Doddington news

Skylark Garden Centre's Week of Wickedness is the perfect spot for a bit of Halloween fun without being too scary for younger children.

We visited Week of Wickedness event at Fenland garden centre for Halloween fun

Manea fire engine available was available for just five per cent of daytime hours.

Manea fire engine available was available for just five per cent of daytime hours.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fenland village fire engine available just five per cent of day time hours

Doddington man John Sullivan denies exposure under Sexual Offences Act 2003 and is on unconditional bail ahead of April 15 trial at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court.

Doddington man John Sullivan denies exposure under Sexual Offences Act 2003 and is on unconditional bail ahead of April 15 trial at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fenland man pleads not guilty to exposure charge and is released on bail

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

Road policing units pursued the van to March

Road policing units pursued the van to March

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Details emerge after police chase 'stolen' van from Peterborough to March

NHS chiefs assure councillors Fenland hospital is not set for closure

A 44-year-old man from Cambridge was arrested in New Street

A 44-year-old man from Cambridge was arrested in New Street

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Coercive and controlling behaviour' arrest after police rush to village

Plans have been submitted to transform The George pub in Doddington into a specialist independent school, providing much-needed support for young people with special educational needs.

Plans have been submitted to transform The George pub in Doddington into a specialist independent school, providing much-needed support for young people with special educational needs.

Special school plans aim to give empty Fenland village pub a new lease of life

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police update after Fenland road closed due to car fire

LIVE: Car fire breaks out on busy Fenland road

LIVE: Car fire breaks out on busy Fenland road

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

LIVE: Car fire breaks out on busy Fenland road

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

Police have launched an investigation after a car reportedly crashed into Manea Royal British Legion causing structural damage, which has forced the club to close for the foreseeable future.

Police have launched an investigation after a car reportedly crashed into Manea Royal British Legion causing structural damage, which has forced the club to close for the foreseeable future.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Village club forced to close after car reportedly crashes into building

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

Plans have been approved for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Plans have been approved for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Fenland District Council

Field in Fenland village to be special needs school after council gives go-ahead

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

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

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 58-year-old was stopped by police on Newgate Street in Doddington

The 58-year-old was stopped by police on Newgate Street in Doddington

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Arrest warrant issued for man charged with exposure in Fen village

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

Traffic disruption has been reported in March after a water pipe burst

Traffic disruption has been reported in March after a water pipe burst

Burst water pipe causes ongoing traffic delays on Fenland road

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

The 58-year-old was stopped by police on Newgate Street in Doddington

The 58-year-old was stopped by police on Newgate Street in Doddington

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man accused of exposure in quiet village named for first time

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

Plans have gone in for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Plans have gone in for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Plans for alternative education ‘Farm Club’ classroom on Doddington meadow

The Active Learning Trust has been warned it could lose control of running the Neale-Wade Academy for repeated failings at the school.

The Active Learning Trust has been warned it could lose control of running the Neale-Wade Academy for repeated failings at the school.

MP: 'Pupils should not be penalised for failures of Active Learning Trust'

Doddington Hall is on the market for £1.5million

Doddington Hall is on the market for £1.5million

See inside incredible 11-bedroom former rectory on the market for £1.5million

Flagship Homes head of partnerships and delivery Anna Cook-Bacon and Seagate Homes site manager Wayne Green (front) at the Wyatt Court site in Wimblington. Also pictured are, from left, James Ollington from Flagship Homes, Grace Harper from Richard

Flagship Homes head of partnerships and delivery Anna Cook-Bacon and Seagate Homes site manager Wayne Green (front) at the Wyatt Court site in Wimblington. Also pictured are, from left, James Ollington from Flagship Homes, Grace Harper from Richard

Affordable housing

Dozens of new affordable homes set to be built in Fenland village

The Active Learning Trust must make significant improvements at the Neale-Wade or risk losing it.

The Active Learning Trust must make significant improvements at the Neale-Wade or risk losing it.

Neale Wade Academy

DfE threatens to take Fenland school from trust over Ofsted report findings

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to a property in Harvest Close, Doddington.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to a property in Harvest Close, Doddington.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman arrested on suspicion of assault

A Doddington man has been arrested after police received reports of threats of violence.

