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The figures obtained by CambsNews show the number of early releases coming to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough tomorrow (Tuesday) is more than 30. The figures obtained by CambsNews show the number of early releases coming to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough tomorrow (Tuesday) is more than 30.
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30 prisoners from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough released early

Those being released are serving less than 5-year sentences
Cambridgeshire County Council says the work carried out at the Boots Bridge junction between Manea and Wimblington was “in response to local concerns to improve road safety”. But more must be done says Cllr Charlie Marks Cambridgeshire County Council says the work carried out at the Boots Bridge junction between Manea and Wimblington was “in response to local concerns to improve road safety”. But more must be done says Cllr Charlie Marks
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Councillor demands further improvements to Fens junction he insists is an accident black spot
“Delicious Snack Bar even has a condition on the licence to discourage the potential of handling goods, which the licence holder admits to ignoring,” says Cambridgeshire police. “Delicious Snack Bar even has a condition on the licence to discourage the potential of handling goods, which the licence holder admits to ignoring,” says Cambridgeshire police.
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Wisbech café boss risks losing licence over £10 bottle of vodka
Getting down to business: MP Steve Barclay who successfully defended his NE Cambs seat for the Conservative at the General Election Getting down to business: MP Steve Barclay who successfully defended his NE Cambs seat for the Conservative at the General Election
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Mysterious ‘Fens Business Club’ donates £20,000 to NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay

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Anthony Campbell (above) was driving a 44 tonne HGV when he crashed into an Mercedes GL320 towing a trailer on the A47 at Guyhirn on 3 January
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Peterborough to King’s Lynn speed reductions after surge in crashes and casualties

Consultation closure date is 20 September 2024
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the B645 in Cambridgeshire
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Driver, 22, dies after B645 crash in Cambridgeshire
An electricity pylon in Oldfield Lane Wisbech caught fire after being used to illegally abstract power to run a cannabis factory in a neighbouring scrapyard. A second cannabis factory elsewhere was discovered. PHOTO: Policing Fenland/Cambs Fire and Rescue
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£700,000 worth of cannabis plants seized after ‘accidental’ Wisbech pylon fire
A teenage boy has died following a collision on the A1M on Saturday (24 August).
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Teenage Cambridgeshire crash victim, 16, dies in hospital
A 14-year-old girl was attacked at about 4.20pm on Wednesday, 21 August, in the red car park of Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough.
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Wanted: Man in connection with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl in Peterborough
Picture of the cannabis seized in Warboys and living conditions for those growing the estimated £360,000 worth of plants.
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Cambs police seize cannabis worth £360,000 in Bank Holiday Monday raid
Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty has released a statement following his visit to LabCorp in Alconbury
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‘As a dog owner myself it is hard to see dogs whose lives will end in the process of drug development’

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Suspect Jamie Boughen in custody: he disposed of a knife and made his way home where he tried to remove any trace of Eliza’s blood on his body, clothing, or footwear.
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Channel 4 ’24 Hours in Police Custody’ features Wisbech murderer who stabbed victim multiple times
Looking south west across the application site with the drainage ditch along the northern boundary visible where the crop colour changes
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Natural England highlights post Brexit flaw in 249 homes plan for Whittlesey
Mill Road, Cambridge: We should be following the lead of successful towns and cities around the globe in reducing traffic and making our shopping streets attractive places where people want to spend time.
Your Views2 weeks ago

