Chatteris news

Wimblington Road, Manea will be closed from the Boots Bridge junction up to Station Road junction for 12 weeks from Monday.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Drivers face 12-weeks of disruption as Fenland road is set to close for repairs

A montage of images of the vacant industrial estate.

A montage of images of the vacant industrial estate.

Fenland District Council

Plans to transform long-vacant Fenland industrial site into 21 new flats

Horror Mania at Skylark in Wimblington delivers the frights and is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween.

Horror Mania at Skylark in Wimblington delivers the frights and is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween.

We braved the UK's longest scare maze as Horror Mania returns to Cambridgeshire

The Magpas Air Ambulance attended the incident which happened on Doddington Road, Wimblington.

The Magpas Air Ambulance attended the incident which happened on Doddington Road, Wimblington.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Health and safety investigation launched after boy falls from double-decker bus

Police received a report of an assault at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris

Police received a report of an assault at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police latest after pupil 'assaulted' at Cambridgeshire school

National Manufacturing Day - Students take part in activities at Stainless Metalcraft and NCTC

National Manufacturing Day - Students take part in activities at Stainless Metalcraft and NCTC

Manufacturer opens doors to showcase engineering careers and apprenticeships

There are 'slow' and 'uneven surface' warning signs on Wisbech Road, where the road surface is badly undulating and covered in potholes.

There are 'slow' and 'uneven surface' warning signs on Wisbech Road, where the road surface is badly undulating and covered in potholes.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fears on the state of diversion routes planned for 12-week Fenland road closure

Beatrice Elliot was sentenced to 16 months in prison at Cambridge Crown Court

Beatrice Elliot was sentenced to 16 months in prison at Cambridge Crown Court

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman set fire to deodorant can in attempted arson attack on neighbour

Whittlesey leisure centre redevelopment moves closer with planning application submitted.

Whittlesey leisure centre redevelopment moves closer with planning application submitted.

Fenland District Council

Fenland leisure centre rebuild moves closer with new plans submitted

NHS chiefs assure councillors Fenland hospital is not set for closure

Wind farms in Chatteris and near Shippea Hill could power more than 320,000 homes a year if approved.

Wind farms in Chatteris and near Shippea Hill could power more than 320,000 homes a year if approved.

Plans revealed for wind farm in Fenland that could power more than 100,000 homes

Ernie Wool Final

Ernie Wool Final

Chatteris Cricket Club win Fenland Invitation Trophy by 132 runs

An investigation is ongoing

An investigation is ongoing

Cromwell Community College

Further details emerge after boy 'assaulted' at Cambridgeshire school

Police received a report of an assault at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris

Police received a report of an assault at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Investigation launched after boy 'assaulted' at school in Cambridgeshire

Charity cricket Match for Cancer research

Charity cricket Match for Cancer research

Charity cricket match in Chatteris raises £1,512.50 for cancer research

Drivers are being warned of a full weekend closure at the junction of the A141 and Twenty Foot Road near March as major resurfacing and bridge waterproofing works are carried out.

Drivers are being warned of a full weekend closure at the junction of the A141 and Twenty Foot Road near March as major resurfacing and bridge waterproofing works are carried out.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Drivers beware: Weekend closure planned for A141 near March this weekend

Police were called with concerns for a person at Aldi in Chatteris

Police were called with concerns for a person at Aldi in Chatteris

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Grievous bodily harm' arrest after police rush to supermarket in Fenland town

Cromwell celebrates improved results across key measures

Cromwell celebrates improved results across key measures

Secondary school celebrates strong GCSE results after significant improvements

Cromwell students celebrate A-level and vocational success

Cromwell students celebrate A-level and vocational success

A Level Results 2026

Students secure places at top universities after strong A Level results

Emergency services were called to a house fire in Chatteris in the early hours of this morning (August 14)

Emergency services were called to a house fire in Chatteris in the early hours of this morning (August 14)

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

First photo of Fenland house involved in arson investigation

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire in Chatteris.

