Wansford Road station on the A47 to a new home at Railworld, Peterborough. PHOTO: Terry Harris
Three Parliamentary candidates out campaigning! Sam Carling, now MP for NW Cambs, with Andrew Pakes, now MP for Peterborough, and Marianna Masters who was Labour candidate for St Neots and Mid-Cambridgeshire. The photo was taken at Eye near Peterborough
Ian Sollom is now the Liberal Democrat MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Ribbon cutting: MP Steve Barclay, centre, cuts the ribbon with Cllr Jan French, right, and Jamie Harrison, Delivery Director Highways for Octavius, left, and, in the background, project partner representatives and armed forces representatives, who raised the flags to celebrate Broad Street improvements.
Picture dated October 1st shows flooding around the town of St Ives in Cambridgeshire on Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO: Bav Media
.MP Paul Bristow arrives at the count with his wife Sarah who stood for Werrington in the city council elections as a Conservative candidate but was unsuccessful. Photo: Terry Harris
“In St. Ives this morning and it’s disappointing to see the statue of Oliver Cromwell with a traffic cone still on top of it,” MP Ben Obese-Jecty posted to Facebook.
Ribbon-cutting celebration time: Getting ready to officially open Manea Station car park is Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough (centre), with local MP Steve Barclay; Cllr Chris Seaton, Fenland District Council’s Cabinet member for transport and Chairman of the Hereward Community Rail Partnership; Steve Emery, former parish councillor and Hereward Community Rail Partnership board member; Cllr Ben Bonos, Chairman of Manea Parish Council; Jonathan Denby, Head of Corporate Affairs for Greater Anglia; and other partners, board members and representatives involved in bringing the project to fruition.Picture by Terry Harris.
Soham Lights Switch On, Christmas House, Soham Friday 01 November 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
His Majesty King Charles III Attends Sunday Service in the Grounds of Sandringham House. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham Sunday 28 July 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
Swimmers take to the pool at 4am for a sunrise swim on the Summer Solstice. City Lido, Peterborough Thursday 20 June 2024. Mothballing The Lido will save £400,000 says the city council Picture by Terry Harris.
The 39th Bishop of Peterborough is the Right Reverend Debbie Sellin. Bishop Debbie was installed at a service in Peterborough Cathedral on 3 March 2024These are just a few of our favourite photos. Plenty more to come in 2025. Happy New Year from the CambsNews
