Molly Nicholas

1 week ago | fenlandcitizen.co.uk | Molly Nicholas

With local elections just around the corner, find out some key information ahead of the voting day. The elections will be taking place in Cambridgeshire on Thursday, May 1. If you are unable to get to a polling station, you can nominate someone to cast your vote for you – a proxy. You will need to have applied to vote by proxy by 5pm on Wednesday. More information on how to apply is available on your district council’s website, and you can find out more on the Electoral Commission website.

1 week ago | fenlandcitizen.co.uk | Molly Nicholas

Police executed a drugs warrant earlier this week. Fenland neighbourhood officers paid a visit to Chatteris, following information about drug dealing in the area. No arrests were made, but weapons and class C drugs were seized. Police issued a drug warrant in Chatteris. Picture: Policing FenlandA spokesperson for the police said investigations are ongoing.

1 week ago | fenlandcitizen.co.uk | Molly Nicholas

A murder investigation continues after a man was attacked at Whitemoor Prison in March on Sunday. Police were called at about 4.10pm following the discovery of the body of John Mansfield, 63, formerly from Manchester. He was pronounced dead at the prison at 4.27pm. A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in prison custody and under investigation.

1 week ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Molly Nicholas

Published: 09:02, 17 April 2025 Here’s a range of things to see and do to keep everyone entertained in the coming week. EXHIBITIONSLynn Town Hall: Stories of Lynn: Open daily, 10am to 4.30pm, £3.95 adult, £2.95 concessions, £1.95 child, £9.80 family ticket, interactive exhibitions, learn about the history of the town. True’s Yard Museum: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm (last admission at 3.30pm), admission £5/£4/£2/£8.

1 week ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Molly Nicholas

A community event will let people find out about hobbies and volunteering opportunities in their town. Downham Town Council is hosting a community fair on Saturday, April 26, from 9am-1pm. It will be held at the town hall. It is a chance for local groups and charities to promote their community services and activities to residents and visitors to Downham. This event is the ideal opportunity to find out about new hobbies or volunteer in and around the town.