Cambridgeshire news

Calls are mounting for greater transparency over the cost of a major electricity project cutting across the Fens.

Ofgem refuses to disclose estimated cost of power line proposed across Fenland

Anglian Water are dealing with a burst water main on Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, just months after a similar leak at the same spot.

Anglian Water are dealing with a burst water main on Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, just months after a similar leak at the same spot.

Burst water main forces closure of a major road months after a previous leak

Firefighters rushed to the blaze on Nettle Bank in Elm

Firefighters rushed to the blaze on Nettle Bank in Elm

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters reveal cause of fire which tore through tractor in village

Wisbech man fined after fly-tipping incidents in Chestnut Road.

Wisbech man fined after fly-tipping incidents in Chestnut Road.

Fenland District Council

Fly-tipper fined £680 after four offences in Wisbech

Around 200 people attended a demonstration against plans to house 26 asylum-seeking mums and their babies at Roman Court in Leverington, at the weekend.

Around 200 people attended a demonstration against plans to house 26 asylum-seeking mums and their babies at Roman Court in Leverington, at the weekend.

200 demonstrate against plans to house asylum seeking mums and babies in village

The event brought together cadets, residents and community supporters

The event brought together cadets, residents and community supporters

Army Cadets clear Leverington churchyard and tend war graves in community clean-up

David Warden (left) and Bricy Upton have both been jailed after two women were prevented from leaving a Wisbech home and were assaulted.

David Warden (left) and Bricy Upton have both been jailed after two women were prevented from leaving a Wisbech home and were assaulted.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Trio sentenced after two women trapped in Fenland home and assaulted

Wisbech 1st XV vs Lowestoft & Yarmouth

Wisbech 1st XV vs Lowestoft & Yarmouth

Wisbech claim first league win with 34-5 victory over Lowestoft & Yarmouth

Toni Loose has been helping to trap and neuter cats and kittens across Wisbech over the past 18 months.

Toni Loose has been helping to trap and neuter cats and kittens across Wisbech over the past 18 months.

Cats Protection

Neutering plea as Wisbech and Fenland battles one of nation's worst cat crises

Eden Bunn with her family

Eden Bunn with her family

Family describes horrific reality after teen's tragic death in Cambs river crash

Eden Bunn, 16, died in a river crash at Wisbech in March this year.

Eden Bunn, 16, died in a river crash at Wisbech in March this year.

Cambridgeshire girl, 16, suffered fatal head injury in river crash, inquest hears

Declan Berry, 18, died after his car plunged into the River Nene at Wisbech in March this year.

Declan Berry, 18, died after his car plunged into the River Nene at Wisbech in March this year.

'Excessive speed' and potholes blamed for fatal Wisbech river crash inquest told

Rhiannon, who also goes by the name Hope, was last seen in the Spalding area

Rhiannon, who also goes by the name Hope, was last seen in the Spalding area

Lincolnshire Police

Police 'concerned' about missing woman with links to Cambridgeshire

The warning comes as the UK recovers from its fifth heatwave so far this year

The warning comes as the UK recovers from its fifth heatwave so far this year

Fenland customers urged to only use 'essential' water as river flows hit record lows

The Dun Cow Inn in Christchurch has opened a new community café

The Dun Cow Inn in Christchurch has opened a new community café

Village pub launches community café to help tackle social isolation

Mr Andrews sustained life-changing injuries in the crash

Mr Andrews sustained life-changing injuries in the crash

Biker seriously injured in crash facing 'painful road to recovery'

Reform UK's Chris Tirrell has been elected as the new county councillor for the Roman Bank and Peckover division in Wisbech.

Reform UK's Chris Tirrell has been elected as the new county councillor for the Roman Bank and Peckover division in Wisbech.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Reform win county council seat in by-election called after councillor was disbarred

Police were called to a property on Rectory Road in Outwell

Police were called to a property on Rectory Road in Outwell

Everything we know about 'unexplained' death in village as man arrested

Richard Beazer died in a crash on the M11 near Great Chesterford

Richard Beazer died in a crash on the M11 near Great Chesterford

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fenland motorcyclist killed in M11 crash named for first time

Police were called to a property on Rectory Road in Outwell

Police were called to a property on Rectory Road in Outwell

Mystery remains over 'unexplained' death of man found at property

Staff at Wisbech Roller skating rink discover 35 year old box of skates

Staff at Wisbech Roller skating rink discover 35 year old box of skates

Skating rink staff find 35-year-old skates from beloved defunct Peterborough rink

Police were called to a property on Rectory Road in Outwell

Police were called to a property on Rectory Road in Outwell

Body found at property as police investigate 'unexplained death'

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on Main Street in Welney

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on Main Street in Welney

Crash between van and lorry shuts road in Fenland village

Connor Brightman with his stage partner performing

Connor Brightman with his stage partner performing

Students take to stage to showcase dance, drama and musical theatre

Hickathrift House Care Home welcomes Royal British Legion

Hickathrift House Care Home welcomes Royal British Legion

Care home honours veterans at community event

Crews were called to the fire on Sutton Road, in Leverington

Crews were called to the fire on Sutton Road, in Leverington

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters confirm cause of house fire in village

Fenland Baby Bank supports PAPA

Fenland Baby Bank supports PAPA

Baby bank supports campaign against parental alienation with donation of toys

Officers were called to reports of a crash between a lorry and a car on the A47 at Eye Green.

Officers were called to reports of a crash between a lorry and a car on the A47 at Eye Green.

