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Leisure centre users list catalogue of issues — Leisure centre users list catalogue of issues

Users of a Fenland leisure centre claim it is “falling down” and unfit for purpose after listing a catalogue of issues with the building.

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Council office to close for Christmas period — Council office to close for Christmas period

Office to be closed over the Christmas period, councillors agreed last night.

U-turn after academy backtracks on absence policy which called for medical proof of period pains — U-turn after academy backtracks on absence policy which called for medical proof of period pains

A secondary school has released a statement backtracking on its attendance policy which refused to accept periods as a reason for absence.

Parking is main focus of town council’s proposed highways projects — Parking is main focus of town council’s proposed highways projects

Tackling bad parking and improvements to a one-way street are to be the focus of a town council’s highway projects for 2025.

Alfie’s AIM is to promote autistic charity — Alfie’s AIM is to promote autistic charity

A young racing driver from Fenland is flying the flag for autism by representing a charity when he takes to the track.

Benches will be returned to town gardens — Benches will be returned to town gardens

Benches removed from an anti-social hotspot in Wisbech will be replaced councillors agreed on last night.

Prison for thief who stole chocolate and coffee — Prison for thief who stole chocolate and coffee

A chocolate and coffee thief who targeted shops has been jailed.

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New scheme will aim to stop drivers from becoming stranded on Britain’s ‘most flooded road’ — New scheme will aim to stop drivers from becoming stranded on Britain’s ‘most flooded road’

It is known as Britain’s ‘most flooded road’ – a stretch less than one mile long that spent 89 days under water last year.

Police have rescued more than 150 slavery victims — Police have rescued more than 150 slavery victims

More than 150 victims of modern slavery have been rescued by police in Cambridgeshire in a year.

NATIONAL NEWS

No10 rejects suggestions PM’s Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security

No10 rejects suggestions PM’s Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security

No10 rejects suggestions PM’s Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security

Number 10 insisted that operational decisions are ‘ultimately’ taken independently by Scotland Yard.

UK must build power infrastructure including pylons ‘at speed’, expert warns

UK must build power infrastructure including pylons ‘at speed’, expert warns

UK must build power infrastructure including pylons ‘at speed’, expert warns

Rolling out clean energy is the best way to deal with gas price shocks, Emma Pinchbeck has said.

Boots sales improve as parent firm shuts 1,200 US shops

Boots sales improve as parent firm shuts 1,200 US shops

Boots sales improve as parent firm shuts 1,200 US shops

Walgreen Boots Alliance said it will close the stores over the next three years after losses widened.

DJ who made YouTube confession to raping woman is jailed for six years

DJ who made YouTube confession to raping woman is jailed for six years

DJ who made YouTube confession to raping woman is jailed for six years

Craig Strachan, 33, was jailed when he appeared for sentencing at the High Court in Stirling.

SPORT

Hares boss hasn’t ruled out further additions — Hares boss hasn’t ruled out further additions

March Town boss Ash Taylor has not ruled out further new signings as the club looks to maintain its promotion push in the UCL Premier Division

Drove edge closer to play-off places — Drove edge closer to play-off places

Parson Drove are just three points off the Thurlow Nunn First Division North play-off places after thrashing ninth-place Leiston U23s 5-1 at home.

March swimmers compete in Special Olympics Gala — March swimmers compete in Special Olympics Gala

Three March Marlins swimmers competed at the Special Olympics Gala at Scarborough Sports Village.

Alfie’s AIM is to promote autistic charity — Alfie’s AIM is to promote autistic charity

A young racing driver from Fenland is flying the flag for autism by representing a charity when he takes to the track.

"It is going to be a tough game," says Fenmen boss ahead of derby clash — "It is going to be a tough game," says Fenmen boss ahead of derby clash

Wisbech Town boss Luke Hipwell is expecting no favours from Bourne Town when his side entertains the Wakes in UCL derby tomorrow night.

Manea driver defends title — The BriSCA stock cars appear for the final time until 2025 this Saturday and a real corker is in prospect with both the F1 and F2 stock cars in action

Fenland Running Club members in Frostbite action — Fenland Running Club members were out and about and all dressed up at a not-too-cold Frostbite League.

Tracy takes on West Acre Wild event — West Acre was the venue for Three Counties Running Club member Tracy Adams and her four-legged friend Finn.

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WHAT'S ON

Stephen King vampire horror Salem’s Lot falls flat — Stephen King vampire horror Salem’s Lot falls flat

Our reviewer has been to see Salem’s Lot at The Light Cinema, Wisbech.

Ask the curator about his pick of museum's quirky treasures — Ask the curator about his pick of museum's quirky treasures

Find out more about Wisbech from the town's prosperous Victorian heyday up to today at Wisbech Museum's October exhibition The Odder the Better.

Gallery 2024 Open Exhibition – have you been yet? — Gallery 2024 Open Exhibition – have you been yet?

The Wisbech Gallery 2024 Open Exhibition has now reached the halfway point, but there’s still time to visit and view more than 115 works of art.

Night of burlesque and cabaret on offer to raise funds for charity — Night of burlesque and cabaret on offer to raise funds for charity

Tickets are on sale now for the Qurve Ball 7 – in aid of Coppafeel and Prevent Breast Cancer.

Joker: Folie à Deux - not as good as the first but not as bad as some are saying — Joker: Folie à Deux - not as good as the first but not as bad as some are saying

This film starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix has garnered some poor reviews - see what our reporter thought.

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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.

Could you survive without your smartphone for a week? — Could you survive without your smartphone for a week?

As more young people turn to basic, internet-less phones to address their screen addiction, our reporter tried on a “dumb phone” for size.

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