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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.


Mount Pleasant Chapel in Wisbech cemetery to be boarded up to stop drug users and rough sleepers using it

Mount Pleasant Chapel in Wisbech cemetery to be boarded up to stop drug users and rough sleepers using it

Mount Pleasant Chapel in Wisbech cemetery to be boarded up to stop drug users and rough sleepers using it

29 August 2018

Problems with drug users and rough sleepers have prompted the boarding up of a local cemetery chapel.


March 1220 Air Cadets tackle North Yorkshire Moors as they go for Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award

March 1220 Air Cadets tackle North Yorkshire Moors as they go for Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award

March 1220 Air Cadets tackle North Yorkshire Moors as they go for Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award

28 August 2018

Seven cadets from 1220 (March) Squadron Air Cadets completed the expedition section of their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.


Net migration to Cambridgeshire has dropped since Brexit, official figures show

Net migration to Cambridgeshire has dropped since Brexit, official figures show

Net migration to Cambridgeshire has dropped since Brexit, official figures show

28 August 2018

Official estimates show between July 2015 and June 2016 1,803 more long-term migrants arrived from abroad in Cambridgeshire than left.


March Postie Nick Winterton completes the Wye Valley Challenge and smashes his fundraising target.

March Postie Nick Winterton completes the Wye Valley Challenge and smashes his fundraising target.

March Postie Nick Winterton completes the Wye Valley Challenge and smashes his fundraising target.

27 August 2018

Driving rain and slippery conditions failed to halt March postie Nick Winterton delivering funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.


Chatteris man calls for action over speeding outside his Wenny Road home

Chatteris man calls for action over speeding outside his Wenny Road home

Chatteris man calls for action over speeding outside his Wenny Road home

24 August 2018

Two Chatteris households have been left counting the costs after a car ploughed off the road during a high speed police chase.


Secret room found as Wisbech Castle is transformed into an asset that will be at the heart of the community

Secret room found as Wisbech Castle is transformed into an asset that will be at the heart of the community

Secret room found as Wisbech Castle is transformed into an asset that will be at the heart of the community

24 August 2018

Volunteers have put hours and hours of work to slowly breath new life into Wisbech Castle over the past months.


It's just deserts for West Norfolk author Jon Lawrence as he tackles 500k challenge - Sahara is next in his mammoth charity hike

It's just deserts for West Norfolk author Jon Lawrence as he tackles 500k challenge - Sahara is next in his mammoth charity hike

It's just deserts for West Norfolk author Jon Lawrence as he tackles 500k challenge - Sahara is next in his mammoth charity hike

22 August 2018

A grieving son is taking on not one but five gruelling challenges to raise money for a specialist cancer charity.


New group gets clicking to help people's mental well-being in Wisbech

New group gets clicking to help people's mental well-being in Wisbech

New group gets clicking to help people's mental well-being in Wisbech

20 August 2018

A new project called “click therapy” aimed at helping people's mental well-being hosted its first taster session on Tuesday.


Fenland-based explorer Justin Miles is on a mission to help Magpas Air Ambulance buy a new helicopter

Fenland-based explorer Justin Miles is on a mission to help Magpas Air Ambulance buy a new helicopter

Fenland-based explorer Justin Miles is on a mission to help Magpas Air Ambulance buy a new helicopter

20 August 2018

He's climbed mountains, trekked the Arctic circle, explored the Amazon jungle but now professional explorer Justin Miles is on a different mission.


Wisbech Ladies Circle host their first ever Big Summer Fun Day at the town's rugby club

Wisbech Ladies Circle host their first ever Big Summer Fun Day at the town's rugby club

Wisbech Ladies Circle host their first ever Big Summer Fun Day at the town's rugby club

19 August 2018

It was a big day for Wisbech Ladies Circle recently when they hosted their first major summer event at the town's rugby club.


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