Christmas

Christmas Jumper Day

Generosity of spirit on show at Norfolk school

Christmas jumper day is a big hit at local school

People Against Parental Alienation supports Santa’s Roadshow in Wisbech

People Against Parental Alienation supports Santa’s Roadshow in Wisbech

Christmas Event

Santa spreads Christmas cheer across the area

Wisbech Christmas Fayre returns to the town centre in 2025

Wisbech Christmas Fayre returns to the town centre in 2025

Christmas Event

Christmas Fayre to return after missing out last year due to 'high winds'

Steve Barclay is the MP for North East Cambridgeshire.

Steve Barclay is the MP for North East Cambridgeshire.

Christmas Message

A Christmas Message from the North East Cambridgeshire MP

Shyla Brown, 10, was invited to the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol service at Westminster

Shyla Brown, 10, was invited to the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol service at Westminster

Wisbech fundraiser, 10, among guests at Princess of Wales carol service

Police Christmas gift appeal a success

Police Christmas gift appeal a success

Christmas Appeal

Police thank public after successful Christmas gift appeal

Care home staff play Santa and the Grinch to make children's Christmas wishes c

Care home staff play Santa and the Grinch to make children's Christmas wishes c

Santa spreads Christmas cheer around villages in festive sleigh

Santa Jack with his trusty Elf Julie Bushby at the Tesco Extra grotto in Wisbech.

Santa Jack with his trusty Elf Julie Bushby at the Tesco Extra grotto in Wisbech.

Santa let go from King’s Lynn Dobbies opens new grotto

Christmas carol service in Fenland to feature music and readings

Christmas carol service in Fenland to feature music and readings

What's On Event

Carol service to kick-start festive season with music, readings and prayers

Christmas Magic takes place at Peterborough Cathedral on December 10.

Christmas Magic takes place at Peterborough Cathedral on December 10.

Tickets on sale for Christmas Magic at Peteborough Cathedral

Wanna-Be Santas have turned up for a training course today to learn how to put the Ho Ho Ho in Christmas. .

Wanna-Be Santas have turned up for a training course today to learn how to put the Ho Ho Ho in Christmas. .

Santas learn how to put the Ho Ho Ho into Christmas

Road closed due to flooding, Sutton Gault, Ely Tuesday 28 December 2021.

Road closed due to flooding, Sutton Gault, Ely Tuesday 28 December 2021.

Flooding forces closure of Cambridgeshire road

The Salvation Army, Wisbech, making a difference at Christmas. Volunteers packing 114 Christmas hampers

The Salvation Army, Wisbech, making a difference at Christmas. Volunteers packing 114 Christmas hampers

Salvation Army delivers 114 hampers to the most needy

St Ives Methodist Church held a “dog nativity” performance.

St Ives Methodist Church held a “dog nativity” performance.

Dogs take on leading roles in unique Christmas nativity

Three-year-old Amelia (m) from March won £1,000 in Love2Shop vouchers after posting her first letter to Santa in a special postbox. She's pictured with her parents John (L) and Aimee (R).

Three-year-old Amelia (m) from March won £1,000 in Love2Shop vouchers after posting her first letter to Santa in a special postbox. She's pictured with her parents John (L) and Aimee (R).

Amelia’s letter to Santa won her £1,000 in shopping vouchers

Jack's Supermarket in Chatteris raised £273 for the town's Salvation Army at their in-store 'Christmas fun day'.

Jack's Supermarket in Chatteris raised £273 for the town's Salvation Army at their in-store 'Christmas fun day'.

Store’s ‘Christmas fun day’ raises nearly £300 for Salvation Army

A female cocker spaniel and her seven puppies were removed from a shipping container in Buckinghamshire in October. The were taken to Block Fen Animal Centre and have all found new homes.

A female cocker spaniel and her seven puppies were removed from a shipping container in Buckinghamshire in October. The were taken to Block Fen Animal Centre and have all found new homes.

