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Part of A47 closed following serious crash
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (83+ words) Emergency services are on scene following a serious crash on the A47. Police are urging people to avoid the area after being forced to close the road at Terrignton St John due to the collision. Ambulance and fire crews have been…...
High blood pressure is the silent killer, say GPs at Wisbech's North Brink Practice
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (384+ words) In their first fortnightly Fenland Citizen column, GPs at the North Brink Practice in Wisbech discuss the dangers of high blood pressure" One of the most dangerous medical conditions we see as doctors is also one of the quietest" high…...
It's hard to stop working outdoors when there's always a job to do
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (576+ words) Just sit and appreciate your garden, whatever the size, says gardener Jamie Marsh in his weekly Jamie's Little Allotment column" While getting the garden ready for friends coming over for Teresa's birthday barbecue, I suddenly realised how much attention I'd…...
Askham Village Community in Doddington celebrated the dedication and leadership of its nursing teams
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (224+ words) A care home has recognised and celebrated the "professionalism, compassion and dedication" shown by its nursing teams every single day. This International Nurses Day, Askham Village Community in Doddington has shown appreciation to its nurses, who play a vital role…...
Thousands of people descend on London for two major protests
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (988+ words) Thousands of people have descended on London for two major demonstrations amid a huge "4. 5 million police operation. Police have estimated about 50, 000 people are set to attend Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom march, while 30, 000 are expected to go to the pro-Palestine…...
Vivienne elected deputy mayor
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (229+ words) Well-known Upwell woman Vivienne Spikings has been elected as the new deputy mayor of West Norfolk. Cllr Spikings, who represents Upwell and Delph Ward on West Norfolk Council, will support new mayor Steve Bearshaw. Cllr Spikings was born in Wisbech…...
New mayor and deputy elected for "Capital of the Fens" town
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (322+ words) Distinguished guests and councillors raised a glass to a new mayor and deputy who have now taken on their roles. At this afternoon's Wisbech Town Council meeting, Cllr Lucie Foice-Beard was elected as the new mayor, taking over from Cllr…...
King and Queen celebrate as three of their horses romp home
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (152+ words) The King and Queen are celebrating a treble victory at the races after three of their horses romped home as winners. The feat was achieved at two races at York and one at Newbury on Friday. Portcullis won the Darley…...
Has M&S fully recovered from the impact of its cyber-attack?
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (385+ words) Marks & Spencer will shed light on its recovery after a major cyber-attack last year that dented sales growth and weighed on profitability. The retailer will update shareholders on Wednesday May 20 on its recent progress and how consumers are faring amid…...
UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (450+ words) UK inflation is set to have eased last month as a drop in household energy bills offset a jump in fuel prices but experts warned of turbulence ahead as the Iran energy price shock "catches up" with the cost of…...