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Alternative banking available as local branch closes

Barclays Bank on Broad Street, March has closed its doors today (July 23) - the third Fenland branch to do so in two years.

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Barclays Bank on Broad Street, March, closes its doors for the last time today (July 23), becoming the third Fenland branch to shut in two years.

Town ready to rock: huge open air free event put on by Wisbech Town Council on August 8

Fenland District Council

Fenland Council welcomes Covid-19 compliant free rock festival

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Marshland High School students arrive in style for their leavers' prom

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Students arrive in style for their leavers' prom

Ben Jolley

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The creation of a new heritage walk in Whittlesey will illustrate local points of interest and historical landmarks.

Fenland District Council

Have your say on new heritage walk

Katie Woodcock

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Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, is one of the hospitals increasing visitor restrictions due to Covid-19.

NHS

Hospitals temporarily reintroduce restrictions for visitors

Katie Woodcock

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Hospitals in the county have continued the mandatory rule that face coverings must be worn.

Covid - A Year On

Nine thousand 999 calls and 6,500 police incidents already this month

Ben Jolley

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An apology for The Gables care home in Chatteris.

AN APOLOGY: The Gables in Chatteris

Debbie Davies

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Drink drivers Adrian Nadasan and Paul Needham, both of Wisbech, have been disqualified from driving this week.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Two drink drivers lose their licences

Ben Jolley

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Chief Constable Nick Dean commended officers for long service and also handed out awards for individual acts of bravery

Cambridgeshire Constabulary | Gallery

Chief honours those who went 'over and beyond' to protect public

John Elworthy

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KD Theatre Productions will perform Honk the Musical in the grounds of Ely Cathedral this weekend.

Days Out Guide

Open air theatre is back in Ely this weekend

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John Smalley, 31 of Creek Fen, March, died after the motorcycle he was riding crashed in Estover Road, March.

Cambs Live

Man killed in Estover Road motorbike crash named by police

Ben Jolley

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Louis and Rachael Thorold A10 Waterbeach crash

A10 speed limit reduced at Waterbeach after death of baby Louis Thorold

Ben Jolley

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Happy smiling boy on a bicycle ride with his Father

East of England Tourism Awards 2021: New Tourism Business of the Year

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Cllr Sam Hoy at May Cambs County Council elections

Fenland District Council

Council offers six-month tax relief on empty homes

Daniel Mason

A young cyclist is being treated by paramedics after a reported crash with a lorry in Woodlands Avenue, March.

Cambs Live | Updated

March lorry and cyclist collision: Eye-witness saw ‘boy laid in the road’

Ben Jolley

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George Dimock, barber

Not breaking news: Vicar has lucky escape, station closes and hotel sold

John Elworthy

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Mr Barbers in Ely

Coronavirus

‘Pingdemic’ forces barbershop to close

Louise Hepburn

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Protestors outside MBR Acres

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'People are angry' - hundreds protest outside Camp Beagle

Alexandra Collett

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The new roving vaccination vehicle will be operating at a number of sites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

NHS

New vaccination vehicle takes to the road

Katie Woodcock

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Cllr Andrew Lynn, also a foster parent, said a councillor calling foster carers amateur on any level “cannot be acceptable”.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Mayor fumes over ‘amateur’ foster carers claim

John Elworthy

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Woadmans Wisbech up for demolition

Fenland District Council

Replacing pub with houses ‘effective re-use' of site

John Elworthy

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Wisbech Llama farm, with stunning sunrises over the Cambridgeshire fields.

Days Out Guide | Gallery

7 places to avoid the crowds in Cambs this summer

Katie Woodcock

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Protesters are demanding the breeding facility at Wyton is shut down.

Gallery

Day of action at Camp Beagle as protesters demand release of puppies

Alex Collett

Amelia Smith of March after surgery at Peterborough City Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Hospital | Updated

Mother sends warning over 'disgraceful' care of six-year-old daughter

Daniel Mason

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Barclays Bank on Broad Street, March has closed its doors today (July 23) - the third Fenland branch to do so in two years.

Alternative banking available as local branch closes

Katie Woodcock

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Amelia Smith of March after surgery at Peterborough City Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Hospital | Updated

Mother sends warning over 'disgraceful' care of six-year-old daughter

Daniel Mason

Marshland High School students arrive in style for their leavers' prom

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Students arrive in style for their leavers' prom

Ben Jolley

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Whittlesey Aquapark.
, Whittlesey
Tuesday 20 July 2021.
Picture by Terry Harris.

