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The site is on land north of The Spinney, Gall’s Drove, Guyhirn, Wisbech St Mary. IMAGE: Google The site is on land north of The Spinney, Gall’s Drove, Guyhirn, Wisbech St Mary. IMAGE: Google
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Fenland Council faces criticism in gypsy and traveller site ruling

Appeal site at Gall’s Drove, Guyhirn, Wisbech St Mary
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WATCH: CambsNews at St John’s Church, Peterborough, hustings

If you are undecided about which candidate to support on July 4 in Peterborough, 5 of those on the ballot...
Two men have died within days of each other in local crashes Two men have died within days of each other in local crashes
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Two die in road crashes near Wisbech and Cambridge

Crashes were near Madingley and near Wisbech
Wisbech town councillor Shahid Rafique facing an outcry after he painted a 15th century listed building red, white and green – to match the colours of his Italian Affairs restaurant Wisbech town councillor Shahid Rafique facing an outcry after he painted a 15th century listed building red, white and green – to match the colours of his Italian Affairs restaurant
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Fury as Wisbech Tory councillor paints 15th century listed building red, white and green

Fenland District Council is also investigating
Beagles inside MBR Acres at Wyton near Huntingdon. Photo: Animal Rising Beagles inside MBR Acres at Wyton near Huntingdon. Photo: Animal Rising
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18 face burglary charges after beagles freed from animal testing centre near Huntingdon

Defendants will appear before Cambridge magistrates on July 25
A plaque to commemorate Charles Swift after a square was named in his honour was unveiled today by his widow Brenda.  Brenda was joined by close family and friends and many councillors Including the Mayor Marco Cereste who hosted the event. Charles Swift Square, Peterborough Thursday 27 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris. A plaque to commemorate Charles Swift after a square was named in his honour was unveiled today by his widow Brenda.  Brenda was joined by close family and friends and many councillors Including the Mayor Marco Cereste who hosted the event. Charles Swift Square, Peterborough Thursday 27 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
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Peterborough honours Charles Swift, thought to be UK’s longest serving councillor

In 1985 Charles Swift was awarded an OBE for services to public
Wearing a balaclava, gloves and brandishing a machete, Nathan Smith, smashed the windscreen vehicle of a Peugeot van parked in Cambridge Crescent, Bassingbourn, at about 2.40am on 21 November (2023). Wearing a balaclava, gloves and brandishing a machete, Nathan Smith, smashed the windscreen vehicle of a Peugeot van parked in Cambridge Crescent, Bassingbourn, at about 2.40am on 21 November (2023).
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WATCH: Violent drunk with machete ‘terrorises’ victims in Cambridgeshire village

He went on a rampage in Bassingbourn 'using extreme violence'
The closure order was issued to 4 St George’s Court today (27 June) after a successful application from Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood officers to Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court. The closure order was issued to 4 St George’s Court today (27 June) after a successful application from Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood officers to Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court.
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Court bans visitors to Huntingdon house for 3 months

Anyone found on the premises risks arrest
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OPINION: Spending £8bn on East West Rail is ‘simply bananas’

More housing is needed. But it shouldn’t come at the cost of devastating communities
Lee Courtney, of North Brink, Wisbech, was jailed for 16 months at Cambridge Crown Court after having pleaded guilty to breaching a SHPO, failing to comply with Sex Offender Register notification requirements and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. Lee Courtney, of North Brink, Wisbech, was jailed for 16 months at Cambridge Crown Court after having pleaded guilty to breaching a SHPO, failing to comply with Sex Offender Register notification requirements and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child.
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Wisbech paedophile Lee Courtney jailed for Sex Offenders Register breach

'He clearly has not learnt his lesson' say police
The shock closure of Dotties Tea Room – housed in part of the Chequers public house at Friday Bridge near Wisbech - was announced today by owners Dotty and Russell Blakey The shock closure of Dotties Tea Room – housed in part of the Chequers public house at Friday Bridge near Wisbech - was announced today by owners Dotty and Russell Blakey
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Shock closure of hugely popular Dotties Tea Room at Friday Bridge near Wisbech

