Environment

The bird was reported to an exotic animal rescue service last week.

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Escaped emu on the run in and around Wisbech

Plans unveiled for Green Skills Academy at college's Wisbech campus.

Plans unveiled for Green Skills Academy at college's Wisbech campus.

College of West Anglia

Wisbech college could be getting its own Green Skills Academy

Teams working out of Wisbech Port took part in an exercise last week to test their response in case of an oil spill.

Teams working out of Wisbech Port took part in an exercise last week to test their response in case of an oil spill.

Fenland District Council

Marine teams test oil spill response from Wisbech port

Some of those from Orchard House care home who have been helping with the Fenland Orchard Project.

Some of those from Orchard House care home who have been helping with the Fenland Orchard Project.

Wisbech care home help Fenland Orchard Project

The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit to the Wisbech incinerator plant.

The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit to the Wisbech incinerator plant.

Wisbech Incinerator

Wisbech incinerator

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Giant incinerator plant is granted an environmental permit

Labour has called for an investigation into Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay’s possible involvement in the government’s decision to pause granting permits for new waste incinerators.

Labour has called for an investigation into Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay’s possible involvement in the government’s decision to pause granting permits for new waste incinerators.

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Shadow Environment Secretary urges investigation into MP over incinerator decision

A section of land in Wisbech has been closed by police.

A section of land in Wisbech has been closed by police.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Pictures reveal state of "closed" Wisbech land filled with litter

Environment Secretary and North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has apologised for not recusing himself sooner from a decision about the Wisbech incinerator.

Environment Secretary and North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has apologised for not recusing himself sooner from a decision about the Wisbech incinerator.

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MP apologises for not recusing himself sooner from Wisbech incinerator decision

An artist's impression of the Wisbech incinerator plant

An artist's impression of the Wisbech incinerator plant

Fenland District Council

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West Norfolk Council to consider Wisbech legal fight support

Fenland District Council's leader says it is 'putting every effort’ into its fight against the Wisbech incinerator

Fenland District Council's leader says it is 'putting every effort’ into its fight against the Wisbech incinerator

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Council putting ‘every effort’ into incinerator fight

Townshend Road in Wisbech is currently closed following the discovery of a sinkhole.

Townshend Road in Wisbech is currently closed following the discovery of a sinkhole.

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Sinkhole discovery leads to road closure

Fenland District Council has voted unanimously to seek legal advice on a potential challenge to the Secretary of State's decision to allow Wisbech incinerator to be built.

Fenland District Council has voted unanimously to seek legal advice on a potential challenge to the Secretary of State's decision to allow Wisbech incinerator to be built.

Fenland District Council

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Fenland District Council to seek legal advice on potential incinerator challenge

Paul Carey, the managing director of MVV Environment, which wants to build the incinerator in Wisbech.

Paul Carey, the managing director of MVV Environment, which wants to build the incinerator in Wisbech.

Wisbech Incinerator

Fenland District Council

Incinerator's approval remains valid, insists company boss

Fenland District Council is considering a legal challenge in a bid to stop the Wisbech incinerator from being built.

Fenland District Council is considering a legal challenge in a bid to stop the Wisbech incinerator from being built.

Wisbech Incinerator

Fenland District Council

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Council considers legal challenge over incinerator decision

Medworth MVV's visualisation of the incinerator in Wisbech

Medworth MVV's visualisation of the incinerator in Wisbech

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Liz Truss MP reacts to Wisbech incinerator approval

Campaigners launch fight against Wisbech incinerator at town rally.

Campaigners launch fight against Wisbech incinerator at town rally.

Fenland District Council

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Wisbech incinerator gets green light despite opposition

The Environment Agency has proposed granting an environmental licence for the incinerator plant that could be built in Wisbech.

The Environment Agency has proposed granting an environmental licence for the incinerator plant that could be built in Wisbech.

