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All the latest news, things to do and community information for Wilburton, Cambridgeshire.

Builders sponsor Wilburton beer festival

Father and son team Richard and Daniel, RSC Bespoke Renovations are sponsoring Wilburton beer festival.

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The annual Wilburton Beer Festival is set to return for 2022, sponsored by local building firm RSC Bespoke Renovations.

Arsonists targeted a barn on Stretham Road, Wilburton

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Village barn struck by arsonists in 4am blaze

Daniel Mason

New 30mph speed limit signs have been erected in the village of Wilburton.

Councillors mark the ‘eventual erection’ of new 30mph signs in village

Katie Woodcock

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Its Old West River setting means the Wilburton property benefits from fishing and mooring rights.

Hot Properties

See inside this former pub once owned by celebrities in east Cambridgeshire

Jane Howdle

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'Dogfight' is at St Peter's Hall in Wilburton from April 7-9.

Theatre

Theatre group prepares for award-winning musical’s opening night

Katie Woodcock

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Jon Armstrong and Daniel Block of Dogfight musical

Theatre

Dogfight duo make director 'very lucky' ahead of musical

Daniel Mason

72-74 High Street, Wilburton

Housing News

Revised plans for 'high-quality' village homes given green light

Daniel Mason

'Dogfight', an award-winning musical, is coming to St Peter's Hall in Wilburton next month (April).

Theatre

Theatre group to perform award-winning musical in village

Katie Woodcock

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The rescue at Twenty Pence Marina, Wilburton (right) and sunken boat retrieved at Little Thetford

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews in river rescue whilst elsewhere sunken boat retrieved

John Elworthy

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Former county councillor Bill Hunt remains on East Cambs Council

Cambridgeshire County Council

Slow, slow, slow, slow, slow says Bill

John Elworthy

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Harvester on fire in Wilburton

Cambs Live News

Dramatic pictures catch harvester on fire in 4am blaze

Daniel Mason

Author, Robert Macfarlane (pictured) opened Wilburton CE Primary School's new library on September 17

Books | Gallery

Author opens school’s new library

Katie Woodcock

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Springfield House, Wilburton, to be replaced by design on the right

East Cambridgeshire District Council

New house disliked by planning chiefs gets green light

John Elworthy

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MP Kit Malthouse in Cambs

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Residents resist housing estate that like Topsy keeps on growing

John Elworthy

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Laragh Homes

Planning | Special Report

Bombshell result in village polls leaves 115 homes plan in doubt

John Elworthy

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CLT launch

Planning

Parish council fails to win vote of confidence

John Elworthy

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Results of survey reflect widespread opposition to the land trust development,

Councillors face 'unnecessary stress and criticism'

John Elworthy

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Wilburton parish councillors face confidence vote in special poll.

East Cambridgeshire District Council | Updated

Council violated ‘principle of democratic consent”

John Elworthy

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Boat fire at Twenty Pence Marina

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Crews respond quickly to boat fire at Fenland marina

John Elworthy

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The driver of this car collided with three parked cars in Wilburton on Sunday night

Cambridgeshire Constabulary | Updated

Drink driving charge after motorist twice the limit crashes into parked...

Ben Jolley

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City of Ely vs Chatteris Cambs League

Cricket

Wilburton triumph on opening day as frustration looms for City of Ely

Daniel Mason

City of Ely in action

Cricket

Captain hopes early storm will not damage village title hopes

Daniel Mason

Wilburton CC first-team captain Tom Walker

Cricket

Cricketers prepare to do battle in this year's Cambs League

Daniel Mason

The Harbour School in Wilburton near Ely

Education News

Head reflects on school's first term with new academy trust

Louise Hepburn

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1954 Series 1 Land Rover stolen from an outbuilding in Wilburton

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Vintage vehicles with 'deep significance' stolen in Cambs raid

Louise Hepburn

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A cyclist from Wilburton is gearing up for his latest charity cycle ride for Comic Relief.

Charity News

Ollie hits the saddle for Red Nose Day challenge into Norfolk and Suffolk

Daniel Mason

Former care home at Amberside, Wilburton, could provide housing for the homeless if an application to convert to a HMO...

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Disused care home could house homeless

John Elworthy

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Wilburton captain eyes Cambs League promotion

Interview

Skipper eyes plans to go one better for village cricketers

Daniel Mason

Dilapidated farm buildings near Wilburton could be turned into a gin distillery if approval is given by East Cambs Council.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Gin could be just the tonic needed for dilapidated farm buildings

John Elworthy

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Wilburton cyclist completes 73-mile charity trek

Cyclist spreads a smile with sunrise to sunset charity trek

Daniel Mason