Tea room at Friday Bridge will close on Saturday
Cllr Haq Nawaz, who was sitting on the committee for today only as the substitute for Cllr Chris Seaton, felt £7m for one town was unfair and that the money would be better spent if shared around with other towns, including Whittlesey. Cllr Haq Nawaz, who was sitting on the committee for today only as the substitute for Cllr Chris Seaton, felt £7m for one town was unfair and that the money would be better spent if shared around with other towns, including Whittlesey.
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Conservative councillor loses the plot and threatens £7m for Fenland town  

Today’s decision puts the allocation of funds in limbo
Mike Gough was the owner of Roadies Cycles in Hartford, Huntingdonshire, and much-loved by the community Mike Gough was the owner of Roadies Cycles in Hartford, Huntingdonshire, and much-loved by the community
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Vigil in memory of cyclist and campaigner Mike Gough of Huntingdon

Please gather from 10pm and bring a candle, torch, or bicycle light.
Here You Come Again is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until Saturday, June 29. Here You Come Again is at Cambridge Arts Theatre until Saturday, June 29.
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REVIEW: The show is clumsy, loud, predictable, and brash. It’s embarrassingly bad

'A show that could have been so much better'
Spectators gathered by the River Nene in Wisbech as the Baltic Arrow, with its cargo of timber from Latvia, was finally freed and pulled into port. PHOTO: Terry Harris Spectators gathered by the River Nene in Wisbech as the Baltic Arrow, with its cargo of timber from Latvia, was finally freed and pulled into port. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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GALLERY and VIDEO: With one fell swoop grounded Baltic Arrow tugged safely into Port of Wisbech

Just before 10pm the Baltic Arrow was pulled clear
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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GALLERY: Baltic Arrow waiting for the tide to turn at Wisbech to be freed

Wisbech Port officials will now carry out an investigation
Luke Waters, of Salix Road, Hampton Hargate, used social media to boost about the high life – ultimately it contributed to his downfall Luke Waters, of Salix Road, Hampton Hargate, used social media to boost about the high life – ultimately it contributed to his downfall
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Sorry Luke £48,000 won’t cut the mustard but another £176,000 will do nicely, a court decides

Jailed Peterborough drug dealer given 3 months to pay
Jamie Pretlove, 32, was confronted by the victim after she discovered “flirty” messages from him to another woman on his phone. Jamie Pretlove, 32, was confronted by the victim after she discovered “flirty” messages from him to another woman on his phone.
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Man quizzed over ‘flirty’ texts batters girl friend with suitcase after she challenged him

Attacker found guilty of intentional strangulation
Residents and even the town council want Fenland District Council to refuse its own application to fell a 50- to 60-year-old protected oak tree off Bridle Close, Chatteris. PHOTO: Terry Harris Residents and even the town council want Fenland District Council to refuse its own application to fell a 50- to 60-year-old protected oak tree off Bridle Close, Chatteris. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Furious residents hit back at Fenland District Council’s bid to fell protected oak tree

Chatteris town council says 'no proof the tree is causing any problem'
Karolis Tauckela, 27, was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning (19 June) by road policing officers. Karolis Tauckela, 27, was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning (19 June) by road policing officers.
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Man charged after £600,000 car thefts in Crowland, Spalding, Whittlesey, Pinchbeck, Harston, Melton Mowbray

Accused bailed but tagged and passport confiscated
March for Free Palestine Peterborough. The march left Lincoln Road Park and ended at Cathedral Square where speakers addressed the public. Lincoln Road / Cathedral Square, Peterborough Sunday 23 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris. March for Free Palestine Peterborough. The march left Lincoln Road Park and ended at Cathedral Square where speakers addressed the public. Lincoln Road / Cathedral Square, Peterborough Sunday 23 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
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GALLERY and VIDEO: Huge turn out for Peterborough March for a Free Palestine

