Wisbech Standard

The new Labour government has been issued a stark warning.

Experts warn state pension age could rise to 71 and warn Labour government Labour has been urged to step in amid fears the state pension age will rise to 71 to stay affordable.

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Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

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Nurse hands over some furry friends!

Fenland police receive handcrafted teddy bears from retired nurse Fenland Policing team receive assortment of handmade teddy bears from retired nurse.

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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

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Did you know this?

The 'little-known' dog collar law that could see pet owners face £5k fine The pet experts at dog food brand Harringtons have warned owners that their pups’ collars may be incorrectly labelled which could lead to a…

An important milestone for the project

Video: Cambridge Children’s Hospital plans approved by ministers Cambridge Children's Hospital's Outline Business Case has been officially signed off by the relevant government ministers.

"We want to give our dad the proper recognition he deserves."

Family appeal to help buy headstone for popular Wisbech restaurant owner The family of a Wisbech restaurant owner who died shortly after a diagnosis of early-onset dementia are appealing for support to buy a headstone for…

Trial rewards litter pickers at holiday destination

‘Green Rewards Copenhagen’, invites tourists to litter-pick Copenhagen trial that combines civic pride with eco-tourism by rewarding visitors for helping to keep the city clean.

More children contact Childline about this issue over the summer holidays

Childline offers back-to-school advice for Cambridgeshire families Childline has released some back-to-school advice for families as the summer holidays come to an end in Cambridgeshire.

This event sounds fantastic!

Join Wisbech's Oddfellows for 'frenergy' boosting Friendship Month events A Wisbech friendship group is set to boost energy levels this September with special activities celebrating Friendship Month.

"Chronic staffing issues” were among the concerns raised

Region’s probation services rated ‘requires improvement’ His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation has rated East of England’s probation services as “requires improvement” in a report published on…

High achieving GCSE student dives into research at Cambridge University

GCSE high-flyer undertakes prestigious research at Cambridge University Wisbech's brightest science pupil undertakes international research project at Cambridge University.

Firefighters arrived to find a car had left the road and entered a field.

Person had to be freed from vehicle after bypass crash A person had to be freed from their vehicle after a crash on the March bypass between March and Guyhirn on August 28.

306 plants were found growing inside lorry trailers at a scrap yard.

£685k cannabis factories found after blaze caused by abstracting electricity A huge fire in Wisbech led to the discovery of almost £700,000 worth of cannabis in a scrap yard in Oldfield Lane and a warehouse in Mount…

"Before we come knocking on your door, you know where Wisbech police station is."

Cash, cannabis, class A drugs and large knife seized from stolen vehicle in the Fens A large amount of cash, cannabis, class A drugs and a large knife were seized from a stolen vehicle that was found in Leverington.

“I know that some of the recent high-profile, national events have dented public confidence and trust in policing."

Police and Crime Commissioner updates Cambs residents on crime numbers The Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Darryl Preston, has published his annual report into crime in the county.

"We need a national review of land use very urgently as time is fast running out."

Farmer Anne-Marie Hamilton writes about the 'Bread Basket of England' Cambridgeshire farmer, Anne-Marie Hamilton, writes her monthly column for The Hunts Post.

The blaze happened last night. Did you see what happened?

Investigation launched after caravan fire in Wisbech A caravan fire in New Bridge Lane, Wisbech, on August 27 is believed to have been arson.

Police have shared more details about the bomb that was discovered in Wisbech yesterday.

Photo of WWII bomb discovered by staff at potato processing plant Staff at Lamb Weston potato processing plant in Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, discovered a WWII bomb on August 27.

This sounds delightful!

Care home residents in Wisbech savour international cheese and wine Afternoon of tasty delight was enjoyed at Wisbech care home with a special cheese and wine tasting.

"Sadly, slavery is happening right here in Cambridgeshire."

REVEALED: Number of potential modern slavery victims rescued in Cambridgeshire New statistics have revealed more than 150 potential victims of modern slavery were rescued in Cambridgeshire in a year.

The teenage girls saw the house listed on an urbanex website 🧑‍⚖️

Teenage urban explorers caught red-handed inside dilapidated farm house Three teenage girls obsessed with exploring abandoned buildings travelled to a dilapidated farm house in Rackheath after seeing it listed on an…

He was caught driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

Drink driver stopped by police on his way to buy more alcohol A drink driver from King's Lynn who told police he was on his way to buy more alcohol has been jailed.

The blaze happened on Sunday evening.

Cause of shed fire in Wisbech confirmed The cause of a shed fire in Hawthorne Avenue, Wisbech, on August 25 has been confirmed.

Residents have been advised to avoid the area.

BREAKING: Bomb discovery in Wisbech Weasenham Lane in Wisbech is currently closed following the discovery of a suspected unexploded World War Two bomb.