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‘Brilliant start!’ Solar farms plans refused, but campaigner believes fight not over yet

‘Brilliant start!’ Solar farms plans refused, but campaigner believes fight not over yet

‘Brilliant start!’ Solar farms plans refused, but campaigner believes fight not over yet

08 June 2025

A councillor has called the refusal of two solar farm plans a ‘brilliant start’ - but fears their fight has not been won just yet.


Community group says HMO plan could put town’s historic conservation area further at risk

Community group says HMO plan could put town’s historic conservation area further at risk

Community group says HMO plan could put town’s historic conservation area further at risk

08 June 2025

A community group has raised concerns that a conservation area could be at further risk if plans for an HMO go ahead.


‘Additional 31 people will indisputably have an impact on local services’, say HMO objectors

‘Additional 31 people will indisputably have an impact on local services’, say HMO objectors

‘Additional 31 people will indisputably have an impact on local services’, say HMO objectors

07 June 2025

Concerns were raised at a ‘heated meeting’ over plans to convert a Grade II listed building into housing for 31 tenants.


Agricultural building to be converted into two homes among latest applications

Agricultural building to be converted into two homes among latest applications

Agricultural building to be converted into two homes among latest applications

07 June 2025

The following planning applications have been submitted to Fenland District and West Norfolk councils...


Police to tackle anti-social behaviour in town

Police to tackle anti-social behaviour in town

Police to tackle anti-social behaviour in town

07 June 2025

Parking tickets, a new anti-social behaviour project and drug raids were all discussed at Monday night’s town council meeting.


Your letters on town centre regeneration, garden etiquette and volunteering

Your letters on town centre regeneration, garden etiquette and volunteering

Your letters on town centre regeneration, garden etiquette and volunteering

07 June 2025

Among this week’s letters, one reader has said that new town centre paving is a mess.


Society shares how much town has changed over years

Society shares how much town has changed over years

Society shares how much town has changed over years

06 June 2025

A talk was given outlining major historical events that brought changes to a town.


Town to be affected by road closures as works to roads take place

Town to be affected by road closures as works to roads take place

Town to be affected by road closures as works to roads take place

06 June 2025

Road closures are going to be in place over the next month while works are being carried out to improve the roads.


Police to hold community meeting to discuss issues

Police to hold community meeting to discuss issues

Police to hold community meeting to discuss issues

06 June 2025

Do you have something you would like to discuss with your local officers? You can at their next meeting.


Council to give grants to two community organisations

Council to give grants to two community organisations

Council to give grants to two community organisations

06 June 2025

Grants are being made to organisations that play a key role within the community.


Roofer could be fined hundreds after dumping waste

Roofer could be fined hundreds after dumping waste

Roofer could be fined hundreds after dumping waste

06 June 2025

A man has been caught out after leaving identification when dumping his rubbish in a public area.


Family pays tribute to young man who died in crash

Family pays tribute to young man who died in crash

Family pays tribute to young man who died in crash

05 June 2025

The man who died in a crash involving a car and a bus at the weekend has been named.


Drugs and weapons seized in police raids

Drugs and weapons seized in police raids

Drugs and weapons seized in police raids

04 June 2025

Drugs and weapons were recovered after police raided three houses on Monday.


Cordon remains while officers continue working with experts to identify human bones

Cordon remains while officers continue working with experts to identify human bones

Cordon remains while officers continue working with experts to identify human bones

04 June 2025

Officers are still working with experts as they continue their investigation after the discovery of human bones.


‘Restores your faith in humanity’: Community helps elderly theft victim

‘Restores your faith in humanity’: Community helps elderly theft victim

‘Restores your faith in humanity’: Community helps elderly theft victim

04 June 2025

Community spirit shone through when three businesses came together to help an elderly man after the theft of the mobility scooter he relies on.


Fire and rescue service recruiting wholetime firefighters

Fire and rescue service recruiting wholetime firefighters

Fire and rescue service recruiting wholetime firefighters

03 June 2025

People seeking a new and exciting career are being urged to join the fire and rescue service as a firefighter.


‘Delightful’ entertainment to take place at care home during open day

‘Delightful’ entertainment to take place at care home during open day

‘Delightful’ entertainment to take place at care home during open day

03 June 2025

Care home visitors will be greeted with homemade cakes at its community open day this month.


Petrolhead couple ‘bringing community together’ with charity car meets for air ambulance

Petrolhead couple ‘bringing community together’ with charity car meets for air ambulance

Petrolhead couple ‘bringing community together’ with charity car meets for air ambulance

03 June 2025

Three more life-saving trips can take place across the region thanks to a couple’s monthly fundraisers.


Youngster organises fundraising event for classmate’s family

Youngster organises fundraising event for classmate’s family

Youngster organises fundraising event for classmate’s family

03 June 2025

A young girl has organised a fundraising event to help the family of a classmate make memories together.


“We shouldn’t have to be scared of going out.’: Resident speaks out over streetlight safety concerns

“We shouldn’t have to be scared of going out.’: Resident speaks out over streetlight safety concerns

“We shouldn’t have to be scared of going out.’: Resident speaks out over streetlight safety concerns

03 June 2025

“We shouldn’t have to be scared of going out,” were the words of a Whittlesey resident who has been left in the dark about streetlights.


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