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Chance to hone your skills and help a Wisbech museum dedicated to founder of the National Trust

Chance to hone your skills and help a Wisbech museum dedicated to founder of the National Trust

Chance to hone your skills and help a Wisbech museum dedicated to founder of the National Trust

26 September 2018

A chance to gain valuable experience as a winter volunteer is being offered at a Wisbech museum dedicated to the town’s most famous daughter.


Alys Turner is planning to take the plunge 13,000 feet up to raise money for Doddington Scouts

Alys Turner is planning to take the plunge 13,000 feet up to raise money for Doddington Scouts

Alys Turner is planning to take the plunge 13,000 feet up to raise money for Doddington Scouts

26 September 2018

A Fenland scout leader will be flying high and taking the plunge for charity this weekend.


Bell ringing event at All Saints Church in Walsoken ap-peals to visitors

Bell ringing event at All Saints Church in Walsoken ap-peals to visitors

Bell ringing event at All Saints Church in Walsoken ap-peals to visitors

21 September 2018

A bell ringing event in Walsoken as part of heritage weekend was a resounding success.


Farewell lunch to say goodbye to popular Wisbech security guard Roger Vanhinsbergh

Farewell lunch to say goodbye to popular Wisbech security guard Roger Vanhinsbergh

Farewell lunch to say goodbye to popular Wisbech security guard Roger Vanhinsbergh

13 September 2018

Saturday (15) will mark the end of an era as the Horsefair Shopping Centre says farewell to axed security guard Roger Vanhinsbergh.


Joy as Wisbech is crowned overall winner in this year's Anglia in Bloom while Chatteris celebrates Gold and Benwick Silver Gilt awards

Joy as Wisbech is crowned overall winner in this year's Anglia in Bloom while Chatteris celebrates Gold and Benwick Silver Gilt awards

Joy as Wisbech is crowned overall winner in this year's Anglia in Bloom while Chatteris celebrates Gold and Benwick Silver Gilt awards

13 September 2018

Wisbech is celebrating after scooping a clutch of awards at this year's Anglia in Bloom including winner of the overall Anglia in Bloom Trophy.


Duke of Gloucester visits three different projects in Wisbech

Duke of Gloucester visits three different projects in Wisbech

Duke of Gloucester visits three different projects in Wisbech

10 September 2018

Wisbech enjoyed a day in the Royal spotlight on Friday with a visit of the Duke of Gloucester.


'Hand yourself in' plea by Emneth mother to hit and run driver who left scene of crash

'Hand yourself in' plea by Emneth mother to hit and run driver who left scene of crash

'Hand yourself in' plea by Emneth mother to hit and run driver who left scene of crash

07 September 2018

A mum has issued an appeal for the hit and run driver who smashed into her car with her young children in it to hand themselves in.


Aria Court in March has gone from 'requires improvement' to 'good' in less than a year

Aria Court in March has gone from 'requires improvement' to 'good' in less than a year

Aria Court in March has gone from 'requires improvement' to 'good' in less than a year

06 September 2018

Staff at a March care home are celebrating after a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission - but work is needed to improve its safety rating.


Emneth Methodist Chapel is appealing for donations of red car spray paint for a poppy project

Emneth Methodist Chapel is appealing for donations of red car spray paint for a poppy project

Emneth Methodist Chapel is appealing for donations of red car spray paint for a poppy project

06 September 2018

A village church has put out an SOS for donations of red car spray paint to help with a project for Remembrance Sunday.


Pensioner's anger at government refusal to intervene to save Chatteris Lloyds bank from closing

Pensioner's anger at government refusal to intervene to save Chatteris Lloyds bank from closing

Pensioner's anger at government refusal to intervene to save Chatteris Lloyds bank from closing

05 September 2018

A Chatteris pensioner who staged a one-woman protest to stop a bank closing has been told "it would be inappropriate for the government to intervene".


