Take a look at some of the news stories you may have missed from the Wisbech Standard this week (April 8).

Click on the links under the stories to read more.

A former Thomas Clarkson Academy student returned to the school as a teacher.

Wisbech Standard: Katherine Borley is now a teacher at her former school, Thomas Clarkson Academy, in Wisbech.Katherine Borley is now a teacher at her former school, Thomas Clarkson Academy, in Wisbech. (Image: Ian Burt/Barking Dog Media)

Read more about Katherine's return to the school here.

 

A shoplifter from Wisbech has had to pay compensation to Tesco after he stole several bottles of alcohol.

Wisbech Standard: Julies Jiesmantas was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work and pay £542 in compensation to TescoJulies Jiesmantas was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work and pay £542 in compensation to Tesco (Image: Tesco)

Click here to read more.

 

A couple from Outwell, who own Mendhams Farm, spoke about how they've found their first 18 months on the farm.

Wisbech Standard: Hannah Hetherington and Tom Martin took tenancy of the 115-acre Mendhams Farm, in Outwell, in October 2022Hannah Hetherington and Tom Martin took tenancy of the 115-acre Mendhams Farm, in Outwell, in October 2022 (Image: Denise Bradley)

Find out what they had to say here.

 

10 calves escaped their farm near South Brink and took a wander up the A47 this week.

Wisbech Standard: The cows have made their way back to the farm now.The cows have made their way back to the farm now. (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)

Click here to find out how they were rescued.

 

A mobile zoo visited the Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech, and residents spent the day playing with chickens, lizards and even guinea pigs.

Wisbech Standard: Residents at Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as chickens, guinea pigs and lizards roaming around their lounge as ‘Michelle’s Animal Therapy and Petting Zoo’ paid a visit.Residents at Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as chickens, guinea pigs and lizards roaming around their lounge as ‘Michelle’s Animal Therapy and Petting Zoo’ paid a visit. (Image: Barchester Healthcare)

Read all about the fun day here.

 

21 artists from across Cambridgeshire have signed up to have their work on display at the Spring Artisan Fayre at Upwell Hall.

Wisbech Standard: Mosaic artist Mahemuda Arsalani will be hosting workshops at the event. Mosaic artist Mahemuda Arsalani will be hosting workshops at the event. (Image: Supplied by Blended Monkey)

Find out more about the event here.