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More than 1,800 arrests for drink-driving in the last three years — More than 1,800 arrests for drink-driving in the last three years

Cambridgeshire Police have made more than 1,800 drink-driving arrests in the last three years, with 612 logged last year alone.

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Apprentice Alfie shares what it’s all about at pet food factory — Apprentice Alfie shares what it’s all about at pet food factory

Aspiring engineer Alfie Crown is encouraging others to follow in his footsteps and get hands-on experience while studying for a qualification.

Go wild at Skylark Garden Centre this February half-term — Go wild at Skylark Garden Centre this February half-term

Children will be encouraged to take a walk on the wild side next week when Skylark Events opens its doors for the half-term holidays.

Volunteers sought to help new fitness groups — Volunteers sought to help new fitness groups

Volunteers are being sought for a new ‘Sporting Memories’ group.

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Stepping back in time for the Aria Court care home silent disco — Stepping back in time for the Aria Court care home silent disco

Residents of Aria Court care home in March put on their dancing shoes and stepped into a world of music and lights at a special silent disco event.

Murder investigation launched in hunt to find missing woman — Murder investigation launched in hunt to find missing woman

Police searching for a missing woman from a village near March have launched a murder investigation.

David Newton jailed for at least 21 years for Una Crown’s murder — David Newton jailed for at least 21 years for Una Crown’s murder

Una Crown’s killer David Newton has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 21 years.

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Hear the moment 999 call was made after carer and nephew discovered Una Crown’s body — Hear the moment 999 call was made after carer and nephew discovered Una Crown’s body

The harrowing moment a carer made a 999 call to the emergency services after discovering the body of Una Crown has been shared.

Police officer appears in court charged with assault by beating following incident in park — Police officer appears in court charged with assault by beating following incident in park

A Fenland-based police officer has appeared in court today charged with assault by beating.

NATIONAL NEWS

Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

Simon Harris is due to meet Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on Saturday.

Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

Social media footage showed a man being kicked on the ground by his knife-wielding attacker.

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Former head of the army Lord Dannatt said the military could face embarrassment if asked to secure any Ukraine peace deal.

Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

The incident occurred in the town of Martinborough, located on New Zealand’s North Island.

SPORT

Beaten Hares lacked the ‘know-how’ at the right times, says boss — Beaten Hares lacked the ‘know-how’ at the right times, says boss

March Town boss Ashley Taylor felt his players lacked know-how at the right times as his side exited the FA Vase at home to Daventry Town.

Fenmen boss disappointed by Hucknall loss — Fenmen boss disappointed by Hucknall loss

Wisbech Town boss Luke Hipwell said his side looked like a team that hadn't played a competitive fixture since Boxing Day after the loss at Hucknall.

Hamilton at the double as Sports beat Hares Reserves in Cup — Hamilton at the double as Sports beat Hares Reserves in Cup

Kieran Hamilton was on target twice as Leverington Sports beat March Town Reserves 4-1 in the quarter-final of the Cambs Cliff Bullen Challenge Cup.

Hares out of FA Vase after defeat at home — Hares out of FA Vase after defeat at home

The Hares’ Wembley dreams are over for another year after a 1-0 home FA Vase defeat this afternoon.

Hares entertain Histon in UCL Premier Division South — Hares entertain Histon in UCL Premier Division South

March Town will be looking to make it four home wins on the bounce in the league when they entertain Histon in the UCL Premier South tomorrow.

Struggling Saints are beaten by basement boys — Wisbech St Mary suffered a hammer blow in their battle for Cambs Kershaw Premier Division survival.

Wisbech rugby players secure emphatic home win — After 77 days without a home match at Harecroft Road, Wisbech emphatically returned to home soil with a dominant 55-19 win over Fakenham.

Wisbech youth sides in home action — Wisbech youth teams host St Ives

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WHAT'S ON

Go wild at Skylark Garden Centre this February half-term — Go wild at Skylark Garden Centre this February half-term

Children will be encouraged to take a walk on the wild side next week when Skylark Events opens its doors for the half-term holidays.

Volunteers sought to help new fitness groups — Volunteers sought to help new fitness groups

Volunteers are being sought for a new ‘Sporting Memories’ group.

Download Festival returns for 2024 with Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold headlining — Download Festival returns for 2024 with Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold headlining

Download Festival returns for its 21st edition in 2024 as DLXXI, with headliners Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold.

Collusion and MarketPlace launch FUSE programme for young creatives — Collusion and MarketPlace launch FUSE programme for young creatives

A creative arts organisation is recruiting young people to join an intiative aimed at creating an interactive trail in Wisbech.

Restaurant offers delicious food, great options and reasonable prices — Restaurant offers delicious food, great options and reasonable prices

Who doesn't love a good old Indian, especially on a cold evening? It definitely has to be high on the list of my favourites.

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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…

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