Two Wisbech care home workers have braved the shave for Macmillan Cancer Support

Two Wisbech care home workers have braved the shave for Macmillan Cancer Support

Two Wisbech care home workers have braved the shave for Macmillan Cancer Support

05 September 2018

Two members of staff at Dove Court Care Home in Wisbech braved a complete head shave to show support for cancer charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.


£50,000 funding for mental health training for schools across Fenland and East Cambridgeshire

£50,000 funding for mental health training for schools across Fenland and East Cambridgeshire

£50,000 funding for mental health training for schools across Fenland and East Cambridgeshire

05 September 2018

YMCA Trinity Group wins £50,000 of funding to deliver mental health training to teachers and early years providers across Fenland and East Cambs.


Wisbech Museum faces cash crisis amid fears it could close and issues SOS for donations

Wisbech Museum faces cash crisis amid fears it could close and issues SOS for donations

Wisbech Museum faces cash crisis amid fears it could close and issues SOS for donations

04 September 2018

A “big gap” in funding means Wisbech and Fenland Museum faces closure despite an influx of visitors this summer thanks to its dinosaurs display.


'Slimming World saved my life' says Fenland woman Carol Hawkins

'Slimming World saved my life' says Fenland woman Carol Hawkins

'Slimming World saved my life' says Fenland woman Carol Hawkins

02 September 2018

After losing almost two stone with Slimming World, Sally Shipley realised one of her life long dreams of helping others by becoming a consultant.


More than 20 per cent of babies born in Fenland in 2017 have EU-born mothers, figures show

More than 20 per cent of babies born in Fenland in 2017 have EU-born mothers, figures show

More than 20 per cent of babies born in Fenland in 2017 have EU-born mothers, figures show

01 September 2018

More than one in five babies born in Fenland in 2017 had mothers born in the EU, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).


Homes plan sparks 'fight them on the beaches' call to Elm villagers amid fears village could become surburb of Wisbech

Homes plan sparks 'fight them on the beaches' call to Elm villagers amid fears village could become surburb of Wisbech

Homes plan sparks 'fight them on the beaches' call to Elm villagers amid fears village could become surburb of Wisbech

31 August 2018

Plans to increase a development of homes in Elm from 20 to 27 units has sparked fears the village could soon be consumed as a suburb of Wisbech.


Arthur and Rita make their last paper delivery in aid of St Andrew's Methodist Church in Outwell

Arthur and Rita make their last paper delivery in aid of St Andrew's Methodist Church in Outwell

Arthur and Rita make their last paper delivery in aid of St Andrew's Methodist Church in Outwell

30 August 2018

For the past 12 years dedicated Outwell couple Arthur and Rita Cuss have done their bit for the planet and recycled old newspapers.


'Race night put me on track to beat cancer' says March man Martyn Ayres now he urges all men aged over 45 to have a prostate cancer test

'Race night put me on track to beat cancer' says March man Martyn Ayres now he urges all men aged over 45 to have a prostate cancer test

'Race night put me on track to beat cancer' says March man Martyn Ayres now he urges all men aged over 45 to have a prostate cancer test

30 August 2018

A charity night out led to a March man being diagnosed with one of the most common forms of cancer.


Special service at St John's Church in March will raise awareness of suicide and acknowledge loss of loved ones

Special service at St John's Church in March will raise awareness of suicide and acknowledge loss of loved ones

Special service at St John's Church in March will raise awareness of suicide and acknowledge loss of loved ones

29 August 2018

St John’s Church, March is holding a special service to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday September 10.


Ewa proves she's 'top of the cobs' as she wins sweetcorn eating competition at Skylark Garden Centre near Wimblington

Ewa proves she's 'top of the cobs' as she wins sweetcorn eating competition at Skylark Garden Centre near Wimblington

Ewa proves she's 'top of the cobs' as she wins sweetcorn eating competition at Skylark Garden Centre near Wimblington

29 August 2018

Fast chewers put their gnashers to the test in the annual Skylark Garden Centre sweetcorn eating championships.


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