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire in Chatteris.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent after Fenland house fire

Police were called to reports of a fight on the High Street

Police were called to reports of a fight on the High Street

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Arrest after man 'assaulted' during late-night fight in Fen town

Drivers are being warned that the A605 at Whittlesey will be closed later this month for works including by Anglian Water.

Drivers are being warned that the A605 at Whittlesey will be closed later this month for works including by Anglian Water.

Here's when 'massively disruptive' closures are set to hit key Fenland route

Fenland District Council

Councillors ignore officer's warning over potential legal action to approve plan

Latest court appearances of offenders from the Fenland area.

Latest court appearances of offenders from the Fenland area.

Cambridge Magistrates' Court

In the dock: The latest court results for Fenland

£100,000s of work has already been carried out to try to stop vehicles hitting the bridge, including large low bridge warning signs being painted on it - but drivers still take chances.

£100,000s of work has already been carried out to try to stop vehicles hitting the bridge, including large low bridge warning signs being painted on it - but drivers still take chances.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Have your say on plans to cut 50mph limit to 30mph at 'most bashed bridge'

An artist's impression of how the new front looks submitted as part of the planning application.

An artist's impression of how the new front looks submitted as part of the planning application.

Fenland District Council

'Fortress-like' shopfront approved in Fen town despite officer recommending refusal

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March starting next week, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March starting next week, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Innovative peat road trial set to start on busy Fenland route next week

Councillors are being asked to agree to changes to a Section 106 agreement linked to the development of 1,200 homes on a site off The Avenue in March.

Councillors are being asked to agree to changes to a Section 106 agreement linked to the development of 1,200 homes on a site off The Avenue in March.

Fenland District Council

Highways costs blamed for changes to March homes S106 change

Fire crews were called to the A142 near Chatteris

Fire crews were called to the A142 near Chatteris

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire involving rubbish which broke out near Fenland road was 'deliberate'

Councillors are being asked to reconsider a decision to allow a house and a builder's yard to be built off Cross Road in March.

Councillors are being asked to reconsider a decision to allow a house and a builder's yard to be built off Cross Road in March.

Fenland District Council

Councillors to reconsider approval for home and builder's yard after legal advice

Doddington Hospital has lost a string of key clinics over the past two years, according to North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay.

Doddington Hospital has lost a string of key clinics over the past two years, according to North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

MP says hospital is losing clinics 'by stealth' after six-month delay for answers

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March from August 10, meaning the road will be closed for nine weeks. In the meantime, residents can find out more about what is being planned at a drop-in session on Monday (3).

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March from August 10, meaning the road will be closed for nine weeks. In the meantime, residents can find out more about what is being planned at a drop-in session on Monday (3).

Cambridgeshire County Council

Residents can find out more about peat road trials starting in Fenland in August

Hopes of a new pavilion have been ongoing for years in Manea, but funding has not been available, and the parish council believes FDC should be asking for more cash from developers to help pay for it.

Hopes of a new pavilion have been ongoing for years in Manea, but funding has not been available, and the parish council believes FDC should be asking for more cash from developers to help pay for it.

Fenland District Council

Fenland village expanding rapidly says new homes bring no benefit to community

Residents living near Whittlesey's Saxon Pit are being urged to take part in a new survey which will feed into an official assessment of the site’s impact on local people’s health.

Residents living near Whittlesey's Saxon Pit are being urged to take part in a new survey which will feed into an official assessment of the site’s impact on local people’s health.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland residents urged to join new health survey over impact of Saxon Pit

Police carried out a day of action which saw officers checking vehicles in Chatteris.

Police carried out a day of action which saw officers checking vehicles in Chatteris.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police seize five vehicles and stop more than 30 in Cambridgeshire operation

Plans for five homes on the site of this property in Manea, sparked a debate about S106 contributions at a recent Fenland District council planning committee meeting.

Plans for five homes on the site of this property in Manea, sparked a debate about S106 contributions at a recent Fenland District council planning committee meeting.

