Wisbech.
market town, inland port and civil parish in the Fens of Cambridgeshire, England
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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An incident occurred on May 28, 2026, in the river system of the River Nene near the town of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire.Well supported4 reports
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A school in Wisbech (OA) was assessed by Ofsted on September 15, 2026, drawing from local community resources.Some support1 report
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Bus services connect to Wisbech market town and free parking policy extends to Peterborough.Some support2 reports
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A charity walk started in Whittlesey, traveling to Wisbech.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A water main burst in Wisbech is affecting water supply across Fenland.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A burst water main caused service interruption in Cambridgeshire involving Anglian Water.Some support1 report
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A proposed development site has been identified located between the towns of Wisbech and Downham Market.Some support1 report1 development inside
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New homes have been proposed near the town of Wisbech.Some support1 report
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The Environment Agency did not object to a proposed development in Wisbech.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Development near Wisbech is subject to flood risk warnings.Some support1 report
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Trust in Wisbech is cancelling endoscopy services due to operational challenges, involving accreditation bodies and key personnel.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Tim Chapman cleared canisters in Wisbech and Fenland before moving to Lynn.Some support3 reports
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British Army donated ex-military gear to a charity in Wisbech on July 7, 2026.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Wisbech this week
News at the entities that move Wisbech most-
Anglian Water StructuralAnglian Water is planning a new desalination plant in Norfolk, with Mablethorpe as a potential site, and a second plant in Lincolnshire, with Bacton as a potential site.Moves Wisbech
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British Army TransactionalCongressman Tim Kennedy and British Secretary of State Chris Bryant discussed the British Army's presence during a 1998 dispute.Moves Wisbech
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Ofsted Shared contextOfsted published a report detailing the struggles of Cathcart Street Primary School on September 25, 2026.Moves Wisbech
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Fenland Shared contextCombined Authority is redesigning services in Fenland, and the Mayor commented on the bus network review.Moves Wisbech
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Environment Agency TransactionalA partnership was formed between the Environment Agency, Somerset Council, and Homes England for a new flood defence scheme.Moves Wisbech
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Downham Market Shared contextAdvocacy for rail upgrades is underway, with a Fen Line service running between Downham Market and Cambridge. Terry Jermy urged Heidi Alexander to support the necessary infrastructure improvements.Moves Wisbech
Connections
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Anglian Water Structural
Anglian Water provides essential water services and infrastructure within the geographical boundaries of Wisbech.
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Cambridgeshire County Council Structural
Wisbech functions as a division under the administrative and governance purview of the Cambridgeshire County Council.
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Ofsted Shared context
Wisbech serves as the geographic context for Ofsted's regulatory assessments of local schools.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Shared context
The hospital's services are functionally tied to the location and community of Wisbech.
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Tim Chapman Shared context
Tim Chapman performed an activity within the geographical context of Wisbech.
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Fenland Shared context
Wisbech is a specific locality contained within the broader geographical area of Fenland.
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Whittlesey Shared context
A charity walk connects Whittlesey to Wisbech.
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River Nene Shared context
Wisbech is geographically situated within the path of the River Nene.
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British Army Transactional
British Army donated ex-military gear to a charity located in Wisbech.
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Environment Agency Transactional
The proposed development in Wisbech is currently under review by the Environment Agency, which has issued a non-objection.
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Steve Barclay Shared context
The entities share a political and geographic context, with the town serving as a backdrop for the politician's actions.
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Downham Market Shared context
The proposed development site is situated between the two towns, establishing a shared geographical context for the project.
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Cambridgeshire Shared context
Wisbech is geographically situated within the county of Cambridgeshire.
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North End Shared context
North End is described as a location within the town of Wisbech.
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Cambridge Shared context
The two entities share geographical context, specifically being involved in a series of fires.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- A tour is bringing production to Fenland, with the show referencing a struggle.
- A school in Wisbech (OA) was assessed by Ofsted on September 15, 2026, drawing from local community resources.
- Bus services connect to Wisbech market town and free parking policy extends to Peterborough.
- A charity walk started in Whittlesey, traveling to Wisbech.
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
6 events- A water main burst in Wisbech is affecting water supply across Fenland.
- A proposed development site has been identified located between the towns of Wisbech and Downham Market.
- New homes have been proposed near the town of Wisbech.
- Development near Wisbech is subject to flood risk warnings.
- Tim Chapman cleared canisters in Wisbech and Fenland before moving to Lynn.
- British Army donated ex-military gear to a charity in Wisbech on July 7, 2026.
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June 2026
5 events- An incident occurred on May 28, 2026, in the river system of the River Nene near the town of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire.
- The Environment Agency did not object to a proposed development in Wisbech.
- Trust in Wisbech is cancelling endoscopy services due to operational challenges, involving accreditation bodies and key personnel.
- A business is operating within the North End area of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
- Chris Tirrell represents Wisbech division.