Human Interest

Intrepid fundraisers Dan Handley and Dave Brooks were given a massive send-off at the start of 12,500 mile drive from Chatteris to Tokyo yesterday.

There was a real sense of community in Emneth at the weekend for the annual scarecrow competition, table top and yard sale.

Budget cuts mean councils are under pressure to save every penny, and in Fenland that means fewer places to spend one.

A super slimmer from Wisbech has been awarded the title of Diamond Member of the Year for setting a sparkling example of long-term weight loss.

After a year of sporting achievement Cavalry Primary School in March has been awarded the gold school games mark.

The Wildlife and Wetlands Trust's centre at Welney has been forced to close for much of today following a water leak.

Budding pop stars dazzled at a week-long workshop learning the skills needed to be a star.

Drug-related deaths have risen significantly in Fenland over the last three years, reflecting a national rise in fatalities over the period.

Youngsters are enjoying a summer of fun after a state-of-the-art play area and skate park opened just in time for the school holidays.

Dying terrier had to be put to sleep to prevent her suffering any further

Plans for an extension to West End Park in March have been submitted by developer Canon Kirk Ltd.

New housing benefit applicants in Fenland were having to wait more than three weeks for their claims to be processed, new figures have revealed.

An online appeal has been launched to help the family of the schoolboy killed while riding his bike to school in Wisbech.

An appeal to help a disabled Fenland man be more independent with a state-of-the-art wheelchair is just over £3,000 short of the target.

A Wisbech garden has been voted among the UK’s very best green spaces after winning a prestigious environmental award for the 11th year running.

A student from Neale-Wade Academy in March is taking on a series of fundraising challenges to subsidise a volunteering trip to Cambodia.

Chatteris in Bloom volunteers welcomed judges from the Anglia in Bloom competition to the town recently.

The end of summer camp marked a special achievement for four members of Chatteris Beavers, who received their Chief Scout’s Bronze Award.

A national body that protects historic places across the country has issued a strong objection to plans for 35 homes in Leverington.

The family of Kastytis Dambrauskas the 10-year-old killed while riding his bike in Wisbech have paid tribute to their "much-loved" son.