A play which aims to provide “a better understanding of what refugees have been through” is being performed in Wisbech on Thursday December 6.

March Athletics Club saw one of its runners travel to Canada to take part in the country’s challenging marathon.

Are you older than 12 but younger than 18 and want to join the army cadets?

Seven March-based cadets have completed an expedition across the North York Moors as part of their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

A student from Meadowgate School in Wisbech has been named voluntary police cadet of the year.

Officially opening in 1583, the University of Edinburgh has produced many distinguished characters, from Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers.

Two students from the Fens have been invited to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this month.

• Those Standard readers who accidentally chance upon my witterings may remember that a few weeks past, I spoke of a planned trip over the border to meet up with some recently discovered Caledonian cousins. On the Thursday before Easter, Doris filled the fridge with food for the ravenous six foot two, hollow-legged beast, masquerading as my son and we set off for Ely train station - destination Glasgow.

Law Fertilisers of March has opened a new fertiliser factory in Scotland.

Arthur Rank Hospice’s £10.5million home at Shelford Bottom was officially opened today by His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward.

‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ comes to Bury St Edmunds’ Theatre Royal on Saturday January 20.