A once in a generation opportunity to dramatically transform March and make it "fit for the future" has moved forward as part of a £1billion Government plan for high streets.
Touching tributes have been paid to a former senior member of Fenland District Council and six-time mayor of March who has died after a sudden illness.
The Whittlesey Festival, which was due to be held on September 13, has now been cancelled as a result of organisational concerns relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Fenland District Council's official flag is flying at half-mast at Fenland Hall in March as a mark of respect to Whittlesey councillor Alan Bristow, who died yesterday (April 19).
The Leader of Fenland District Council has thanked communities across the district for joining together and providing "a real lifeline" to the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
A new £5m fund aimed at creating opportunities and improving lives and skills across Cambridgeshire has been launched by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Three brand new shelters have arrived at Whittlesea and Manea railway stations as part of a large-scale investment programme into Fenland's railway stations.
