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Norah celebrating with her loved ones.

103 birthday celebrations for Norah

Tributes have been paid to former mayor of Wisbech Avis Gilliatt.

Tributes have been paid to former mayor of Wisbech Avis Gilliatt.

Fenland District Council

Tributes to former councillor and mayor of Wisbech

HRH with the house volunteers

HRH with the house volunteers

Visit by HRH The Duke of Gloucester

HRH Duke of Gloucester visits Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House in Wisbech

Tributes have been paid to Kathleen Brennan, who was the major of Wisbech for the municipal year 1986/87.

Tributes have been paid to Kathleen Brennan, who was the major of Wisbech for the municipal year 1986/87.

Tributes paid to former mayor of Wisbech

The bench handover was attended by Elm Parish Councillor Richard Welbourne, Robin Milham, local resident Martin Claxton, and Elm Parish Clerk Suzanne England.

The bench handover was attended by Elm Parish Councillor Richard Welbourne, Robin Milham, local resident Martin Claxton, and Elm Parish Clerk Suzanne England.

Fenland District Council

Memoial bench honours legacy of hard-working Fenland councillor

William 'Bill' Durrant, the former president of the Wisbech Royal British Legion branch, has died aged 87.

William 'Bill' Durrant, the former president of the Wisbech Royal British Legion branch, has died aged 87.

Tributes paid to respected figure of Fenland military community

Karen Harvey (main picture) has been listed to receive the MBE in the King's Birthday Honours 2024.

Karen Harvey (main picture) has been listed to receive the MBE in the King's Birthday Honours 2024.

King's Birthday Honours

MBE for woman who gets toiletries to people in need

Anne Hobson, Petra Meir and Liz Miller.

Anne Hobson, Petra Meir and Liz Miller.

Read the Tydd St Giles Golf Club results

Wisbech St Mary will have a new 3G pitch.

Wisbech St Mary will have a new 3G pitch.

Funding for new 3G pitch for Wisbech St Mary

The Chairman’s Cup went to 1st XV player Luke Hare and George Overland for their contribution to coaching junior players on Sundays.

The Chairman’s Cup went to 1st XV player Luke Hare and George Overland for their contribution to coaching junior players on Sundays.

Wisbech Rugby Club

Wisbech Rugby Club recognises talent and commitment

Wisbech 9s played Peterborough RFC on Sunday April 21.

Wisbech 9s played Peterborough RFC on Sunday April 21.

Wisbech Rugby Club

Wisbech youngsters round off the rugby season in style

Geoff Norris BEM joined his colleagues striking at Asda Wisbech this weekend.

Geoff Norris BEM joined his colleagues striking at Asda Wisbech this weekend.

Wisbech Asda’s pandemic hero joins colleagues on strike

The GMB Union says over 170 Asda workers are set to strike.

The GMB Union says over 170 Asda workers are set to strike.

Wisbech Asda open as usual this weekend despite strike

David Cross, 35, had been reported missing on February 4, 2024.

David Cross, 35, had been reported missing on February 4, 2024.

Coroner's Court

Inquest opens for man found in river

The GMB Union says around 170 Wisbech Asda workers are set to strike.

The GMB Union says around 170 Wisbech Asda workers are set to strike.

Wisbech Asda workers strike dates announced

The GMB Union says over 170 Asda workers are set to strike.

The GMB Union says over 170 Asda workers are set to strike.

Wisbech Asda workers to strike

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

Lawrence Court, in Huntingdon.

Lawrence Court, in Huntingdon.

Coroner's Court

Inquest opens into rugby player’s death

Darren Rawthorn was involved in a crash on the A47 near Hockering

Darren Rawthorn was involved in a crash on the A47 near Hockering

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Devoted father took his life by running into traffic after failing breath test

Some of the ladies from the Silver Swans in Wisbech.

Some of the ladies from the Silver Swans in Wisbech.

Clubs and societies

Over sixties dance group will celebrate international event

Visitors and residents enjoyed playing games at the club.