Environment Agency proposes to grant permit for Wisbech incinerator

A protest against the Wisbech incinerator outside County Hall in Norwich

A protest against the Wisbech incinerator outside County Hall in Norwich

Decision nears on controversial incinerator planned for town

Paddlers can now enjoy 99 miles of waterways across the Middle Level under a new access deal

Paddlers can now enjoy 99 miles of waterways across the Middle Level under a new access deal

New scheme opens up miles of region's unexplored waterways

Fenmarc has been given the go-ahead for a solar farm at its factory in Elm

Fenmarc has been given the go-ahead for a solar farm at its factory in Elm

Go-ahead for firm's three acre solar power bid

Grapes have been found growing wild near the river in Wisbech

Grapes have been found growing wild near the river in Wisbech

Blackberry picker finds grapes growing wild in town

Charlie Racher spotted dolphins in the River Ouse last week

Charlie Racher spotted dolphins in the River Ouse last week

Tragedy as dolphin spotted in Norfolk dies just days after her calf

272 Wisbech Squadron Air Training Corp cadets with Rebecca Robinett (first from left), FDC's Street Pride Co-ordinator, town and district councillor Sidney Imafidon (second from left), and Wisbech Mayor Peter Human (third from right).

272 Wisbech Squadron Air Training Corp cadets with Rebecca Robinett (first from left), FDC's Street Pride Co-ordinator, town and district councillor Sidney Imafidon (second from left), and Wisbech Mayor Peter Human (third from right).

Fenland District Council

Take off for Wisbech cadet litter heroes

Campaigners launch fight against Wisbech incinerator at town rally. Picture: KIM TAYLOR

Campaigners launch fight against Wisbech incinerator at town rally. Picture: KIM TAYLOR

Fenland District Council

Wisbech incinerator recommendation to be made to Secretary of State

Charlie Racher spotted dolphins on the River Ouse

Charlie Racher spotted dolphins on the River Ouse

Dolphins spotted in the River Great Ouse and at Downham Market

Some of the Heat Pumps for Friday Bridge team

Some of the Heat Pumps for Friday Bridge team

Cambridgeshire County Council

Free home efficiency service launches to help residents save energy with heat pumps

GreenThumb will be treating Pauline’s lawn as part of their ‘Share The Lawn Love’ campaign

GreenThumb will be treating Pauline’s lawn as part of their ‘Share The Lawn Love’ campaign

Widow chosen to receive free lawn treatment after death of garden-loving husband

Wisbech Adventure Playground

Wisbech Adventure Playground

Fenland District Council

Wisbech Adventure Playground to close for repairs

MP Steve Barclay spoke at the Wisbech incinerator hearings.

MP Steve Barclay spoke at the Wisbech incinerator hearings.

Health secretary speaks on final day of Wisbech incinerator hearing

Wisbech councillor Sam Hoy and Cllr Stuart Dark MBE, leader of West Norfolk Council, spoke at the first open floor hearing into plans to build an incinerator in the town.

Wisbech councillor Sam Hoy and Cllr Stuart Dark MBE, leader of West Norfolk Council, spoke at the first open floor hearing into plans to build an incinerator in the town.

Critics voice their anger into incinerator plans

Paul Carey, managing director of MVV Environment Ltd, said an incinerator in Wisbech would bring a host of benefits.

Paul Carey, managing director of MVV Environment Ltd, said an incinerator in Wisbech would bring a host of benefits.

Firm states its case to build controversial incinerator

Campaigners gathered outside The Boathouse Business Centre in Wisbech where public hearings into plans to build an incinerator will take place.

Campaigners gathered outside The Boathouse Business Centre in Wisbech where public hearings into plans to build an incinerator will take place.

Campaigners stand up against incinerator ahead of first hearing

Details have been released about the upcoming hearings related to the Wisbech incinerator project.

Details have been released about the upcoming hearings related to the Wisbech incinerator project.

Wisbech incinerator: Deadline approaches to join public hearings

People in Wisbech are being encouraged to leave the car at home and walk or cycle.

People in Wisbech are being encouraged to leave the car at home and walk or cycle.

Council launches new walking and cycling map for Wisbech

Fly tipping at New Drove, Wisbech before the clean up. Credit: Fenland District Council.

Fly tipping at New Drove, Wisbech before the clean up. Credit: Fenland District Council.

The huge cost of clearing up after fly-tippers in Wisbech

$Virginia Bucknor, from the Wisbech without Incineration (WisWIN) campaign, speaking at Cambridgeshire County Council\'s Environment and Green Investment Committee.$ $Virginia Bucknor, from the Wisbech without Incineration (WisWIN) campaign, speaking at Cambridgeshire County Council\'s Environment and Green Investment Committee.$

Cambridgeshire County Council

Wisbech incinerator a ‘catastrophe’ for town, campaigners say

Anglian Water has been ordered to repay ?8.5m to its customers by the regulator Ofwat. Pictured: a neighbourhood flooded in Huntingdonshire.

