Littleport news

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

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'

Planning applications round up

Planning applications round up

Planning Applications

Fenland District Council

New homes and leisure upgrades among latest planning applications in Fenland

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's Board is set to discuss ways to save local services, but it will come at a cost of other routes. Image: Stagecoach East.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's Board is set to discuss ways to save local services, but it will come at a cost of other routes. Image: Stagecoach East.

Local government

Plans to save some bus services could see others cut

Comedy promoter Chuckl will not return to Doddington Village Hall, where stand-up comedian Babatunde Aleshe had been scheduled to perform next month.

Comedy promoter Chuckl will not return to Doddington Village Hall, where stand-up comedian Babatunde Aleshe had been scheduled to perform next month.

I'm a Celebrity

Babatunde Aleshe gig in Fenland cancelled as Chuckl. stop working with village hall

The chief constable of Cambridgeshire Constabulary has apologised that the force did not do enough to tackle

The chief constable of Cambridgeshire Constabulary has apologised that the force did not do enough to tackle

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'We need to do better': Chief constable apologises after weekend of crime in Cambs

The damage caused to a car after a crash on the A10 between Ely and Littleport.

The damage caused to a car after a crash on the A10 between Ely and Littleport.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman arrested after head-on A10 crash

NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay was appointed as health secretary, the same role he held less than two months ago.

NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay was appointed as health secretary, the same role he held less than two months ago.

Stephen Barclay

Barclay returns to cabinet less than two months after being axed

Mikayla Hayes has been charged with death by careless driving after motorcyclist Matthew Day died near the A10 in Southery.

Mikayla Hayes has been charged with death by careless driving after motorcyclist Matthew Day died near the A10 in Southery.

Woman charged after motorcyclist killed in village

Cambridgeshire Police were called about a distraction burglary in Littleport after a man posing to be a woodcutter left a woman more than £650 short.

Cambridgeshire Police were called about a distraction burglary in Littleport after a man posing to be a woodcutter left a woman more than £650 short.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woodcutter turned burglar leaves woman £650 out of pocket

Littleport Bowls Club with the County Ladies trophy. Back row: Linda Irons, Sue Alexander, Lynne Papworth, Linda Churchman and Linda Wright. Front row: Lesley Whymark, Sandy Silcock, Cheryl Salisbury, Ginnie Marsh and Jess Rayment.

Littleport Bowls Club with the County Ladies trophy. Back row: Linda Irons, Sue Alexander, Lynne Papworth, Linda Churchman and Linda Wright. Front row: Lesley Whymark, Sandy Silcock, Cheryl Salisbury, Ginnie Marsh and Jess Rayment.

COMMENT: Fancy meeting a reptile this bank holiday? Here's where to go

Firefighters had to deal with two combine harvesters that caught fire in under 12 hours of each other.

Firefighters had to deal with two combine harvesters that caught fire in under 12 hours of each other.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Two combine harvesters catch fire in under 12 hours

The East Cambridgeshire District Council is trying to get this fund to help improve Littleport's cycling and footpath connections

The East Cambridgeshire District Council is trying to get this fund to help improve Littleport's cycling and footpath connections

East Cambridgeshire District Council submit £6.3m 'Levelling Up Fund' bid

Fire crews from Cambridgeshire and Norfolk tackled a house blaze in Bell's Drove between Welney and Littleport.

Fire crews from Cambridgeshire and Norfolk tackled a house blaze in Bell's Drove between Welney and Littleport.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Multiple crews across two counties tackle house blaze

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy prom

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy prom

Littleport Academy

Academy stages first – and gloriously successful – prom

Chief Inspector Paul Ormerod (left) and Inspector Matt Snow have been commended for their work on policing the 2021 Boat Race at Ely. PC Nicola Lester was also commended

Chief Inspector Paul Ormerod (left) and Inspector Matt Snow have been commended for their work on policing the 2021 Boat Race at Ely. PC Nicola Lester was also commended

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Three officers commended for 2021 Boat Race policing

Danny Hardiman, who runs Brandon Creek Boat Hire, refurbished a 35ft narrowboat which visitors can come along and hire.

Danny Hardiman, who runs Brandon Creek Boat Hire, refurbished a 35ft narrowboat which visitors can come along and hire.

Meet the boat hire firm aiming to become perfect 'stress-free' tonic

A car was found alight by firefighters in Upton Place, Littleport. The fire is believed to be deliberate.

A car was found alight by firefighters in Upton Place, Littleport. The fire is believed to be deliberate.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Hunt is on for arsonists after 5am car fire

Riverside Caravan Park at Littleport has been so successful it wants to expand with 10 new lodges on an adjoining field.

