Whittlesey6 days agoOrganisers keep tradition alive as straw bear returnsGary Cook says more and more people are enjoying the festival each year since the Covid pandemic.6 days agoEngland7 days ago'More the merrier' as Straw Bear Festival returnsAn augmented-reality Straw Bear will also be part of the event this year.7 days agoCambridgeshire9 Jan 2025Man who died in A605 crash is named at inquestA coroner says Muhammad Faizan, 23, died at the scene of the crash near Peterborough on 21 December.9 Jan 2025England8 Jan 2025Drink-driver jailed after hitting bus shelterPolice say he has been banned from driving until February 2028.8 Jan 2025England7 Jan 2025Council shuts road after flood warnings The authority says the closure will remain in place until the risk of flooding subsides.7 Jan 2025England27 Dec 2024Driver charged after man dies in crashA man dies and another person is seriously injured after two cars collide.27 Dec 2024England17 Dec 2024Council projects £4m shortfall 'if no action taken'The leader of Fenland District Council says there are measures that can mitigate the shortfall.17 Dec 2024England13 Dec 2024Santa's float raises £4,000 for charityWhittlesey Round Table says children and adults love seeing Santa's float arrive at their street.13 Dec 2024England28 Nov 2024Bridge lane closure a nightmare, says residentsThe King's Dyke Bridge connects the Fenland town of Whittlesey to Peterborough.28 Nov 2024