Fenland District Council

Aquapark boss hits back at threat of enforcement

John Elworthy

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Scene in March where a motor cyclist was killed on Saturday July 17.

Motor cyclist killed in March crash

John Elworthy

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Cyclist being treated by paramedics after a crash with a lorry in Woodlands Avenue, March.

Cambs Live

Live updates as cyclist is ‘hit by lorry’ near March secondary school

Ben Jolley

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Police say they identified Valdas Bajorinas, 35, of Guildenburgh Crescent, Whittlesey, as the gang ‘boss’.

Fens crime gang ‘boss’ jailed

John Elworthy

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Motorcyclist, 31, dies after crash in Estover Road, March.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist killed

John Elworthy

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News

Students arrive in style for their leavers' prom

Marshland High School students arrive in style for their leavers' prom

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Students at Marshland High School had a fantastic night as they arrived at their school prom in a range of flashy vehicles.

An apology for The Gables care home in Chatteris.

AN APOLOGY: The Gables in Chatteris

Debbie Davies

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Barclays Bank on Broad Street, March has closed its doors today (July 23) - the third Fenland branch to do so in two years.

Alternative banking available as local branch closes

Katie Woodcock

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Chief Constable Nick Dean commended officers for long service and also handed out awards for individual acts of bravery

Cambridgeshire Constabulary | Gallery

Chief honours those who went 'over and beyond' to protect public

John Elworthy

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KD Theatre Productions will perform Honk the Musical in the grounds of Ely Cathedral this weekend.

Days Out Guide

Open air theatre is back in Ely this weekend

Ben Jolley

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Things to do

Fenland Council welcomes Covid-19 compliant free rock festival

Town ready to rock: huge open air free event put on by Wisbech Town Council on August 8

Fenland District Council

John Elworthy

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Covid-19 guidelines will be strictly observed by Wisbech Town Council as they prepare to welcome thousands to an open-air rock festival on 8th August.

KD Theatre Productions will perform Honk the Musical in the grounds of Ely Cathedral this weekend.

Days Out Guide

Open air theatre is back in Ely this weekend

Ben Jolley

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Wisbech Llama farm, with stunning sunrises over the Cambridgeshire fields.

Days Out Guide | Gallery

7 places to avoid the crowds in Cambs this summer

Katie Woodcock

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Welney Wetland Centre, near Wisbech

Days Out Guide | Gallery

7 of the prettiest villages to visit in East Cambs and Fenland

Ben Jolley

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Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice dazzle in their 'Him and Me' tour.

Theatre | Review

Strictly's Anton and Giovanni dazzle in sensational return to live theatre

Clare Butler

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Sport

Talk of the Fens: Should the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have gone ahead?

Talk of the Fens podcast

Podcast

Daniel Mason

From the serious to the rather light-hearted, the latest episode of Talk of the Fens, the local and national sport podcast from Archant is now available.

Keira Swanson wins spot at Cambridgeshire Coaching Centre for England Lionesses

Neale Wade Academy

Students dare to dream of England Lionesses spot after trial success

Daniel Mason

Three Counties Running Club members took part in the Holkham 10k event.

Running

Andi proudly flies the Three Counties flag... over 4,000 miles away!

Sarah-Jane Macdonald

Chatteris CC vs Abington CC

Cricket

Crows end winless streak, Wisbech on top form as Chatteris crumble

Daniel Mason

Jody Cundy has been selected to represent Team GB at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Paralympic champion Jody Cundy to defend title at seventh Games

Daniel Mason

Lifestyle

Have your say on new heritage walk

The creation of a new heritage walk in Whittlesey will illustrate local points of interest and historical landmarks.

Fenland District Council

Katie Woodcock

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A public consultation will be launched next week for residents to help shape the creation of a new heritage walk in Whittlesey.

A bee entering a bee hotel

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How grass pea and bees can help improve the sustainability of our planet

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Never-seen-before artefacts on show at Oliver Cromwell's House in Ely.

Heritage

Family portraits and engravings go on show for first time

Ben Jolley

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Dr Annie Gray, Mill Road Cemetery and What does the UK eat?

University of Cambridge

Open Cambridge prepares for a feast of events

Alan Davies

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Large wooden decking area surrounding a crystal clear bright blue coloured jacuzzi style pool

Huge barn converted into 'Mediterranean villa' is for sale

Rebecca MacNaughton

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