Whittlesey, England News

A POLICE surgery is being held for residents in Whittlesey on Tuesday. Anyone with concerns, issues and enquiries is invited to go along to the meeting at the Fenland District Council building, in High Causeway, Whittlesey, between 1pm and 3pm.

A FORKLIFT truck caught fire after an electrical fault at a workshop. Firefighters were called to RG Engineering, in Station Road, in Whittlesey, at 11am, on Saturday, after a number of wooden pallets had caught fire.

VILLAGERS have raised concerns about plans to build a windfarm "near their homes". Some residents of Turves, near Whittlesey, claim the five 100m high turbines proposed at land north of Burnthouse Farm are too close to their properties and will disturb the calm of their peaceful neighbourhood.

THERE were widespread safety warnings today as Peterborough once again basked in soaring temperatures.

A quick-thinking five-year-old girl has been praised for saving her dad's life by calling 999 a ' after seeing him collapse unconscious.

TWO men were lucky to escape with their lives after arsonists set fire to their Peterborough home.

TRIBUTES have been paid to Leonard Hart, a man who worked tirelessly to help shape his local community.

The incident happened in Drybread Road, Whittlesey, outside Aldermans Jacob School, at about 3.40pm on Friday, 19 June.

Local dignitaries, veterans and residents gathered outside Peterborough Town Hall on 22nd June for a flag raising ceremony in honour of Armed Forces Day A new flag fluttered in the light breeze high above Peterborough Town Hall, as the city played its part in honouring the sacrifice of war heroes past and present.

A PAIR of promising youngsters are looking forward to bright futures after outshining rivals from across Cambridgeshire to clinch a Big Skill Award.

RISING fuel thefts from lorries in the Peterborough area could drive independent hauliers to the brink of closure.

TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill in Whittlesey on Thursday as the town said an emotional goodbye to a popular and well-loved great grandfather.

Volunteersa Week is an annual, national celebration to recognise, reward and recruit volunteers.

BLUE is the colour surrounding Peterborough today following yesterday's resounding success for the Conservative Party in the Cambridgeshire County Council elections.

AS a scorching summer looms, a survivor of a deadly skin cancer has today warned of the dangers of sizzling in the sun.

DOZENS of "superheroes" and "villains" celebrated what would have been the 25th birthday of a man whose tragic death has left a huge hole in his friends' lives.

A POPULAR pub is riding the crest of a wave after picking up a prestigious national award for the quality of its ales.

BROKEN friends of a young man tragically killed in a car crash are holding a special tribute night to the man they called "a superhero". Darren Heath had planned to celebrate his 25th birthday on Saturday with a fancy-dress themed bash at his beloved Met Lounge, in Bridge Street, Peterborough.

Fred Lewis spotted Eileen Park may have travelled to far-flung destinations around the world, but their 60-year romance began on a humble bus.

BATTLELINES are being drawn and manifestos prepared today as the fight for control at Cambridgeshire's Shire Hall gets ready to swing into action.