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Ice cream war sees operator scoops rivals with free cones giveaway

25 March 2025
Ice cream war sees operator scoops rivals with free cones giveaway

Ice cream war sees operator scoops rivals with free cones giveaway

25 March 2025

An ice cream war raging in a Fenland town saw one operator scoop his rivals by giving away £3,000 of free cones at the weekend.


Owner of eyesore property fined after council prosecution

25 March 2025
Owner of eyesore property fined after council prosecution

Owner of eyesore property fined after council prosecution

25 March 2025

A property owner who ignored a legal notice to clean up a derelict building that has become a blight on the local community has been fined.


Listed building owner ordered to clean it up

25 March 2025
Listed building owner ordered to clean it up

Listed building owner ordered to clean it up

25 March 2025

The owner of Grade II listed former Franks butchers in Wisbech Market Place has been ordered to complete improvements within two months.


Man had £3.5k cannabis stash in suitcase

25 March 2025
Man had £3.5k cannabis stash in suitcase

Man had £3.5k cannabis stash in suitcase

25 March 2025

A man from March who was found to have a £3,500 stash of cannabis in a suitcase has been spared prison but ordered to carry out unpaid work.


Film cast and crew come to town for photoshoot and read through

25 March 2025
Film cast and crew come to town for photoshoot and read through

Film cast and crew come to town for photoshoot and read through

25 March 2025

Wisbech is set to become the backdrop for yet another film – this time starring EastEnders actor Howard Saddler.


Councillors hear store aims to be Co-Operative with community

25 March 2025
Councillors hear store aims to be Co-Operative with community

Councillors hear store aims to be Co-Operative with community

25 March 2025

A presentation outlining what’s on offer from a supermarket brand’s community initiative was given at Thursday’s meeting of Whittlesey Town Council.


Daphne celebrates landmark 100th birthday

25 March 2025
Daphne celebrates landmark 100th birthday

Daphne celebrates landmark 100th birthday

25 March 2025

In 1925 – the year Daphne Green was born – the jazz era was in full swing and John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first television pictures.


Felix Dawson crowned 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate

24 March 2025
Felix Dawson crowned 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate

Felix Dawson crowned 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate

24 March 2025

It was a night of celebration and literary excellence as the 2025 Fenland Poet Laureate Awards honoured the district’s finest poetic talent.


New 20mph signs call agreed for town estate

24 March 2025
New 20mph signs call agreed for town estate

New 20mph signs call agreed for town estate

24 March 2025

New 20mph road signs are needed following a new development in Whittlesey.


Road closure debate sees no formal complaint

24 March 2025
Road closure debate sees no formal complaint

Road closure debate sees no formal complaint

24 March 2025

Poor communication over continuing road closures around Whittlesey was discussed at Thursday’s town council meeting.


Schoolgirl’s marathon effort raises £3,550 for charity

24 March 2025
Schoolgirl’s marathon effort raises £3,550 for charity

Schoolgirl’s marathon effort raises £3,550 for charity

24 March 2025

Fundraising schoolgirl Shyla Brown completed a walking marathon on Saturday and raised a whopping £3,500 for a charity close to her family’s heart.


Developer gives Scout group a fundraising boost

23 March 2025
Developer gives Scout group a fundraising boost

Developer gives Scout group a fundraising boost

23 March 2025

A fundraising effort by a local Scout group has been given a boost by a housing developer.


School playgrounds become arenas for classical music project

23 March 2025
School playgrounds become arenas for classical music project

School playgrounds become arenas for classical music project

23 March 2025

Schools across Fenland have seen their playgrounds turned into outdoor arenas as part of a major project to bring classical music to youngsters.


Councillors draw up five principles for future of local government

22 March 2025
Councillors draw up five principles for future of local government

Councillors draw up five principles for future of local government

22 March 2025

Councillors have debated the future structure of local government in Cambridgeshire, focusing on how to deliver efficient, high-quality services.


Progress towards launch of new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ‘Tiger’ bus routes

22 March 2025
Progress towards launch of new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ‘Tiger’ bus routes

Progress towards launch of new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ‘Tiger’ bus routes

22 March 2025

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is closer to launching new Tiger bus routes, including one in Fenland.


Digital Poverty Alliance charity expands free laptops for young carers scheme

21 March 2025
Digital Poverty Alliance charity expands free laptops for young carers scheme

Digital Poverty Alliance charity expands free laptops for young carers scheme

21 March 2025

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) is expanding its Tech4Young Carers Scheme to all of Cambridgeshire to provide free laptops to young people carers.


Football club hoping for better lighting with new floodlights plan

21 March 2025
Football club hoping for better lighting with new floodlights plan

Football club hoping for better lighting with new floodlights plan

21 March 2025

A local football stadium is looking to modernise its floodlights with a planning application submitted to Fenland District Council.


Young guitarists join classical concert

20 March 2025
Young guitarists join classical concert

Young guitarists join classical concert

20 March 2025

Three budding guitarists represented Fenland at a concert given in Cambridge at the weekend by the county’s finest young classical musicians.


Fly-tipping hotspot cleared of lorry loads of waste

20 March 2025
Fly-tipping hotspot cleared of lorry loads of waste

Fly-tipping hotspot cleared of lorry loads of waste

20 March 2025

A fly-tipping hot spot has been cleared of the equivalent of around one-and-a-half bin lorries full of dumped waste including furniture.


Pop-up charity shop set for care home

20 March 2025
Pop-up charity shop set for care home

Pop-up charity shop set for care home

20 March 2025

Residents of a March care home are set to enjoy a unique shopping experience, without setting a foot outside the door.


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