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Shotgun, fake cash and cannabis found at suspected dealer’s home

Fake money, cannabis, a knife and a shotgun were found by police at Drew Archer-Loader’s home in Vinter Terrace, Cambridge.

Cambridge Crown Court

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A police drugs bust at a suspected dealer’s Cambridgeshire home led to the discovery of fake bank notes, cannabis, a knife and a shotgun.

Wisbech Museum urgent repair works

Wisbech Museum

Urgent repairs at Wisbech Museum due to start

Daniel Mason

RNLI lifeboat hoisted into mid-air in Wisbech

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Videographer captures lifeboat hoist at town boatyard

Daniel Mason

Go ahead given to demolish Iconic Chimneys ,Whittlesey,

Cambridgeshire County Council

Spectators to be 'kept well away' when 85m chimneys come down

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Whittlesey woman to brave shave for sister with cancer

Charity News

Christine prepares to brave the shave for cancer-battling sister

Daniel Mason

Former soldier Jamie Hall who works at Hickathrift House care home in Wisbech has been sleeping rough for charity

Charity News

Former soldier sleeps rough for six nights to help homeless veterans

Harry Rutter

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Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland line-up for Cambridgeshire elections

John Elworthy

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Hughes Electrical

Hughes Electrical re-open Monday at Wisbech and Ely

John Elworthy

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Dr Nik Johnson, Labour candidate for Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Labour Party

Labour party manifesto for county council

Ben Hatton, Local Democracy Reporter

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Road sweeper crash March

Fenland District Council | Updated

Council road sweeper vehicle involved in collision with car

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The frightened feline was saved from a deep storm drain on Dandelion Drive in Whittlesey

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cat saved from 15ft deep drain by firefighters in two-hour rescue

Harry Rutter

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Cllr Andy Maul of Wisbech

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cafe boss throws hat in the ring for county election

John Elworthy

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His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Political leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

Ben Hatton, Local Democracy Reporter

Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge have developed a clear coronavirus facemask.

Coronavirus

Addenbrooke’s Hospital develop unique clear coronavirus facemask

Harry Rutter

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The Duke leaves hospital in London today. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

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Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

Chris Bishop

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Duke dies

Duke's death in midst of unprecedented times for country

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Prince Philip. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Royal Family

Prince Philip dies aged 99

Eleanor Pringle

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John Fisher on the deck of a trawler off East Anglia during the 1970s wearing a red jacket and yellow trousers

Obituary

'World’s highest qualified merchant seamen' dies aged 62

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Personal Finance | Promotion

Opinion: Investors and savers beware as inflation could soar

Peter Sharkey

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust robot appeal

Addenbrooke's Hospital | Video

Charity launch appeal to buy £1.5m robot for Addenbrooke’s Hospital

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FP McCann

East Cambridgeshire District Council

'Lot wrong' but opponents admit concrete plant expansion defeat

John Elworthy

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Alligator-owning farmer stars in new Ross Kemp ITV documentary

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Greater Anglia

Person hit by train between Cambridge and Ely

John Elworthy

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QEH

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Covid cases down at Norfolk hospital, but concerns remain over roof

Chris Bishop

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RNLI lifeboat hoisted into mid-air in Wisbech

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Videographer captures lifeboat hoist at town boatyard

Daniel Mason

Ricardas Puisys was found in fear and hiding in a woodland in Wisbech. He lived there, undetected, for five years.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary | Special Report

'I lived in the woods' - Suspected murder victim reveals five year ordeal

John Elworthy

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Cllr Andy Maul of Wisbech

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cafe boss throws hat in the ring for county election

John Elworthy

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Fake money, cannabis, a knife and a shotgun were found by police at Drew Archer-Loader’s home in Vinter Terrace, Cambridge.

Cambridge Crown Court

Shotgun, fake cash and cannabis found at suspected dealer’s home

Harry Rutter

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Robert Kwiatkowski being told he won the BOTB competition

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WATCH: Lorry driver wins luxury car and cash in prize worth £180,000

Louise Hepburn

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The uninsured drink-driver was stopped by police in Wisbech on Saturday evening (April 3).

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Uninsured drink-driver upset after police seize BMW at roadside

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Kerri and Dion Warwick have fostered 18 children and young people over the last decade at their Wisbech home.

Couple celebrate 10 years of fostering children and young people

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Runner completed cargo ops and waiting for the next tide

10 ships dock at Wisbech for third consecutive month

Darren Green

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Videographer captures lifeboat hoist at town boatyard

RNLI lifeboat hoisted into mid-air in Wisbech

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Daniel Mason

A videographer captured the moment a RNLI lifeboat arrived in the Fens before being hoisted and shipped away to the south coast.

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Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland line-up for Cambridgeshire elections

John Elworthy

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His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died aged 99.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Political leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

Ben Hatton, Local Democracy Reporter

The Duke leaves hospital in London today. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Obituary

Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

Chris Bishop

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Duke dies

Duke's death in midst of unprecedented times for country

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Things to do

Why you should take a trip on Bob Todd's Liberty Belle Cruise

About to board the Liberty Belle Cruise along Ely river with boat master Bob Todd

Heritage | Video

Ben Jolley & Harry Rutter

We cruise along the River Great Ouse with boatmaster Bob Todd on the Liberty Belle

Liberty Belle Cruises reopen in Ely March 29 2021

Business | Gallery

‘We’re back in action!’ Boat tours restart on the River Great Ouse

Harry Rutter

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Ely artist Lory Beat has brought Oliver Cromwell's House to life in a colourful painting

Ely Cathedral | Gallery

Artist brings city to life in colourful paintings

Ben Jolley

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Throwback to Ely Boat Race 2019

East Cambridgeshire District Council | Gallery

Ely has two words for Boat Race enthusiasts: Stay Away

Ben Jolley

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The Light Cinema in Wisbech is enjoying a successful first few weeks having re-opened post-lockdown.

Light Cinema

£292,836 funding for independent cinema to survive Covid lockdown

Ben Jolley

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Sport

Grand National Festival: ones to watch on day two at Aintree

Fakir D'Oudairies ridden by JJ Slevin on their way to victory at Cheltenham Racecourse

Daniel Archer

The second day of the Randox Health Grand National Festival takes centre-stage on Friday with four Grade One events across the card. A host of established names are set to be in action, with an eye for the future also evident and some...

Benwick go-kart driver switches teams

Motorsport

Youngster, 12, makes bold move in bid for go-karting glory

Daniel Mason

The grass on the course is cut as preparations are made for the 2021 Randox Health Grand National

Grand National Festival: ones to watch on day one at Aintree

Daniel Archer

Chatteris Tennis Club Easter camp

Tennis club hails new floodlights as it reopens after lockdown

Daniel Mason

Three Counties runner does Easter challenge

Athletics

Plenty of Easter fun in latest Three Counties test

Sarah-jane Macdonald

Lifestyle

Artist brings city to life in colourful paintings

Ely artist Lory Beat has brought Oliver Cromwell's House to life in a colourful painting

Ely Cathedral | Gallery

Ben Jolley

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Ely artist Lory Beat has brought the city's landmarks to life in a series of colourful paintings.

Rose & Crown 3D survey

Underground brought to life in 3D

Ben Jolley

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Elme Hall Hotel, Wisbech jan 18 2003

A 42-bedroom hotel with ballroom and set in three acres for sale

Caroline Culot

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If the working from home (WFH) novelty wears off, are offices a good investment? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Using property investment to boost retirement finances

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Rightsizing could mean constructing your very own musical man-cave, says Peter Sharkey, allowing you

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Could equity release help you to ‘rightsize’ your home?

Peter Sharkey