Anglian Water has been ordered to repay ?8.5m to its customers by the regulator Ofwat. Pictured: a neighbourhood flooded in Huntingdonshire.

Anglian Water to repay £8.5m to customers after missed targets

Jonathan Culpin, CEO of Anglian Learning and Caroline Foster, Project Director at Urban&Civic.

Jonathan Culpin, CEO of Anglian Learning and Caroline Foster, Project Director at Urban&Civic.

Cambridgeshire County Council

New eco-primary academy school proposed in Cambridgeshire

Victoria Bradford and her son Guy who's currently up for winning the environmental section of the 'Make a Difference Awards'

Victoria Bradford and her son Guy who's currently up for winning the environmental section of the 'Make a Difference Awards'

Cambridgeshire boy nominated for Make a Difference Award

A watercourse maintenance grant can be used to provide ways to protect homes from flooding.

A watercourse maintenance grant can be used to provide ways to protect homes from flooding.

Cambridgeshire County Council

County council to combat 'increasing' flood risk

Both Fenland and East Cambridgeshire boast just 13 public EV charging points, according to EV research database Zap-Map, two more than in 2019.

Both Fenland and East Cambridgeshire boast just 13 public EV charging points, according to EV research database Zap-Map, two more than in 2019.

How is Cambridgeshire Fens tackling electric vehicle charger shortage?

River Great Ouse at Houghton Locks

River Great Ouse at Houghton Locks

Urgent warning to boat users as river levels fall

We've put together a list of woodland escapes in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of woodland escapes in Cambridgeshire.

11 woodland escapes in Cambridgeshire

CCTV by the parish council at Wimblington will be vital in proving a woman fly tipped at the parish hall on successive weekends

CCTV by the parish council at Wimblington will be vital in proving a woman fly tipped at the parish hall on successive weekends

Fenland District Council

Woman who twice ignored 'no fly tipping' signs faces two fines

A man has been fined after waste from their household was found fly-tipped in Willingham.

A man has been fined after waste from their household was found fly-tipped in Willingham.

South Cambridgeshire District Council

Man fined £300 after being linked to fly-tipping

Environment Secretary George Eustice has told MP Steve Barclay (above) that a criminal investigation is under way into illegally dumped waste in Whittlesey.

Environment Secretary George Eustice has told MP Steve Barclay (above) that a criminal investigation is under way into illegally dumped waste in Whittlesey.

Stephen Barclay

'Criminal investigation' into illegally dumped waste

Fly tipped paraphernalia in a Fenland field have hallmarks of a disbanded cannabis growing operation

Fly tipped paraphernalia in a Fenland field have hallmarks of a disbanded cannabis growing operation

Fly tipping link to cannabis growing

Investigators found that the watercourse had been polluted for 1.6 km and that at least 2,413 fish died.

Investigators found that the watercourse had been polluted for 1.6 km and that at least 2,413 fish died.

£60,000 fines after raw sewage kills 2,400 fish

Work to install a temporary flood barrier on the A1101 Welney Wash Road will mean there will be two-way traffic lights and a full road closure over the next few months.

Work to install a temporary flood barrier on the A1101 Welney Wash Road will mean there will be two-way traffic lights and a full road closure over the next few months.

Motorists face delays as village barrier works due to begin

Part of the evidence produced by the Environment Agency in their successful prosecution of Anglian Water

Part of the evidence produced by the Environment Agency in their successful prosecution of Anglian Water

Anglian Water fined £18,000 for raw sewage release into river

Fine and costs for Adam Ivory, 38, of Magnolia Cottage, Tydd St Giles who stored and burnt waste without a permit

Fine and costs for Adam Ivory, 38, of Magnolia Cottage, Tydd St Giles who stored and burnt waste without a permit

£10,000 fine and costs for man who burnt waste illegally

Just Stop Oil protesters at the Buncefield oil terminal in Hertfordshire

Just Stop Oil protesters at the Buncefield oil terminal in Hertfordshire

Just Stop Oil fuel protests 'suspended until April 25'

Tesco Bar Hill, one of several Cambridgeshire petrol stations without fuel today (April 8)

Tesco Bar Hill, one of several Cambridgeshire petrol stations without fuel today (April 8)

Protests blamed for 'temporary and localised' fuel supply problem

Large quantities of Asbestos was removed illegally.

Large quantities of Asbestos was removed illegally.

Builder duped businesses in asbestos licence lie across Cambridgeshire