Family of abandoned spaniels find new homes in time for Christmas

Insp Ian Lombardo 'overwhelmed' by response to 4th annual Christmas toy appeal.

Insp Ian Lombardo 'overwhelmed' by response to 4th annual Christmas toy appeal.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police deliver on Christmas toys for kids

Block Fen Animal Centre is hoping for a 'Christmas miracle' to find home for these long stay pets in the New Year.

Block Fen Animal Centre is hoping for a 'Christmas miracle' to find home for these long stay pets in the New Year.

RSPCA hoping for ‘Christmas miracle’ to find homes for pets in New Year

Jack's Supermarket in Chatteris has donated a variety of festive food to local charity Wisbech in Need.

Jack's Supermarket in Chatteris has donated a variety of festive food to local charity Wisbech in Need.

Supermarket gives helping hand to those in need this Christmas

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How is Omicron affecting your Christmas plans? Take our survey

A record number of tractors turned out for Fenland Farmers' Christmas convoy.

A record number of tractors turned out for Fenland Farmers' Christmas convoy.

Charity Fundraiser

Organiser hails 'phenomenal' record-breaking tractor run

Wisbech Market Place was host to the town's Christmas twilight market on December 19.

Wisbech Market Place was host to the town's Christmas twilight market on December 19.

Crowds enjoy all on offer at town’s Christmas twilight market

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Help 'Sleigh Covid' this Christmas

Paul Albutt (left) alongside Annie Woods has helped the Wisbech Toy Appeal reach over 500 donations this Christmas.

Paul Albutt (left) alongside Annie Woods has helped the Wisbech Toy Appeal reach over 500 donations this Christmas.

'Magnificent generosity' pushes Christmas toy appeal to success

Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.

Families and friends attended this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza, which returned after two years away.

Chair hails Extravaganza return as 'a resounding success'

Legally, puppies can enter the UK 21 days after a valid Rabies vaccination and they must be at least 15 weeks old at the time of entry for the vaccination to be effective.

Legally, puppies can enter the UK 21 days after a valid Rabies vaccination and they must be at least 15 weeks old at the time of entry for the vaccination to be effective.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Trading Standards warn of buying a puppy from abroad this festive season

Visitors descended on Wisbech as the town's large-scale Christmas Fayre returned after two years away.

Visitors descended on Wisbech as the town's large-scale Christmas Fayre returned after two years away.

Town's Christmas fayre returns with a bang after two years away

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

From Amazon to ASOS: When are the last delivery dates before Christmas?

Helping Whittlesey donated £2,767 to the Veterans' Foundation thanks to the generosity of local businesses who sponsored the 'poppy panels'.

Helping Whittlesey donated £2,767 to the Veterans' Foundation thanks to the generosity of local businesses who sponsored the 'poppy panels'.

Community group raises nearly £3,000 for charity's Christmas campaign

Staff at Eastern Promise in March will be working this Christmas Day, providing free food to the homeless and emergency workers.

Staff at Eastern Promise in March will be working this Christmas Day, providing free food to the homeless and emergency workers.

Takeaway to feed the homeless and emergency workers this Christmas

Marshland High School in Wisbech raised £250 for Save The Children by holding a Christmas jumper day for the charity.

Marshland High School in Wisbech raised £250 for Save The Children by holding a Christmas jumper day for the charity.

Charity Fundraiser

School's Christmas Jumper Day raises £250 for charity

Santa returned to the streets of Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea and Turves to lift spirits in the run-up to Christmas.

Santa returned to the streets of Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea and Turves to lift spirits in the run-up to Christmas.

Santa lightens up the Fens in run-up to Christmas

St Peter's Church, March Christmas Tree Festival 2017.

St Peter's Church, March Christmas Tree Festival 2017.

Church gets set for annual Christmas tree festival

The Magical Christmas Elf is at The Secret Garden in Wisbech from December 18-24.

