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Police were called to March Road, Friday Bridge, this morning (November 6)

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Driver taken to hospital after tree crash closes Fenland road

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

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

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

Stroke survivor shares life-changing impact to raise awareness among younger people

The site where eight new homes can be built at Three Holes

The site where eight new homes can be built at Three Holes

West Norfolk Council

'We moved here for privacy': New homes approved despite strong objections from locals

The car collided with a tax on South Brink, Wisbech

The car collided with a tax on South Brink, Wisbech

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Fail to stop' arrest after car crashes into taxi in Fenland town

News Media Association Chief Executive Theo Bamber

News Media Association Chief Executive Theo Bamber

Journalism Matters

Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

Journalism Matters

Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign

Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit

The Village Green at Parson Drove

The Village Green at Parson Drove

Planning and development

Trees set for spruce-up on village green in leafy hamlet

The Luxe Cinema in Wisbech will reopen at 1pm today

The Luxe Cinema in Wisbech will reopen at 1pm today

Film fan travels 150 miles to praise Wisbech cinema as a ‘community gem’

The property where CCTV cameras could be installed in Wisbech

The property where CCTV cameras could be installed in Wisbech

Planning and development

Go-ahead to install CCTV cameras at Grade II listed corner shop in Wisbech

The Luxe Cinema in Wisbech will reopen at 1pm today

The Luxe Cinema in Wisbech will reopen at 1pm today

Popular cinema in the Fens to reopen after 'unexpected' closure

North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has claimed health bosses may have misled the public over the temporary closure of the endoscopy unit at North Cambs Hospital, after saying whistleblowers have raised doubts over whether it will reopen as

North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has claimed health bosses may have misled the public over the temporary closure of the endoscopy unit at North Cambs Hospital, after saying whistleblowers have raised doubts over whether it will reopen as

MP claims public was misled over temporary North Cambs Hospital service closure

The Luxe Cinema is closed

The Luxe Cinema is closed

Much-loved cinema in the Fens closes 'until further notice'

The former barber's shop which is set to becopme a dessert café

The former barber's shop which is set to becopme a dessert café

Planning and development

Former barber's shop in town centre to become dessert café

The overgrown plot in Wisbech where a new home can be built

The overgrown plot in Wisbech where a new home can be built

Fenland District Council

Go-ahead for new home on overgrown vacant plot behind houses

The force launched the probe after five vehicles were targeted in Leverington in just one week

The force launched the probe after five vehicles were targeted in Leverington in just one week

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fen village hit with five vehicle break-ins in a week as police launch investigation

Emergency services rushed to a single-storey building fire at Roman Court

Emergency services rushed to a single-storey building fire at Roman Court

Fire service update on cause of fire at proposed asylum seeker site

The Home Office has condemned an apparent arson attack at Roman Court in Leverington, earmarked for asylum seekers.

The Home Office has condemned an apparent arson attack at Roman Court in Leverington, earmarked for asylum seekers.

Home Office condemns criminal damage at asylum site as police investigate arson

Ofsted has praised Gorefield Academy following a recent inspection.

Ofsted has praised Gorefield Academy following a recent inspection.

Fenland primary school praised by Ofsted for giving pupils an ‘excellent start’

The Georgian building in Wisbech which could be turned back into a home

The Georgian building in Wisbech which could be turned back into a home

Planning and development

Historic Georgian building in town centre could be turned back into a home

The fire broke out at Roman Court on October 21

The fire broke out at Roman Court on October 21

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fire at proposed asylum seeker site being treated as arson

Emergency services rushed to a single-storey building fire at Roman Court

Emergency services rushed to a single-storey building fire at Roman Court

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Everything we know so far after fire at proposed asylum seeker site

