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The British Heart Foundation is challenging people in the East to complete a marathon to help fund its battle with heart disease.

The British Heart Foundation is challenging people in the East to complete a marathon after it revealed two fifths of East Anglian residents have confessed that they get out of breath running for the bus.

Rob Shaw attempting the Steak House's 50oz challenge. PHOTO: Darcy Attrill

Hundreds were glued not to a TV screen or to a blockbuster movie but to a Facebook page to watch a young man battle his way through a 50oz steak.

Easter Fun Day at the Horsefair Shopping Centre, Wisbech. Esmerelda Tickle with her balloon model. Picture: Steve Williams.

There was a whole host of free entertainment on offer at the Horsefair Shopping Centre on as the centre hosted its annual Easter fun day.

At the community area in Welney are (from left) Paul Fox, Liz Laws, Jen Warne and Sheree Edmunds. Picture: Ian Burt

Members have vowed to continue fighting West Norfolk Council’s plans to build a housing estate on a village recreation ground that over £60,000 was fundraised locally to regenerate.

March Lions presentation to FACET

March Lions are helping FACET by supporting a new Safe Place Scheme to help vulnerable adults and those with learning difficulties through the purchase of identifying cards which will be carried by the adults.

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Mollie Allen is on track for the British Championships and Rio Olympics

A competitive Wimblington swimmer looks to be a splashing success as she secures another qualifying time for the British Championships and Olympic Trials in Glasgow.

Dick Creasey has taken over as manager of Wisbech Town until the end of the season after Brett Whaley resigned earlier today.

Dick Creasey is back in the Wisbech Town managerial hotseat after Brett Whaley resigned as boss earlier today.

Brett Whaley has resigned as manager of Wisbech Town.

Brett Whaley has resigned as manager of Wisbech Town with no regrets.

Stock car racer Jacob Downey.

Stock car star Jacob Downey had two reasons to celebrate over the Easter Weekend after he raced to a double-header of victories on a busy weekend of racing.

Roughton above side

Local racing driver Terry Roughton kicked off the racing season in style by securing a top ten finish in the 750 Motor Club’s K-Tec Racing Clio 182 championship.

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Musician and songwriter Bean Baker will perform on the After Hours Live stage next week.

Musician and songwriter Bean Baker will perform on the After Hours Live stage next week.

Bear Grylls Survival Race

Wimpole Estate in Royston will see adventure courses, a bungee jump and even Segways at the Cambridge Bear Gryll’s Survival Race on August 20.

Eddie the Eagle

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Brilliantly British, Eddie The Eagle - one of 2016’s biggest crowd pleaders - will have you smiling and willing him on as an underdog the whole way through.

International Children's Book Day

On Saturday it is International Children’s Book Day and the theme for 2016 is Once Upon a Time...

Grimsby

Sacha Baren Cohen’s latest foray into film is a laugh-a-minute rollercoaster ride taking in comedy and action.

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Fenland Police see the funny side with April fools 'voucher'

Fenland Police has seen the funny side of April fools day - by offering inmates a ‘cell upgrade voucher’.

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