Firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze at a Cambridgeshire nature reserve that has now been burning for more than a week. Crews were first called to the blaze at Holme Fen Nature Reserve, in Holme, at 10.24am on August 8. Crews from Dogsthorpe, Stanground, the north roaming fire engine, Whittlesey, Huntingdon, Thorney, St Neots, Ramsey and Sawston attended. The fire has now been burning for more than a week, but Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue said that crews are expected to remain at the scene "for the foreseeable future". In a statement from today (August 17), the fire service said crews are still working to extinguish the fire. Wayne Swales, area commander at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Although temperatures have reduced from during the week, it has still been h...

An acclaimed theatre producer has been named as the newest patron of a creative organisation. Rachel Tackley MBE will take up the patronage at Neotists CIC, a champion of the creative industries in St Neots and the wider Huntingdonshire area, bringing extensive experience from a prominent career in UK theatre. Ms Tackley is currently interim creative director and co-chief executive of the Arts Theatre Cambridge, where she has led the venue’s reopening and renewal following major redevelopment. Richard Slade, CEO and co-founder of Neotists CIC, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Rachel as a patron of Neotists CIC. "Her achievements in theatre, from Chichester and Riverside Studios to her leadership at the Arts Theatre Cambridge, speak to exactly the kind of ambition and quality we want to se...

Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene of a major fire on a Cambridgeshire nature reserve for the foreseeable future. The blaze, which broke out at Holme Fen on August 8, covers an area equivalent to around 60 football pitches and is burning deep within the peat. Crews have faced challenging conditions and continue to work through long shifts to bring the fire under control. The fire has now been burning for a week straight, but Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue said that crews are expected to remain at the scene "for the foreseeable future", as the fire is very complex and deep seated. Matthew Warren, chief fire officer at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "This has been one of the most significant fires our county has faced in many, many years. "Our crews have been ama...

A major fire that broke out at Holme Fen Nature Reserve has entered its seventh day, with firefighters expected to remain at the scene for days to come.

Reported update via Google News (Ramsey): Further details and background regarding holme fen fire: all you need to know about cambridgeshire blaze - bbc.

Reported update via Google News (Ramsey): Further details and background regarding 'major incident' as over 80 firefighters battle nature reserve blaze.

Police have released CCTV images and details following an investigation into a violent robbery incident involving a weapon at a local public house in the district.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary executed a targeted multi-agency police operation across local villages, addressing community safety concerns and rural crime prevention.

Reported update via Google News (Warboys): Further details and background regarding police explain reason for large presence in cambridgeshire villages.

Reported update via Google News (Ramsey): Further details and background regarding investigations into ram raids using stolen telehandlers continue.

From Ramsey Town Council Planning Committee Minutes: Unanimously recommended refusal for outline application 26/00142/OUT on grounds of highway safety on Oilmills Road, surface water flood risk, and overdevelopment beyond the Ramsey settlement boundary.

Approved updated Highways Asset Management Strategy and winter readiness program. Priority gritting routes across Huntingdonshire and rural connector roads (including B1040) scheduled for pre-winter surface sealing.

From Ramsey Town Council Minutes: Council resolved to submit a formal request to Cambridgeshire County Council Highways for a 20mph speed zone and upgraded zebra crossing along Great Whyte, following resident traffic survey feedback.

From Ramsey Town Council Amenities Committee: Approved £14,500 contract for drainage improvements across Spinningfield recreation ground, alongside installation of replacement inclusive swing sets in September.

Reported strategic review of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) funding allocation. Includes improvements to rural home-to-school transport routes across Huntingdonshire.