Wisbech News

Local solicitors firm Fraser Dawbarns has chosen Little Miracles as its new charity of the year.

Local solicitors Fraser Dawbarns announces Little Miracles as new charity of the year

Tina Day-Coombes, social organiser at Capital of the Fens District Lodge, pictured in Littleport

Tina Day-Coombes, social organiser at Capital of the Fens District Lodge, pictured in Littleport

Friendly donations to local foodbanks

Nurses in the department with some of the teddies.

Nurses in the department with some of the teddies.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Nurses take special delivery of teddies, thanks to generous donation

Cambridgeshire County Council is set to approve its budget in February 2024

Cambridgeshire County Council is set to approve its budget in February 2024

Cambridgeshire County Council

County Council support plans for new services for youth and elderly

The shoebox appeal is running until December 15

The shoebox appeal is running until December 15

CHS Group launches annual Shoebox Appeal to bring Christmas cheer to young people

Ian Parnell's inquest was opened earlier today at Peterborough Town Hall.

Ian Parnell's inquest was opened earlier today at Peterborough Town Hall.

Inquest opens into A142 motorcyclist’s death

Boris Johnson resigned with immediate effect.

Boris Johnson resigned with immediate effect.

Political candidate urges county's MPs to support calls for Boris to lose allowance

A motorcyclist who died in a crash on the A142 at Witcham Toll has been named as Ian Parnell, 57, of Isle Bridge Road, Outwell, Wisbech.

A motorcyclist who died in a crash on the A142 at Witcham Toll has been named as Ian Parnell, 57, of Isle Bridge Road, Outwell, Wisbech.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Victim named after fatal crash on A142

Students from the Mark Farnham Schools of Tae Kwon-Do with their medals from the 2023 Welsh Championships.

Students from the Mark Farnham Schools of Tae Kwon-Do with their medals from the 2023 Welsh Championships.

Medal rush for Ely and Wisbech Taekwondo students at Welsh Championships

Dr Nik Johnson is taking on a district transport challenge.

Dr Nik Johnson is taking on a district transport challenge.

Mayor takes on challenge to test transport in district

Peterborough instructor and Ely student Christopher Benstead, Wisbech student Charlotte Beck and Ely students Jack Steventon and Natalia Teli (Inset) with their black belt certificates.

Peterborough instructor and Ely student Christopher Benstead, Wisbech student Charlotte Beck and Ely students Jack Steventon and Natalia Teli (Inset) with their black belt certificates.

Taekwondo school reaches 'incredible' 591 student black belt passes

Geoff Norris, an Asda delivery driver, attended the King's coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Geoff Norris, an Asda delivery driver, attended the King's coronation at Westminster Abbey.

Coronation of King Charles III

Geoff’s ‘amazing, and very surreal day’ at King’s coronation

Cambridgeshire Freemasons have donated £16,000 to food banks across the county.

Cambridgeshire Freemasons have donated £16,000 to food banks across the county.

Cost of living crisis

Freemasons donate £16,000 to foodbanks

Students at the Mark Farnham Schools of Tae Kwon-Do achieved success at the TAGB British Championships.

Students at the Mark Farnham Schools of Tae Kwon-Do achieved success at the TAGB British Championships.

Students shine on national stage to win taekwondo glory

Jay and Gary Dorman raised over £2,000 towards their appeal to help provide Christmas presents to children in Cambridgeshire.

Jay and Gary Dorman raised over £2,000 towards their appeal to help provide Christmas presents to children in Cambridgeshire.

Brothers hope metal detector rally brings joy this Christmas

Check out our website every morning for traffic and travel updates.

Check out our website every morning for traffic and travel updates.

Check our updates for roadworks and likely hold-ups across Cambridgeshire

Autumn booster slots opened to the over 50s on Friday morning (October 15).

Autumn booster slots opened to the over 50s on Friday morning (October 15).

Book covid boosters, eligible groups urged as Cambridgeshire cases rise

Gary Crossley taught at Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech from July 2013 until January 2020 following an investigation into his behaviour.

Gary Crossley taught at Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech from July 2013 until January 2020 following an investigation into his behaviour.

Thomas Clarkson Academy

Former teacher who sent 'sexually motivated' messages to pupil banned for life

Dr Nik Johnson, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, hopes extra funding for the Ely Zipper and Wisbech Tesco 68 bus services will reassure those who rely on them.

