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Man dies following crash on A1123 in Cambridgeshire

The A1123 where a motorist died in a two car crash yesterday

John Elworthy

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A man in his 60s has died after a two car crash in Cambridgeshire.

Debbie and Andy Cockayne have had planning permission granted for a glamping site on Bank House Meadows

Couple swap healthcare for glamping with new venture

Ben Jolley

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Former Wisbech Grammar School pupil Joanna Rowe (pictured) who manages the day-to-day production of McLaren supercar engines

Wisbech Grammar School

Former Fen pupil’s McLaren supercar work leads to national award

Harry Rutter

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Nigel Marsh, Burnham Overy

Campsite owner's pledge to conserve water meadow

Chris Bishop

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Two suspected sink holes were discovered in Wisbech on Sunday, June 13.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Two mystery sinkholes appear across town during scorching weekend

Harry Rutter

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Linus Karp’s "how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical 'cats'”

Theatre

One-man Cats parody coming to Cambs after sell-out success

Harry Rutter

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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Mayor ‘wantonly diverted’ £40m of housing cash

Ben Hatton Local Democracy Reporter

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Weather warning for Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Weather

Thunderstorms set to hit Cambs after hot intense weekend

Harry Rutter

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Delph House in Welney “requires improvement”, says the Quality Care Commission.

Health

Damning care home report reveals all areas ‘require improvement’

Harry Rutter

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A14 crash

Cambridgeshire Highways

Two lorry crash blocks part of A14 in Cambridgeshire

John Elworthy

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In memory of the late US airman Kenneth “Kage” Allen.

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RAF Lakenheath fly-over in memory of US airman Kenneth ‘Kage’ Allen

Harry Rutter

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Helene G - Backing down to the Turning Basin with the port tug Fenlander assisting 27th May

Busy month as port handles nine ships in May

Darren Green

Cllr Rob Skoulding (L) and Danish footballer Christian Eriksen

Health | Special Report

How defibrillator access varies across the Fens and East Cambridgeshire

Louise Hepburn

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Ely litter pickers Brian Calvert, Dezső Módos and Mira Hawke have returned a handbag

People

Litter pickers find stolen handbag snatched from shopper last year

Harry Rutter

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QEH protest campaign

Jo Rust

‘My son was born at the QEH’ says MP in pledge to back campaign

John Elworthy

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Pocket SmartPanel app on a phone

Free public transport app launched to help Cambs passengers

Louise Hepburn

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Cllr Bryony Goodliffe

Cambridgeshire County Council

'Struggling families' to get food vouchers for school holidays

John Elworthy

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Decision time looms for Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council | Your Posts

Prepare to be ‘as horrified as I was’ says former audit chair

Mike Shellens (former audit committee chair)

The Glassworks spa at the Varsity Hotel in Cambridge overlooks the River Cam

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Hotel has everything you need for a relaxing staycation

Ben Jolley

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Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirm,ed further lockdown easing from May 17.

Coronavirus | Video

PM set to announce postponement of lockdown easing today

Daniel Moxon

Vandals have caused damage to Coates Church and war memorial.

Crime

‘It’s a sad thing really’ - vandalism at village church and war memorial

Harry Rutter

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Reality TV star Katie Price thought BBC Look East weather presenter Gillian Brown had an uncan

TV

Katie Price mistakes BBC Look East presenter for Natalie Cassidy

Harry Rutter

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Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirm,ed further lockdown easing from May 17.

Data

Freedom Day has been delayed by up to four weeks

James Weeds

Fran Pacey, who is a member of the Wednesday March Slimming World group, has lost four stone in weight.

Slimmer crowned 'greatest loser' after dropping four stone

Ben Jolley

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Former Wisbech Grammar School pupil Joanna Rowe (pictured) who manages the day-to-day production of McLaren supercar engines

Wisbech Grammar School

Former Fen pupil’s McLaren supercar work leads to national award

Harry Rutter

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Helene G - Backing down to the Turning Basin with the port tug Fenlander assisting 27th May

Busy month as port handles nine ships in May

Darren Green

The A1123 where a motorist died in a two car crash yesterday

Man dies following crash on A1123 in Cambridgeshire

John Elworthy

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Delph House in Welney “requires improvement”, says the Quality Care Commission.