Opinion: We have a positive vision for Mill Road Cambridge
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson when he visited Horsefair, Wisbech, to see the route 68 in action – at the time the service was operated by FACT
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Cambs transport charity launches scathing attack after losing subsidised bus route to Stagecoach
Wetherspoon in Wisbech hopes to be able to use the pavement from 8am to 11pm daily “for the purpose of consuming food or drink supplied from, or in connection with relevant use of, the premises”.
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Opposition to 8am to 11pm pavement wining and dining in Wisbech by Wetherspoon
Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty has released a statement following his visit to LabCorp in Alconbury
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‘As a dog owner myself it is hard to see dogs whose lives will end in the process of drug development’
On September 4 the Combined Authority board is being invited to re-appoint John Hill, East Cambridgeshire District Council chief executive, as returning officer for the mayoral election on May 1, 2025
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John Hill ‘bags’ top role in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority mayoral election 2025
Chief executive Stephen Moir said: ‘With that clear understanding and acceptance, we are therefore taking an important and responsible decision, today, to plead guilty to the two offences for which the HSE are prosecuting the council’
Cambridgeshire County Council1 week ago

Cambridgeshire County Council ‘truly sorry’ after it admits liability for 3 fatalities on Guided Busway
An electricity pylon in Oldfield Lane Wisbech caught fire after being used to illegally abstract power to run a cannabis factory in a neighbouring scrapyard. A second cannabis factory elsewhere was discovered. PHOTO: Policing Fenland/Cambs Fire and Rescue
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£700,000 worth of cannabis plants seized after ‘accidental’ Wisbech pylon fire
Kath Sansom with Baroness Julia Cumberlege who led an independent Government appointed Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review into how patient concerns about three specific areas of women’s health – sodium valproate, primodos and vaginal mesh - have been responded to and how the way the healthcare system responds to concerns and can be improved.
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March Cambridgeshire mum wins 2024 Tenacious Awards for mesh campaign

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Chief Superintendent Neil Billany said: “It was wonderful to celebrate the outstanding achievements of so many officers and staff. We feel privileged to work alongside them all’
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GALLERY: Cambridgeshire police honour achievements ‘of so many officers and staff’

Here are just some of those commended
Andrew Pakes MP with Andy Palmer, CDA Chief Executive. Andrew Pakes MP with Andy Palmer, CDA Chief Executive.
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WATCH: Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes applauds ‘exceptional’ local deaf charity CDA
Kath Sansom with Baroness Julia Cumberlege who led an independent Government appointed Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review into how patient concerns about three specific areas of women’s health – sodium valproate, primodos and vaginal mesh - have been responded to and how the way the healthcare system responds to concerns and can be improved. Kath Sansom with Baroness Julia Cumberlege who led an independent Government appointed Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review into how patient concerns about three specific areas of women’s health – sodium valproate, primodos and vaginal mesh - have been responded to and how the way the healthcare system responds to concerns and can be improved.
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March Cambridgeshire mum wins 2024 Tenacious Awards for mesh campaign
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New history of Wisbech Castle tackles the myths
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) gave the go-ahead for Grand Central to serve Peterborough railway station. It means extra choice for rail users. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Mayor attacks ‘cheap theatre of negativity’ over £48m Peterborough station facelift
John and Andrea Anker have won permission from Fenland District Council for Manor House Old Chapel Farm at 102 Eldernell, Coates, Whittlesey, for full planning permission (part of the application retrospective) to allow them to expand their wedding and events venue. PHOTO: Old Chapel Farm
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‘We do’ says Fenland planning committee when asked to approve rural wedding venue
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey during a visit to the Citizen Hub in St Neots this year – a few months later the hub closed.
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Exclusive: St Neots Citizen Hub praised by Sir Ed Davey as ‘an inspiration’ closes
“I’m a crime writer, I write about death,” P D James told her interviewer Mandy Morton for a broadcast on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Cambridge audience treated to rare glimpse into life and times of crime author P D James
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson and Cllr Anna Smith, deputy mayor, in June joined local bus campaigners on the new 27 Stagecoach bus from Peterborough to Stamford that is being funded by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
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First 8 of 30 new or improved bus routes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to launch
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson chairs the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority that will discuss a training programme for members that includes speed reading and retention training. Mayor Dr Nik Johnson chairs the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority that will discuss a training programme for members that includes speed reading and retention training.
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority ‘in much better shape to work collaboratively and effectively’

