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Daughter, 17, to take on mum’s popular café

22 March 2025
Daughter, 17, to take on mum’s popular café

Daughter, 17, to take on mum’s popular café

22 March 2025

A 17-year-old is gearing up to take on a family business.


Plans to demolish sports pavilion given green light

22 March 2025
Plans to demolish sports pavilion given green light

Plans to demolish sports pavilion given green light

22 March 2025

Plans to demolish a 70-year-old sports pavilion have been given the green light, leaving football players temporarily without changing facilities.


Successful opening day for business named after granddaughter

17 March 2025
Successful opening day for business named after granddaughter

Successful opening day for business named after granddaughter

17 March 2025

A family business named after the owner’s granddaughter has had a successful opening day.


Vicar set for retirement after long service and is set for the ‘wow’ factor with next mission

26 February 2025
Vicar set for retirement after long service and is set for the ‘wow’ factor with next mission

Vicar set for retirement after long service and is set for the ‘wow’ factor with next mission

26 February 2025

A vicar who has served a community for 23 years will continue to live in the parish he calls ‘home’ when he retires — and has exciting plans ahead.


‘Mindless’ vandalism leaves cricketers angry and frustrated

25 February 2025
‘Mindless’ vandalism leaves cricketers angry and frustrated

‘Mindless’ vandalism leaves cricketers angry and frustrated

25 February 2025

A crowd funder has been created in aid of a cricket club that has been vandalised.


Oakley Frame Buildings to start repairing Europe’s tallest spire

16 February 2025
Oakley Frame Buildings to start repairing Europe’s tallest spire

Oakley Frame Buildings to start repairing Europe’s tallest spire

16 February 2025

A contractor has been found to start essential repair work to a town church’s wooden spire - which is the tallest and oldest in Europe.


Grot spot hotel to be turned into flats to end long-running saga

06 February 2025
Grot spot hotel to be turned into flats to end long-running saga

Grot spot hotel to be turned into flats to end long-running saga

06 February 2025

Developers have been given the go-ahead to turn a dilapidated grot spot hotel into residential housing.


Villagers welcome news that South Holland District Council has rejected asphalt plan

31 January 2025
Villagers welcome news that South Holland District Council has rejected asphalt plan

Villagers welcome news that South Holland District Council has rejected asphalt plan

31 January 2025

Villagers have welcomed news that plans for an asphalt plant have been turned down.


Dad slams police for inaction after young daughter witnesses man urinating in doorway

20 January 2025
Dad slams police for inaction after young daughter witnesses man urinating in doorway

Dad slams police for inaction after young daughter witnesses man urinating in doorway

20 January 2025

A father who along with his daughter witnessed a man urinating at their property has called for action to support victims of crime.


Asphalt plan refusal is a ‘victory for common sense’ say campaigners

19 January 2025
Asphalt plan refusal is a ‘victory for common sense’ say campaigners

Asphalt plan refusal is a ‘victory for common sense’ say campaigners

19 January 2025

Villagers have welcomed news that plans for an asphalt plant have been turned down.


Food items collected for those in need

19 January 2025
Food items collected for those in need

Food items collected for those in need

19 January 2025

Football players have collected food items to donate to a community centre and village church for those in need.


Man accused of defacing war memorials and urinating in church grounds

03 January 2025
Man accused of defacing war memorials and urinating in church grounds

Man accused of defacing war memorials and urinating in church grounds

03 January 2025

A man has been charged with vandalising a war memorial and urinating in the grounds of a village church.


‘I don’t want cancer to define me’

02 January 2025
‘I don’t want cancer to define me’

‘I don’t want cancer to define me’

02 January 2025

A woman who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer has set up a lasting legacy to support families after she has gone.


Trucking star ‘made this lad’s dream come true’ in festive convoy

30 December 2024
Trucking star ‘made this lad’s dream come true’ in festive convoy

Trucking star ‘made this lad’s dream come true’ in festive convoy

30 December 2024

A teenager met his trucking idol as a record number of festive vehicles took part in a convoy taking gifts to children in hospital.


‘I want to help other parents with poorly babies after my experience with Benji’

15 December 2024
‘I want to help other parents with poorly babies after my experience with Benji’

‘I want to help other parents with poorly babies after my experience with Benji’

15 December 2024

A devoted mother of a heart transplant baby is determined to bring comfort to other parents whose children will be spending Christmas in hospital.


‘Damp and mouldy school is making our children ill something must be done’

13 December 2024
‘Damp and mouldy school is making our children ill something must be done’

‘Damp and mouldy school is making our children ill something must be done’

13 December 2024

Mould and damp in an school building is causing parents to worry about their children’s health - with one mum taking decisive action.


Notre Dame construction methods will help revive our historic spire

07 December 2024
Notre Dame construction methods will help revive our historic spire

Notre Dame construction methods will help revive our historic spire

07 December 2024

Restoration is hoped to begin on a tower church spire next year - using similar methods to repair Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.


Schoolboy’s battle with brain tumour inspires friends to help fund special room at his home

26 November 2024
Schoolboy’s battle with brain tumour inspires friends to help fund special room at his home

Schoolboy’s battle with brain tumour inspires friends to help fund special room at his home

26 November 2024

Friends of a schoolboy who is bravely battling a brain tumour are showing their support by raising money for a special room for him at his home.


Cafe owner is ready to ‘throw in the towel’ over plans

24 November 2024
Cafe owner is ready to ‘throw in the towel’ over plans

Cafe owner is ready to ‘throw in the towel’ over plans

24 November 2024

An owner of a popular village café is ‘ready to throw in the towel’ and move abroad should ‘ludicrous’ plans for an industrial plant get the go-ahead.


Litter-picking duo on a clean-up mission on busy Fen road

17 November 2024
Litter-picking duo on a clean-up mission on busy Fen road

Litter-picking duo on a clean-up mission on busy Fen road

17 November 2024

Fake breasts, an unemptied catheter,urine-filled bottles, and a 21-year-old crisp packet are the more unusual items found by a litter-picking duo.


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