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17:30 - 02 July 2009
Story by: ADAM LAZZARI A SCARECROW dressed as the late King of Pop Michael Jackson has been stolen and the owners are offering a £50 reward for its return. It was taken from the front of a house in Tithe Road, Chatteris between 2am-6am on Sunday – 48 hou... Full Story »
13:16 - 02 July 2009
EXCLUSIVE by: MAGGIE GIBSON DAVID Dobson showed the same determination and courage fighting a rare cancer that he had done in building up his business from a market stall to a multi-million pound operation. However, despite his bravery, Mr Dobson, 68, die... Full Story »
16:00 - 03 July 2009
IT has been a tough year for most businesses in Fenland; the current economic climate has made trading conditions very difficult. But as always, the business community has stood resilient and fought hard against the difficulties of a recession. Small or l... Full Story »
13:30 - 03 July 2009
Story by: KELLY GREEN LOUIS Smith, gymnast and bronze medallist at the Beijing Olympics, attended a sports festival at Neale-Wade Community College on Thursday. The festival was run as part of National School Sports week, where pupils were encouraged to t... Full Story »
12:00 - 03 July 2009
Story by: ELAINE KING AS the summer weather heats up, the police are fighting anti social behaviour by operating a zero tolerance on the drinking of alcohol in designated areas, where outdoor drinking is banned. If you drink in those areas, you will have... Full Story »
10:33 - 03 July 2009
PUBLIC exhibitions are being held to seek the views of residents on plans for two out of town supermarkets in Fenland. Harrier Developments Ltd has already had planning applications for the stores in Chatteris and Whittlesey turned down by Fenland Distric... Full Story »
Battle for new Supermarkets
10:42 - 03 July 2009
PUBLIC exhibitions are being held to seek the views of residents on plans for two out of town supermarkets in Fenland. Harrier Developments Ltd has already had planning applications for the stores in Chatteris and Whittlesey turned down by Fenland Distric... Full Story »
13:42 - 28 May 2009
I FOR one would like to see a supermarket in Chatteris. There s no competition, so the prices at Budgens have risen. I now go out of town even with my petrol money added on it still works out cheaper, plus I take a car load with me. With a supermarket he... Full Story »
Court Watch
11:46 - 20 June 2009
NARCOLEPSY sufferer Matthew Sheriff was cheating the benefit system when he had to give up a job because he kept falling asleep at work. Sheriff was claiming a variety of benefits because of his sleep disorder, but when he got bored, he took up a job. How... Full Story »
11:55 - 18 June 2009
A BURGLAR was caught red handed when he climbed out of a broken window and found himself face to face with a plain clothes police officer. The policeman had gone to A Aerials in the quiet Scrimshaws Passage at Wisbech after discovering some broken glass o... Full Story »
Benwick Village News
11:47 - 14 April 2009
PHILIPPA Kennington has become the first member of a Fenland scout group to receive the Chief Scout s Gold Award. Philippa, a member of Benwick Scout Group, completed a range of activities involving community awareness and service, adventure and outdoor a... Full Story »
Coates & Eastrea Village News
16:36 - 02 March 2009
BUS passengers in a Fenland village can enjoy the comforts of a new shelter which was officially opened today by Councillor Pam Potts. Over the years Cllr Potts has received many complaints from bus users who have had to put up with an old fashioned concr... Full Story »
Doddington Village News
14:31 - 30 March 2009
A CHARITY bingo night was held on Friday to raise funds for Doddington Under-5 s Parent and Toddler Group. The evening, held at Doddington Village Hall, raised just under £500 for the group. More than 100 people attended the evening. The fundraiser was or... Full Story »
Manea Village News
12:54 - 02 April 2009
MANEA Primary School s Year 6 football team has won the school s second football trophy in as many months – this time, the outdoor eight-a-side tournament. The team beat off opposition from Townley Primary School in Christchurch; Thomas Eaton Primary Scho... Full Story »
Wimblington Village News
17:18 - 16 April 2009
GOOD Friday saw St Peter s village church open its door s to an eggstravaganzer when 24 youngsters aged 5 to 11 attended for a vibrant and fun packed morning of music, craft, refreshments to learn about the Easter story.
Helpers drawn from across the vil... Full Story »
March Carnival Campaign
12:21 - 12 February 2009
A RARE opportunity has presented itself in March for a role that combines good organisational and entrepreneurial skills. You will need to be inventive, a good team player, able to motivate others and lead by example. The work entails some evenings and re... Full Story »
Kids Are Alright
17:28 - 29 June 2009
CHATTERIS took a step back into the Middle Ages when thousands of people turned out to enjoy a weekend of jousting, traditional crafts and merriment at the annual Chatteris Medieval Festival. And the Cambs Times and Wisbech Standard team helped to bring... Full Story »
10:29 - 25 June 2009
By ADAM LAZZARI FENLAND S youngsters have been providing a breath of fresh air and we are inviting all of our readers to celebrate their achievements in a special event on Saturday. There will be a Kids Are Alright marquee at the Chatteris Medieval Festiv... Full Story »
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