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Delight as heritage rail group wins charity status

29 January 2025
Delight as heritage rail group wins charity status

Delight as heritage rail group wins charity status

29 January 2025

A group of rail enthusiasts dedicated to opening a heritage line in Fenland has taken an important step forward after being granted charity status.


CCTV cameras planned for ‘most-bashed’ bridge

29 January 2025
CCTV cameras planned for ‘most-bashed’ bridge

CCTV cameras planned for ‘most-bashed’ bridge

29 January 2025

An infamous local bridge is set to get CCTV cameras fitted later this year in a move branded as “big brother” by residents.


Progress to improve school recognised by Ofsted inspector but still more to do

29 January 2025
Progress to improve school recognised by Ofsted inspector but still more to do

Progress to improve school recognised by Ofsted inspector but still more to do

29 January 2025

Progress to improve standards at a Fenland school has been recognised by a Government watchdog in a letter to the principal published this week.


Huge public support for NFU's Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign at Cambridgeshire Day of Unity events

29 January 2025
Huge public support for NFU's Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign at Cambridgeshire Day of Unity events

Huge public support for NFU's Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign at Cambridgeshire Day of Unity events

29 January 2025

Cambridgeshire farmers were buoyed by a huge amount of public support at NFU Farming Day of Unity events around the county.


Extra government cash to support homeless people get off the streets

29 January 2025
Extra government cash to support homeless people get off the streets

Extra government cash to support homeless people get off the streets

29 January 2025

Fenland's rough sleepers stand a better chance of coming in from the cold thanks to new money from the Government to find them a warm bed this winter.


Judges are lining up for finalists visits

29 January 2025
Judges are lining up for finalists visits

Judges are lining up for finalists visits

29 January 2025

Local business owners shortlisted in the Fenland Citizen Business Awards have been looking forward to the next round of the judging process.

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Firm says no to incinerator site work

28 January 2025
Firm says no to incinerator site work

Firm says no to incinerator site work

28 January 2025

A local contractor has called a halt to work on the proposed site for the Wisbech incinerator and has said they will do no more.


New scheme supports employers to retain staff and reduce sickness absence

28 January 2025
New scheme supports employers to retain staff and reduce sickness absence

New scheme supports employers to retain staff and reduce sickness absence

28 January 2025

Employers are being urged to make use of a new service that can help them reduce sickness absence and retain staff.


Labour unveils candidates for Cambridgeshire County elections

28 January 2025
Labour unveils candidates for Cambridgeshire County elections

Labour unveils candidates for Cambridgeshire County elections

28 January 2025

Cambridgeshire Labour Party has combined experience of running the county council with fresh talent, in its first announcement of election candidates.


New special needs school planned for town

28 January 2025
New special needs school planned for town

New special needs school planned for town

28 January 2025

Experienced special needs teachers are set to launch a new independent school in time for this September.


‘Appalling and shocking criminality’ sees police under fire at public meeting

27 January 2025
‘Appalling and shocking criminality’ sees police under fire at public meeting

‘Appalling and shocking criminality’ sees police under fire at public meeting

27 January 2025

Fenland was branded as ‘lawless’ after balaclava-clad men in 4x4s ripped up fields, killed hares, raided petrol stations, and set fire to vehicles.

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Police commissioner appalled by weekend’s shocking criminality in Fenland

27 January 2025

Heroes one and all - town celebrates its community champions

27 January 2025
Heroes one and all - town celebrates its community champions

Heroes one and all - town celebrates its community champions

27 January 2025

Community heroes who go above and beyond to make their town a better place were recognised at a special awards ceremony on Saturday.


Villagers across Fenland terrorised by ‘shocking criminality’ wrought by hare coursers

26 January 2025
Villagers across Fenland terrorised by ‘shocking criminality’ wrought by hare coursers

Villagers across Fenland terrorised by ‘shocking criminality’ wrought by hare coursers

26 January 2025

Villagers, farmers, and business owners are invited to attend a public meeting following a spate of “shocking criminality” across Fenland.


Mayor recommended to go ahead with bus franchising scheme

26 January 2025
Mayor recommended to go ahead with bus franchising scheme

Mayor recommended to go ahead with bus franchising scheme

26 January 2025

Bus franchising in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has moved a step closer after Mayor Dr Nik Johnson was recommended to go-ahead with the scheme.


Surgery errors cost NHS trust £2m in compensation since 2019

26 January 2025
Surgery errors cost NHS trust £2m in compensation since 2019

Surgery errors cost NHS trust £2m in compensation since 2019

26 January 2025

When an error occurs during surgery, patients can be left in unnecessary pain and facing a compensation claim.


Draft business plan and budget proposals for adults and health services in 2025/26 agreed

25 January 2025
Draft business plan and budget proposals for adults and health services in 2025/26 agreed

Draft business plan and budget proposals for adults and health services in 2025/26 agreed

25 January 2025

A draft business plan that will hopefully see continued investment in vital services for adults with care and support needs is set to be approved.


Just 6% of county’s reported rape and sexual offenders were charged in 2024

25 January 2025
Just 6% of county’s reported rape and sexual offenders were charged in 2024

Just 6% of county’s reported rape and sexual offenders were charged in 2024

25 January 2025

More than 2,800 rape and sexual offences were reported to Cambridgeshire Police in the last year, but just 6% resulted in a charge or summons.


Planning applications lodged this week in Fenland

25 January 2025
Planning applications lodged this week in Fenland

Planning applications lodged this week in Fenland

25 January 2025

The following planning applications have been submitted to Fenland District, West Norfolk, and South Holland District Councils.


‘I’m now proud of the person I see in the mirror’ – says Slimming World member

24 January 2025
‘I’m now proud of the person I see in the mirror’ – says Slimming World member

‘I’m now proud of the person I see in the mirror’ – says Slimming World member

24 January 2025

A woman who has battled with her weight has finally shed the pounds and is not only lighter but more energised and is learning to love herself again.


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