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Fenland holiday firm owner completes Welsh Three Peaks Challenge

Fenland holiday firm owner completes Welsh Three Peaks Challenge

Fenland holiday firm owner completes Welsh Three Peaks Challenge

09 October 2018

Fenland businesswoman Christina Fitzpatrick has completed the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge in support of charity.


Fenland duo Dan and Dave reach Tokyo in Larry the Toyota Yaris

Fenland duo Dan and Dave reach Tokyo in Larry the Toyota Yaris

Fenland duo Dan and Dave reach Tokyo in Larry the Toyota Yaris

09 October 2018

“Chatteris to Tokyo – Done!!” Those were the triumphant words posted by Dan Handley and Dave Brooks after arriving in the Japanese capital.


March couple Martyn and Lisa Ayres step out to raise cash for Prostate Cancer UK

March couple Martyn and Lisa Ayres step out to raise cash for Prostate Cancer UK

March couple Martyn and Lisa Ayres step out to raise cash for Prostate Cancer UK

09 October 2018

A March couple who are determined to raise awareness of prostate cancer have raised over £2,000 for charity.


Four community groups receive £250 from newly opened Jack's in Chatteris now they could win £500

Four community groups receive £250 from newly opened Jack's in Chatteris now they could win £500

Four community groups receive £250 from newly opened Jack's in Chatteris now they could win £500

05 October 2018

The newly opened Jack's store in Chatteris is keen to support local community groups with two programmes.


UPDATE: Woman reunited with necklace containing husband's ashes after losing it in Wisbech

UPDATE: Woman reunited with necklace containing husband's ashes after losing it in Wisbech

UPDATE: Woman reunited with necklace containing husband's ashes after losing it in Wisbech

05 October 2018

A West Norfolk woman has been reunited with her "precious" locket necklace which contains her husband's ashes, after losing it in Wisbech yesterday.


Work on Wisbech Castle is nearing completion as cafe opens and a scary night is planned for Halloween

Work on Wisbech Castle is nearing completion as cafe opens and a scary night is planned for Halloween

Work on Wisbech Castle is nearing completion as cafe opens and a scary night is planned for Halloween

04 October 2018

Work to breathe new life into Wisbech Castle is nearly finished and it is hoped that from next year it could be breaking financially even.


Intrepid pair from Chatteris are on the final leg of their mammoth drive from the Fens to Tokyo, Japan in aid of Children in Need

Intrepid pair from Chatteris are on the final leg of their mammoth drive from the Fens to Tokyo, Japan in aid of Children in Need

Intrepid pair from Chatteris are on the final leg of their mammoth drive from the Fens to Tokyo, Japan in aid of Children in Need

03 October 2018

Two intrepid men on a mission to drive from Chatteris to Tokyo are almost at their final destination.


Anniversaries of important milestones were marked as part of the annual Tydd St Giles parish church flower festival

Anniversaries of important milestones were marked as part of the annual Tydd St Giles parish church flower festival

Anniversaries of important milestones were marked as part of the annual Tydd St Giles parish church flower festival

01 October 2018

Tydd St Giles parish church was filled with colourful displays for the annual flower festival at the weekend.


New Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire Nick Dean starts role

New Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire Nick Dean starts role

New Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire Nick Dean starts role

01 October 2018

Cambridgeshire Constabulary's new Chief Constable has officially taken up his post.


Fen-tastic first art exhibition for Doddington boy Nathenael Wilson, eight

Fen-tastic first art exhibition for Doddington boy Nathenael Wilson, eight

Fen-tastic first art exhibition for Doddington boy Nathenael Wilson, eight

28 September 2018

Doddington-based Nathanael Wilson has just turned eight years old, but he has always had a passion for drawing and painting.


Cor blimey what a 'biggun' Chatteris allotment holder hopes his pumpkin is the region's biggest

Cor blimey what a 'biggun' Chatteris allotment holder hopes his pumpkin is the region's biggest

Cor blimey what a 'biggun' Chatteris allotment holder hopes his pumpkin is the region's biggest

28 September 2018

Last year John Richardson’s pumpkin was the second largest grown in East Anglia and raised hundreds of pounds for Children In Need.


Lib Dem Councillors launch speed watch group to tackle speeding in Wisbech St Mary, Guyhirn, Murrow, Parson Drove and Thorney Toll

Lib Dem Councillors launch speed watch group to tackle speeding in Wisbech St Mary, Guyhirn, Murrow, Parson Drove and Thorney Toll

Lib Dem Councillors launch speed watch group to tackle speeding in Wisbech St Mary, Guyhirn, Murrow, Parson Drove and Thorney Toll

28 September 2018

Two village councillors are tackling the issue of speeding by setting up a Community Speed Watch group.


Former March GP David Donovan and his wife Shirley will be talking of their hostage ordeal and their faith at the town's St Wendreda's Church

Former March GP David Donovan and his wife Shirley will be talking of their hostage ordeal and their faith at the town's St Wendreda's Church

Former March GP David Donovan and his wife Shirley will be talking of their hostage ordeal and their faith at the town's St Wendreda's Church

28 September 2018

A former March GP and his wife is to give a talk in the town exactly a year after they were captured while doing medical missionary work in Nigeria.


Brothers from Wisbech St Mary scoop awards from eye cancer charity

Brothers from Wisbech St Mary scoop awards from eye cancer charity

Brothers from Wisbech St Mary scoop awards from eye cancer charity

27 September 2018

Three brothers have been recognised for the courage and bravery they showed while one of them battled an extremely rare form of cancer.


People from Fenland the most unhappy in the UK

People from Fenland the most unhappy in the UK

People from Fenland the most unhappy in the UK

27 September 2018

People in Fenland are the most unhappy in the UK, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.


Bethany is chosen as Wisbech Lions Club's poster competition winner 2018

Bethany is chosen as Wisbech Lions Club's poster competition winner 2018

Bethany is chosen as Wisbech Lions Club's poster competition winner 2018

26 September 2018

Wisbech Lions Club has announced Bethany Hancock as the local overall winner of the Peace Poster Competition.


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.


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