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Michael Jackson scarecrow
CHATTERIS: Michael Jackson scarecrow - made for town's competition - stolen from garden

17:30 - 02 July 2009

Story by: ADAM LAZZARI A SCARECROW dressed as the late King of Pop Michael Jackson has been stolen and the owners are offering a £50 reward for its return. It was taken from the front of a house in Tithe Road, Chatteris between 2am-6am on Sunday – 48 hou... Full Story from the Cambs Times »

David Dobson.
MARCH: Family tribute to businessman David Dobson, who died from rare cancer aged 68

13:16 - 02 July 2009

EXCLUSIVE by: MAGGIE GIBSON DAVID Dobson showed the same determination and courage fighting a rare cancer that he had done in building up his business from a market stall to a multi-million pound operation. However, despite his bravery, Mr Dobson, 68, die... Full Story from the Cambs Times »

Cllr Steve Garratt cuts the ribbon.
WISBECH: New gym opens at the Hudson Leisure Centre

18:00 - 03 July 2009

FITNESS enthusiasts in Wisbech have been quick to take advantage of the impressive new gym that has just been opened at the Hudson leisure centre. The new, air-conditioned room contains more than 40 pieces of state-of-the-art equipment. It is the latest m... Full Story from the Wisbech Standard »

Voice of the Fens
VOICE OF THE FENS: Tell us about the great businesses for our inaugural awards

16:00 - 03 July 2009

IT has been a tough year for most businesses in Fenland; the current economic climate has made trading conditions very difficult. But as always, the business community has stood resilient and fought hard against the difficulties of a recession. Small or l... Full Story from the Wisbech Standard »

ANIMAL MAGIC: Children from Buckden Primary School taking part in the Huntsnet Music Festival. Picture: HELEN DRAKE 6066 HD0709
Gallery: Hundreds of children gather for some animal magic

15:00 - 03 July 2009

HUNDREDS of children gathered in Huntingdon on Monday to sing animal themed songs. The Crocodile Song, Four White Horses and Shoo Fly were just a few of the tracks sung by 400 primary school pupils at Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre. They also p... Full Story from the Hunts Post »

cambs police
Air gun fired at motorist on A141 in Hartford

13:07 - 03 July 2009

A MOTORIST was forced to duck out of the way after an air gun was fired at him as he drove along the A141 in Hartford. The 21-year-old victim noticed an air pistol being pointed out of the window of an oncoming car at 5.30pm on Thursday, June 25 near Tes... Full Story from the Hunts Post »

Zack
Baby of the Year winners announced

11:06 - 02 July 2009

THE lines have now closed, the votes have been counted and, after weeks of nervous anticipation, the winners of the Ely Standard Baby of the Year competition have finally been revealed. Hundreds of votes were polled across our three categories, with doti... Full Story from the Ely Standard »

Liam Fairhurst
Liam Fairhurst Has Died At The Family Home In Soham With His Family At His Bedside

09:05 - 01 July 2009

Liam Fairhurst has died. The teenager finally lost his four-year battle against cancer yesterday afternoon at his Soham home with his family at his bedside. Liam, a pupil at Soham Village College, has been instrumental in raising more than £320,000 for th... Full Story from the Ely Standard »

Video & Pictures From Across Cambs

Medieval Festival
Video & Gallery: CHATTERIS: A medieval festival with a modern twist

17:28 - 29 June 2009

CHATTERIS took a step back into the Middle Ages when thousands of people turned out to enjoy a weekend of jousting, traditional crafts and merriment at the annual Chatteris Medieval Festival. And the Cambs Times and Wisbech Standard team helped to bring... Full Story »

John Smith
Slideshow: FENLAND: Convicted travellers told to pay £150,000 each or stay in prison longer

16:53 - 22 June 2009

FOUR members of a gang of travellers– including two from Fenland- who were jailed for their part in a £1 million crime spree were today EACH ordered to hand over £150,000 from the proceeds. A confiscation hearing took place at Lincoln Crown Court when eac... Full Story »

Dance Offensive
Gallery & Video: Top group Dance Offensive to perform free show at Kids Are Alright event

12:46 - 11 June 2009

A SPECTACULAR free dance show will be performed at a special Kids Are Alright event in Chatteris this month. Top Cambridgeshire group Dance Offensive will stage a live performance at the Chatteris Medieval Festival on Saturday, June 27. The Cambs Times an... Full Story »

John Smith
Slideshow: FENLAND: Convicted travellers told to pay £150,000 each or stay in prison longer

16:53 - 22 June 2009

FOUR members of a gang of travellers– including two from Fenland- who were jailed for their part in a £1 million crime spree were today EACH ordered to hand over £150,000 from the proceeds. A confiscation hearing took place at Lincoln Crown Court when eac... Full Story »

Joan Gallagher
Video & Gallery: Britain's Got Talent contestant opens annual party in the park

12:00 - 01 July 2009

A PENSIONER who stunned TV audiences with her act on Britain s Got Talent opened the annual Party in the Park in Ramsey Forty Foot. Joan Gallagher, in her 70s, whose talents include lying on a bed of nails and breaking concrete blocks on the back of her... Full Story »

St Ives II 8 Cambridge City V 1
Slideshow: Men's Hockey

12:47 - 02 February 2009

Men s Hockey East Men s League Division Four NW St Ives II 8 Cambridge City V 1 ST IVES put on a strong performance to thump a struggling Cambridge City. Ives took an early lead through Kevin Gilder, and he doubled the score before half time. Simon Bollo... Full Story »

Etheldreda
Video: Annual Etheldreda Day

11:08 - 24 June 2009

THE Bishop of Ely was presented with a basket of eels as part of the city s annual Etheldreda Day. Eel Man Peter Carter made the presentation to the Right Rev Dr Anthony Russell on Saturday at Ely Cathedral, which was celebrating its 900th anniversary.... Full Story »

Ely City
Slideshow: Senior Football Round Up

11:13 - 15 April 2009

ALL the action from across the region s football DIVISION 3B BURWELL Swifts got over the midweek disappointment of a 3-3 draw against Little Downham with an emphatic 4-1 win over Hemingford United. Tom Thatcher opened the scoring after 40 minutes as he... Full Story »

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