The Magical Christmas Elf is at The Secret Garden in Wisbech from December 18-24.

9 shows you won’t want to miss this Christmas

Maria Fox has helped create a Christmas lights display at their home in Manea for charity.

Maria Fox has helped create a Christmas lights display at their home in Manea for charity.

Charity Fundraiser

Family pleased with 'huge reaction' thanks to charity Christmas lights

Isabella Rose (pictured) won top prize ahead of this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza event.

Isabella Rose (pictured) won top prize ahead of this year's Whittlesey Extravaganza event.

Isabella, 10, impresses to win top prize ahead of Whittlesey Extravaganza

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

Paul Albutt (second from left) and Annie Woods are running their annual Wisbech Toy Appeal to help make a difference to Fenland children and their families.

Paul Albutt (second from left) and Annie Woods are running their annual Wisbech Toy Appeal to help make a difference to Fenland children and their families.

Toy appeal will bring 'a smile to faces'

A Christmas lights trail has been opened at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire.

A Christmas lights trail has been opened at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire.

Christmas at Wimpole illuminated trail sparks into life as countdown begins

A total of 699 drink and drug related arrests have been made in Cambridgeshire so far this year, with 792 in 2020. This photo is for illustrative purposes only.

A total of 699 drink and drug related arrests have been made in Cambridgeshire so far this year, with 792 in 2020. This photo is for illustrative purposes only.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police warn motorists of drink and drug driving risks ahead of Christmas

Over 2,500 people turned up to see Chatteris switched on for Christmas.

Over 2,500 people turned up to see Chatteris switched on for Christmas.

Thousands descend on Chatteris as town lights up for Christmas

Wisbech turned on its Christmas lights this year during an evening of events on November 28.

Wisbech turned on its Christmas lights this year during an evening of events on November 28.

Crowds watch as Wisbech lights up for Christmas

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

Which of the major shops are staying closed this Boxing Day?

This year’s Christmas event at March Town Hall by Moonshot Performance Company is 'The Last Panto in March' showing on December 18-19.

This year’s Christmas event at March Town Hall by Moonshot Performance Company is 'The Last Panto in March' showing on December 18-19.

13 great events to choose from as we head up to Christmas

Festive spirit alive and well at Ben Burgess of Coates

Festive spirit alive and well at Ben Burgess of Coates

Santa's magical, mystery arrival in the Fens on a tractor

Will Cambridgeshire have a white Christmas in 2021? Pictured is Ely Cathedral in a winter wonderland. Picture; SARA FOOTER

Will Cambridgeshire have a white Christmas in 2021? Pictured is Ely Cathedral in a winter wonderland. Picture; SARA FOOTER

Will we have a white Christmas in Cambridgeshire this year?

Citizens Advice West (CAWS) will receive more than £46,000 over the next two years from East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Citizens Advice West (CAWS) will receive more than £46,000 over the next two years from East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Citizens Advice share tips on how to manage money this Christmas

Seeing double in Wisbech - a dash of the traditional, a touch of the modern as Christmas approaches

Seeing double in Wisbech - a dash of the traditional, a touch of the modern as Christmas approaches

You hope for a silver lining - and this wondrous tree is it

CHS Group has launched its annual shoebox appeal to help vulnerable people in Cambridgeshire, including Fenland and East Cambs, this Christmas.

CHS Group has launched its annual shoebox appeal to help vulnerable people in Cambridgeshire, including Fenland and East Cambs, this Christmas.

Shoebox appeal launched in bid to help most vulnerable this Christmas

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

Family returns to paint smiles on faces with Christmas lights

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Supermarkets reveal Christmas opening hours

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular truly lives up to its name. The cast are pictured performing 'Be My Guest'

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular truly lives up to its name. The cast are pictured performing 'Be My Guest'

Thursford Christmas Spectacular truly lives up to its name