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Gallery: 'The Elf who Saved Christmas' proves huge hit with Fenland audiences

Gallery: 'The Elf who Saved Christmas' proves huge hit with Fenland audiences

Gallery: 'The Elf who Saved Christmas' proves huge hit with Fenland audiences

21 December 2020

The Secret Garden and Nine Lives Theatre Company have joined to provide a fun panto and there are still a few ticket left for tonight's opening show.


Fenland community's generosity means 400 children in need will have a visit from Father Christmas this year

Fenland community's generosity means 400 children in need will have a visit from Father Christmas this year

Fenland community's generosity means 400 children in need will have a visit from Father Christmas this year

19 December 2020

Villagers Paul Albutt and Annie Woods have been overwhelmed by the support given to their Christmas toy appeal.


O'Christmas tree how beautiful art thou: Wisbech Facebook group stage successful online competition

O'Christmas tree how beautiful art thou: Wisbech Facebook group stage successful online competition

O'Christmas tree how beautiful art thou: Wisbech Facebook group stage successful online competition

19 December 2020

Entries flooded in for the Wisbech Community Chest Facebook page Christmas tree competition.


Thousands sign petition against plans for an ostrich farm in a Fenland village

Thousands sign petition against plans for an ostrich farm in a Fenland village

Thousands sign petition against plans for an ostrich farm in a Fenland village

18 December 2020

Over 15,000 people have signed a petition opposing plans which would see ostrich's roaming Fenland fields.


March family shine a light to help cancer charity

March family shine a light to help cancer charity

March family shine a light to help cancer charity

18 December 2020

A March family have decorated their home with the aim of raising money for a charity close to their hearts.


One of the first people in Fenland to have the coronavirus jab urges everyone to have it

One of the first people in Fenland to have the coronavirus jab urges everyone to have it

One of the first people in Fenland to have the coronavirus jab urges everyone to have it

17 December 2020

"Don't hesitate and have the jab" - that's the message from Ray Hutchinson, one of the first people in Fenland to have the covid-19 vaccination.


'Quick win' zebra crossing scheme hailed a success for March school children and pedestrians

'Quick win' zebra crossing scheme hailed a success for March school children and pedestrians

'Quick win' zebra crossing scheme hailed a success for March school children and pedestrians

17 December 2020

School children and other pedestrians can safely cross one of the busiest roads in March thanks to a new zebra crossing.


Jigsaw to raise funds for train project

Jigsaw to raise funds for train project

Jigsaw to raise funds for train project

16 December 2020

Proceeds from the sales of the puzzle will go to a project to build a locomotive.


Overwhelming generosity of Fenland people will bring Christmas joy to children in need

Overwhelming generosity of Fenland people will bring Christmas joy to children in need

Overwhelming generosity of Fenland people will bring Christmas joy to children in need

16 December 2020

Local police officers have been overwhelmed by the generosity of communities in Fenland who have supported an annual Christmas gift appeal.


Reward for safe return of stolen Yorkie Miley taken from a van in Wisbech

Reward for safe return of stolen Yorkie Miley taken from a van in Wisbech

Reward for safe return of stolen Yorkie Miley taken from a van in Wisbech

15 December 2020

A heartbroken couple are offering a reward for the safe return of their dog after she was stolen from a parked van.


Hereward Community Rail Partnership shines at virtual rail awards

Hereward Community Rail Partnership shines at virtual rail awards

Hereward Community Rail Partnership shines at virtual rail awards

15 December 2020

A partnership which champions community rail across Fenland is celebrating after scooping two national rail awards.


New art courses set for January in Wisbech

New art courses set for January in Wisbech

New art courses set for January in Wisbech

14 December 2020

Get 2021 off to a great start and join an exciting new creative arts short course for adults and discover something new at Cambridge Community Arts.


Star covered Christmas tree to remember Fenland families' loved ones

Star covered Christmas tree to remember Fenland families' loved ones

Star covered Christmas tree to remember Fenland families' loved ones

13 December 2020

Fenland Crematorium in March has erected a memorial Christmas tree, paying tribute to all those who have died during 2020.


Fenland town's churches bring joy of Christmas with online carol service

Fenland town's churches bring joy of Christmas with online carol service

Fenland town's churches bring joy of Christmas with online carol service

13 December 2020

Christmas may be a little different this year but one Fenland churches are offering everyone a chance to enjoy a traditional carol service.


Organisers of Fenland charity lorry convoy forced to cancel event or face £10K covid fines

Organisers of Fenland charity lorry convoy forced to cancel event or face £10K covid fines

Organisers of Fenland charity lorry convoy forced to cancel event or face £10K covid fines

11 December 2020

Covid-19 regulations have put a stop to a planned charity lorry convoy with authorities threatening organisers with a £10,000 fine if it goes ahead.


Vandalism has left trees 'dangerously overhanging' Fenland village cemetery

Vandalism has left trees 'dangerously overhanging' Fenland village cemetery

Vandalism has left trees 'dangerously overhanging' Fenland village cemetery

11 December 2020

Fenland planners have approved the felling of trees close to an historic church after they were damaged by vandals.


Fenland community car scheme is at "crisis point" and needs more drivers

Fenland community car scheme is at "crisis point" and needs more drivers

Fenland community car scheme is at "crisis point" and needs more drivers

10 December 2020

A volunteer car scheme which helps Fenland people access hospital and doctors' appointments has issued an urgent plea for more drivers.


New lease means Chatteris pool is saved for people of town

New lease means Chatteris pool is saved for people of town

New lease means Chatteris pool is saved for people of town

09 December 2020

A Fenland swimming pool described as a focal hub of the town has finally been saved after a ‘tough fight’ by its trustees.


Lockdown and slavery prompt Wisbech author's new novel

Lockdown and slavery prompt Wisbech author's new novel

Lockdown and slavery prompt Wisbech author's new novel

09 December 2020

Being in lockdown over the summer gave Wisbech author Richard Humphries the opportunity to dust-off a manuscript written several years ago.


Fenland rugby chairman wins top award in annual Living Sport Awards

Fenland rugby chairman wins top award in annual Living Sport Awards

Fenland rugby chairman wins top award in annual Living Sport Awards

08 December 2020

A Fenland rugby club's chairman was among the winners at this year's Living Sport Virtual Sports Awards 2020.


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