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Easter festivities at village church with decorations and egg hunt

28 April 2025
Easter festivities at village church with decorations and egg hunt

Easter festivities at village church with decorations and egg hunt

28 April 2025

Children and residents fully embrace Easter festivities with an array of activities.


Brave teenager phones police after hearing mother’s partner assaulting her

28 April 2025
Brave teenager phones police after hearing mother’s partner assaulting her

Brave teenager phones police after hearing mother’s partner assaulting her

28 April 2025

Police have shared a story about how a brave teenager called officers when her mother was being assaulted by her partner.


Johnathon, 8, named young person of the year and local hero in awards

25 April 2025
Johnathon, 8, named young person of the year and local hero in awards

Johnathon, 8, named young person of the year and local hero in awards

25 April 2025

An eight-year-old prolific fundraiser with his next challenge already on the cards was recognised with an award win this week.


Landmark town hotel goes on the market as owners retire

25 April 2025
Landmark town hotel goes on the market as owners retire

Landmark town hotel goes on the market as owners retire

25 April 2025

An “enticing” opportunity to take over running a landmark town hotel is on the table.


Police tackle drivers parking on double yellow lines - despite town having free car parks

22 April 2025
Police tackle drivers parking on double yellow lines - despite town having free car parks

Police tackle drivers parking on double yellow lines - despite town having free car parks

22 April 2025

Police issued numerous tickets to drivers parking on double yellow lines - despite there being free car parks moments away.


Care home reopens drop-in café with tropical twist for carers and families

22 April 2025
Care home reopens drop-in café with tropical twist for carers and families

Care home reopens drop-in café with tropical twist for carers and families

22 April 2025

A welcoming space for carers and their loved ones living with dementia has opened at a town care home with a tropical twist.


Oscar, 9, organises charity bingo to raise money for Samaritans

21 April 2025
Oscar, 9, organises charity bingo to raise money for Samaritans

Oscar, 9, organises charity bingo to raise money for Samaritans

21 April 2025

A charity bingo has been organised by a nine-year-old hoping to raise funds for a good cause.


33-year-old threatened to smash bottle over pub staff escorting him out of premises

21 April 2025
33-year-old threatened to smash bottle over pub staff escorting him out of premises

33-year-old threatened to smash bottle over pub staff escorting him out of premises

21 April 2025

A 33-year-old who threatened to smash a bottle over pub workers when being escorted out of the premises apologised for his actions.


Three young bands to take to stage at town cinema

16 April 2025
Three young bands to take to stage at town cinema

Three young bands to take to stage at town cinema

16 April 2025

Budding young musicians are taking to the stage at a town cinema.


Prisoner gets jail term extended following acid attack on inmate

09 April 2025
Prisoner gets jail term extended following acid attack on inmate

Prisoner gets jail term extended following acid attack on inmate

09 April 2025

A prisoner at HMP Whitemoor has had a year added to his sentence after he attacked another inmate.


Out of control bonfire spread to town building

08 April 2025
Out of control bonfire spread to town building

Out of control bonfire spread to town building

08 April 2025

Two fire crews were called to tackle a blaze that started at a building in a Fenland town.


Bonfire started near town property spreads inside home

08 April 2025
Bonfire started near town property spreads inside home

Bonfire started near town property spreads inside home

08 April 2025

Firefighters were called to a house in town to put out a bonfire that had spread inside.


Police launch appeal after derelict house in village set on fire

08 April 2025
Police launch appeal after derelict house in village set on fire

Police launch appeal after derelict house in village set on fire

08 April 2025

A derelict house fire thought to have been started deliberately has prompted police to appeal for information.


Campaigners take to streets to express concerns over ‘racist’ political party ahead of elections

08 April 2025
Campaigners take to streets to express concerns over ‘racist’ political party ahead of elections

Campaigners take to streets to express concerns over ‘racist’ political party ahead of elections

08 April 2025

Campaigners took to the streets on Friday over concerns about the potential negative impact a political party could have on the area if elected.


Amateur dramatics group gives an emotional, confident and funny performance

07 April 2025
Amateur dramatics group gives an emotional, confident and funny performance

Amateur dramatics group gives an emotional, confident and funny performance

07 April 2025

Our reviewer went to see Calendar Girls performed by Downham Amateur Dramatics Society at Upwell Village Hall. Here is what she thought…


Drug-driver crashed car, kicked police officer and refused breath test

07 April 2025
Drug-driver crashed car, kicked police officer and refused breath test

Drug-driver crashed car, kicked police officer and refused breath test

07 April 2025

A drug-driver who was seen “swerving across the road” and later kicked a police officer has been banned for three years.


Drink-driver seen ‘veering’ to one side of the road hit with hefty fine and disqualification

06 April 2025
Drink-driver seen ‘veering’ to one side of the road hit with hefty fine and disqualification

Drink-driver seen ‘veering’ to one side of the road hit with hefty fine and disqualification

06 April 2025

A drink-driver who was seen veering to one side of the A47 has been disqualified and hit with a £500 fine.


48-year-old kicked and stamped on man’s head and punched woman in supermarket car park

05 April 2025
48-year-old kicked and stamped on man’s head and punched woman in supermarket car park

48-year-old kicked and stamped on man’s head and punched woman in supermarket car park

05 April 2025

A 48-year-old who carried out a prolonged violent assault on a woman and man - leaving one of them unconscious - will have to wait to hear his fate.


Family launch fundraiser for woman who ‘lost everything’ to house fire

03 April 2025
Family launch fundraiser for woman who ‘lost everything’ to house fire

Family launch fundraiser for woman who ‘lost everything’ to house fire

03 April 2025

A woman who has lost everything she owns in a devastating house fire described the situation as “absolutely horrendous”.


NHS advise to order repeat prescriptions ahead of bank holiday weekend

01 April 2025
NHS advise to order repeat prescriptions ahead of bank holiday weekend

NHS advise to order repeat prescriptions ahead of bank holiday weekend

01 April 2025

The NHS is reminding anyone who relies on regular prescribed medication to make sure they have enough to see them through the bank holiday weekend.


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