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MP’s anger over £2m health scandal

MP’s anger over £2m health scandal

MP’s anger over £2m health scandal

19 February 2025

Former Health Secretary Steve Barclay has blasted local NHS bosses over what he describes as a £2million health scandal in Fenland.


Cambridgeshire man “cured” of high blood pressure

Cambridgeshire man “cured” of high blood pressure

Cambridgeshire man “cured” of high blood pressure

08 February 2025

A man who struggled with high blood pressure for more than a decade has described his incredible recovery after taking part in a study..


Watchdog says care home is ‘good’

Watchdog says care home is ‘good’

Watchdog says care home is ‘good’

07 February 2025

A care home that looks after people of all ages living with dementia has been rated as ‘good’ following a recent assessment by a Government watchdog.


Former Health Secretary attacks Labour over its delay of hospital rebuild

Former Health Secretary attacks Labour over its delay of hospital rebuild

Former Health Secretary attacks Labour over its delay of hospital rebuild

30 January 2025

Former Health Secretary Steve Barclay has accused the area’s Labour MPs of failing to keep their word on the rebuilding of King’s Lynn hospital.


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

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

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.


‘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

‘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.


Quiz night sees amazing total raised

Quiz night sees amazing total raised

Quiz night sees amazing total raised

23 January 2025

A Wisbech woman with terminal cancer has paid tribute to the town’s incredible community after a fundraising event netted more than £3,300.


NHS hero’s quick thinking saves colleague’s life

NHS hero’s quick thinking saves colleague’s life

NHS hero’s quick thinking saves colleague’s life

22 January 2025

A planned training session turned into a rescue mission for an NHS worker who had a “feeling something wasn’t right” with a colleague.


Free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing classes in Fenland this month

Free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing classes in Fenland this month

Free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing classes in Fenland this month

12 January 2025

A range of free and low-cost exercise sessions launch in Fenland this month especially suited to people whose fitness has decreased for all ages.


Rebuild of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn to kick off in 2026

Rebuild of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn to kick off in 2026

Rebuild of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn to kick off in 2026

11 January 2025

Work to construct the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital is expected to begin in the middle of next year.


Swimming pool will stay closed until February

Swimming pool will stay closed until February

Swimming pool will stay closed until February

11 January 2025

Swimmers hoping to get back in the swim of it have been left frustrated over the continued closure of a Fenland pool.


Fire service sees a rise in staff absences due to mental health

Fire service sees a rise in staff absences due to mental health

Fire service sees a rise in staff absences due to mental health

05 January 2025

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has seen a rise in staff absences amid what the Fire Brigade’s Union is calling a “mental health crisis.”


‘I don’t want cancer to define me’

‘I don’t want cancer to define me’

‘I don’t want cancer to define me’

02 January 2025

A woman who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer has set up a lasting legacy to support families after she has gone.


New incinerator rules could be good news for Fenland town says lead campaigner

New incinerator rules could be good news for Fenland town says lead campaigner

New incinerator rules could be good news for Fenland town says lead campaigner

30 December 2024

Campaigners fighting a mega-incinerator in Wisbech have tentatively welcomed new rules announced by the Government to limit new waste burners.


Local charity saving lives this Christmas

Local charity saving lives this Christmas

Local charity saving lives this Christmas

25 December 2024

As most people wind down for Christmas, Magpas Air Ambulance—the local air ambulance charity—will continue to work 24/7, even on Christmas Day.


Over 40% of people in the East of England will set their goals for 2025 during a festive walk this Christmas

Over 40% of people in the East of England will set their goals for 2025 during a festive walk this Christmas

Over 40% of people in the East of England will set their goals for 2025 during a festive walk this Christmas

24 December 2024

It’s official: Boxing Day is still the most popular day for a walk during the festive period.


Eye service gets a ‘good’ from watchdog Care Quality Commission

Eye service gets a ‘good’ from watchdog Care Quality Commission

Eye service gets a ‘good’ from watchdog Care Quality Commission

23 December 2024

An independent healthcare provider located in Wisbech has been rated as ‘good’ by a government watchdog.


New group will help men’s wellbeing

New group will help men’s wellbeing

New group will help men’s wellbeing

21 December 2024

A new group has been set up to support the overall health and well-being of men.


New project is coming to Fenland town’s streets to help tackle cancer among homeless

New project is coming to Fenland town’s streets to help tackle cancer among homeless

New project is coming to Fenland town’s streets to help tackle cancer among homeless

20 December 2024

A ground-breaking project to tackle cancer among the homeless is being launched in Wisbech.


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