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Fire Strikes Wisbech Yet Again!

By eliza2355

I wonder if The Bell at Walsoken will be the next target? Wisbech seems to get nothing but bad luck...

By Laura_Spodula at 14:43 on 06/09/10

The Blackfriars Pub near the hospital has been struck by fire possibly some time in the early hours. The road close to the pub was closed at 6am but was open in time for more reasonable hours. Thankfully that building is derelict anyway but it's another blow to the town after we thought it was all over.
Custody Suites Being Built for Fenland Prisoners

By Edna_W

Is this another idea of something being taken away from Wisbech, the prison cells are now being...

By Laura_Spodula at 21:56 on 08/08/10

The cells located at Wisbech Police Station have been deemed unsafe for prisoners and so those people are now being housed in March Police Station. Work is now underway for the construction of investigation centres all over East Anglia at the cost of £87 million. A custody suite is being constructed in King's Lynn for the holding of prisoners from King's Lynn and Wisbech. Once opened offenders will be interviewed and held at...
Letter Being Sent Out To Stop Vandalism

By Fibreshack

with comment to laura`s question....will this letter make a difference? I would argue that if you do...

By Laura_Spodula at 20:38 on 21/07/10

Citizens residing in Manea have been victims of anti social behaviour before and last Saturday was no exception. A group of around 20 youths attempted to break into the village pavilion in the early hours, which would have ruined the village gala happening the next day. In light of this recent incident a letter will be sent out to all parents and grandparents in the area. The letter is basic, praising the good in the village and trying...
1984

By SteveTierney

Absolutely right. Fear is always the tool used to make people more willing to surrender their...

By specss at 18:23 on 06/07/10

Many years ago i read 1984 by George Orwell and thought blimey that wont happen here. It could i am afraid all you have to do is install fear in the populace real and imaginary tell them there is a crim on every street corner a terrorist in the vicinity and cameras go up and you feel safe. The I R A and the London suicide bombers were tracked by camaras but they did not stop the attacks. I suppose some have a place and are useful...
Robbery At Little Chef Near Wisbech

By Edna_W

That was a lovely story of the young lad going on to perform on the West End stage as Billy Elliot....

By Laura_Spodula at 20:03 on 01/07/10

As seen on the news, yes, we made television, the Little Chef along the A47 close to our town was hit by armed robbers this morning. They got what they came for as they fled with a substancial amount of money. Do you remember if we were ever in the news for something good? Then again usually the news is filled with mostly bad.

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New Blog Post on "Getting The Message Out" - "Under Pressure"

By SteveTierney at 11:09 on 31/08/10

Under Pressure Last week at the Wisbech Police Panel Meeting we were all surprised to see a full hall of local people. Surprised because, usually, you’re lucky to get half-a-dozen. In fact, I’ve been at Police Panels where there has been only one single member of the public (and half-a-dozen councillors.) In the past the organisers of the meetings have often bemoaned the fact that “people don’t...
Woman Wanted For Questioning In Connection With Fraud In Wisbech

By Laura_Spodula at 20:16 on 11/08/10

A handbag holding bank cards was stolen from the College of West Anglia on Ramnoth Road on July 20th. On this very day the cards were used at the Alliance and Leicester on the Market Place. The cards were used to withdraw £300 from a cash point and £95 at the desk. Another card was also used to try and buy £700 worth of jewellery from Argos but that transaction was refused. For the rest of the story and to see images...
K & T Store in Wisbech Suffers Break In

By Laura_Spodula at 23:11 on 01/08/10

Boxes of cigarettes worth thousands of pounds as well as scratch cards and cash were stolen from the K & T Store on Elm Road on July 29th. Police would like to know if anyone heard or saw anything. The incident in question took place between 1.30am and 2.30am.
Wisbech St. Mary Crime Wave

By Briar_Rose at 22:41 on 18/07/10

I have been informed criminal damage and vandalism has been caused on various scales to residents cars and homes recently, with the time scale of damage spread over some weeks. Residents should be on higher alert as it seems the vandalism could be caused even whilst the cars are parked on the driveway. Eggs, mud and even dog poo has been used to throw at homes or place on cars or outside doors. If you know anything do not be afraid...