Health

Damning care home report reveals all areas ‘require improvement’

Harry Rutter

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The Coffee Tree Xperience at Guyhirn is closed for good after eight years.

Cafe to shut for good after eight years

Ben Jolley

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Clever Cookie opening June 5 2021

Cookie firm praised by reality TV star Vicky Pattison opens new counter

Daniel Mason

An e-scooter rider failed a breath test

Crime

E-scooter rider charged with drink driving

Louise Hepburn

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Evocative photos of Wisbech in the 40s and 50s have been put together for a new book, now on sale for £5.

Gallery

A fiver for a photographic tour of historic Wisbech

John Elworthy

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News

One-man Cats parody coming to Cambs after sell-out success

Linus Karp’s "how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical 'cats'”

Theatre

Harry Rutter

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A one-man Cats-themed parody show is coming to Cambridgeshire following a five-star sell-out success in theatres across London.

Pocket SmartPanel app on a phone

Free public transport app launched to help Cambs passengers

Louise Hepburn

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Debbie and Andy Cockayne have had planning permission granted for a glamping site on Bank House Meadows

Couple swap healthcare for glamping with new venture

Ben Jolley

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The A1123 where a motorist died in a two car crash yesterday

Man dies following crash on A1123 in Cambridgeshire

John Elworthy

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Former Wisbech Grammar School pupil Joanna Rowe (pictured) who manages the day-to-day production of McLaren supercar engines

Wisbech Grammar School

Former Fen pupil’s McLaren supercar work leads to national award

Harry Rutter

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Things to do

One-man Cats parody coming to Cambs after sell-out success

Linus Karp’s "how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical 'cats'”

Theatre

Harry Rutter

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A one-man Cats-themed parody show is coming to Cambridgeshire following a five-star sell-out success in theatres across London.

Debbie and Andy Cockayne have had planning permission granted for a glamping site on Bank House Meadows

Couple swap healthcare for glamping with new venture

Ben Jolley

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Engine Bank and Mepal Sutton Pump

Video

Walking tours, open days and exhibitions to 'celebrate the Fens'

Ben Jolley

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The Glassworks spa at the Varsity Hotel in Cambridge overlooks the River Cam

Gallery

Hotel has everything you need for a relaxing staycation

Ben Jolley

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Merkur Slots say turning former electrical store Hughes into a gaming centre will rejuvenate the area in Wisbech.

Adult gaming centre gets green light

John Elworthy

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Sport

Tallington Lakes and RAFA rides fun for Three Counties Running Club

David, Matt and Cheryl Three Counties

Running

Sarah-jane Macdonald

Three Counties running Club members, Cheryl Lenton, Matt Hunter and David Hammond took part in a fantastic event last weekend held at Tallington Lakes.

Seth Briggs-Williams

Sport

Back-to-back wins for tennis hopeful as he aims for national finals

Louise Hepburn

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Lady Bowthorpe ridden by jockey Kieran Shoemark wins the Betfred Valiant Fillies' Stakes at Ascot

Royal Ascot: ones to watch on day two

Lee Power

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Jim Crowley on board Battaash after winning the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York Racecourse

Royal Ascot: ones to watch on day one of festival

Lee Power

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Talk of the Fens Podcast

Podcast

Talk of the Fens podcast: Our take on England's hopes at Euro 2020

Daniel Mason

Lifestyle

A fiver for a photographic tour of historic Wisbech

Evocative photos of Wisbech in the 40s and 50s have been put together for a new book, now on sale for £5.

Gallery

John Elworthy

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A new book will evoke memories of Wisbech in the 40s and 50s.

New Bridge, Upwell, Norfolk

Home with Retro mint green bathroom for sale for £110,000

Caroline Culot

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Post Mill Farm on Benwick Road in Doddington is up for grabs through Cheffins and is on the market for £2.2million.

Farming

Fen farm on more than 200 acres of land up for sale for £2.2million

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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Rose & Crown 3D survey

Underground brought to life in 3D

Ben Jolley

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