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Police were called to the A141 between Chatteris and March

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after Fenland crash

Thousands gathered in March for the annual Remembrance Day parade and wreath laying.

Thousands gathered in March for the annual Remembrance Day parade and wreath laying.

103-year-old Second World War veteran joins Fenland town's Remembrance parade

Graeme was last seen leaving his home on Thursday.

Graeme was last seen leaving his home on Thursday.

Concern grows for missing 69-year-old man from March

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

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

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

Police were called to Nationwide in Whittlesey

Police were called to Nationwide in Whittlesey

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Suspects fled scene' after bank ram raid in Fenland town

An aerial view of St Wendreda's Church in March.

An aerial view of St Wendreda's Church in March.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Phenomenal community effort raises £90,000 to save iconic Fenland church spire

Cllr Susan Wallwork with new equipment at GCLC

Cllr Susan Wallwork with new equipment at GCLC

New gym equipment coming to Fenland leisure centres as gyms undergo upgrades

Volunteers from Chatteris Museum and Chatteris Community Archive outside Chatteris Museum which is mounting a small exhibition of photos to mark the anniversary of the Community Archive.

Volunteers from Chatteris Museum and Chatteris Community Archive outside Chatteris Museum which is mounting a small exhibition of photos to mark the anniversary of the Community Archive.

Chatteris community archive celebrates 20 years and 3,000 historic photographs

Three DJs, decades of music and another chance to relive March's legendary nights out

Three DJs, decades of music and another chance to relive March's legendary nights out

Slacks & Raffles Reunion returns to March with three decades of dancefloor hits

Station Road was forced to close after the fire broke out

Station Road was forced to close after the fire broke out

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Arson' investigation ongoing after fire at derelict hotel in Cambs

Police were called to Sixteen Foot Bank on November 3

Police were called to Sixteen Foot Bank on November 3

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Moped rider seriously injured after crash with car on Fenland road

Police were called to reports of intimidating behaviour in West End Park, March

Police were called to reports of intimidating behaviour in West End Park, March

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Eggs thrown at victim during 'assault' in Fenland town park

March Christmas Market is primarily a March Events Committee event

March Christmas Market is primarily a March Events Committee event

March Christmas market returns with Santa, free rides and festive stalls

Around 20 firefighters tackled the blaze at the former Station Hotel in March

Around 20 firefighters tackled the blaze at the former Station Hotel in March

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters confirm cause of huge blaze at derelict hotel

The decision comes less than two weeks after a fire ripped through a disused building at the site

The decision comes less than two weeks after a fire ripped through a disused building at the site

Government to proceed with plans for asylum seeker housing in village

The blaze is at the site of the former Station Hotel

The blaze is at the site of the former Station Hotel

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

WATCH: Fire breaks out at derelict hotel in Cambs

Firefighters were called to Station Road in March

Firefighters were called to Station Road in March

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

IN PICTURES: Fire engulfs derelict former hotel in Cambs

News Media Association Chief Executive Theo Bamber

News Media Association Chief Executive Theo Bamber

Journalism Matters

Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

Journalism Matters

Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign

Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder

Lincolnshire Police

Two arrested on suspicion of murder after unexplained death near Cambs

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

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

Street Pride Celebration Evening 2026 - Winners

Street Pride Celebration Evening 2026 - Winners

Fenland volunteers honoured for keeping communities clean, green and welcoming

Deer rescued from reservoir hole by RSPCA and fire services

Deer rescued from reservoir hole by RSPCA and fire services

Rare Chinese water deer rescued from four-metre-deep hole in Cambridgeshire

Deputy Manager Sowmiya Chandran, residents and team members officiate over cutting the Ribbon to celebrate the opening of the home's new Community Cafe

Deputy Manager Sowmiya Chandran, residents and team members officiate over cutting the Ribbon to celebrate the opening of the home's new Community Cafe

New community café opens at March care home for residents and local visitors

Herb enjoying his memory card

Herb enjoying his memory card

Arsenal fan celebrates 100th birthday at Chatteris care home

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

A police investigation has been launched after a suspected arson in Camargue Drive, March.

A police investigation has been launched after a suspected arson in Camargue Drive, March.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police investigate suspected arson after car fire in Fen town

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

An artist's impression of how the Fens Reservoir might look offering lots of leisure activities for the community.

An artist's impression of how the Fens Reservoir might look offering lots of leisure activities for the community.

Fens Reservoir moves a step closer as major earthworks trials are planned

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

Atijus Elertaite tragically died in hospital just days after emergency services were called to a house in St John's Chase

Atijus Elertaite tragically died in hospital just days after emergency services were called to a house in St John's Chase

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police issue fresh update on pair arrested after death of three-month old baby

Guinness World Records

Fens instructor to attempt 24-hour-10-minute Zumba record for her mother

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

Fire crews were called to a house fire in Whittlesey on Thursday evening.

Fire crews were called to a house fire in Whittlesey on Thursday evening.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of house fire in Fenland town was accidental say fire service

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay has been calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay has been calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Cambridgeshire County Council

MP demands probe after council March school crossing scheme approval 'mistake'

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

Fenland District Council

Fenland District Council

Fenland District Council

Fenland councillors reject plans to limit their powers over planning decisions

The domes on roof terrace of the Varsity Hotel and Spa offer a perfect dining experience, for those who enjoy a meal with a panoramic view.

The domes on roof terrace of the Varsity Hotel and Spa offer a perfect dining experience, for those who enjoy a meal with a panoramic view.

Rooftop dining domes with panoramic views of Cambridge are perfect for a treat

Police in Doddington Road, Wimblington.

Police in Doddington Road, Wimblington.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Wanted man arrested in quiet Fen village

Artist's impression of the Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey. Credit: Fenland District Council

Artist's impression of the Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey. Credit: Fenland District Council

Fenland District Council

Decision on leisure centre revamp delayed amid 'serious' swimming pool work

These two quad bikes, worth £4,000 were among the property recovered.

These two quad bikes, worth £4,000 were among the property recovered.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Specialist police team recovers almost £700,000 of stolen property in six months

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

Councillors wore all black, or mostly black attire to Wednesday's planning committee.

Councillors wore all black, or mostly black attire to Wednesday's planning committee.

Fenland District Council

Fenland councillors claim planning rules changes will weaken local democracy

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

Emergency services including the Magpas Air Ambulance rushed to the scene

Emergency services including the Magpas Air Ambulance rushed to the scene

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Boy suffers serious injuries after falling out of double-decker bus window

Police were called with reports of a break-in at Esso

Police were called with reports of a break-in at Esso

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Possession of knife' arrest after break-in at petrol station

Police have cordoned off Esso on Station Road

Police have cordoned off Esso on Station Road

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police cordon off petrol station in Fenland town

Fenland District Council

Fenland District Council

Local government

Fenland launches £40,000 culture fund with grants of up to £2,000

Westmead play area AFTER

Westmead play area AFTER

Fenland District Council

New play areas planned across Fenland with £1.74m funding

Police were called to reports of two dogs being attacked by two other dogs in March

Police were called to reports of two dogs being attacked by two other dogs in March

Peterborough Magistrates Court

Man indicates guilty plea after spaniel killed and woman injured in dog attack