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Work on skate park in West End Park, March, to resume following public meeting

12:08 - 11 March 2010

WORK will resume next week on the construction of a BMX skate park in March s West End Park following a public meeting to allay protestors fears. Residents who believe the £55,000 park will be a magnet for anti-social behaviour we... Full Story »

Maple Grove pupils visit March Library to celebrate World Book Day

11:23 - 11 March 2010

CHILDREN dressed up as their favourite fictional characters for World Book Day and a visit to March Library. Classes from Maple Grove School visited the library on Friday as part of the week-long national celebrations. They were given an introduction to t... Full Story »

St John Ambulance appeals for Fenland people to tell how first aid has helped them

10:55 - 11 March 2010

ST John Ambulance is appealing for people to come forward with real-life stories of how first aid has helped them. They want to hear how first aid, from stemming a severe bleed to putting someone in the recovery position, has made a difference. Amanda Nor... Full Story »

Three assaults in three days at Whitemoor Prison

10:25 - 11 March 2010

By ADAM LAZZARI THREE assaults have been carried out at HMP Whitemoor in the space of three days. One incident, on Wednesday, resulted in an inmate barricading himself in his cell and threatening to commit to suicide. Another assault was carried out at th... Full Story »

Carry on stealing and I'll find you some rent free accommodation judge tells shoplifter

13:40 - 10 March 2010

A SHOPLIFTER lined two bags with tin foil in a bid to beat a supermarket alarm system. But the linings failed to silence the alarm at the Asda store in Wisbech – and staff were alerted as Valerijs Bubleiko tried to walk out without paying for two bottles... Full Story »

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• Expect delays motorists are warned as major road repairs programme gets under way in Fens
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• Elvis fans from Wisbech set to hold charity show in Hunstanton on Sunday
• Gallery: Young dog handler to take part in Crufts competition
• Taxi drivers leader accuses Fenland Council of running kangaroo court over suspension threats
• Man in court today following drugs raid at his home with uncovered illegal drugs worth £50,000
• Major 12,000 square metre cold store plan approved for Fenland food processor

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THRIVING WHITTLESEY: Hugh Crane is the perfect stop for all your cleaning hire needs

HUGH Crane (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd has been the professional s choice in East Anglia for over twenty-five years providing a comprehensive and dedicated service to for their customers hire requirements. Their new hire brochure offers a comprehensive list...

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Gallery: Young dog handler to take part in Crufts competition

A YOUNG dog handler from Fenland will be among a Cambridgeshire team competing on the on world s greatest stage tomorrow (Saturday). Eight-year-old Aiden Murdoch, from Chatteris, will take part in the junior flyball competition at Crufts with his Labrador...

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WIN! Tractorland DVD

TRACTOR Ted is visiting Pigeons Farm at Thorney next weekend – and we have five copies of his Tractorland DVD to give away. The weekend will be packed with fun with lambs, baby rabbits, chicks hatching and farm equipment to explore. Details of how to ente...

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Friday Bridge teenager wins final monthly Kids Are Alright award

SELFLESS teenager Abbie Ross has been named our final Kids Are Alright monthly prize winner. Abbie, 18, from Friday Bridge has recently returned from a six-month trip to Kenya where she worked voluntarily in a school, orphanage and hospital....

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Fenland businesses sign up as sponsors for Building Design Awards

EIGHT leading Fenland businesses have thrown their support behind the Building Design Awards by signing up as category sponsors....

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March AC juniors produce best result in club's history

MARCH Athletic Club s juniors produced the best Frostbite Friendly League performance in their history on Sunday. They finished third out of 12 teams in the final race of the season, in Huntingdon on Sunday, to secure sixth place overall. March AC chairma...

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ABA Eastern Counties finals to be held in Littleport

THE region s top boxers will trade blows at the ABA Eastern Counties finals in Littleport this month. The matches, set to take place at the All Comers Club on March 20 at 7.30pm, are the first time the ABA finals have come to East Cambridgeshire. Tom Hick...

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Daniel O'Donnell concert had the look, feel and fervour of evangelical revivalist meeting

THE conclusion of the Daniel O Donnell concert I attended in Ipswich a couple of years ago had the look, feel and fervour of an evangelical revivalist gathering. Discomforting, maybe, but Mr O D knows how to pack em in and truly loves and adores his fans...

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Legion

Starring Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Adrianne Palicki and Dennis Quaid. Directed by Scott Stewart. Released March 5 2010. Certificate 15. Genre – Action/Fantasy/Horror....

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ARE you getting married soon? Can t afford a wedding photographer? We can help! The Cambs Times has teamed up once more with local photography company Perfect Yellow Ltd who have another fantastic prize of a wedding photography package worth £250 to give...

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Win family tickets to Wild Britain!

With Moleys Mine, Rabbit Ranch and Rodent Run, Wild Britain re-opens for 2010 on 27 March with plenty of new attractions and to celebrate we ve 10 sets of family tickets to give away! Tipped to be a highlight for 2010, Moleys Mine is a real treat for yo...

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