Government lifts Best Value Notice
The 420-place primary school will serve the new families moving into Great Haddon, situated to the south of Peterborough between the A1(M) and Hampton. The 420-place primary school will serve the new families moving into Great Haddon, situated to the south of Peterborough between the A1(M) and Hampton.
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420-place primary school for new township of Great Haddon Peterborough

School will serve the families moving into Great Haddon
The scene that confronted firefighters attempting to get through Windmill Street, Whittlesey. PHOTO: Cambs fire and rescue The scene that confronted firefighters attempting to get through Windmill Street, Whittlesey. PHOTO: Cambs fire and rescue
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Poor parking delays firefighters reaching Whittlesey house fire

Fire crew unable to get through Windmill Street
Mr Lawton had not long bought Pratts Green Farm, Malting End, Kirtling - on the south-eastern edge of Cambridgeshire – before discussing options with his architect and drawing up renovation proposals. Mr Lawton had not long bought Pratts Green Farm, Malting End, Kirtling - on the south-eastern edge of Cambridgeshire – before discussing options with his architect and drawing up renovation proposals.
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Grade II listed Cambridgeshire farmhouse modernisation refused on appeal

The farmhouse is on Malting End in Kirtling
Suspect Jamie Boughen in custody: he disposed of a knife and made his way home where he tried to remove any trace of Eliza’s blood on his body, clothing, or footwear. Suspect Jamie Boughen in custody: he disposed of a knife and made his way home where he tried to remove any trace of Eliza’s blood on his body, clothing, or footwear.
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Channel 4 ’24 Hours in Police Custody’ features Wisbech murderer who stabbed victim multiple times

Jamie Boughen was found guilty of murder
Looking south west across the application site with the drainage ditch along the northern boundary visible where the crop colour changes Looking south west across the application site with the drainage ditch along the northern boundary visible where the crop colour changes
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Natural England highlights post Brexit flaw in 249 homes plan for Whittlesey

FDC leader Chris Boden opposes the new housing

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Mill Road, Cambridge: We should be following the lead of successful towns and cities around the globe in reducing traffic and making our shopping streets attractive places where people want to spend time. Mill Road, Cambridge: We should be following the lead of successful towns and cities around the globe in reducing traffic and making our shopping streets attractive places where people want to spend time.
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Opinion: We have a positive vision for Mill Road Cambridge
Protect Local Peterborough (PRP) is a campaign to oppose proposals for a Township in the middle of open countryside. Protect Local Peterborough (PRP) is a campaign to oppose proposals for a Township in the middle of open countryside.
Your Views2 months ago

OPINION: ‘Fastest growing city in the UK’ is not a vision for the people of Peterborough
NHS: a tale of our time NHS: a tale of our time
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LETTER: It’s culture change, not cash that the NHS needs
The broad conclusions of the study are that the railway will serve large populations and support the local economy, linking Cambridge with Haverhill and serving principal stops The broad conclusions of the study are that the railway will serve large populations and support the local economy, linking Cambridge with Haverhill and serving principal stops
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OPINION: Report demonstrates ‘strong case’ for Haverhill to Cambridge railway

Local Council

Chief executive Stephen Moir said: ‘With that clear understanding and acceptance, we are therefore taking an important and responsible decision, today, to plead guilty to the two offences for which the HSE are prosecuting the council’
Cambridgeshire County Council1 week ago

Cambridgeshire County Council ‘truly sorry’ after it admits liability for 3 fatalities on Guided Busway

Council 'fully acknowledges the serious historic failings'
Trading in Wisbech High Street since 1952, Evisons has this week unveiled its new look. PHOTO: Wisbech Tweet Trading in Wisbech High Street since 1952, Evisons has this week unveiled its new look. PHOTO: Wisbech Tweet
Fenland District Council2 months ago

