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Underfire for Facebook comments – but councillor had already resigned — Underfire for Facebook comments – but councillor had already resigned

A developer is threatening legal action against a town councillor over comments made in posts on the social media platform Facebook.

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Irresponsible drivers force bollards move — Irresponsible drivers force bollards move

Irresponsible drivers parking inconsiderately on pavements in March town centre have led to a decision to install bollards.

Looking for businesses with those cutting edge ideas — Looking for businesses with those cutting edge ideas

The best of the area’s businesses are set to be celebrated, as we launch the third annual Fenland Citizen Business Awards from Iliffe Media.

It’s a ‘yes’ to BMX track plans for town park — It’s a ‘yes’ to BMX track plans for town park

A new BMX pump track is set to be built in March, three years after a campaign was set up to try to get a new track for the town.

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Council agrees grants to two good causes — Council agrees grants to two good causes

A group that looks after life-saving equipment in Chatteris is to receive a £1,000 grant from the town council to help with costs

Residents fed-up with street being a rat run for lorries — Residents fed-up with street being a rat run for lorries

Councillors are to look at ways to stop lorries and farm machinery using a residential road as a rat run.

Fenland Poet Laureate Award launches for 2025 — Fenland Poet Laureate Award launches for 2025

The 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate Award and Young Fenland Poet Laureate Award are now open for entries.

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Care home helping to support charity school in the Philippines — Care home helping to support charity school in the Philippines

A town care home in Wisbech has joined forces with a staffing agency to support a charity school in the Philippines.

Don’t take a chance this Christmas warn police — Don’t take a chance this Christmas warn police

Police are warning of the risks of driving under the influence this festive season.

NATIONAL NEWS

Man who almost died after tooth extraction calls for changes to medical guidance

Man who almost died after tooth extraction calls for changes to medical guidance

Man who almost died after tooth extraction calls for changes to medical guidance

Greg Hutton, 62, wants to see changes to Nice guidance after surviving two bouts of endocarditis, a serious and often fatal heart infection.

Voter apathy may be tied to growing influence of big political donors – report

Voter apathy may be tied to growing influence of big political donors – report

Voter apathy may be tied to growing influence of big political donors – report

Anti-corruption group Transparency International UK is calling for new light to be shed on the influence of big money on British politics.

Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs

Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs

Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs

Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, said it was ‘absolutely amazing’ to be made an MBE at Windsor Castle.

Election performance not a setback for reunification, says Sinn Fein

Election performance not a setback for reunification, says Sinn Fein

Election performance not a setback for reunification, says Sinn Fein

Leader Mary Lou McDonald said it is ‘still very much game on’.

SPORT

Hares look to continue historic cup run — Hares look to continue historic cup run

March Town are out to make more FA Vase memories when they host Takeley in the Third Round on Saturday.

Marlins pick up a multitude of medals and personal bests — Marlins pick up a multitude of medals and personal bests

The March Marlins Blue Army had yet another busy weekend with swimmers competing at the City of Peterborough Swimming Club Winter Meet.

Fenland Running Club members take to their travels — Fenland Running Club members take to their travels

As the road racing season nears its end, the need to travel is a must to seek out that next challenge and Fenland Running Club members did just that.

Three Counties members take on Norwich Half Marathon — Three Counties members take on Norwich Half Marathon

Three Counties Running members took part in the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon.

Wisbech teams pick up vital league points — Wisbech teams pick up vital league points

Wisbech Town Hockey Club's first teams picked up points at the weekend, while two other sides continued their unbeaten streaks.

Bears too strong for West Norfolk in A47 derby clash — March Bears' second string were too strong for West Norfolk 2nds in a derby clash at Elm Road.

Wimblington through to semi-finals of the William Cockell Memorial Cup — Wimblington are through to the semi-finals of the William Cockell Memorial Cup after beating Isleham United 4-3 on penalties after a 3-3 home draw.

Hares pegged back by last-minute equaliser — Ash Taylor felt his players should have seen the game out after a last-minute goal denied his March Town players a return to winning ways on Saturday.

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WHAT'S ON

Santa will be on the streets with the Lions this festive season — Santa will be on the streets with the Lions this festive season

He’s making a list, checking it twice, Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

Launch of Volume 7 of Wisbech pubs books series completes the set — Launch of Volume 7 of Wisbech pubs books series completes the set

Fans of Andrew Ketley's popular and award-winning Wisbech Inns, Taverns, and Beer-houses series of books can meet the author and complete the set.

Castle is hosting a free festive event full of Christmas magic — Castle is hosting a free festive event full of Christmas magic

Wisbech Castle is set to host a free family festive event with lots of Christmassy activities to be enjoyed.

Fenland Poet Laureate Award launches for 2025 — Fenland Poet Laureate Award launches for 2025

The 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate Award and Young Fenland Poet Laureate Award are now open for entries.

Festive spirit set to return to church with annual Christmas Tree Festival — Festive spirit set to return to church with annual Christmas Tree Festival

Organisers are busy planning the 2024 Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter’s Church in March.

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LIFESTYLE

Advice for dog owners as new law comes into force — Advice for dog owners as new law comes into force

The UK’s leading dog welfare charity is welcoming a new law that makes pet theft a specific crime and comes into force this week.

What it’s like to stay the night at historic lighthouse — What it’s like to stay the night at historic lighthouse

What is it like to stay the night at the historic Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse? Kate Chapman went along to find out…

Most popular baby names in England revealed as Olivia and Noah remain on top — Most popular baby names in England revealed as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?

New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day — New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new 50 pence piece which has been produced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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