Cambs Times News

Met Office warns Fenland to be aware of heavy snow and ice

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:19:58 +0000

FENLAND residents are being urged to “be aware” that heavy snow is on its way once again.

Suspended jail sentence for teenager who made 800 hoax calls to Cambs Police

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:01:06 +0000

A TEENAGER who made 800 malicious calls to police over four days in December has been given a suspended jail sentence.

Here’s just some of the things we’re doing for Wisbech says Cambridgeshire County Council

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:45:51 +0000

THE county council says claims they are not investing in the future of Wisbech could not be further from the truth.

Youngsters treated to Houses of Parliament tour by MP Steve Barclay

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:29:58 +0000

YOUNGSTERS from Coates Primary School got the chance to think of their own laws during a tour of the Houses of Parliament.

BULLSEYE: ‘Secret millionaire’ donates holiday prize for breast cancer fundraiser’s darts tournament

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:19:15 +0000

POLICE officer Mark Cross’ fundraising for the hospital ward that treated him for breast cancer has been given a massive boost... by a “secret millionaire”.

Fenland Council defers motocross plan as promoter says ‘the benefits far outweigh the nuisance’

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:24:02 +0000

MOTOCROSS promoter Andrew Villis claimed “the benefits far outweigh any nuisance there may be” as he pleaded for his 20-acre racetrack site to be declared legal.

Meet and greet day in Cambridge for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:18:10 +0000

PRINCE Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall spent a fruitful day in Cambridge yesterday meeting a host of people from many walks of life.

Metal thieves force Chatteris leek harvesting firm to axe 40 jobs

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:43:00 +0000

A LEEK harvesting firm says it has been forced to axe 40 jobs after it was targeted by metal thieves.

Police launch hunt for man who has failed to answer bail and could be in Wisbech

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:12:01 +0000

A MAN wanted for questioning by police following a series of incidents in Skegness could be in the Wisbech area.

Warning from Fenland inspector after vehicles with keys left in ignition are stolen

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:01:43 +0000

POLICE warned motorists to not leave their vehicles with keys in the ignition after two thefts in Fenland in three days.

Time to unlock the potential of the port, the waterfront, the castle, and many other aspects of Wisbech’s heritage

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:18:08 +0000

THERE is only one port in the whole of Cambridgeshire, located in Wisbech. Historically this unique selling point was at the heart of Wisbech’s prosperity. It is time to unlock the potential of the port and waterfront again.

You’ve Been Framed: Santa accidentally swiping his elf results in £250 donation for March Christmas lights

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:09:44 +0000

GENEROUS schoolboy Harry Skoulding has handed over a cheque for £250 to March Christmas lights fund - thanks to footage of him appearing on the popular TV programme You’ve Been Framed.

Mayor of March opens a new children’s home in March

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:39:41 +0000

A NEW children’s home that will provide a safe refuge for four youngsters was officially opened by the Mayor of March, Councillor Bernard Keane.

Just the one question: why pick on Wisbech? Town clerk responds to ‘ill-informed’ press comment

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:25:38 +0000

I HAVE been following the various spins in the media in recent weeks about Wisbech’s supposed decline into deprivation and find it fascinating that ill-informed opinion appears to be winning out yet again over reality.

As Wisbech prepares for major policing changes boss reveals his officers are queuing up to serve there

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:29:55 +0000

A 20 STRONG pool of police officers- supported by a dozen PCSOs including two of Eastern European origin- are set to change the face of policing in Wisbech.

Crackdown launched against illegal school parking

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:20:22 +0000

ANOTHER “zero tolerance” crackdown has been launched against illegal parking outside schools in March.

Court case will determine if severely disabled Cambridgeshire man can receive more help

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:37:50 +0000

A SEVERELY disabled man has taken Cambridgeshire County Council to the Supreme Court after he was offered a care package that he says “did not meet his needs”.

Daughter of Boer War fighter celebrates 100th birthday

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:27:33 +0000

A FENLAND woman whose father fought in the 1899 Boer War has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Wisbech museum loans priceless manuscript to London as world celebrates 200th birthday of Charles Dickens

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:09:56 +0000

THIS untidy scrawl, complete with corrections and alterations, is from the original manuscript of a literary masterpiece – and it is normally on show in Wisbech.

Praise for “public spirited” teens who cleared 79-year-old’s drive

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:36:45 +0000

TWO kind-hearted teenagers came to the aid of an 79-year-old churchwarden when his home was blocked by snow.