The bungalow at Wisbech St Mary which could become a children's home

The bungalow at Wisbech St Mary which could become a children's home

Fenland District Council

Village bungalow could become new 'small scale' children's home

The site of the proposed new reservoir at Walsoken

The site of the proposed new reservoir at Walsoken

Planning and development

Nursery which grows 800,000 plants a year plans new reservoir to water them

The Ferry Project was victorious at the recent Housing Executive Awards

The Ferry Project was victorious at the recent Housing Executive Awards

Wisbech homelessness charity wins national Project of the Year award

The house at Wisbech St Mary which can be demolished to allow a used car lot to be extended

The house at Wisbech St Mary which can be demolished to allow a used car lot to be extended

Fenland District Council

Village home built in 1894 to be demolished

The Light Cinema in Wisbech has been forced to temporarily close due to a burst water main.

The Light Cinema in Wisbech has been forced to temporarily close due to a burst water main.

Fenland Cinema closes and cancels screenings after burst water main

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

The attack took place at Wisbech Park on Lynn Road

The attack took place at Wisbech Park on Lynn Road

Teenager found guilty after boy wounded in knife attack at park

Emergency services were called to Wheatley Bank in Walsoken

Emergency services were called to Wheatley Bank in Walsoken

'Dangerous driving' arrest after passenger seriously injured in crash

Grant Pattenden, pictured, has been called a

Grant Pattenden, pictured, has been called a

Coroner's Court

Inquest opened into death of 'deeply loved' biker, 29, who died after crash

Some of the crop waiting to be picked at Fen Farming

Some of the crop waiting to be picked at Fen Farming

Farm produces biggest-ever crop of 500K pumpkins for store chain despite the drought

Wisbech Town Council is inviting offers for the freehold purchase of the building

Wisbech Town Council is inviting offers for the freehold purchase of the building

Wisbech Town Council

Former public toilets building in Fenland town up for sale

Lewis Marsh racially abused two men at a filling station in Wisbech

Lewis Marsh racially abused two men at a filling station in Wisbech

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man who racially abused petrol station staff and slashed van tyres jailed

Teenager Kye Francis Trehone Jones was found dead at Sycamore House, a children's home in Outwell

Teenager Kye Francis Trehone Jones was found dead at Sycamore House, a children's home in Outwell

Norfolk Coroner's Court

Teen, 17, took own life amid 'enormous change' at children's home, court told

Andrew Chapman, secretary of the Royal Humane Society, was full of praise for the 16-year-old.

Andrew Chapman, secretary of the Royal Humane Society, was full of praise for the 16-year-old.

Teenager earns 'richly deserved' award for preventing potentially fatal heart attack

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

Police received a report of the

Police received a report of the

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Investigation after dog attack left boy's face 'covered in blood' continues

Fenland has now submitted a detailed objection to the Home Office following an initial challenge to proposals to use the vacant Roman Court to house asylum seekers.

Fenland has now submitted a detailed objection to the Home Office following an initial challenge to proposals to use the vacant Roman Court to house asylum seekers.

Fears plan to house asylum seekers in Fenland village could 'risk public safety'

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 post office at Parson Drove, near Wisbech

The post office at Parson Drove, near Wisbech

Fenland District Council

Post office home plan refused over threat to village's 'distinctiveness'

The site where four new homes could be built at Walsoken

The site where four new homes could be built at Walsoken

Planning and development

Plans claim four new homes are needed to help meet government demand for more housing

Shaun Simpson's comeback win

Shaun Simpson's comeback win

Wisbech boxer Shaun Simpson wins comeback bout after 10-month lay-off

Fenland District Council

Fenland named among East of England's construction waste fly-tipping hotspots

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

Calum Seeley, winner of the Young Artist Award

Calum Seeley, winner of the Young Artist Award

More than 140 visitors attend Wisbech Gallery’s OPEN 2026 launch weekend

Gordon Garage Doors- Finalist SBA Family Business

Gordon Garage Doors- Finalist SBA Family Business

Gorefield garage door firm named finalist for Best Family Business award

New local media planning tool Raid launches today

Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system