Visitors and residents enjoyed playing games at the club.

New men's club is launched at Wisbech care home

Success for Wisbech swimmers.

Success for Wisbech swimmers.

Success for Wisbech swimmers in regional championships

Wisbech artist Mia Grewal has been announced as the winner of the Visitor's Choice Award in Wisbech & Fenland Museum's first Young Arts Open exhibition.

Wisbech artist Mia Grewal has been announced as the winner of the Visitor's Choice Award in Wisbech & Fenland Museum's first Young Arts Open exhibition.

Double win for talented young Wisbech artist

Club captain Andy Hicks presents overall winner Neil Cousins with his trophy

Club captain Andy Hicks presents overall winner Neil Cousins with his trophy

Wisbech golf competition was huge success

A coronation event took place at the Beaupre Beaupre Community Primary School.

A coronation event took place at the Beaupre Beaupre Community Primary School.

Coronation of King Charles III

Coronation celebrations in Outwell crossed the generations

Hickathrift House care home residents and staff celebrated coronation.

Hickathrift House care home residents and staff celebrated coronation.

Coronation of King Charles III

Residents and staff at Wisbech care home celebrate coronation

The Scouts managed to get a selfie with pop superstar Katy Perry with Katy Perry outside the Abbey following the Service. Wisbech Explorer Scout Henry Fuller is pictured next to Katy on the left.

The Scouts managed to get a selfie with pop superstar Katy Perry with Katy Perry outside the Abbey following the Service. Wisbech Explorer Scout Henry Fuller is pictured next to Katy on the left.

Coronation of King Charles III

Scout from Wisbech attends HRH King Charles III Coronation at Westminster Abbey

Sarah Perkins and Maureen with Giovanni Pernice.

Sarah Perkins and Maureen with Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing

Care home resident meets Strictly Come Dancing star

The street dancers have been selected to compete in upcoming international competitions.

The street dancers have been selected to compete in upcoming international competitions.

Wisbech street dancers selected to represent Great Britain

Geoff Norris BEM, an Asda delivery driver, has been invited to the coronation of King Charles III.

Geoff Norris BEM, an Asda delivery driver, has been invited to the coronation of King Charles III.

Coronation of King Charles III

Asda delivery driver invited to the King’s Coronation

The Fenland Families and Baby Bank on Union Street has been open since November 2020, but has seen demand grow over the past few months. Pictured in Rachel Green who set up the baby bank.

The Fenland Families and Baby Bank on Union Street has been open since November 2020, but has seen demand grow over the past few months. Pictured in Rachel Green who set up the baby bank.

Baby bank goes from strength to strength thanks to support from Clarion Futures

From left to right: Lin Walker (ladies captain), Sylvia Ilsley and Chris Montigue.

From left to right: Lin Walker (ladies captain), Sylvia Ilsley and Chris Montigue.

Community contribution

Check out the Tydd St Giles Golf Club results and cup winners

The creative section was won by Martin Smart.

The creative section was won by Martin Smart.

Camera club announces winners of annual competition

A drive-in competition was held at Tydd St Giles Golf Club for this year's ladies' captain Sylvia Illsley.

A drive-in competition was held at Tydd St Giles Golf Club for this year's ladies' captain Sylvia Illsley.

Outgoing skipper ensures fitting send-off with triumph

Grace Robinson, 20, of Wisbech St Mary, died in a fatal collision near Wisbech.

Grace Robinson, 20, of Wisbech St Mary, died in a fatal collision near Wisbech.

Family of crash victim say she 'lit up the room with her smile'

A 20-year-old woman has died following a single vehicle crash near Wisbech.

A 20-year-old woman has died following a single vehicle crash near Wisbech.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman dies following single vehicle crash near Wisbech

Golf results and a trophy for Gary.

Golf results and a trophy for Gary.

Golf results and a trophy for Gary!

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

Police are re-appealing for information 10 years after the brutal murder of Una Crown, from Wisbech.

