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Family of Wisbech boy died following a collision with a lorry have paid tribute to their swimming and music-loving son

Family of Wisbech boy died following a collision with a lorry have paid tribute to their swimming and music-loving son

Family of Wisbech boy died following a collision with a lorry have paid tribute to their swimming and music-loving son

23 July 2018

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


It was a case of check mate at the Centenary Green in Wisbech for International Chess Day

It was a case of check mate at the Centenary Green in Wisbech for International Chess Day

It was a case of check mate at the Centenary Green in Wisbech for International Chess Day

23 July 2018

Beefy bishops and king-sized castles were treading a giant sized board on Centenary Green in Wisbech on Friday to mark International Chess Day.


Church of England and Diocese of Ely invest £4.36m to encourage more churchgoers across Fenland's market towns

Church of England and Diocese of Ely invest £4.36m to encourage more churchgoers across Fenland's market towns

Church of England and Diocese of Ely invest £4.36m to encourage more churchgoers across Fenland's market towns

20 July 2018

A total of £4.36 million is to be spent trying to encourage more people into Fenland churches under a new project launched by the Diocese of Ely.


Chance to have your say on changes to Wisbech Market Place enhancement scheme suggested by Highways which will see the area pedestrianised

Chance to have your say on changes to Wisbech Market Place enhancement scheme suggested by Highways which will see the area pedestrianised

Chance to have your say on changes to Wisbech Market Place enhancement scheme suggested by Highways which will see the area pedestrianised

19 July 2018

Residents are being asked what they think of changes to Wisbech Market Place/town centre scheme which would see it largely pedestrianised.


Surprise dinner date to mark 73 years of marriage for Walsoken couple

Surprise dinner date to mark 73 years of marriage for Walsoken couple

Surprise dinner date to mark 73 years of marriage for Walsoken couple

18 July 2018

A couple from Walsoken enjoyed celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary with a romantic meal for two.


Wisbech couple are set for national recognition after raising £10,000 for sight loss charity the Macular Society

Wisbech couple are set for national recognition after raising £10,000 for sight loss charity the Macular Society

Wisbech couple are set for national recognition after raising £10,000 for sight loss charity the Macular Society

18 July 2018

A couple from Wisbech have been shortlisted for their fundraising for the Macular Society in the sight loss charity’s national awards.


Safety improvements scheme at Norwood Road bridge in March is set to start next week

Safety improvements scheme at Norwood Road bridge in March is set to start next week

Safety improvements scheme at Norwood Road bridge in March is set to start next week

18 July 2018

A long awaited scheme to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety at Norwood Road Bridge in March started on Monday (July 23).


A141 towards March closed after tractor crash on Guyhirn roundabout

A141 towards March closed after tractor crash on Guyhirn roundabout

A141 towards March closed after tractor crash on Guyhirn roundabout

17 July 2018

The A141 towards March has been closed following a tractor crash on the Guyhirn roundabout this afternoon.


Ooh la, la, the French steal the honours on twin visit to Wisbech

Ooh la, la, the French steal the honours on twin visit to Wisbech

Ooh la, la, the French steal the honours on twin visit to Wisbech

17 July 2018

Wisbech played host to visitors from across the Channel for a five-day visit that included the annual Arles Festival in the Market Place.


Circus comes to Wimblington for its fifth annual fun day

Circus comes to Wimblington for its fifth annual fun day

Circus comes to Wimblington for its fifth annual fun day

17 July 2018

All the fun of the big top came to Wimblington at the weekend for the fifth annual village fun day.


Parson Drove vehicle show is a right 'revving' success netting over £13,500 for charity

Parson Drove vehicle show is a right 'revving' success netting over £13,500 for charity

Parson Drove vehicle show is a right 'revving' success netting over £13,500 for charity

16 July 2018

Crowds turned out in their thousands for the 2018 Parson Drove Custom and Classic, Car, Bike and Trike Show at the weekend.


At last! Work is under-way to construct £500K sports pavilion at Estover Playing Field in March

At last! Work is under-way to construct £500K sports pavilion at Estover Playing Field in March

At last! Work is under-way to construct £500K sports pavilion at Estover Playing Field in March

16 July 2018

It's been well over 30 years in the making but this was a momentous week for sports fans in March as work got under-way on a new £500,000 pavilion.


Fun in the sun as Manea holds its annual gala and draws massive crowds

Fun in the sun as Manea holds its annual gala and draws massive crowds

Fun in the sun as Manea holds its annual gala and draws massive crowds

16 July 2018

Thousands of people packed Manea Playing Field on Saturday for the hugely successful and sunny annual gala.


Wisbech goes for gold as BBC film projects for the town's Anglia in Bloom bid

Wisbech goes for gold as BBC film projects for the town's Anglia in Bloom bid

Wisbech goes for gold as BBC film projects for the town's Anglia in Bloom bid

14 July 2018

Volunteers across Wisbech have been busy preparing for this year’s Anglia in Bloom judging - and all their hardwork has been captured on camera.


Pupils enjoy 'amaizing' fun as new dino maze is unveiled at Skylark in Wimblington

Pupils enjoy 'amaizing' fun as new dino maze is unveiled at Skylark in Wimblington

Pupils enjoy 'amaizing' fun as new dino maze is unveiled at Skylark in Wimblington

13 July 2018

Children from a local school were involved in a dinosaur hunt on Thursday when the Skylark Garden Centre launched this year's maize maze attraction.


Thomas Clarkson Academy wins National Education Award for collaborative working with Wisbech’s homeless shelter

Thomas Clarkson Academy wins National Education Award for collaborative working with Wisbech’s homeless shelter

Thomas Clarkson Academy wins National Education Award for collaborative working with Wisbech’s homeless shelter

11 July 2018

Thomas Clarkson Academy has won a national education award after forging links with Wisbech’s homeless shelter.


Plea to help create sensory garden for 10-year-old disabled March boy - it will be a real asset for Joseph

Plea to help create sensory garden for 10-year-old disabled March boy - it will be a real asset for Joseph

Plea to help create sensory garden for 10-year-old disabled March boy - it will be a real asset for Joseph

11 July 2018

Today we are asking the people of Fenland to dig deep to help make dreams of a sensory garden a reality for a local disabled boy.


Midwife Carl Allen from Manea is among local NHS staff helping to celebrate the 70th birthday of the health service

Midwife Carl Allen from Manea is among local NHS staff helping to celebrate the 70th birthday of the health service

Midwife Carl Allen from Manea is among local NHS staff helping to celebrate the 70th birthday of the health service

10 July 2018

A Manea man is among a group of staff from a local NHS Trust chosen to help spearhead a campaign to celebrate the health service’s 70th birthday.


Living artwork featuring more than 10,000 from the Wisbech area has begun a 12-month tour

Living artwork featuring more than 10,000 from the Wisbech area has begun a 12-month tour

Living artwork featuring more than 10,000 from the Wisbech area has begun a 12-month tour

10 July 2018

A huge community portrait featuring the outlines of more than 10,000 people has begun a year-long tour of Wisbech.


Doddington Carnival is the 'Best of British' as sun shines for annual day of fun and races

Doddington Carnival is the 'Best of British' as sun shines for annual day of fun and races

Doddington Carnival is the 'Best of British' as sun shines for annual day of fun and races

09 July 2018

Organisers of this year's Doddington Carnival and Sports Day have issued a massive thank-you to everyone helped make it such a success.


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