Local government

MP Steve Barclay slams Fenland council as 'soft touch' over S106 payments

Chatteris councillor’s book and songs raise funds for Chatteris in Bloom

Chatteris councillor’s book and songs raise funds for Chatteris in Bloom

Councillor writes children's book and songs to support town's blooming charity

A notice has been posted on the March station door advising passengers the ticket office is closed today.

A notice has been posted on the March station door advising passengers the ticket office is closed today.

Busy Fenland station's ticket hall closed for day but machines are working

Work like this is set to take place along Wimblington Road, Manea in November and will take 12 weeks, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Work like this is set to take place along Wimblington Road, Manea in November and will take 12 weeks, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland road to close for 12 weeks as council carries out major surface repairs

Benjamin Davies pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation and internal suffocation

Benjamin Davies pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation and internal suffocation

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Domestic abuser terrorised and strangled partner in 'sustained campaign of violence'

Farmers and firefighters worked together to tackle the blaze in fields along the Sixteen Foot. (Image: Andrew Sparrow)

Farmers and firefighters worked together to tackle the blaze in fields along the Sixteen Foot. (Image: Andrew Sparrow)

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Farmers and firefighters tackle blaze on bank of Fenland village waterway

Fenland Conservative Councillor Tim Taylor said he received seven death threats in one week, two of them were considered 'significant imminent', and he now has personal security.

Fenland Conservative Councillor Tim Taylor said he received seven death threats in one week, two of them were considered 'significant imminent', and he now has personal security.

Fenland District Council

Fenland councillor got personal security after 'death threats'

The long-term redevelopment plans for the former Barclays Bank site in Broad Street, March have been defended by a senior Fenland councillor.

The long-term redevelopment plans for the former Barclays Bank site in Broad Street, March have been defended by a senior Fenland councillor.

Fenland District Council

Long-term plans for town centre site defended after car park suggestion

Pasta More food van launched in Chatteris last October

Pasta More food van launched in Chatteris last October

Owners 'gutted' after announcing popular Fenland pasta takeaway to close

Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident which happened at Boots Bridge near Manea on Thursday, July 9, and left a motorcyclist seriously injured.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident which happened at Boots Bridge near Manea on Thursday, July 9, and left a motorcyclist seriously injured.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police appeal for witnesses to crash that saw motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

MP Steve Barclay says the decision to move the Neale-Wade Academy to the management of another academy trust is a 'positive' step.

MP Steve Barclay says the decision to move the Neale-Wade Academy to the management of another academy trust is a 'positive' step.

Department for Education

MP says school trust change for Fenland academy is a 'fresh start' for pupils

The DfE has decided that the Neale Wade Academy, which is headed by principal Graham Horn, will move to another trust for the next stage of its improvement journey.

The DfE has decided that the Neale Wade Academy, which is headed by principal Graham Horn, will move to another trust for the next stage of its improvement journey.

Department for Education

Department for Education drops Neale-Wade Academy's trust after Ofsted report

Chatteris Tennis Club

Chatteris Tennis Club

Pair crowned champions at local tennis club annual tournament

Detailed proposals include more frequent buses between key towns and new direct links to hospital services.

Detailed proposals include more frequent buses between key towns and new direct links to hospital services.

Local government

Changes are being proposed for Fenland bus services - here's what's planned

Police officers were supported by volunteers when they carried out speed checks across Fenland.

Police officers were supported by volunteers when they carried out speed checks across Fenland.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

470 vehicles checked for speeding in day of action in three towns

Anglian Water has published the results of its third round of consultation on the proposed Fens Reservoir, which will be located outside of Chatteris.

Anglian Water has published the results of its third round of consultation on the proposed Fens Reservoir, which will be located outside of Chatteris.

Traffic biggest issue as Anglian Water shares Fens reservoir feedback report

David Clark is due to appear at Cambridge Magistrates' Court

David Clark is due to appear at Cambridge Magistrates' Court

Cambridge Magistrates' Court

Fenland man to appear in court accused of child sex offences

An overturned lorry forced the A142 to close this morning

An overturned lorry forced the A142 to close this morning

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Overturned lorry forces A142 to close