Riverside Caravan Park at Littleport has been so successful it wants to expand with 10 new lodges on an adjoining field.

Caravan site wants 10 new lodges to cope with demand

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy putting together an action plan following criticism by Ofsted.

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy putting together an action plan following criticism by Ofsted.

Littleport Academy

Parents back Ofsted’s brutal criticism of Littleport school

A bid for levelling up funding could see better cycle routes from Littleport station to the town.

A bid for levelling up funding could see better cycle routes from Littleport station to the town.

Business East - News

Levelling up bid could create 100 jobs

We've put together a list of some great garden centres in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some great garden centres in Cambridgeshire.

7 great garden centres to visit in Cambridgeshire

Cy Payne was a musical director with the Downham Market Swing Orchestra for 25 years.

Cy Payne was a musical director with the Downham Market Swing Orchestra for 25 years.

Music director Cy Payne to be honoured with memorial gig

Sergeant Bobby McCaigue, pictured, died in April after a battle with brain cancer and built a close friendship with Corporal Shane Hart.

Sergeant Bobby McCaigue, pictured, died in April after a battle with brain cancer and built a close friendship with Corporal Shane Hart.

Charity Fundraiser

Corporal lines up world record 135km paddleboard trek for 'gleaming' Bobby

Leroy Meads, a shoplifter jailed and also banned, on release, from entering two Co-ops in Littleport.

Leroy Meads, a shoplifter jailed and also banned, on release, from entering two Co-ops in Littleport.

Shoplifter jailed and banned from shops he targeted

Police have issued a warning around using e-scooters after one rider was stopped in Littleport High Street.

Police have issued a warning around using e-scooters after one rider was stopped in Littleport High Street.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police issue e-scooter warning after rider stopped on main street

Bird flu has been identified at a premises near Ely (File picture)

Bird flu has been identified at a premises near Ely (File picture)

Surveillance zone in place after bird flu outbreak in Ely

Part of the A1101 is closed between the A10 at Littleport and the A11 at Barton Mills

Part of the A1101 is closed between the A10 at Littleport and the A11 at Barton Mills

Cambridgeshire County Council

A1101 Mildenhall Road closed for major works

Robert Mills, 48, of Littleport, has been sent back to prison after a breach of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Robert Mills, 48, of Littleport, has been sent back to prison after a breach of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Jail for paedophile who let woman and young child stay in his home

Chelsea and Luke Rowell (inset) say they are overwhelmed by the support they've received after 10 dogs at their kennels off the A10 in Littleport died following a fire.

Chelsea and Luke Rowell (inset) say they are overwhelmed by the support they've received after 10 dogs at their kennels off the A10 in Littleport died following a fire.

Couple 'so overwhelmed' by support after horror kennel blaze

The party that went to see war ravaged Europe in 1920 comprised Messrs F.W. Seward (Chatteris), J.S. Fendick (Littleport), H.H. Truman (March), F.W. Manning (Soham), Rev J.W. Robson (Witcham) and W. Stock (March)

The party that went to see war ravaged Europe in 1920 comprised Messrs F.W. Seward (Chatteris), J.S. Fendick (Littleport), H.H. Truman (March), F.W. Manning (Soham), Rev J.W. Robson (Witcham) and W. Stock (March)

'Utter impossibility of conveying an adequate idea of the ruin' left by war

Council agrees Leylandlii can be removed at Littleport

Council agrees Leylandlii can be removed at Littleport

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Council agrees enough is enough and trees can go

Simon Seager participating in the first bandy session for 100 years at Peterborough's ice rink in March 2017.

Simon Seager participating in the first bandy session for 100 years at Peterborough's ice rink in March 2017.

Ice skater dreamed of bringing bandy to the Fens

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe (inset) has praised the appointment of Morgan Sindall Construction, which has helped deliver projects such as at the Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (pictured), to Cambridgeshire County Council's school building scheme.

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe (inset) has praised the appointment of Morgan Sindall Construction, which has helped deliver projects such as at the Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (pictured), to Cambridgeshire County Council's school building scheme.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council appoints building firm for fourth time to help £150m scheme

Ten dogs have been killed in a fire at Black Horse Kennels in Littleport.

Ten dogs have been killed in a fire at Black Horse Kennels in Littleport.

Ten dogs killed in horror blaze at kennels near A10 in Littleport

Ben Gorham (inset), director of Sky Revolutions, said the company aims to be carbon negative by 2024 after it achieved carbon neutral status. Also pictured is an aerial image of construction in progress taken by Sky Revolutions.