Council looks to snub March, Chatteris and Whittlesey to give £1m plus ‘windfall’ to Wisbech
Peterborough City Council told CambsNews: ‘Following the recent identification of poisonous hemlock plants on land at Thorpe Meadows, we have worked to restrict access to this area.’ PHOTO: Terry Harris for CambsNews Peterborough City Council told CambsNews: ‘Following the recent identification of poisonous hemlock plants on land at Thorpe Meadows, we have worked to restrict access to this area.’ PHOTO: Terry Harris for CambsNews
Peterborough City Council2 months ago

Poisonous hemlock forces closure of Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough
Recycling facilities in March are set for a £4m upgrade, after Cambridgeshire County Council agreed for a replacement. Visual of the new household recycling centre
Cambridgeshire County Council2 months ago

Green light for £4m recycling centre at March despite 17 per cent hike in costs
Prospective buyers are advised that Shire Hall site lies within the planning jurisdiction of Cambridge City Council and any proposals will need to have regard to conservation
Cambridgeshire County Council2 months ago

Historic Shire Hall Cambridge to become hotel if county council agree fresh bid
A legal bill of £88,000 to challenge incinerator for Wisbech is revealed for the first time in a report going to the Fenland District Council Cabinet meeting on July 15
Fenland District Council2 months ago

Fenland Council spends £88,000 in a year in bid to halt £450m incinerator
Rebecca Ward, 28, of Silhalls Close, pleaded guilty to two acts of fraud against East Cambridgeshire District Council.
East Cambridgeshire District Council2 months ago

East Cambs Council pledges to recover £6,000 lost to Council Tax fraudster
Algores Way, Wisbech, ticked all the boxes “and the applicant concluded that the EfW CHP facility site was suitable and that following the completion of the site selection process, the consideration of specific alternative locations for the EfW CHP facility was not necessary”. PHOTO: Terry Harris
Fenland District Council2 months ago

Fenland District Council loses legal challenge to halt £450m Wisbech incinerator
Although Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (above) and other Cambridgeshire county councillors will not face re-election this May, voters in Peterborough are set to go to the polls next month to re-elect one third of Peterborough City Council
Local Council5 months ago

Lucy Nethsingha urges Peterborough voters ‘to work out how not to have a Conservative’ elected in May
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Gheorghe Badelita of Peterborough, jailed for threats to kill, assault and criminal damage. He had denied the charges. Gheorghe Badelita of Peterborough, jailed for threats to kill, assault and criminal damage. He had denied the charges.
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Violent Peterborough man jailed for threats to kill, assault and criminal damage
At Peterborough Crown Court Naim Mehmetaj was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine. At Peterborough Crown Court Naim Mehmetaj was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine.
Crime5 days ago

WATCH: Gotcha moment for Cambridgeshire police after breathless run to catch drug dealer
Believing he was trying to hide something, police in Peterborough stopped and searched Ajaml Saqikel, finding £380 in cash on him and a can of pepper spray – a prohibited firearm, as well as five small bags of cannabis and a machete in the coat. Believing he was trying to hide something, police in Peterborough stopped and searched Ajaml Saqikel, finding £380 in cash on him and a can of pepper spray – a prohibited firearm, as well as five small bags of cannabis and a machete in the coat.
Crime1 week ago

WATCH: Police retrieve machete and cannabis from Peterborough drug dealer
Nigel Reeson admitted six counts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 14, inciting a girl under sixteen years of age to commit an act of gross indecency and assaulting a girl by touching Nigel Reeson admitted six counts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 14, inciting a girl under sixteen years of age to commit an act of gross indecency and assaulting a girl by touching
Crime1 month ago

Victims commended for bringing sexual abuse perpetrator to justice
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man at HMP Peterborough. A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man at HMP Peterborough.
Crime2 months ago

Murder inside Peterborough Prison- Jordan Neale, 26, charged
Carlyle-Parker, from Wisbech, later pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, actual bodily harm and dangerous driving Carlyle-Parker, from Wisbech, later pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, actual bodily harm and dangerous driving
Crime2 months ago

