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'Pack of lies' leaves Wisbech councillor shell-shocked and seeking legal action

'Pack of lies' leaves Wisbech councillor shell-shocked and seeking legal action

Councillor tells of utter horror after falling victim to a completely false 'pack of lies' which saw him publicly ‘crucified’ by social media trolls.
Wisbech care home gets Covid-19 clean bill of health

Wisbech care home gets Covid-19 clean bill of health

Staff and residents at Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech have been given a clean bill of health as tests for coronavirus have been completed.

Fenland toddler Walter Olney has hope of normal life thanks to new cystic fibrosis 'wonder drug'

Fenland toddler Walter Olney has hope of normal life thanks to new cystic fibrosis 'wonder drug'

A Manea family is among thousands across the UK celebrating after the Government announced it had struck a deal for a new 'wonder drug'.
Bungalow fire was accidental

Bungalow fire was accidental

A fire at a bungalow on Saturday morning was accidental.
Blaze nearly reached cars

Blaze nearly reached cars

An accidental blaze was extinguished by firefighters yesterday (Monday) before it spread to nearby cars.
Statement in relation to allegations made against Wisbech councillor Steve Tierney and Fenland District Council

Statement in relation to allegations made against Wisbech councillor Steve Tierney and Fenland District Council

Fenland District completely refutes 50 Backpacks’ "blatantly false claim".
Firefighters tackle van blaze

Firefighters tackle van blaze

Firefighters tackled an accidental van fire yesterday (Monday).

BUSINESS

Sixth success for distribution firm in performance awards

Sixth success for distribution firm in performance awards

A business has has been awarded TDK’s silver European Distribution Award in the Local Distributors category.

Tesco grant scheme extended

Tesco grant scheme extended

Tesco has extended its £500 grant scheme to support community groups impacted by COVID-19.
Pod dining experience on offer as Fenland restaurant prepares for life after lockdown

Pod dining experience on offer as Fenland restaurant prepares for life after lockdown

If you fancy eating out but are worried about social distancing, then one venue might have what you're looking for.
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CRIME

Drugs warrants executed

Drugs warrants executed

Police executed two drugs warrants on Friday.
Who owns this motorbike?

Who owns this motorbike?

Police are trying to identify who this motorbike belongs to.
Driver had no insurance or licence

Driver had no insurance or licence

Police seized a vehicle as the driver had no insurance or licence.
Drug driving arrest

Drug driving arrest

A motorist was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Sunday) for drug driving.
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HEALTH

Fenland toddler Walter Olney has hope of normal life thanks to new cystic fibrosis 'wonder drug'

Fenland toddler Walter Olney has hope of normal life thanks to new cystic fibrosis 'wonder drug'

A Manea family is among thousands across the UK celebrating after the Government announced it had struck a deal for a new 'wonder drug'.
Lockdown is no barrier to fundraising

Lockdown is no barrier to fundraising

A family committed to raising awareness of a rare disease isn’t letting the coronavirus crisis get in their way.
GET ACTIVE: Trying to stay physically and mentally fit during lockdown

GET ACTIVE: Trying to stay physically and mentally fit during lockdown

In the fortnightly Fenland District Council column, physical activity co-ordinator Kate Squires talks about wellbeing.
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EDUCATION

Wisbech school needs to improve but has made progress since the last Ofsted inspection

Wisbech school needs to improve but has made progress since the last Ofsted inspection

Pupils at a Wisbech school say it is 'amazing and fun' but while leaders have made many changes for the better it still requires improvement.
Children back at nursery

Children back at nursery

A nursery has been thrilled by the number of children who returned to class after the Government encouraged childcare facilities to reopen.
Fix up project keeps Reece and his dad busy during lockdown

Fix up project keeps Reece and his dad busy during lockdown

Lockdown home schooling left a father and son scratching their heads... so they built a motorbike.
More than 95 per cent of primary schools open but less than half of Cambridgeshire pupils go back to class

More than 95 per cent of primary schools open but less than half of Cambridgeshire pupils go back to class

Less than half of primary school students called back under the government’s reopening plans have returned to the classroom in Cambridgeshire.
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POLITICS

'Pack of lies' leaves Wisbech councillor shell-shocked and seeking legal action

'Pack of lies' leaves Wisbech councillor shell-shocked and seeking legal action

Councillor tells of utter horror after falling victim to a completely false 'pack of lies' which saw him publicly ‘crucified’ by social media trolls.
Statement in relation to allegations made against Wisbech councillor Steve Tierney and Fenland District Council

Statement in relation to allegations made against Wisbech councillor Steve Tierney and Fenland District Council

Fenland District completely refutes 50 Backpacks’ "blatantly false claim".
Exclusive: Infamous 'Marmite' building is scrapped as new plans for shop and flats is unveiled for Wisbech High Street

Exclusive: Infamous 'Marmite' building is scrapped as new plans for shop and flats is unveiled for Wisbech High Street

Controversial plans for a specialist temporary building, which would have included a viewing platform, in the centre of Wisbech have now be shelved.
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