Dr Nik Johnson, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, hopes extra funding for the Ely Zipper and Wisbech Tesco 68 bus services will reassure those who rely on them.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Ely bus service given a lifeline amid Stagecoach cuts

The Reverend Canon Richard Harlow, archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech, was welcomed at his collation service.

The Reverend Canon Richard Harlow, archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech, was welcomed at his collation service.

Bishops and mayor welcome in new archdeacon

Some of the equipment stolen from Wisbech Fire Station on the night of September 14.

Some of the equipment stolen from Wisbech Fire Station on the night of September 14.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

'Senseless act' leaves fire service reeling after break-in

Thomas Clarkson Academy's (TCA) Principal, Richard Scott (pictured) said

Thomas Clarkson Academy's (TCA) Principal, Richard Scott (pictured) said

Academy principal marks record-breaking year of exam results

Jasleen Kaur (right) moved to the UK while in Year 10 and had to learn English alongside her GCSE subjects when she arrived at the Wisbech school two years ago. Pictured left is Sarah West.

Jasleen Kaur (right) moved to the UK while in Year 10 and had to learn English alongside her GCSE subjects when she arrived at the Wisbech school two years ago. Pictured left is Sarah West.

Cambridgeshire GCSE results

Jasleen, 16, breaks language barrier to bask in GCSE glory

Lewis Raftery has been charged after police officers caught him riding in the gardens of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Wisbech.

Lewis Raftery has been charged after police officers caught him riding in the gardens of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Wisbech.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Rider who ripped up church gardens due in court

Firefighters were called to the blaze at a building on Fridaybridge Road, Elm.

Firefighters were called to the blaze at a building on Fridaybridge Road, Elm.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Village building blaze caused by arson

A man died after a three-vehicle crash on the A142 Mepal Road near Sutton.

A man died after a three-vehicle crash on the A142 Mepal Road near Sutton.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man dies after three-vehicle crash on A142

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be supporting hospital staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital and The Rosie in Cambridge.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be supporting hospital staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital and The Rosie in Cambridge.

NHS call on young superheroes to design logo of bravery

Andre Rieu's 'Happy days are here again' concert will be screened in Cambridgeshire cinemas during August 27-28. Picture: Hannah Terry

Andre Rieu's 'Happy days are here again' concert will be screened in Cambridgeshire cinemas during August 27-28. Picture: Hannah Terry

Andre Rieu brings new summer concert to Cambridgeshire cinemas

David Housden began painting a part of Wisbech town centre before it was hit by flooding in 1978, and now he has finished the artwork which stretches 16 feet in length.

David Housden began painting a part of Wisbech town centre before it was hit by flooding in 1978, and now he has finished the artwork which stretches 16 feet in length.

Painter who captured town before 1978 floods finishes 44 years on

Dramatic images captured a fire ripping through a building in Walsoken, believed to be arson.

Dramatic images captured a fire ripping through a building in Walsoken, believed to be arson.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Arson causes fire to rip through derelict building

More than 480 people were arrested for drink driving across Cambridgeshire, say the county's police force.

More than 480 people were arrested for drink driving across Cambridgeshire, say the county's police force.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Over 480 arrests for drink driving across county, say police

Campaigner Kath Sansom will meet with health secretary Steve Barclay today. They will discuss financial redress for those suffering complications from pelvic mesh implants.

Campaigner Kath Sansom will meet with health secretary Steve Barclay today. They will discuss financial redress for those suffering complications from pelvic mesh implants.

‘We should be offered compensation’ - Campaigner's plea to Steve Barclay

The NHS has an ambition plan to eliminate hepatitis C from England before the global goal of 2030. For the East of England, the goal is by the end of 2025.

The NHS has an ambition plan to eliminate hepatitis C from England before the global goal of 2030. For the East of England, the goal is by the end of 2025.

Mission to eliminate hepatitis C on target in town

Neighbourhood police officers in Wisbech stopped the suspected drug driver, who failed a DrugsWipe test for cocaine, in a Vauxhall vehicle.

Neighbourhood police officers in Wisbech stopped the suspected drug driver, who failed a DrugsWipe test for cocaine, in a Vauxhall vehicle.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cops catch out suspected drug driver who faked identity

A man was arrested after reports that he touched a child outside Tesco Express in Walsoken.