Wisbech man jailed for ‘horrific attack’ on his partner whilst their child was in the car

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Pippa Heylings with Lib Dem party leader Sir Ed Davey ahead of the election campaign in May Pippa Heylings with Lib Dem party leader Sir Ed Davey ahead of the election campaign in May
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Lib Dem MP Pippa Heylings resigns as South Cambridgeshire councillor

'Pippa has been one of the most consequential councillors in our district’s history'
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson leaving Fenland Hall on Thursday after Combined Authority board meeting. “Good day out and about in Fenland,” he said. “Thank you to all the constituent authority board members and CPCA officers for a very productive and collaborative meeting. Cross party working delivering for all our communities” Mayor Dr Nik Johnson leaving Fenland Hall on Thursday after Combined Authority board meeting. “Good day out and about in Fenland,” he said. “Thank you to all the constituent authority board members and CPCA officers for a very productive and collaborative meeting. Cross party working delivering for all our communities”
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson prepares for Combined Authority coming out of ‘special measures’

Best Value Notice could be lifted within days
Lorcan Elliott, 25, contacted 26 victims aged between 13 and 16 through social media and gaming platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, Skype and KIK during 2022 and 2023 Lorcan Elliott, 25, contacted 26 victims aged between 13 and 16 through social media and gaming platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, Skype and KIK during 2022 and 2023
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Cambridgeshire paedophile and trainee doctor jailed for online sexual abuse

One of the victims was a young boy with autism
PHOTOS: Spot and Xander (Alexander) and Spot, Xander and mum Natasha PHOTOS: Spot and Xander (Alexander) and Spot, Xander and mum Natasha
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Autism assistance dog Spot offers lifeline to Alexander Davis of Cambridgeshire

Alexander was diagnosed with autism a month before he turned three
“It highlights that the Busway is an excellent way to beat the traffic and that the £2 fare cap and £1 Tiger fares are still in operation,” said the spokesperson. “It highlights that the Busway is an excellent way to beat the traffic and that the £2 fare cap and £1 Tiger fares are still in operation,” said the spokesperson.
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WATCH: Stagecoach add ‘significant extra capacity’ to Cambridgeshire guided busway

Combined Authority funding supports extra services
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Rebus: A Game Called Malice by Ian Rankin and Simon Reade at Cambridge Arts Theatre.

A Game Called Malice is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until September 7
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New history of Wisbech Castle tackles the myths

The Castle at Wisbech by historian Kevin Rodgers
Anyone who witnessed what happened in Ely crash, or who has information, should call 101 and ask to speak to Det Sgt Shona Birkby from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. Anyone who witnessed what happened in Ely crash, or who has information, should call 101 and ask to speak to Det Sgt Shona Birkby from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
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Ely ‘hit and run’ driver sought after cyclist left with serious injuries

Cyclist injured in crash with a grey car in Lynn Road, Ely
Barry Robinson, 49, was arrested after breaking into the home in Acacia Avenue, Wisbech, overnight on 20 April. Barry Robinson, 49, was arrested after breaking into the home in Acacia Avenue, Wisbech, overnight on 20 April.
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WATCH: ‘You got me fair and square’ Wisbech burglar tells police in Peterborough

He was arrested in Peterborough city centre on 26 April
Police visited the home of Nam Hong Tran in Tanglewood on the afternoon of 8 May after complaints of a strong smell of cannabis. Police visited the home of Nam Hong Tran in Tanglewood on the afternoon of 8 May after complaints of a strong smell of cannabis.
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WATCH: Police raid cannabis ‘factory’ inside Alconbury Weston house

Cannabis arrest followed a tip off from members of the public
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue urges those waiting in the queue for an Oasis ticket should use the time to check fire alarms. Image: Cambs fire and rescue Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue urges those waiting in the queue for an Oasis ticket should use the time to check fire alarms. Image: Cambs fire and rescue
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3 things to do while in the queue for an Oasis ticket – and it’s not what you might think