Ben Gorham (inset), director of Sky Revolutions, said the company aims to be carbon negative by 2024 after it achieved carbon neutral status. Also pictured is an aerial image of construction in progress taken by Sky Revolutions.

Success for leading firm as it achieves carbon neutral status

MP Steve Barclay was shown round the Wisbech Road, factory by general manager Patrick Sexton.

MP Steve Barclay was shown round the Wisbech Road, factory by general manager Patrick Sexton.

Stephen Barclay

MP pops in our company that won 4 year battle to expand

More than £3,500 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis was found in the bedroom of Kevin Wells (pictured) at a house in Littleport.

More than £3,500 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis was found in the bedroom of Kevin Wells (pictured) at a house in Littleport.

Knife attack man hid over £3,500 of drugs at mum's home

A fundraiser has been launched to help fund treatment for Reba the cat (pictured), who was known for heading into Ely in a buggy or wandering towards the Market Place.

A fundraiser has been launched to help fund treatment for Reba the cat (pictured), who was known for heading into Ely in a buggy or wandering towards the Market Place.

Plea to give beloved Reba 'best fighting chance'

Izzy Barham hopes the Littleport Lions girls football teams she has launched will help encourage more women and girls into the game.

Izzy Barham hopes the Littleport Lions girls football teams she has launched will help encourage more women and girls into the game.

Izzy, 16, bids to kickstart female football revolution with new team

Scott Gaskins, the first principal of Littleport and East Cambs Academy, is being replaced by Lauren Phillips. Active Learning Trust has announced the changes.

Scott Gaskins, the first principal of Littleport and East Cambs Academy, is being replaced by Lauren Phillips. Active Learning Trust has announced the changes.

Littleport Academy

Academy shake-up as one principal goes and another arrives

Littleport sportswoman and bowls legend Ellen Falkner MBE

Littleport sportswoman and bowls legend Ellen Falkner MBE

Bowls top job in Australia for champion Ellen Falkner MBE

War veteran Bill Clasper was given a fitting surprise at Clare's Kitchen in Littleport ahead of his 100th birthday.

War veteran Bill Clasper was given a fitting surprise at Clare's Kitchen in Littleport ahead of his 100th birthday.

War veteran Bill 'very happy' with surprise 100th birthday party

Tilly the dog (pictured) was fatally attacked by two great Danes while on a walk in Littleport.

Tilly the dog (pictured) was fatally attacked by two great Danes while on a walk in Littleport.

Owner left in fear after fatal dog attack in street

Victoria Street, Littleport, 3am crash

Victoria Street, Littleport, 3am crash

Driver escapes injury after car hits wall

Indian Garden restaurant, Littleport, wins Best in Cambridgeshire despite printer error which says Best in Norfolk

Indian Garden restaurant, Littleport, wins Best in Cambridgeshire despite printer error which says Best in Norfolk

Best Indian in CAMBRIDGESHIRE even though award says best in NORFOLK

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

Family returns to paint smiles on faces with Christmas lights

E Space, Littleport, where a £50,000 investment in solar energy is being considered by East Cambs Council

E Space, Littleport, where a £50,000 investment in solar energy is being considered by East Cambs Council

East Cambridgeshire District Council

£50,000 solar panels for council owned business centre

Littleport Remembrance Day

Littleport Remembrance Day

Bikers club joins villagers for Remembrance Day

Police rescued over 300 sheep running loose on the road between Littleport and Wisbech on Wednesday evening (October 27).

Police rescued over 300 sheep running loose on the road between Littleport and Wisbech on Wednesday evening (October 27).

‘Would ewe believe it’ - police return over 300 sheep to field

Jo Brooks and Cllr Julia Huffer pictured when the transfer of services took place

Jo Brooks and Cllr Julia Huffer pictured when the transfer of services took place

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Binmen revolt over alleged bullying, poor pay, low morale and staffing crisis

Natalie Williams raised over £850 from a yard sale she held to help support Afghan refugees in Cambridgeshire.

Natalie Williams raised over £850 from a yard sale she held to help support Afghan refugees in Cambridgeshire.

Woman 'blown away' by yard sale to help Afghan refugees

Health and Happiness Day.

Health and Happiness Day.

Get a Covid-19 jab at health and happiness event

Chief Constable Nick Dean presented the award to DC Louisa Abbott for her work which led to Victoria Breeden being jailed for nine-and-a-half years.

Chief Constable Nick Dean presented the award to DC Louisa Abbott for her work which led to Victoria Breeden being jailed for nine-and-a-half years.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Detective commended in Channel 4 'black widow' plot to murder case