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Feelings high at Wisbech immigration protest

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:31:31 GMT

Feelings ran high at the Wisbech immigration protest earlier today (Saturday) but it went off peacefully.

Steve Barclay joins fellow MP’s calls for EU Referendum Bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:22 GMT

Steve Barclay MP has supported calls for a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union by voting for an amendment in last night’s debate on the Queen’s Speech.

MP and Olympian Goldie Sayers call for walkers to step forward for dementia research

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:37:07 GMT

MP Andrew Lansley has shown his support for dementia research by backing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk in Comberton this summer.

Firm celebrates new store

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:25:14 GMT

Wimblington-firm Fengrain has almost completed their £3.5m improvement programme to their 120,000 tonnes grain store and are planning a grand opening next month.

Immigration arrests in Wisbech

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:56:12 GMT

Seven immigration offenders have been arrested by Home Office Immigration Enforcement officers in Wisbech.

Renewed hopes for March-Wisbech rail link

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:27:16 GMT

Cambridgeshire County Council has included a rail link between March and Wisbech in its long term transport strategy, but it is unlikely to happen in the next decade.

Wisbech man died of industrial disease

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:19:20 GMT

A man who worked as a paint blaster and sprayer died of industrial disease, an inquest on Wednesday concluded.

Lithanian man hanged himself in Wisbech park

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:19:17 GMT

A Lithuanian man hanged himself in Wisbech park after telling friends he was going to kill himself, an inquest heard.

Happy families at March woodland

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:13 GMT

Dunhams Wood at March is open once again this Whitsun Bank Holiday on both Sunday and Monday (May 26 and 27) from 2pm to 5pm and there’s a chance to play an unusual version of the card game happy Families.

Chance to meet and pet the farm animals

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:38:40 GMT

Getting up close and personal with animals is always a treat for children and parents alike and Pigeons Farm at Thorney offers visitors just that opportunity.

Shots fired at two Wisbech takeaways

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:20 GMT

Two Wisbech takeaways were apparently shot at from a car by an unknown assailant on Saturday night.

Trip through history with pupils

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:09:23 GMT

Talented pupils at Glebelands Primary School whisked an audience through history with their performance of ‘The Key Master’.

Protest to take place on Saturday

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:54:40 GMT

The anti-immigration protest is due to take place in Wisbech Park this Saturday.

Three Good Samaritans sought

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:12:44 GMT

Police would still like to speak to three Eastern European men who came to the aid of an elderly robbery victim.

Former school cook jailed for indecent images

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:43:09 GMT

A man who had nearly 22,000 indecent images of children on his computer has been jailed for 12 months.

Tony Martin taken to hospital

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:07:05 GMT

Farmer Tony Martin was today (Friday) being voluntarily assessed in hospital as a “precaution” after confronting an intruder on his property.

Project launch

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:16:10 GMT

A procession of schoolchildren through Wisbech town centre marked the launch of the artists in residence project at St Peter’s Church on Friday.

Tony Martin confronts burglar at his home

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:43 GMT

Farmer Tony Martin, who was jailed for shooting dead a burglar in 1999, has said he confronted a burglar on his property yesterday.

Ten reasons to celebrate

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:26:46 GMT

Staff at Skylark Garden Centre at Wimblington treated early-bird customers to a slice of cake to celebrate the centre’s 10th anniversary on Monday. The centre, which enjoyed a bumper day’s trading, thanks to the Bank Holiday sunshine also had 10 exclusive offers running throughout the day to mark its 10th birthday.

UEA charity event aims to inspire support for veterans post-combat

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:58:40 GMT

A symposium in Norwich hopes to raise awareness of post-combat care and support for military personnel and their families whilst raising valuable funds, the first event of its kind in the UK.