Fenland Citizen

2 days ago | fenlandcitizen.co.uk | Lucy Carter

Police issued numerous tickets to drivers parking on double yellow lines - despite there being free car parks moments away. Officers conducted patrols around Whittlesey to tackle the ongoing issue. On one occasion, four tickets were issued to cars parked on double yellow lines on Falcon Lane and St Marys Street. Via the Policing Fenland Facebook page, officers said: “There are plenty of free car parks and places to park in Whittlesey, even if it means walking a little further to your destination.

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 | Alice Hobbs

A woman remains in critical condition after she was involved in a crash between a fire engine and two buses. Officers and paramedics were called to the B1050 Station Road where it crosses the Guided Busway near Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, at about 2pm yesterday, following reports of the collision. The driver of the second bus, a 44-year-old woman from Gedney Hill, is still in Addenbrooke’s Hospital, seriously injured, while ten others who were also taken in for treatment suffered minor injuries.

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.