PUBLISHED: 13:57 21 March 2019 Georgia Barrow Police are appealing for witnesses after a HGV overturned near Fowlmere on Tuesday. Picture: Archant Archant Two men were taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with serious injuries after a HGV overturned in Cambridge Road between Fowlmere and Newton on Tuesday. Cambridgeshire Police are now appeal for information following the collision which also saw a third man taken to hospital with minor injuries.The refuse lorry carrying a driver and two passengers was travelling along Cambridge Road at about 11.30am when it rolled on to its side, throwing the driver and one of the passengers from the vehicle. The two men were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.Anyone who witnessed the collision or believe they saw the HGV prior to the collision should call the police on 101 quoting incident 161 of 19 March.Alternatively you can report online by visiting www.cambs.police.uk/report. … [Read more...] about Police appeal after HGV overturned near Fowlmere
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Kershaw Premier League Weekend Football Round-up
PUBLISHED: 13:22 30 March 2010 | UPDATED: 13:15 02 June 2010 Local football round-up By Gareth Draper Kershaw Premier League IT was a good week for Ely City Reserves as they plundered four points from their two games at home to local rivals Fordham and away to Foxton. The local derby versus Fordham was full ofLocal football round-up By Gareth Draper Kershaw Premier LeagueIT was a good week for Ely City Reserves as they plundered four points from their two games at home to local rivals Fordham and away to Foxton. The local derby versus Fordham was full of chances in the first half as Ely and the visitors both squandered great opportunities with Ely hitting the woodwork twice and Fordham failing with numerous one-on-ones with the 'keeper. The second half also stayed goal-free and both sides left with a point each as the game ended 0-0. Ely did hit the net on the Saturday as they played out an entertaining 3-2 victory at Foxton. The Robins Reserves were 1-0 in the … [Read more...] about Kershaw Premier League Weekend Football Round-up
Million pound milestone for children’s brain tumour charity
PUBLISHED: 09:03 22 January 2019 Imogen Braddick Tom Whiteley, after whom Tom's Trust is named. Archant The children’s brain tumour charity Tom’s Trust has raised £1million since it was founded. The charity was set up in 2011 by Deborah and Andrew Whiteley after their nine-year-old son, Tom, of Fowlmere, near Duxford, died after a short battle with a brain tumour.Tom’s Trust provides innovative and clinical psychology for children diagnosed with a brain tumour and supports their families from the point of diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond.The team at Tom’s Trust said they would like to thank everyone who had supported the charity throughout its journey. Mrs Whiteley said: “We are thrilled to reach such an important milestone and are so happy to support these families in Tom’s name. Our work will continue until all children in the UK and their families receive the psychological support they need and deserve. … [Read more...] about Million pound milestone for children’s brain tumour charity
Live updates as A505 closed in both directions after serious crash
The A505 is closed in both directions near Melbourn following a serious crash. The road is closed between the B1368 London Road (Bridgefoot) to Fowlmere Road (Heydon), after the crash which happened at around 9.15am this morning (January 5). Police and firefighters are at the scene dealing with the incident. Traffic in the surrounding area is heavy as a result. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. We will also be bringing you the latest traffic and travel news from across Cambridgeshire, including a reported crash on the A147 at Guyhirn. For the latest news visit cambridge-news.co.uk/news/ You can also download our free app. It is available for the iPhone and iPad from Apple's App Store , or the Android version can be downloaded from Google Play . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @Cambslive - the official Cambridgeshire Live account - … [Read more...] about Live updates as A505 closed in both directions after serious crash
New location sought for village post office after contract is terminated
PUBLISHED: 11:25 19 December 2018 Angela Singer Nisa in Newport will remain open but it will no longer offer post office services. Picture: GOOGLE Archant Newport post office is to close in May. Postmaster Alan Carr has terminated his contract with the Post Office saying it was a difficult decision but it was costing him money to provide the service.He said: “It is a very difficult situation. I am sad for the people of Newport. It was a really hard decision. It was not something I wanted to do.”Newport post office is part of Newport Nisa, a general store. Mr Carr owns the premises and the village shop will continue but the post office will no longer be part of the business after May 19. A Post Office spokesman said they were trying to find an alterative location.According to Post Office figures, 98 per cent of post offices are now run as part of small businesses, which receive a transaction fee for the services rather than a salary. Across the … [Read more...] about New location sought for village post office after contract is terminated