Police are re-appealing for information 10 years after the brutal murder of Una Crown, from Wisbech.

Police launch new appeal over unsolved Wisbech murder

Mark Raftery died after his condition deteriorated following a collision on the B1101 March Road between Coldham and March on December 8.

Mark Raftery died after his condition deteriorated following a collision on the B1101 March Road between Coldham and March on December 8.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Beloved' Wisbech man dies following car collision last month

Cllr Susan Wallwork, the Mayor of Wisbech, has teamed up with The Luxe Cinema to show The Polar Express. Tickets will be £1.50 per person.

Cllr Susan Wallwork, the Mayor of Wisbech, has teamed up with The Luxe Cinema to show The Polar Express. Tickets will be £1.50 per person.

Wisbech mayor organises one-off screenings of much-loved Christmas movie

The community came together for the annual Wisbech Christmas Fayre.

The community came together for the annual Wisbech Christmas Fayre.

In Pictures: Visitors brave the chill for Wisbech Christmas Fayre

Mark Laws will tackle Britain to tackle paralysis in February 2023.

Mark Laws will tackle Britain to tackle paralysis in February 2023.

Wisbech man on 450-mile journey for Spinal Research

Elme Hall Hotel in Wisbech.

Elme Hall Hotel in Wisbech.

Second Wisbech hotel will not accommodate asylum seekers, council says

Sue Ryder's team at its Wisbech shop on the Market Place.

Sue Ryder's team at its Wisbech shop on the Market Place.

Charity shop to host fun day at Christmas market

A resident holds up a hand made Christmas decoration which are on sale at Lyncroft Care Home, in Wisbech.

A resident holds up a hand made Christmas decoration which are on sale at Lyncroft Care Home, in Wisbech.

Care home residents sell handmade Christmas decorations

Let's Run Girls running club is expanding into the Fens.

Let's Run Girls running club is expanding into the Fens.

Women’s running club expands into the Fens

Cllr Susan Wallwork, the Mayor of Wisbech, has spoken of her pride in representing the community throughout the remembrance commemorations. Credit: Wisbech Tweets

Cllr Susan Wallwork, the Mayor of Wisbech, has spoken of her pride in representing the community throughout the remembrance commemorations. Credit: Wisbech Tweets

'It was incredibly moving’ - Wisbech mayor’s pride in town's remembrance events

Throughout October, residents at Hickathrift House designed, built and displayed their scarecrow family and pumpkins for the home’s local community friends to enjoy.

Throughout October, residents at Hickathrift House designed, built and displayed their scarecrow family and pumpkins for the home’s local community friends to enjoy.

Care home’s scarecrow and pumpkin display brings joy to all

Jess was asked to take part in 'In for a Penny', hosted by Stephen Mulhern, during her shop at Asda in Wisbech.

Jess was asked to take part in 'In for a Penny', hosted by Stephen Mulhern, during her shop at Asda in Wisbech.

Stephen Mulhern

Surprised shopper wins big on memorable 'In for a Penny' stint

Stephen Mulhern was spotted filming ITV game show 'In For a Penny' inside Asda in Wisbech.

Stephen Mulhern was spotted filming ITV game show 'In For a Penny' inside Asda in Wisbech.

Stephen Mulhern

TV presenter Stephen Mulhern spotted in town supermarket

Staff at Orchard House decorated the home with decorations for residents, friends, and families for an afternoon of Halloween fun on October 28.

Staff at Orchard House decorated the home with decorations for residents, friends, and families for an afternoon of Halloween fun on October 28.

‘Wonderful time’ as care home celebrates Halloween

A man was seriously injured after an attack in Wisbech Market Place.

A man was seriously injured after an attack in Wisbech Market Place.

Man punched and kicked in unprovoked attack

A teenage cyclist is in hospital after hitting a car on Lynn Road near Kooreman Avenue in Wisbech.

A teenage cyclist is in hospital after hitting a car on Lynn Road near Kooreman Avenue in Wisbech.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Boy cyclist seriously hurt after car crash