Wimblington 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

Police were called with reports of a crash on Manea Road

Police were called with reports of a crash on Manea Road

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man injured in Fenland crash involving two cars

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

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

Police in Doddington Road, Wimblington, on October 21

Police in Doddington Road, Wimblington, on October 21

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police update after wanted man arrested in quiet Fen village

Police in Doddington Road, Wimblington.

Police in Doddington Road, Wimblington.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Wanted man arrested in quiet Fen village

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

LIVE: Road closed after boy, 14, falls out of double decker bus window

LIVE: Road closed after boy, 14, falls out of double decker bus window

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

LIVE: Road closed after boy, 14, falls out of double decker bus window

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

NHS chiefs assure councillors Fenland hospital is not set for closure

Pupils from Thomas Eaton Primary Academy visited Johnsons of Oldhurst

Pupils from Thomas Eaton Primary Academy visited Johnsons of Oldhurst

Fen pupils enjoy animal-filled trip to Johnsons of Oldhurst

Police were spotted on Doddington Road in Wimblington

Police were spotted on Doddington Road in Wimblington

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police explain reason for heavy presence in quiet Fenland village

Karl Evans was arrested in October 2024

Karl Evans was arrested in October 2024

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fenland man who kicked pregnant partner and abused her for years jailed

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

Police were called to Skylark Car Boot on Manea Road

Police were called to Skylark Car Boot on Manea Road

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man dies after medical incident at popular car boot

Firefighters were called to a fire in the open on Doddington Road

Firefighters were called to a fire in the open on Doddington Road

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters rush to tackle shed fire in quiet Fen village

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

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

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

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

Police were called to the A141 near Wimblington this morning (July 30)

Police were called to the A141 near Wimblington this morning (July 30)

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Person injured after two-vehicle crash on Fenland road

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

Parkfield Pub in The Park said it has closed with immediate effect

Parkfield Pub in The Park said it has closed with immediate effect

Popular sports club in Fen village announces temporary closure

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

The much-loved maze is based at Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington

The much-loved maze is based at Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington

Giant maze perfect for Pokémon fans opening in Cambridgeshire

Mr Andrews was seriously injured in the crash on Boots Bridge

Mr Andrews was seriously injured in the crash on Boots Bridge

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Motorcyclist sent 'flying into ditch' was found in reeds by colleague

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

A motorcyclist was serious injured in the crash on Boots Bridge near Wimblington

A motorcyclist was serious injured in the crash on Boots Bridge near Wimblington

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man arrested after motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on busy Fen road

Officers and paramedics remain at the scene

Officers and paramedics remain at the scene

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man seriously injured after car collides with motorbike on Fen road

Live updates as crash shuts road with 'long delays' expected

Live updates as crash shuts road with 'long delays' expected

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Live updates as crash shuts road with 'long delays' expected

Julie Buckley, pictured, was seen on CCTV at Budgens, in March, on January 28 last year

Julie Buckley, pictured, was seen on CCTV at Budgens, in March, on January 28 last year

Cambridge Crown Court

Murderer gave police map showing he buried dismembered body in Cambs village

Police have urged residents to remain vigilant

Police have urged residents to remain vigilant

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Digger stolen from building site as residents urged to remain vigilant

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

Diane Maher is leaving The George pub at the end of next month.

Diane Maher is leaving The George pub at the end of next month.

Landlady announces departure from historic 300-year-old Fenland pub

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'

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

Firefighters were called to a blaze in Doddington Road, Wimblington this morning.

Firefighters were called to a blaze in Doddington Road, Wimblington this morning.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crew called to out of control bonfire in Fenland village

The traveller site near Wimblington. Credit: Google Maps

The traveller site near Wimblington. Credit: Google Maps

Cambridgeshire County Council

Traveller site expansion approved despite fears it could ‘dominate’ local communities

A Wimblington man has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer.

A Wimblington man has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Fenland man found guilty of assaulting police officer

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

A man was hit by farm machinery in an industrial accident in Nixhill Road, Wimblington at the weekend.

A man was hit by farm machinery in an industrial accident in Nixhill Road, Wimblington at the weekend.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man hospitalised after incident with farm machinery in Fenland

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

Julie Buckley, pictured, was seen on CCTV at Budgens, in March, on January 28 last year

Julie Buckley, pictured, was seen on CCTV at Budgens, in March, on January 28 last year

Coroner's Court

Inquest opens into death of woman found days after man admitted her murder

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

The Priory Golf & Activity Centre in Wimblington

The Priory Golf & Activity Centre in Wimblington

Golf centre issues statement after boy dies on site

The boy was taken to Peterborough City Hospital where he sadly died

The boy was taken to Peterborough City Hospital where he sadly died

East of England Ambulance Service

Tragedy as boy, 7, dies after being found in water

A lorry and two cars were involved in a crash on Isle of Ely Way, Wimblington.

A lorry and two cars were involved in a crash on Isle of Ely Way, Wimblington.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

No serious injuries after lorry and cars crash in the Fens