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Plans for 27 homes in Elm are recommended for approval today despite massive opposition

Plans for 27 homes in Elm are recommended for approval today despite massive opposition

Plans for 27 homes in Elm are recommended for approval today despite massive opposition

05 December 2018

Plans to increase a development of homes in Elm from 20 to 27 units look set for approval despite massive local opposition.


Vital questions must be asked to identify victims of controlling and coercive abuse say reviews on two Fenland murders

Vital questions must be asked to identify victims of controlling and coercive abuse say reviews on two Fenland murders

Vital questions must be asked to identify victims of controlling and coercive abuse say reviews on two Fenland murders

30 November 2018

The murders of three women have prompted separate calls for frontline professionals to better understand controlling and coercive domestic abuse.


Cambridge City Football Club pays tribute to life-long supporter Phillip Moore from March - 'he was a true gentleman'

Cambridge City Football Club pays tribute to life-long supporter Phillip Moore from March - 'he was a true gentleman'

Cambridge City Football Club pays tribute to life-long supporter Phillip Moore from March - 'he was a true gentleman'

29 November 2018

A local football club is in mourning following the death of one of its lifelong supporters in a road crash yesterday morning (Wednesday).


Two in every five Fenland pubs have called last orders and closed in the past 10 years

Two in every five Fenland pubs have called last orders and closed in the past 10 years

Two in every five Fenland pubs have called last orders and closed in the past 10 years

28 November 2018

Two in every five pubs in Fenland have closed in the last decade, new figures show.


Prince Charles spent almost an hour longer than scheduled learning about local organisations on his visit to Wisbech

Prince Charles spent almost an hour longer than scheduled learning about local organisations on his visit to Wisbech

Prince Charles spent almost an hour longer than scheduled learning about local organisations on his visit to Wisbech

28 November 2018

Prince Charles spent time learning about the work of some of Wisbech’s most important voluntary groups, charities and projects yesterday (Tuesday).


Paying it forward to show gratitude - Fenland pair want to repay kindness of others

Paying it forward to show gratitude - Fenland pair want to repay kindness of others

Paying it forward to show gratitude - Fenland pair want to repay kindness of others

28 November 2018

Two people who have received help after falling on hard-times themselves are paying it forward this Christmas by trying to help others in need.


Wisbech Museum issues a thank-you to supporters who pledge £1,000s but say more is needed

Wisbech Museum issues a thank-you to supporters who pledge £1,000s but say more is needed

Wisbech Museum issues a thank-you to supporters who pledge £1,000s but say more is needed

26 November 2018

Wisbech's at-risk museum is not out of danger, but has celebrated the generosity of its 'ReFounders' who have pledged £34,000 for the next five years.


Joe will finally lose his 'wild beared' in a bid to raise funds for Meadowgate Academy, Wisbech

Joe will finally lose his 'wild beared' in a bid to raise funds for Meadowgate Academy, Wisbech

Joe will finally lose his 'wild beared' in a bid to raise funds for Meadowgate Academy, Wisbech

26 November 2018

A Wisbech man is to brave the shave this weekend after spending the last year growing a 'wild beard' ready to raise funds for Meadowgate Academy.


Weekend of fundraising will help March boy's sensory garden appeal as well as MIND

Weekend of fundraising will help March boy's sensory garden appeal as well as MIND

Weekend of fundraising will help March boy's sensory garden appeal as well as MIND

25 November 2018

This coming weekend sees two charity events aimed at boosting an appeal to help create a sensory garden for a young disabled March boy.


Wisbech councillor and businessman asks fellow traders 'would you pay for tow centre security guard'?

Wisbech councillor and businessman asks fellow traders 'would you pay for tow centre security guard'?

Wisbech councillor and businessman asks fellow traders 'would you pay for tow centre security guard'?

23 November 2018

A Wisbech businessman and local councillor has come up with the idea of a ‘not for profit’ company to employ a security guard for the town centre.


Fenland newly-weds in IVF crowdfunding bid - they need £10,000 because Cambridgeshire does not offer it

Fenland newly-weds in IVF crowdfunding bid - they need £10,000 because Cambridgeshire does not offer it

Fenland newly-weds in IVF crowdfunding bid - they need £10,000 because Cambridgeshire does not offer it

21 November 2018

Young sweethearts Rebecca and Lee Millard are hoping the people of Fenland will rally to help them achieve their dream of having a family.


NSPCC makes 214 referrals to authorities in Cambridgeshire concerning child neglect

NSPCC makes 214 referrals to authorities in Cambridgeshire concerning child neglect

NSPCC makes 214 referrals to authorities in Cambridgeshire concerning child neglect

20 November 2018

There were 214 referrals for child abuse to police and local authorities in Cambridgeshire in the past 12 months according to the NSPCC.


Wisbech Town Council doubles its In Bloom grant to £5,000 to fill gap left by Fenland Council

Wisbech Town Council doubles its In Bloom grant to £5,000 to fill gap left by Fenland Council

Wisbech Town Council doubles its In Bloom grant to £5,000 to fill gap left by Fenland Council

20 November 2018

Wisbech Town Council has agreed to double its grant funding to the town's award-winning In Bloom team.


Gutters in shops along Wisbech High Street set for annual clear out

Gutters in shops along Wisbech High Street set for annual clear out

Gutters in shops along Wisbech High Street set for annual clear out

19 November 2018

Work to help maintain historic buildings in Wisbech High Street gets under-way this week when the second annual Gutter Clean event is held.


Leverington Sports and Social Club unveil exciting plans for a new multi-use games area

Leverington Sports and Social Club unveil exciting plans for a new multi-use games area

Leverington Sports and Social Club unveil exciting plans for a new multi-use games area

18 November 2018

A village sports and social club has unveiled exciting plans which could see a new £100,000 multi-use games area created for community use.


Plans have been submitted for a community farm offering therapeutic courses on the outskirts of Wisbech

Plans have been submitted for a community farm offering therapeutic courses on the outskirts of Wisbech

Plans have been submitted for a community farm offering therapeutic courses on the outskirts of Wisbech

17 November 2018

Ambitious plans to create a community farm in Fenland offering therapeutic support for children, young people and adults have taken a step forward


Wisbech business is fed up with their car park being used as a toilet

Wisbech business is fed up with their car park being used as a toilet

Wisbech business is fed up with their car park being used as a toilet

16 November 2018

A business owner is to meet with police to discuss what action can be taken to deal with people urinating and defecating in her shop’s car park.


Chatteris home to national museum out to turn youngsters away from gangs and knives

Chatteris home to national museum out to turn youngsters away from gangs and knives

Chatteris home to national museum out to turn youngsters away from gangs and knives

16 November 2018

Chatteris is set to become home to a national museum early in the new year which aims to inspire youngsters and help fight knife crime.


Walsoken man takes the plunge to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy in memory of his uncle

Walsoken man takes the plunge to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy in memory of his uncle

Walsoken man takes the plunge to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy in memory of his uncle

15 November 2018

Walsoken man Terry Warby took part in a half-marathon swim at the London Aquatic Centre the home of the 2012 Olympic swimming events.


You can now pick-up a copy of your favourite newspaper - the Fenland Citizen - for free at numerous outlets in Chatteris

You can now pick-up a copy of your favourite newspaper - the Fenland Citizen - for free at numerous outlets in Chatteris

You can now pick-up a copy of your favourite newspaper - the Fenland Citizen - for free at numerous outlets in Chatteris

13 November 2018

From this week, readers in the Chatteris area will find it easier to get hold of your favourite newspaper, the Fenland Citizen.


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