Learn about the Cowbit Road brewery’s 200-year history, from its start to its eventual closure and housing. Spalding Brewery History Shared by Gentlemen’s Society Micro-breweries are common today. People want the taste of real ale. Spalding once had a brewery too. It was on Cowbit Road over 200 years ago. The brewery is now gone,…
Kane Clears jailed over seven years for causing death by dangerous driving near Toft. He was speeding and drunk. Bourne Man Jailed for Fatal A6121 Crash Killing Engineer A driver was jailed for over seven years due to a fatal crash where he was speeding and drunk. Kane Clears, age 30, killed Ian Gooden, a…
Police seek man after multiple suspicious fires in Trumpington, with incidents dating back to February. CCTV Released After Series of Fires in Trumpington Police released photos of a man. They want to talk to him about fires in Trumpington. Firefighters responded to many fires recently. They think someone started them on purpose. The latest fires…
Fed up with a three-foot-wide pothole, a dad placed fake legs in it as a prank. Locals found it amusing and shared pictures online. Dad’s Hilarious Pothole Revenge Fools Drivers on Cambridgeshire Road A carpenter was annoyed by his village road. He made fake legs and placed them in a big pothole puddle. James Coxall…
After 70 years, Friends of Wisbech Hospitals charity will close due to lack of volunteers and hospital structure changes. Friends of Wisbech Hospitals Charity to Close After 70+ Years A charity is closing after more than 70 years. It’s called Friends of Wisbech Hospitals. They raised lots of money for a local hospital, starting in…
Joanne Shippey is honored for saving a man from a burning house while off duty at an award ceremony. Fire Officer Who Saved Man Honored at Cambridgeshire Awards A fire officer, Joanne Shippey, received an award for bravery for saving a man from a burning house. This happened while she was off duty at a…
The Cambridge Corn Exchange celebrated its 150th anniversary with an open day. It featured activities, workshops, and tours. Cambridge Corn Exchange Marks 150 Years With Free Open Day The Cambridge Corn Exchange had a free open day on Monday, February 17th. This event celebrated their 150th anniversary. They included activities for kids, live bands, and…
The Wildlife Trust urges East West Rail to enhance protection for habitats and rare bats along its route. Rail Plan Needs Stronger Nature Protection Says Wildlife Trust Wildlife experts say East West Railway must do more. They need to protect habitats and rare bats. This concerns the planned railway line. The Wildlife Trust warned about…
Detectives investigating the Julie Buckley murder confirm the last sighting near March. Continued search for the missing woman. Julie Buckley Murder Investigation Last Sighting Confirmed by Detectives Hey, have you heard about Julie Buckley? She’s missing from Christchurch. That’s near March in Cambridgeshire. Police think someone murdered the 54-year-old woman. They haven’t found her body…
Council leader stands firm, declining to apologize to the mayor despite criticism for her conduct. Council Leader Refuses Apology After ‘Toxic Culture’ Claims A council leader won’t apologize to the mayor. She said he failed as a human being. She also questioned his Hippocratic oath. Anna Bailey leads the East Cambridgeshire District Council. An independent…