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Village church organist honoured for over 70 years of play

Village church organist honoured for over 70 years of play

Village church organist honoured for over 70 years of play

28 December 2018

An anti-radicalisation campaigner from Wisbech has also been honoured


Tufty Fluffytail, the road safety squirrel, is celebrating his 65th birthday

Tufty Fluffytail, the road safety squirrel, is celebrating his 65th birthday

Tufty Fluffytail, the road safety squirrel, is celebrating his 65th birthday

27 December 2018

Tufty Fluffytail, the iconic squirrel who helped millions of children learn about road safety from the 1950s-1990s, is celebrating his 65th birthday.


Arthur Rank Hospice share special film thanking 500 vital volunteers!

Arthur Rank Hospice share special film thanking 500 vital volunteers!

Arthur Rank Hospice share special film thanking 500 vital volunteers!

27 December 2018

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has shared a special film thanking their treasured volunteers.


Pupils, staff and Friends of Wisbech Grammar raise over £2000 for charity

Pupils, staff and Friends of Wisbech Grammar raise over £2000 for charity

Pupils, staff and Friends of Wisbech Grammar raise over £2000 for charity

26 December 2018

Pupils at Wisbech Grammar School have been busy raising money for charity this Christmas.


Have yourself a merry little Christmas as Anglian Water staff have it all covered

Have yourself a merry little Christmas as Anglian Water staff have it all covered

Have yourself a merry little Christmas as Anglian Water staff have it all covered

25 December 2018

For most of us, Christmas is a time to relax and take it easy.


Santa Claus to consume a staggering 11,100 mince pies in Fenland this Christmas

Santa Claus to consume a staggering 11,100 mince pies in Fenland this Christmas

Santa Claus to consume a staggering 11,100 mince pies in Fenland this Christmas

24 December 2018

Santa's famous red suit will be straining at the seams this Christmas thanks to the generosity of boys and girls in Fenland.


Dozens of homeless people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough died over the last five years, figures show

Dozens of homeless people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough died over the last five years, figures show

Dozens of homeless people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough died over the last five years, figures show

23 December 2018

Dozens of homeless people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have lost their lives over the past five years, according to official estimates.


March Mummers bring their fun play to town's pubs and librarie

March Mummers bring their fun play to town's pubs and librarie

March Mummers bring their fun play to town's pubs and librarie

21 December 2018

The March Mummers received lots of praise for keeping the up old tradition as they toured March Town Centre with their short play.


Two young March people honoured

Two young March people honoured

Two young March people honoured

20 December 2018

Leah Bass and Matthew Fletcher were honoured by Young People March and March Lions.


Golden Age Fairs “cannot be underestimated” says Fenland District Councillo

Golden Age Fairs “cannot be underestimated” says Fenland District Councillo

Golden Age Fairs “cannot be underestimated” says Fenland District Councillo

19 December 2018

“We simply wouldn’t be able to reach some of the more vulnerable residents in our rural communities without the Golden Age Fairs.”


Neglected children in Cambridgeshire increasingly at 'crisis point' before they get help

Neglected children in Cambridgeshire increasingly at 'crisis point' before they get help

Neglected children in Cambridgeshire increasingly at 'crisis point' before they get help

18 December 2018

Neglected and abused children in Cambridgeshire are increasingly likely to be at risk of harm by the time social services reach them, figures show.


Fenland baby Walter Olney and his family add their voices to plea for specialist medicines to be free on NHS

Fenland baby Walter Olney and his family add their voices to plea for specialist medicines to be free on NHS

Fenland baby Walter Olney and his family add their voices to plea for specialist medicines to be free on NHS

18 December 2018

A baby from Manea and his family are urging people to sign a petition aimed at forcing the Government to cut the talk and fund life pro-longing drugs.


Wisbech Town Council applies for retrospective planning permission to convert Castle Pump House into a café

Wisbech Town Council applies for retrospective planning permission to convert Castle Pump House into a café

Wisbech Town Council applies for retrospective planning permission to convert Castle Pump House into a café

13 December 2018

A planning application to convert the old Pump House at Wisbech Castle into a café has been made by the town council three months after it opened.


March lorry driver is set for '£millions' in compensation after court ruling

March lorry driver is set for '£millions' in compensation after court ruling

March lorry driver is set for '£millions' in compensation after court ruling

13 December 2018

A lorry driver who suffered dreadful burns when electricity from overhead power lines coursed through his trailer is set for millions in compensation.


Overwhelming response to Fenland police's toys appeal

Overwhelming response to Fenland police's toys appeal

Overwhelming response to Fenland police's toys appeal

12 December 2018

Fenland police Inspector Ian Lombardo has issued a massive thank-you to the local community after an overwhelming response to a toy appeal.


Work starts on new £4m specialist supported living scheme in Chatteris

Work starts on new £4m specialist supported living scheme in Chatteris

Work starts on new £4m specialist supported living scheme in Chatteris

12 December 2018

Work has officially kicked off at the site of a former agricultural garage in Chatteris to bring new homes for disabled adults in Cambridgeshire.


UPDATED: Crash shuts A605 between Whittlesey and Peterborough

UPDATED: Crash shuts A605 between Whittlesey and Peterborough

UPDATED: Crash shuts A605 between Whittlesey and Peterborough

12 December 2018

The crash occurred between King’s Dyke and the B1095


Wisbech play area improvements complete

Wisbech play area improvements complete

Wisbech play area improvements complete

11 December 2018

Children and families in Wisbech are benefitting from new play equipment following more than £30,000 of investment in three of the town’s play areas.


Walpole Highway's Cyril Snushall makes one last charity act

Walpole Highway's Cyril Snushall makes one last charity act

Walpole Highway's Cyril Snushall makes one last charity act

11 December 2018

Prolific charity fundraiser Cyril Snushall has raised one last sum following his death in October.


There no homes built for social rent in Fenland in 2017

There no homes built for social rent in Fenland in 2017

There no homes built for social rent in Fenland in 2017

10 December 2018

No homes were built for social rental in Fenland last year, figures show.


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