Dean of Peterborough explains why he withdrew as a rally speaker
Hustings chair Amir Suleman was described in pre hustings publicity as “accomplished presenter and host since 2008. He is a freelance presenter with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and also a volunteer radio presenter with Salaam Radio in Peterborough since 2016”. Hustings chair Amir Suleman was described in pre hustings publicity as “accomplished presenter and host since 2008. He is a freelance presenter with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and also a volunteer radio presenter with Salaam Radio in Peterborough since 2016”.
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Media banned from Peterborough hustings event chaired by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter

Advance publicity stated it was a 'public' meeting
Flashback to beginning of May when Mr Browne reported that over 570 people had shared concerns and comments about Longsands and Ernulf over the previous month. He is pictured with schools minister Damian Hinds discussing the concerns. Flashback to beginning of May when Mr Browne reported that over 570 people had shared concerns and comments about Longsands and Ernulf over the previous month. He is pictured with schools minister Damian Hinds discussing the concerns.
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OPINION: There is clearly something deeply dysfunctional going on to drive teachers to leave in such high numbers

'The head at Ernulf has resigned -27 teachers to leave Longsands'
Matt Howard (left) head of insolvency and recovery at Price Bailey and (right) Stuart Morton, a Price Bailey partner and insolvency practitioner. Centre is Simon Somerville-Large, founder and sole director of Laragh House Developments Ltd. Matt Howard (left) head of insolvency and recovery at Price Bailey and (right) Stuart Morton, a Price Bailey partner and insolvency practitioner. Centre is Simon Somerville-Large, founder and sole director of Laragh House Developments Ltd.
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Joint insolvency practitioners appointed to Laragh House Developments Ltd

A CVL is an insolvent liquidation process initiated by shareholders or directors
Ely taxi driver Jerzy Masjanis has had his joint hackney carriage and private hire driver licence revoked Ely taxi driver Jerzy Masjanis has had his joint hackney carriage and private hire driver licence revoked
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Rude taxi driver who also nearly ran over woman and her dog has licence revoked

Ely taxi driver 'demonstrated a history of non-compliance'
Swimmers take to the pool at 4am for a sunrise swim on the Summer Solstice. City lido, Peterborough Thursday 20 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris. Swimmers take to the pool at 4am for a sunrise swim on the Summer Solstice. City lido, Peterborough Thursday 20 June 2024. Picture by Terry Harris.
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WATCH: ‘Hooray an’ up she rises, early in the morning’ for summer solstice Peterborough swim

Lido promises 'a truly magical experience'
A 53-year-old motorcyclist from Peterborough died in a crash at Papworth Everard A 53-year-old motorcyclist from Peterborough died in a crash at Papworth Everard
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Peterborough death crash victim Paul Istead ‘a special kinda guy’ says best friend

'RIP my friend. We miss you already and so much'
Line Diagram of Wisbech Branch (Quail Map Company, 1998) Line Diagram of Wisbech Branch (Quail Map Company, 1998)
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OPINION: Let’s build a new station at Wisbech and then dare the railway not to come

A station without any trains — how utterly stupid! But is it?
Akshata Murty took along Lucia Hunt, wife of the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and Susie Cleverly, wife of the Home Secretary, James Cleverly to support Lucy Frazer Akshata Murty took along Lucia Hunt, wife of the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and Susie Cleverly, wife of the Home Secretary, James Cleverly to support Lucy Frazer
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GALLERY: ‘Westminster Wives’ including Mrs Sunak fight to save Lucy Frazer

A formidable trio of political wives turned out to support Lucy Frazer.
Once inside, police found various rooms at this Bretton, Peterborough, home had been converted to grow cannabis and seized 134 plants worth up to about £112,560 Once inside, police found various rooms at this Bretton, Peterborough, home had been converted to grow cannabis and seized 134 plants worth up to about £112,560
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WATCH: Bretton, Peterborough, cannabis factory grower caught and jailed

Police seized 134 plants worth up to about £112,560