Tongue in cheek post has a serious message
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson when he visited Horsefair, Wisbech, to see the route 68 in action – at the time the service was operated by FACT Mayor Dr Nik Johnson when he visited Horsefair, Wisbech, to see the route 68 in action – at the time the service was operated by FACT
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Cambs transport charity launches scathing attack after losing subsidised bus route to Stagecoach

FACT operated the 68 Wisbech service for a number of years
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) gave the go-ahead for Grand Central to serve Peterborough railway station. It means extra choice for rail users. PHOTO: Terry Harris The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) gave the go-ahead for Grand Central to serve Peterborough railway station. It means extra choice for rail users. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Mayor attacks ‘cheap theatre of negativity’ over £48m Peterborough station facelift

Labour hopes Great Northern Hotel will be in future phase of re-development
Wetherspoon in Wisbech hopes to be able to use the pavement from 8am to 11pm daily “for the purpose of consuming food or drink supplied from, or in connection with relevant use of, the premises”. Wetherspoon in Wisbech hopes to be able to use the pavement from 8am to 11pm daily “for the purpose of consuming food or drink supplied from, or in connection with relevant use of, the premises”.
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Opposition to 8am to 11pm pavement wining and dining in Wisbech by Wetherspoon

In Whittlesey Wetherspoon hope to use Market Place for outdoor drinkers
Maroof Rahman found guilty of being in possession of a prohibited, viable firearm and possession of ammunition. He also pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cocaine, acquiring criminal property and possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis. Maroof Rahman found guilty of being in possession of a prohibited, viable firearm and possession of ammunition. He also pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cocaine, acquiring criminal property and possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis.
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Cambridge ‘drug lord’ caught with loaded gun, cash, and £500,000 worth of drugs

Rahman ran a criminal enterprise across Cambridge
On September 4 the Combined Authority board is being invited to re-appoint John Hill, East Cambridgeshire District Council chief executive, as returning officer for the mayoral election on May 1, 2025 On September 4 the Combined Authority board is being invited to re-appoint John Hill, East Cambridgeshire District Council chief executive, as returning officer for the mayoral election on May 1, 2025
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John Hill ‘bags’ top role in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority mayoral election 2025

Combined Authority has allocated £1.04m for the 2025 elections
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the B645 in Cambridgeshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the B645 in Cambridgeshire
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Driver, 22, dies after B645 crash in Cambridgeshire

St Neots woman passenger has serious injuries
An electricity pylon in Oldfield Lane Wisbech caught fire after being used to illegally abstract power to run a cannabis factory in a neighbouring scrapyard. A second cannabis factory elsewhere was discovered. PHOTO: Policing Fenland/Cambs Fire and Rescue An electricity pylon in Oldfield Lane Wisbech caught fire after being used to illegally abstract power to run a cannabis factory in a neighbouring scrapyard. A second cannabis factory elsewhere was discovered. PHOTO: Policing Fenland/Cambs Fire and Rescue
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£700,000 worth of cannabis plants seized after ‘accidental’ Wisbech pylon fire

306 plants worth £257,000 were growing inside lorry trailers
A teenage boy has died following a collision on the A1M on Saturday (24 August). A teenage boy has died following a collision on the A1M on Saturday (24 August).
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Teenage Cambridgeshire crash victim, 16, dies in hospital

Crash victim named as Isaac Nockels
A 14-year-old girl was attacked at about 4.20pm on Wednesday, 21 August, in the red car park of Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough. A 14-year-old girl was attacked at about 4.20pm on Wednesday, 21 August, in the red car park of Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough.
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Wanted: Man in connection with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl in Peterborough

