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Gallery: Febru-hairy week at College of West Anglia in Wisbech launched with leg waxing

16:45 - 08 February 2010

STUDENTS preparations for careers in the Army, the Navy or the police force could not have got any worse… when they had strips torn off them for charity. Scary hairstyles and make-up of the girls who waxed their legs took away some of the pain – but for... Full Story »

Vandals cause extensive damage during weekend at Fenland sports club

15:01 - 08 February 2010

VANDALS caused havoc during a weekend break in at changing rooms belonging to a Fenland sports club. Sometime during Friday night, offenders entered the changing rooms at Estover Road Playing Fields and smeared tomato ketchup or something similar over the... Full Story »

Muslim leader on visit to the Fens emphasises value of building bridges between communities

12:42 - 08 February 2010

A LEADING figure from the Muslim community spoke about the importance of building bridges between communities when he visited Wisbech Grammar School. Mr Rashid Laher, who is vice-chair of the Kingston mosque which attracts 1500 followers to its midday pra... Full Story »

Police look at Cambridgeshire links to series of burglaries in Lincolnshire earlier today

12:34 - 08 February 2010

A SERIES of burglaries and attempted burglaries today in Lincolnshire are being linked with two incidents in Cambridgeshire. Police in Spalding are appealing for help from the public after a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in and around the... Full Story »

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Gallery: Febru-hairy week at College of West Anglia in Wisbech launched with leg waxing

STUDENTS preparations for careers in the Army, the Navy or the police force could not have got any worse… when they had strips torn off them for charity. Scary hairstyles and make-up of the girls who waxed their legs took away some of the pain – but for...

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Love is in the air at Welney Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust - so get set for half-term fun

ROMANCE is in the air this half term at Welney Wildlife and Wetland Trust centre – so now is the time to visit before the swans depart. Whooper swans are rekindling their love for one another, by displaying a typical heart shape, with their necks bowing t...

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Tom's having a key role in his school's future

By ADAM LAZZARI A SIXTH form student who is having an instrumental role in a £25 million project to shape his school s future is the latest youngster to be nominated for a Kids Are Alright award. Tom Searle, 16, from March is heavily involved with the Bui...

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Sterling efforts from March swimmers, who get 22 PBs at Mendi's Gala

SWIMMERS from March Marlins put in some brave performances at the Mendi s Gala, achieving 22 personal best times. The event at The Manor Leisure Centre, Whittlesey on Saturday, was hosted by Wisbech Swimming Club. There was stiff competition and the March...

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March boxer through to national semi-finals

MARCH boxer Charlie Stevens is through to the National Schoolboys semi-finals. He comfortably beat West Ham s Douglas Doherty 20-4 in the quarter-finals at Belhus Park Essex on Saturday. Steven, 14, will fight his semi-final in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire...

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Peterborough shopkeeper lends £125 to Chatteris man to fight off clampers

MY hero of the week is Peterborough shopkeeper Danny Kilroy who on five separate occasions has lent customers £125 to pay off clampers who impounded vehicles belonging to his customers. Latest victim is from Chatteris, 28-year-old bus driver Daniel Rindal...

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The Princess & The Frog

Starring (the voices of) Anika, Noni Rose, Oprah Winfrey and John Goodman. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. Released February 5 2010. Certificate U. Genre – Animation/Romance/Musical....

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WIN!: Hamper packed with Valentine goodies from 99p Store in Wisbech

WE have teamed up with bosses at the 99p Stores in Wisbech to offer 10 readers the chance to win a cheeky selection of valentine gifts. The 99p Stores wants to hear from Fenland s most romantic couples – and to win a selection of valentine goodies, all yo...

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Win £3000 worth of Farmfoods food

We have teamed up with frozen food specialists Farmfoods, to give away £3000 worth of Farmfoods food in our competition. First prize is £400 worth of Farmfoods vouchers, and second prize is £100 worth of vouchers. Plus we are also giving away a £5 Farmfoo...

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