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Casualties taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash — Casualties taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash yesterday afternoon.

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Police carried out drug warrants in response to concerns — Police carried out drug warrants in response to concerns

Police are continuing to respond to community concerns after carrying out drug warrants yesterday.

‘Great passion’ in Fenland youth projects sees county council handed prestigious award — ‘Great passion’ in Fenland youth projects sees county council handed prestigious award

The county council has been praised for its work on two Fenland youth projects.

Education group inspires youngsters by hosting careers event for primary schools — Education group inspires youngsters by hosting careers event for primary schools

More than 200 youngsters from seven primary schools experienced an interactive careers event.

Multiple tickets issued to illegally parked vehicle — Multiple tickets issued to illegally parked vehicle

In response to ongoing concerns about illegal parking in Whittlesey, police have continued their regular patrols of the area.

Venue turning into wild bingo party with wild games, dazzling entertainment, and dodgy prizes — Venue turning into wild bingo party with wild games, dazzling entertainment, and dodgy prizes

Grab your dabbers for an unforgettable evening as a venue is turning into the ultimate playground for bingo enthusiasts and party lovers.

Class of 2025 say goodbye at end-of-year farewell ball at The Oliver Cromwell Hotel in March — Class of 2025 say goodbye at end-of-year farewell ball at The Oliver Cromwell Hotel in March

Sixth form students said farewell with a glamorous end-of-year ball.

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TV figure shoots new film in Wisbech — TV figure shoots new film in Wisbech

A TV figure was on set in Wisbech last week to shoot a short mystery thriller exploring childhood innocence.

Week of celebrations as part of Refugee Week — Week of celebrations as part of Refugee Week

Cambridgeshire County Council is celebrating Refugee Week 2025 with events across the county.

NATIONAL NEWS

Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows

Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows

Bank of England ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates as inflation pressure grows

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Predator who drugged and raped 10 women facing ‘very long’ jail term

Predator who drugged and raped 10 women facing ‘very long’ jail term

Predator who drugged and raped 10 women facing ‘very long’ jail term

Engineering student Zhenhao Zou, 28, may have targeted dozens more victims in harrowing attacks that he filmed, police fear.

Assisted dying: All you need to know ahead of the next crunch parliamentary vote

Assisted dying: All you need to know ahead of the next crunch parliamentary vote

Assisted dying: All you need to know ahead of the next crunch parliamentary vote

The Bill is back in the Commons for a debate and major vote which would see it either pass to the House of Lords or fall.

Campaigners make case for assisted dying Bill ahead of crucial Commons vote

Campaigners make case for assisted dying Bill ahead of crucial Commons vote

Campaigners make case for assisted dying Bill ahead of crucial Commons vote

Friday will be the first time the Bill has been debated and voted on in its entirety since last year’s historic yes vote.

SPORT

Awards recognise strong year for athletes — Awards recognise strong year for athletes

Fenland Running Club's annual Awards Evening saw a huge number of members pack into Wisbech Rugby Club.

Sri Lankan on fire as Town win on the road — Sri Lankan on fire as Town win on the road

Shalin Navishka De Mel hit a blistering 149 not out off just 88 balls on Saturday.

Marlins swimmers produce strong performances — Marlins swimmers produce strong performances

Seventeen swimmers represented March Marlins with pride at the Swim England Cambridgeshire County Development Meet held in Newmarket.

Liberty on the March in 3K race — Liberty on the March in 3K race

March AC members ran the first event in the Peterborough Grand Prix series at Eye last Wednesday.

Three Counties duo hit 20-mile trail race — Three Counties duo hit 20-mile trail race

Three Counties Running Club’s husband and wife team Phil and Vicki Newton took part in The Nene Valley 20-mile trail race.

Plume sets the pace in opening race — Fenland Running Club members posted impressive returns at the first of the Peterborough 5K Grand Prix races and the Run Sandringham event.

Russell records fourth win of his Formula One career — Mercedes driver makes the most of pole position to take race win.

Hares talisman announces his departure — It is the end of an era at March Town following the departure of long-serving captain and record goalscorer Craig Gillies.

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WHAT'S ON

Venue turning into wild bingo party with wild games, dazzling entertainment, and dodgy prizes — Venue turning into wild bingo party with wild games, dazzling entertainment, and dodgy prizes

Grab your dabbers for an unforgettable evening as a venue is turning into the ultimate playground for bingo enthusiasts and party lovers.

Free family event coming to town this weekend — Free family event coming to town this weekend

An action-packed day is coming to town with something for the whole family – and it is free.

Week of celebrations as part of Refugee Week — Week of celebrations as part of Refugee Week

Cambridgeshire County Council is celebrating Refugee Week 2025 with events across the county.

Nature reserve holding Heritage Open Day — Nature reserve holding Heritage Open Day

A local nature reserve is holding a Heritage Open Day event to help people explore the “post-industrial” nature of the site.

Circus with ‘fantastic’ entertainment coming to school — Circus with ‘fantastic’ entertainment coming to school

A school is hosting an evening of ‘fantastic’ entertainment for the whole family.

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LIFESTYLE

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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