- PM defends free parenting classes
- Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry
- Warsi condemns sex scandal Muslims
- Abu Qatada given bail hearing date
- Two bailed over attack on pensioner
- Becks' Olympic Flame 'goose bumps'
- Barlow pledges Jubilee spectacular
- Queen under fire over Bahrain guest
- PM: Hacking clues must be followed
- Cameron set for talks with Hollande
- Cannabis-smoking juror fined £450
- No X Factor for Dannii Minogue
- Facebook set to make market splash
News
Man arrested after Wisbech town centre accident
POLICE have arrested a man today (Friday) after a non-stop accident in Wisbech town centre in which an elderly woman sustained injuries.
Mystery remains of fatal crash
A CORONER has said it is a mystery why a motorist failed to slow down before pulling out of a junction and colliding with a lorry.
Appointments still available
PATIENTS and clients of the Vineyard Counselling Consultancy at the Riverside Practice in March can still see their counsellors despite the service no longer being offered at the surgery.
Still time to pitch to Fenland dragons
START-up businesses in the Fenland area are encouraged to apply to a local Dragons Den to win a share of a £5,000 business prize, before the deadline at the end of this month.
Bribes to keep food contracts
A DIRECTOR of a potato firm is facing a lengthy jail term after paying bribes to a supermarket buyer.
Sport
Gill ends amateur era in style
JORDAN Gill achieved the perfect way to finish his amateur boxing career by winning a Junior ABA title in Batley on Saturday.
Marlins send records tumbling
Stephen Mavin from March Marlins stole the show over the weekend at Ponds Forge, Sheffield competing in the British Gas Masters & Senior Age Group Long Course Championships, smashing two European records plus five British records.
Skipper leads the Wisbech fightback
WISBECH Town bounced back to form to beat Cambs Tucker League newcomers Castor by eight wickets on Saturday at Harecroft Road.
March make wait worthwhile
MARCH Town finally got their Cambs Tucker League campaign underway at the fourth attempt on Saturday and had a very comfortable 88-run win against Saffron Walden seconds.
George’s winning return
Reigning European KF3 champion George Russell enjoyed a triumphant return to the domestic scene with a dominant performance at PF International kart circuit at Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Lifestyle
One for the ladies at racecourse
LADIES’ evenings are one of the great success stories of the horse racing industry, helping to boost attendances for Britain’s second most popular spectator sport.
Room outdoors
AS the British obsession with garden improvements continues – creating an outdoor ‘room’ as an extension to our home remains a priority.
Friendship ring for nature reserve
LOCAL people are invited to a special event where they can help plan the future for one of March’s best loved nature reserves.
Wimblington
WIMBLINGTON now has its programme in place for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Community
Your chance to help
THE Volunteer Centre Fenland is looking for volunteers in a wide variety of areas from helping elderly people who have suffered abuse to working with young offenders.
Cash boost for Chatteris Festival
A CHATTERIS landlady has not only been pulling pints recently, she has also been busy raising money for the forthcoming Chatteris Historic Jubilee Festival.
Trophy time for quiz champions
QUIZ buffs from March Rotary Club have received their trophy in the annual Age UK Fenland Trophy Quiz.
Friends of Rings End Nature Reserve
PEOPLE are invited to a special event where they can help plan the future for one of March’s best loved nature reserves.
Specialists at Fenland CAB
FENLAND Citizens Advice Bureau held a special ‘Tea and Cakes’ event on Friday in a bid to promote the centre’s specialist services.
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Weather for Wisbech
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South