A Doddington man has been arrested after police received reports of threats of violence.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Threats of violence' lead to Fenland man's arrest

Luke Davey has been jailed

Luke Davey has been jailed

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Despicable attack': Man jailed for strangling wife until she stopped breathing

New owners of Carters Bridge Farm land have closed a permissive right of way, without warning.

New owners of Carters Bridge Farm land have closed a permissive right of way, without warning.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Footbridge and town's circular walk under threat after change of landowner

Neale-Wade Academy in March has been rated as reaching the new 'expected standard' across various areas, but there is still work to do.

Neale-Wade Academy in March has been rated as reaching the new 'expected standard' across various areas, but there is still work to do.

Neale Wade Academy

Fen school hits expected standard in some areas but more improvement is needed

Serious questions have been raised over future of Doddington Hospital by MP Steve Barclay.

Serious questions have been raised over future of Doddington Hospital by MP Steve Barclay.

Serious questions raised over future of Doddington Hospital by MP

Fenland Council is reminding households that there will be changes to its bin collection service over the Easter holidays.

Fenland Council is reminding households that there will be changes to its bin collection service over the Easter holidays.

Fenland District Council

Fenland residents warned of change to bin collections with two bank holidays

Police are warning to be vigilant of their heating oil tanks amid fears of a rise in thefts.

Police are warning to be vigilant of their heating oil tanks amid fears of a rise in thefts.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police warn home heating oil users to be vigilant with rising cost of fuel

This van is the latest to hit Stonea bridge - it happened last Monday, and has prompted campaigner James Fuller to renew calls for more safety measures at the site.

This van is the latest to hit Stonea bridge - it happened last Monday, and has prompted campaigner James Fuller to renew calls for more safety measures at the site.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Road safety campaigner accuses county council of 'institutional defensiveness'

Renewed plans submitted for a change of use for Wildflower Barn in Stocking Drove, Chatteris, but the town council is objecting.

Renewed plans submitted for a change of use for Wildflower Barn in Stocking Drove, Chatteris, but the town council is objecting.

Fenland District Council

Owners of 'party house' holiday let fighting to legalise its use

Police pulled one of the cars over in Doddington High Street.

Police pulled one of the cars over in Doddington High Street.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fens drivers left needing to find an alternative way home as police seize vehicles

Kingsfield pupils travel to London to sing at the O2 in musical celebration.

Kingsfield pupils travel to London to sing at the O2 in musical celebration.

Powerful concert sees Fenland pupils enjoy unforgettable experience

Cllr Lorna Dupre said works to repair the Forty Foot are almost complete but safety barriers need to be installed.

Cllr Lorna Dupre said works to repair the Forty Foot are almost complete but safety barriers need to be installed.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Latest update on repair works to river road that closed in January

What the future of Doddington could look like - draft Neighbourhood Plan

What the future of Doddington could look like - draft Neighbourhood Plan

Fenland District Council

Draft plan shapes future growth of village

Whittlesey held an It's a Knockout Competition in 2019 and is looking forward hosting another event this summer.

Whittlesey held an It's a Knockout Competition in 2019 and is looking forward hosting another event this summer.

It's a Knockout

Town vs town event to bring a sense of fun and challenge this summer

Doddington Road, at the junction with the B1093 Old Station Way in Wimblington, is shut today (Monday February 2) and tomorrow (Tuesday February 3).

Doddington Road, at the junction with the B1093 Old Station Way in Wimblington, is shut today (Monday February 2) and tomorrow (Tuesday February 3).

Road in Fen village shut for two days

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Public information session being held on recent Saxon Pit public health report

This is what the Fens Reservoir could look like

This is what the Fens Reservoir could look like

Delay for next stage of Fens Reservoir project

North East Cambs MP Steve Barclay is calling for dialysis treatment to be provided for patients in Fenland at either Doddington Hospital or at the North Cambs in Wisbech.

North East Cambs MP Steve Barclay is calling for dialysis treatment to be provided for patients in Fenland at either Doddington Hospital or at the North Cambs in Wisbech.

MP calls for support on dialysis services for Fenland kidney patients

Ofsted is set to carry out an inspection at the Neale-Wade Academy in March tomorrow, and MP Steve Barclay is urging parents to let the education watchdog know what they think of the school.

Ofsted is set to carry out an inspection at the Neale-Wade Academy in March tomorrow, and MP Steve Barclay is urging parents to let the education watchdog know what they think of the school.

Neale Wade Academy

'Your voice matters' MP says as he urges parents to give views on school