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Can you save Scooby?

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:41:39 GMT

A dog is in danger of being put to sleep if a home can’t be found for it.

Big fun for A Local Wish

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:38:15 GMT

This weekend sees a major fundraising event in aid of Fenland-based charity A Local Wish.

Shadow Defra team visits the Co-operative’s Coldham farm

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:50:40 GMT

The Co-operative Farms has welcomed Labour’s shadow Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) team to its farm at Coldham, in Cambridgeshire, as part of a fact-finding visit.

Putting on the style: Hair and Beauty through the Ages

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:19:47 GMT

The College of West Anglia is putting on the style with an impressive exhibition of hair and beauty through the ages.

Students learn employment skills

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:11 GMT

DO: submit a simple, tidy CV and make it relevant to the particular job you are applying for. And if you get asked to an interview, think carefully about what you’re likely to be asked, turn up on time and dress smartly.

Wisbech food bank is set to open

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:13:05 GMT

The Wisbech Food Bank opens its doors for the first time on Friday, June 7.

Bank Holiday health tips

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:05:51 GMT

The NHS is urging people to use health services wisely this forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend to ensure that they get the most appropriate care for their needs.

LEVERINGTON: Fire in the open

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:33:57 GMT

Firefighters had to extinguish a fire in the open in Leverington on Tuesday night.

Cabinet shuffle at Fenland

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:37:57 GMT

A raft of new appointments at Fenland Council has been announced by leader Alan Melton.

Special events at Beales

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:22:53 GMT

To mark the arrival of summer, Beales would like to invite customers to a special event running in store this Bank Holiday Weekend. Also, from May 28 to June 4 Beales in Wisbech are offering an exclusive discount of 10% off selected departments*.

Dress up challenge

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:11:43 GMT

Cambridgeshire schools are being urged to sign up for non-uniform day with a dance-inspired twist.

Macmillan Cancer Support is hoping dozens of local schools will take part in its new Dress Up and Dance challenge to help raise cash for people with cancer.

In praise of dedicated staff

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:23 GMT

Dedicated staff are set to be recognised for their outstanding work at Papworth Hospital as its annual staff awards scheme launches.

MP launches video on derelict buildings

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:20:46 GMT

MP Steve Barclay has produced a video highlighting his campaign to force Fenland Council to take action over the district’s derelict and dilapidated buildings especially those in Wisbech.

Play2Day give a charity boost

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:42:55 GMT

Generous staff and customers at a Fenland business have given a welcome boost to the stock of a Wisbech charity store.

Chatteris festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:40:32 GMT

Take the best parts of the Chatteris Historic Festivals mix them with the popular bits of the Jubilee Festival and what do you have – Chatteris Midsummer Festival 2013.

Heart awareness

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:40:12 GMT

Business woman Julia Alemany-Bird is holding a ‘Tea, Cakes and Spanish Horses’ afternoon to raise funds for Heart Rhythm Week after recovering from heart problems herself.

New cemetery

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:14 GMT

The ground was broken on Leverington’s new cemetery on Monday morning.

Group’s disgust over contractor’s no-show

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:37:10 GMT

A Wisbech group has said it is “disgusted” after a representative from Balfour Beatty failed to attend a meeting on Monday about the proposed streetlights changes in the town.

From Mayors to Molly Dancers at Arts Festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:37:05 GMT

Wisbech Arts Festival is in full swing and there have already been some great events happening in the town.

Dramatic drop in metal theft

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:43 GMT

An intensive campaign against metal theft in the county has seen a dramatic drop in the number of offences.