A man was arrested after reports that he touched a child outside Tesco Express in Walsoken.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man suspected of touching child outside supermarket

6 years jail for Jonathan Clements after metal pole attack on his brother

6 years jail for Jonathan Clements after metal pole attack on his brother

Cambridge Crown Court

6 years jail for man who lashed into brother with metal pole

Joanna Thomson, Kim Taylor and Andrew Hart came out top in the parks photo competition to showcase both Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's brilliant parks.

Joanna Thomson, Kim Taylor and Andrew Hart came out top in the parks photo competition to showcase both Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's brilliant parks.

Local government

‘Stunning’ entries win parks photo competition

Police Investigation Centre, King's Lynn, where a suspected shop lifter from Wisbech is being held.

Police Investigation Centre, King's Lynn, where a suspected shop lifter from Wisbech is being held.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Prolific suspected shoplifter in custody

We've put together a list of summer holiday events throughout Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of summer holiday events throughout Cambridgeshire.

7 summer holiday events for families in Cambridgeshire

'We're off to the prom' - students from Meadowgate Academy

'We're off to the prom' - students from Meadowgate Academy

The bus now leaving is for your prom!

Darryl Preston, Police and Crime Commissioner with chief constable Nick Dean

Darryl Preston, Police and Crime Commissioner with chief constable Nick Dean

£630,000 grant to make Wisbech and Peterborough a little safer

We've put together a list of historic places to visit in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of historic places to visit in Cambridgeshire.

7 historic places to visit in Cambridgeshire

A suspected drug driver was arrested after a three-vehicle crash on the A47 at Wisbech. Pictured is the damage caused to one of the vehicles involved.

A suspected drug driver was arrested after a three-vehicle crash on the A47 at Wisbech. Pictured is the damage caused to one of the vehicles involved.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Suspected drug driver arrested after three-vehicle A47 crash

Police arrested two drink drivers in Wisbech and March found over four times the legal limit.

Police arrested two drink drivers in Wisbech and March found over four times the legal limit.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Double drink drive arrest after men found over four times limit

We've put together a list of some great pizza places in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some great pizza places in Cambridgeshire.

7 of the best takeaway pizza places in Cambridgeshire

Thomas Clarkson Academy's Year 11's danced the night away at their leavers' prom on July 1.

Thomas Clarkson Academy's Year 11's danced the night away at their leavers' prom on July 1.

Thomas Clarkson Academy

‘The dance floor was heaving’ - students party away at leavers’ prom

The Alan Hudson centre and garden at Wisbech was officially opened by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester GCVO. She is seen with Mayor Cllr Susan Wallwork and Cllr Alex Miscandlon, FDC chair

The Alan Hudson centre and garden at Wisbech was officially opened by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester GCVO. She is seen with Mayor Cllr Susan Wallwork and Cllr Alex Miscandlon, FDC chair

Royal visit to day treatment hospice centre in the Fens

Firefighters in Soham were left struggling to leave the town's fire station to attend an emergency call due to car parking issues. Fire crews in other parts of the county, such as Wisbech, have also faced similar issues.

Firefighters in Soham were left struggling to leave the town's fire station to attend an emergency call due to car parking issues. Fire crews in other parts of the county, such as Wisbech, have also faced similar issues.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Poor parking leaves firefighters struggling to attend emergency call

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

Uncertainty over future of Zipper bus in and around Ely

Uncertainty over future of Zipper bus in and around Ely

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Threat to bus services in Ely and Wisbech

Revd Canon Richard Harlow (with his wife Kayla). He is the new archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech.

Revd Canon Richard Harlow (with his wife Kayla). He is the new archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech.

New archdeacon for Huntingdon and Wisbech

Fire gutted building in Wisbech following suspected arson attack

Fire gutted building in Wisbech following suspected arson attack

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Arson arrest after Wisbech blaze

Reader's tribute to the care received from the QEH at King's Lynn

Reader's tribute to the care received from the QEH at King's Lynn

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

‘Thank you, my NHS, you were simply amazing’

Mark Bedford has been jailed after admitting arson

Mark Bedford has been jailed after admitting arson

Man jealous of ex-wife's new relationship burnt down house