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Joe, 96, named garden site manager at care home

Joe, 96, named garden site manager at care home

A care home surprised a 96-year-old resident with a new greenhouse to support his passion for growing fruit and vegetables.

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Council backs motions to address key challenges facing county

Council backs motions to address key challenges facing county

Councillors have backed four motions calling for action to address some key challenges facing Cambridgeshire.
Nine arrested for driving offences and fraudulent documents during police action day

Nine arrested for driving offences and fraudulent documents during police action day

Nine people were arrested during a police action day targeting fraudulent document holders.
Club hit by arson attack again just days after reopening

Club hit by arson attack again just days after reopening

A club which has been open again for less than a week has been targeted again, just 18 months after another arson attack, which forced it to close.

Police confirm body of woman found in river

Police confirm body of woman found in river

Police confirm body of woman found in river

Police have confirmed that the body of a woman was found in the River Nene yesterday.

Kate Chapman enjoys a blissful morning taking on the Sir Peter Scott Walk

Kate Chapman enjoys a blissful morning taking on the Sir Peter Scott Walk

Kate Chapman enjoys a blissful morning taking on the Sir Peter Scott Walk

Reporter Kate Chapman takes on the challenge of the Sir Peter Scott Walk.

Horticulture students create border of plants to attract butterflies and bees to town garden

Horticulture students create border of plants to attract butterflies and bees to town garden

Horticulture students create border of plants to attract butterflies and bees to town garden

Students showed off their green fingers with the help of a community campaign.

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Cat with friendly personality looking for forever home

Cat with friendly personality looking for forever home

Staff at the Eau Brink RSPCA Rehoming Centre look to find a family for cat with a friendly personality...
Set pieces give dinosaur movie plenty of bite

Set pieces give dinosaur movie plenty of bite

The appetite for dinosaurs shows no signs of abating – if the opening weekend is anything to go by – with this solid summer blockbuster fare.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Democracies around world must form new alliance to counter China, says Sunak

Democracies around world must form new alliance to counter China, says Sunak

Democracies around world must form new alliance to counter China, says Sunak

The US must realise no single country can face down an ‘axis of authoritarian states’ including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, Rishi Sunak said.
Barclays fined £42m by watchdog over money laundering checks

Barclays fined £42m by watchdog over money laundering checks

Barclays fined £42m by watchdog over money laundering checks

The Financial Conduct Authority fines relate to separate failings linked to the WealthTek and Stunt & Co businesses.
Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again

Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again

Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May.
Peter Falconio’s killer did not disclose location of body before dying – police

Peter Falconio’s killer did not disclose location of body before dying – police

Peter Falconio’s killer did not disclose location of body before dying – police

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted in 2005 of murdering Mr Falconio and assaulting his girlfriend Joanne Lees at gunpoint.
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SPORT

New signings for Hares

New signings for Hares

The Hares have boosted their attacking options by signing a promotion-winning striker.
Young guns set the standard

Young guns set the standard

March AC runners completed the third event in the Peterborough Grand Prix 5k Series in Werrington on Wednesday.
Tough conditions for Viaceslav

Tough conditions for Viaceslav

Three Counties Running Club’s Viaceslav Goncarenko took part in the Zig Zag running event at Ferry Meadows.
Team Blue Army make a splash

Team Blue Army make a splash

It was a weekend to remember for March Marlins’ Team Blue Army as swimmers made waves at two high-profile events.
Town up to fourth after home win

Town up to fourth after home win

Wisbech Town are now fourth in the Cambs & Hunts Premier League Division One after a convincing win on Saturday.

March hosts latest round of Junior Fenland League

March hosts latest round of Junior Fenland League

March Marlins proudly hosted the fourth round of the Junior Fenland League at Manor Leisure in Whittlesey.

Fenland sides in weekend action

Fenland sides in weekend action

There are some crucial games for Fenland sides in the latest round of matches in the Cambs and Hunts Premier League this weekend.

Kanina claims podium spot

Kanina claims podium spot

March Athletic Club's Kanina O'Neil claimed a podium spot as club members took on the Fen Gallop in Willingham.
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WHAT'S ON

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.
Prize bingo evening with cash games and raffle for school

Prize bingo evening with cash games and raffle for school

A bingo night is being put on to help raise money for a school.
Set pieces give dinosaur movie plenty of bite

Set pieces give dinosaur movie plenty of bite

The appetite for dinosaurs shows no signs of abating – if the opening weekend is anything to go by – with this solid summer blockbuster fare.
Villages hosting yard sales with clothes, furniture, and much more up for grabs

Villages hosting yard sales with clothes, furniture, and much more up for grabs

A village yard sale is coming to two villages this weekend for residents to discover ‘hidden treasure’.
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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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‘They’re giving in to bullies’: Police and council slammed for ‘soft’ approach to travellers

‘They’re giving in to bullies’: Police and council slammed for ‘soft’ approach to travellers

‘They’re giving in to bullies’: Police and council slammed for ‘soft’ approach to travellers

Police have insisted they are “not hesitant to act” on traveller camps following claims officers have taken a “soft” approach.
Sovereign moves new tenant into asbestos riddled property

Sovereign moves new tenant into asbestos riddled property

Sovereign moves new tenant into asbestos riddled property

At least one new resident has moved into a property known to contain exposed asbestos.
79-year-old banned from driving after hospitalising ambulance worker

79-year-old banned from driving after hospitalising ambulance worker

79-year-old banned from driving after hospitalising ambulance worker

A 79-year-old pensioner has been banned from driving after hospitalising an ambulance worker following a crash.
Council set to drop plan to make owners keep dogs on lead after huge backlash

Council set to drop plan to make owners keep dogs on lead after huge backlash

Council set to drop plan to make owners keep dogs on lead after huge backlash

Plans to force dogs to be kept on leads at a popular playing field are set to be dropped after dozens of people opposed the proposals.
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