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Soup kitchen volunteer jailed for vicious attack during birthday night out

Soup kitchen volunteer jailed for vicious attack during birthday night out

Birthday celebrations ended with a prison sentence after a soup kitchen volunteer knocked out a man and tried to flee the scene.

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Factory worker made ‘extra effort’ to get to work on time by driving despite being banned two years ago

Factory worker made ‘extra effort’ to get to work on time by driving despite being banned two years ago

A disqualified driver has had his ban extended after he was caught behind the wheel on his way to his factory job.
‘More venues should be crystal clear about whether they’re breastfeeding friendly‘

‘More venues should be crystal clear about whether they’re breastfeeding friendly‘

In her monthly column, new mum Rebekah Chilvers discusses Clara’s latest developments and the closure of a pub play area…
Disqualified driver who took over the wheel from upset son has ban extended

Disqualified driver who took over the wheel from upset son has ban extended

A disqualified driver who was caught out by police because of a faulty brake light has had his ban extended.

Man caught drink-driving with nine-year-old in van on A17

Man caught drink-driving with nine-year-old in van on A17

Man caught drink-driving with nine-year-old in van on A17

A drink-driver who got behind the wheel with a child in his van has been disqualified.

Your letters on swimming pool timetables and legalising drugs

Your letters on swimming pool timetables and legalising drugs

Your letters on swimming pool timetables and legalising drugs

In this week’s letters, a reader defends the local swimming pool’s timetable.

Question time: Have a crack at the ultimate online pub quiz

Question time: Have a crack at the ultimate online pub quiz

Question time: Have a crack at the ultimate online pub quiz

The Saturday Social is back with 13 general knowledge questions on everything from bridges to beers.

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Getting set for Christmas dinner

Getting set for Christmas dinner

In his weekly column, gardener Jamie Marsh looks ahead to a home-grown Christmas dinner…
‘We want people to be proud of their dogs’: Greyhound kennels has record month of rehoming

‘We want people to be proud of their dogs’: Greyhound kennels has record month of rehoming

A rehoming kennel for retired greyhounds has hit a record month for finding families for the many dogs in its care.
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NATIONAL NEWS

European protected status a ‘game-changer’ for Armagh Bramley apple growers

European protected status a ‘game-changer’ for Armagh Bramley apple growers

European protected status a ‘game-changer’ for Armagh Bramley apple growers

The Armagh Bramleys are one of only three products from Northern Ireland with the sought-after PGI status recognition.
President of European Commission meets Swinney ahead of Trump visit

President of European Commission meets Swinney ahead of Trump visit

President of European Commission meets Swinney ahead of Trump visit

Ursula von der Leyen met with John Swinney on Saturday to discuss the UK’s relationship with the European Union, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
University of Edinburgh publishes Race Review into colonialist past

University of Edinburgh publishes Race Review into colonialist past

University of Edinburgh publishes Race Review into colonialist past

The report has been published online, amid a public pledge to stamp address racial discrimination and inequality.
Trump gets down to business at trade talks with European Commission president

Trump gets down to business at trade talks with European Commission president

Trump gets down to business at trade talks with European Commission president

The US President is meeting a number of political leaders during a private visit to Scotland – but on Saturday was seen playing golf at Turnberry.
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SPORT

Home wins for Hares and Athletic this afternoon, but opening day defeats on the road for Fenmen and Drove

Home wins for Hares and Athletic this afternoon, but opening day defeats on the road for Fenmen and Drove

Two of Fenland's senior football sides enjoyed opening day home wins today but the other two were defeated on their travels.
Big top of the table games this weekend

Big top of the table games this weekend

There is a big game for fourth-place Wisbech Town tomorrow when second-place Burwell & Exning are the visitors.
Big home clash for Wisbech cricketers

Big home clash for Wisbech cricketers

There is a big game for fourth-place Wisbech Town in Division One of the Cambs and Hunts Premier League tomorrow.
Season kicks off for Fenland football sides

Season kicks off for Fenland football sides

Wisbech Town and March Town both harbour hopes of reaching the play-offs as the new United Counties League season begins this weekend.
Steve storms home at charity five-mller

Steve storms home at charity five-mller

March Athletics Club runners were back out in action, aiming to build upon their strong performances at the club's annual run the previous week.

Ewa records Whitemoor PB

Ewa records Whitemoor PB

The Whitemoor five-miler and fun run is a lovely run in the Fens, taking runners through the nature reserve and along the riverbank.

Malcolm claims international honours

Malcolm claims international honours

Fenland Running Club's Malcolm Tuff picked up international honours at the weekend.

Jackie takes stableford honours

Jackie takes stableford honours

Ladies from Tydd St Giles Golf Club contested the captain's stableford competition.
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WHAT'S ON

New Superman movie a joy to watch as DC goes back to old-fashioned basics

New Superman movie a joy to watch as DC goes back to old-fashioned basics

Jeremy Ransome has been to see the new Superman movie at The Light, Wisbech. Read his thoughts here…
Archaeological society to carry out excavations to discover more history of site

Archaeological society to carry out excavations to discover more history of site

Upcoming excavations are being carried out by an archaeological society to see what exciting things can be unearthed.
Maize maze announces 2025 design

Maize maze announces 2025 design

A famous maize maze has announced its theme for this year’s design.
Exhibition coming to gallery with emphasis on unique landscapes and culture of Fens

Exhibition coming to gallery with emphasis on unique landscapes and culture of Fens

A display showcasing the work of two artists is coming to town based on the spirit of the Fens.
Summerfest returns for another year of fun for whole family

Summerfest returns for another year of fun for whole family

Lots of fun for the whole family is coming to a village at the beginning of next month.
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LIFESTYLE

Samphire memories and how to grow your own

Samphire memories and how to grow your own

In his new weekly Jamie’s Little Allotment column, gardener Jamie Marsh takes a nostalgic look back at visits from the ‘Samphire Man’
Can you nail all 13 questions in our super-tough online pub quiz?

Can you nail all 13 questions in our super-tough online pub quiz?

The Saturday Social is back with questions on everything from politicians to Muppets.
Free family Easter activities and fitness sessions for all

Free family Easter activities and fitness sessions for all

Free family Easter holiday activities, and sessions for adults who want to lose weight, have been added to the programme of exercise classes.
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Highlights from Iliffe's websites across the UK

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Highlights from Iliffe's websites across the UK

How meeting at school gates led to lifetime of friendship for seven couples – and joint 50th wedding anniversary celebrations

How meeting at school gates led to lifetime of friendship for seven couples – and joint 50th wedding anniversary celebrations

How meeting at school gates led to lifetime of friendship for seven couples – and joint 50th wedding anniversary celebrations

Meeting at the school gates led to seven couples making friends for life and all celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary together.
Dangerous driver blamed fox after flipping nan’s Mercedes and injuring two women

Dangerous driver blamed fox after flipping nan’s Mercedes and injuring two women

Dangerous driver blamed fox after flipping nan’s Mercedes and injuring two women

A young driver clipped a car while overtaking, causing his vehicle to flip and land on top of another car, leaving two women inside seriously injured.
Home bakers to fight it out for world pork pie title

Home bakers to fight it out for world pork pie title

Home bakers to fight it out for world pork pie title

Amateur bakers will have their eyes on the pies as a mouth-watering world championship returns to a town pub.
We visited the hidden Kent castle you can only access by boat

We visited the hidden Kent castle you can only access by boat

We visited the hidden Kent castle you can only access by boat

We toured the little-known Kent castle, accessible only by boat, and uncovered stories of the historical elite hidden within its ancient walls.
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