Cambs Times

The Cambs Times started out as the Cambridgeshire Times in 1872, established by the Sharman family, who held ownership of the publication and others until the 1980s. Over the years, the paper aimed to be a true part of the community, emphasizing a commitment to fairness and accuracy in reporting on the rapidly growing Fens region of the UK and its residents.

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Illegal parking crackdown by police in March and Whittlesey

1 week ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Ben Jolley

4 1/1 Police have been cracking down on illegal parking in two Fenland towns. Officers patrolled St Mary’s Street in Whittlesey, and Grays Lane and Broad Street in March. Across the areas, they gave seven tickets to vehicles parked incorrectly in disabled bays, on the pavement, or on double yellow lines.
Police raid in Chatteris sees weapons and drugs seized

1 week ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Ben Jolley

Weapons and drugs were seized during a police raid in Chatteris earlier this week. (Image: Police) Weapons and drugs were seized during a raid on a Fenland town. Neighbourhood officers carried out a warrant in Chatteris earlier this week, following information about drug dealing in the area. No arrests were made, but weapons and class C drugs were seized. Investigations are ongoing, confirmed police.
HMP Whitemoor murder investigation continues after man's death

1 week ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Ben Jolley

The investigation at the prison continues. (Image: PA) A murder investigation continues after a man was attacked at HMP Whitemoor on Sunday (April 13). Police were called at about 4.10pm following the discovery of the body of John Mansfield, 63, formally from Manchester. He was pronounced dead at the prison at 4.27pm. A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
JAILED: Prolific shoplifter continued stealing while waiting to appear in court

1 week ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Ben Jolley

A prolific shoplifter who continued to steal from shops in Peterborough and Fenland while waiting to appear in court has been jailed. (Image: Newsquest) A prolific shoplifter who continued to steal from shops in Peterborough and Fenland while waiting to appear in court has been jailed.
Barn fire on Goosetree Road in Coates on Sunday April 13

1 week ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Ben Jolley

The cause of a barn fire on Goosetree Road in Coates on Sunday April 13 has been confirmed. (Image: Newsquest) The cause of a barn fire in the Fens has been confirmed. Crews from March, Whittlesey, Wisbech and Ramsey were called to the blaze on Goosetree Road in Coates at 8.07pm on Sunday April 13. Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used hose reels and small gear to extinguish the fire before returning to their stations by 12am. The cause of the fire was accidental.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder at HMP Whitemoor, March

2 weeks ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Ben Jolley

An inmate at HMP Whitemoor near March has been arrested on suspicion of murder after convicted killer John Mansfield was found dead. (Image: Google Maps) A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an inmate at a Fenland prison was found dead. Police were called at about 4.10pm yesterday (Sunday April 13) following the discovery of the body of a man in his 60s at HMP Whitemoor near March.
A141 Huntingdon Road crash on April 12 was between two cars

2 weeks ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

Emergency services were called to the A141 Huntingdon Road, outside Bartlett Business Park. (Image: Newsquest) A crash closed a busy Fenland A-road on Saturday. Emergency services were called with reports of a collision involving two cars on the A141 Huntingdon Road, outside Bartlett Business Park, in Chatteris, on April 12. A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "Officers attended, no serious injuries reported and no arrests.
Car found in Sixteen Foot river, Christchurch, on April 10

2 weeks ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

Emergency services were called at about 4.20pm yesterday (April 10) with reports of a car in the water at Sixteen Foot Bank, Christchurch. (Image: Newquest) An investigation is ongoing after a car was discovered submerged in a Fenland river on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called at about 4.20pm yesterday (April 10) with reports of a van in the water at Sixteen Foot Bank, Christchurch.
HMP Whitemoor prison smuggler jailed after drone crash

2 weeks ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

4 1/1 A man has been jailed for his part in a plot to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into HMP Whitemoor after a drone carrying the goods crashed. Simon Woodall, 32, was linked to the plot after his DNA was found on the drone’s cargo, including drugs and mobile phones worth more than £200,000. The crashed drone was found on November 13, 2023, by a dog handler conducting patrols at the prison near March.
Why are emergency services at Sixteen Foot Bank in March?

2 weeks ago | cambstimes.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

There is a large presence of emergency services at the Sixteen Foot Bank in March this evening (April 10) after reports a car entered the water. Cambs Times has approached Cambridgeshire Police, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service for further details. This is a breaking story and will be updated as and when we receive the latest updates.