Wisbech

A3.5MW solar farm in Elm could be given the greenlight at a meeting today.

The Wisbech Society continues its winter lecture season tomorrow with a talk about a former Wisbech doctor.

An historical Wisbech attraction is opening early again this year to give people a chance to see it in its winter glory.

Writing this with the sunlight filtering through the palm trees, bougainvillea and hibiscus blooms in vibrant, exotic shades of deep red, magenta pink, rich purple….

With a New Year ahead of us why not think outside of your comfort zone and stretch your imagination to different destinations and cultures?If you are thinking of a unique holiday, here are some ideas to whet your appetite.

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Citizen readers are being urged to put their heads together and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support by organising a Mammoth Quiz.

Do you know someone who works tirelessly for others without any thanks, or groups which are making a difference to their communities? Well now is the chance to honour them in the Pride of Fenland awards.

Glasses will be raised for an Elm pub which has been named Bar of the Year.

A Wisbech woman won more than £20,000 on Monday last week at the town’s Winners Club at the Empire Theatre.

An award-winning Slimming World consultant who helped members in her Doddington group lose a combined 2.5 tons in weight last year is celebrating five years in her role.

Two Fenland people have received awards in this year’s New Year’s Honours List.

ORGANISERS of a charity jazz concert are thrilled their event has raised £1,200.

Chatteris has been dealt a blow after Tesco has confirmed it is shelving plans to open a £22 million store in the town.

Organisers of a Christmas Day soup kitchen have thanked the people of Wisbech for rallying together to help the homeless and needy.

A month long campaign to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation has been launched.

Chiefs at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital are urging patients to consider alternative treatment options as the site remains on black alert.

Police are investigating after thieves stole more than £1,000 after raiding a Wisbech supermarket.

The founder of a cat sanctuary says she may not be able to help as many animals after being told she can no longer run a stall on Wisbech market.

A Wisbech councillor has now crossed the floor to join the United Kingdom Independence Party.