Assault happened at Queensgate shopping centre
Picture of the cannabis seized in Warboys and living conditions for those growing the estimated £360,000 worth of plants. Picture of the cannabis seized in Warboys and living conditions for those growing the estimated £360,000 worth of plants.
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Cambs police seize cannabis worth £360,000 in Bank Holiday Monday raid

Two suspects in court today at Peterborough
Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty has released a statement following his visit to LabCorp in Alconbury Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty has released a statement following his visit to LabCorp in Alconbury
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‘As a dog owner myself it is hard to see dogs whose lives will end in the process of drug development’

'I do not support animal testing and made that position clear'
At about 10.20am police received a 999 call from staff at Lamb Weston in Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, after they found this object at their potato processing plant! At about 10.20am police received a 999 call from staff at Lamb Weston in Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, after they found this object at their potato processing plant!
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‘Bomb’ found in potato processing factory in Wisbech is harmless

Specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended
Fenland Council leader Chris Boden: ‘I think the last time I looked last time I checked 72 proposal suggestions had been given to me and I ended up having to - in conjunction with officers - reject 70 of them because I didn't feel confident enough that they were secure enough for us to use public money on’ Fenland Council leader Chris Boden: ‘I think the last time I looked last time I checked 72 proposal suggestions had been given to me and I ended up having to - in conjunction with officers - reject 70 of them because I didn't feel confident enough that they were secure enough for us to use public money on’
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Fenland Council’s £25m investment company fails to find much to invest in

Most investment board meetings have been cancelled
Left: Cllr Mark Goldsack receiving the chairman’s medallion and a scroll from Cllr Alan Sharp, who stepped down in 2023 after two years as chairman but retained his role as Woodditton ward councillor. Right: Independent Woodditton councillor James Lay Left: Cllr Mark Goldsack receiving the chairman’s medallion and a scroll from Cllr Alan Sharp, who stepped down in 2023 after two years as chairman but retained his role as Woodditton ward councillor. Right: Independent Woodditton councillor James Lay
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Councillor quits Tories leaving balance of power finely poised at East Cambs Council

East Cambs Council hit by sudden resignation
The popular Channel 4 show ‘Come Dine With Me’ is looking for hosts from Cambridge The popular Channel 4 show ‘Come Dine With Me’ is looking for hosts from Cambridge
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Host a dinner party in Cambridge and win £1,000 – what could be simpler?

Come Dine With Me coming to Cambridge
Police have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a stabbing in Peterborough Police have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a stabbing in Peterborough
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Teenager in hospital with serious injuries after Peterborough stabbing

The man was stabbed in Aldermans Drive, Peterborough
: Pledging support for supported housing – MP Charlotte talks with companion Rob about his experiences at Emmaus Cambridge. : Pledging support for supported housing – MP Charlotte talks with companion Rob about his experiences at Emmaus Cambridge.
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MP Charlotte Cane visits Emmaus Cambridge – the charity that supports the homeless

Emmaus UK has set out actions they hope government will take
John and Andrea Anker have won permission from Fenland District Council for Manor House Old Chapel Farm at 102 Eldernell, Coates, Whittlesey, for full planning permission (part of the application retrospective) to allow them to expand their wedding and events venue. PHOTO: Old Chapel Farm John and Andrea Anker have won permission from Fenland District Council for Manor House Old Chapel Farm at 102 Eldernell, Coates, Whittlesey, for full planning permission (part of the application retrospective) to allow them to expand their wedding and events venue. PHOTO: Old Chapel Farm
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‘We do’ says Fenland planning committee when asked to approve rural wedding venue

Coates wedding venue opposed by Whittlesey town council
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey during a visit to the Citizen Hub in St Neots this year – a few months later the hub closed. Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey during a visit to the Citizen Hub in St Neots this year – a few months later the hub closed.
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Exclusive: St Neots Citizen Hub praised by Sir Ed Davey as ‘an inspiration’ closes

Combined Authority worked with St Neots Initiative to set up Citizen Hub