Police update after crash on A47

Crews from March were called to the blaze on March Road, in Guyhirn

Crews from March were called to the blaze on March Road, in Guyhirn

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Investigation launched after lorry set on fire

Emergency services were called to the A47, between Thorney and Thorney Toll

Emergency services were called to the A47, between Thorney and Thorney Toll

Police launch appeal after woman seriously injured in A47 crash

Andrew was last seen at an address in Old Croft Place, in Welney.

Andrew was last seen at an address in Old Croft Place, in Welney.

Police continue search for missing man last seen at home

Emergency services were called to the A47 between Thorney and Thorney Toll.

Emergency services were called to the A47 between Thorney and Thorney Toll.

Woman seriously injured in crash between motorbike and recovery truck

The A47 is shut in both directions following a crash.

The A47 is shut in both directions following a crash.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Huge delays as crash shuts A47 in both directions

UK Power Networks are currently dealing with the fallen power line on Fridaybridge Road, in Elm.

UK Power Networks are currently dealing with the fallen power line on Fridaybridge Road, in Elm.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Live power line falls on road amid strong winds

Officers were called at 3.16pm to Woodgate Road, in Leverington.

Officers were called at 3.16pm to Woodgate Road, in Leverington.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Driver crashes into garden and two cars in village

Fenland District Council has branded Mr Coogan's claims 'false'.

Fenland District Council has branded Mr Coogan's claims 'false'.

Fenland District Council

Reform leader slammed over 'false' claim family was evicted to 'house migrants'

Emergency services to reports of a crash between two vehicles on the A47 at Guyhirn.

Emergency services to reports of a crash between two vehicles on the A47 at Guyhirn.

Update on crash that closed A47 near Guyhirn for three hours

Fenland District Council said it welcomes the respectful display of the Union and St George's Cross flags across the district.

Fenland District Council said it welcomes the respectful display of the Union and St George's Cross flags across the district.

Fenland District Council

Fenland council says it welcomes 'patriotic flying' of England flags

A crew from Wisbech was called to the blaze on Parson Drove Lane, in Leverington.

A crew from Wisbech was called to the blaze on Parson Drove Lane, in Leverington.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Firefighters called to car in flames in Leverington

Area coroner Carolin Jones opened the inquest into Gordon Hughes at Lawrence Court, in Huntingdon.

Area coroner Carolin Jones opened the inquest into Gordon Hughes at Lawrence Court, in Huntingdon.

Inquest Hearing

Coroner's Court

Inquest opened into death of man, 88, who shot himself in the head

Emergency services were called to Dowgate Road, in Leverington, at around 4.40am.

Emergency services were called to Dowgate Road, in Leverington, at around 4.40am.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Attempted murder arrest after cyclist left seriously injured in 4am crash

Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club is holding its 31st annual road run this weekend.

Wisbech and District Historic Vehicle Club is holding its 31st annual road run this weekend.

Cambridgeshire fenland

Veteran vehicles of all kinds will line up for annual road run this Sunday

For weeks in April 1942 the front page of the Wisbech Standard featured pictures of the men missing or killed in the Far East.

For weeks in April 1942 the front page of the Wisbech Standard featured pictures of the men missing or killed in the Far East.

Special feature

Cambridgeshire fenland

VJ Day anniversary has added significance for Cambridgeshire

Nojukas Korzeniauskas, from Cygnet Crescent, in March, died at the scene.

Nojukas Korzeniauskas, from Cygnet Crescent, in March, died at the scene.

Coroner's Court

Inquest into death of 'lovely boy' killed in head-on crash between car and bus

Labour's Anna Smith has accused Paul Bristow of playing politics over the Tiger Bus Pass.

Labour's Anna Smith has accused Paul Bristow of playing politics over the Tiger Bus Pass.

Local government

Labour launches petition to ‘save’ popular bus pass

The police 'seized' the hot air balloon.

The police 'seized' the hot air balloon.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'You can't park there': Hot air balloon rider's bubble burst after landing

Wimpole Estate to transform into glowing wonderland for Halloween

Wimpole Estate to transform into glowing wonderland for Halloween

More Things to do

Cambridgeshire country estate to transform into 'glowing, ghostly wonderland'

The artwork appeared on the corner of Salters Way in Wisbech.

The artwork appeared on the corner of Salters Way in Wisbech.

Second Banksy style artwork appears on Wisbech street in space of a week

Crews from Wisbech and Ramsey were called to the blaze on Church End at 8.51pm.

Crews from Wisbech and Ramsey were called to the blaze on Church End at 8.51pm.

Cause of house fire in Parson Drove confirmed

Police were called to reports of violence in Milner Road, Wisbech, at around 9.10pm on May 6.

Police were called to reports of violence in Milner Road, Wisbech, at around 9.10pm on May 6.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man injured after assault on residential street in Wisbech

A teenager was arrested for carrying weapons in Wisbech town centre

A teenager was arrested for carrying weapons in Wisbech town centre

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Teenage boy found with 'Rambo' knife and baton in Wisbech

The Wisbech Splashpad, in Wisbech Park, will be open daily from 9am to 5pm.

The Wisbech Splashpad, in Wisbech Park, will be open daily from 9am to 5pm.

Fenland District Council

Much-loved splashpad in Fenland town reopens ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Two crews from Wisbech were called at 11.33am to reports of a fire in Princes Factory on Lynn Road in Wisbech.

Two crews from Wisbech were called at 11.33am to reports of a fire in Princes Factory on Lynn Road in Wisbech.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters called to kitchen fire at Princes factory in Wisbech

Lawrence was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison, after admitting all 18 charges.

Lawrence was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison, after admitting all 18 charges.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Shoplifter stole 17 times from shops in Wisbech in just four weeks