Fenstanton News

Fenstanton Dental opened its doors on October 3 after announcing its launch earlier this year.

New dental practice opens in Huntingdonshire village

Five flood warnings and four alerts cover large parts of Huntingdonshire.

Five flood warnings and four alerts cover large parts of Huntingdonshire.

Environment Agency

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Fresh flood warnings issued for Hunts as river levels reach highest on record

Parts of Huntingdonshire saw significant flooding following torrential rain.

Parts of Huntingdonshire saw significant flooding following torrential rain.

Environment Agency

Dramatic pictures show extent of flooding across Huntingdonshire

The Environment Agency said flooding is still possible for the next few days.

The Environment Agency said flooding is still possible for the next few days.

Environment Agency

Huntingdonshire flood warnings remain in force with heavy rain forecast

It is understood the child was airlifted as a precaution.

It is understood the child was airlifted as a precaution.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Child airlifted to hospital after crash near Fenstanton

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery at Fenstanton Post Office, in Rookery Place, on September 12.

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery at Fenstanton Post Office, in Rookery Place, on September 12.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

CCTV appeal launched after attempted armed robbery at Fenstanton Post Office

An armed robber attempted to rob the Post Office within the Premier Omia Store in Rookery Place,

An armed robber attempted to rob the Post Office within the Premier Omia Store in Rookery Place,

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Post Office and shop reopens after attempted armed robbery

An armed robber attempted to rob the Post Office within the Premier Omia Store in Rookery Place, Fenstanton, on September 12.

An armed robber attempted to rob the Post Office within the Premier Omia Store in Rookery Place, Fenstanton, on September 12.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Handgun pointed at Fenstanton Post Office cashier in attempted armed robbery

Firefighters were called to the blaze at the former Burger King restaurant off the A1307

Firefighters were called to the blaze at the former Burger King restaurant off the A1307

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of blaze at former Cambridgeshire Burger King confirmed

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze on the A1307 yesterday (August 27).

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze on the A1307 yesterday (August 27).

Dramatic photos show devastating aftermath of Fenstanton services fire

A fire has broken out at the old Burger King building at Fenstanton services.

A fire has broken out at the old Burger King building at Fenstanton services.

Cambridgeshire services blaze RECAP: As it happened

Samuel Thomas, 36, of Crest Drive, Fenstanton, has been jailed for strangling his girlfriend.

Samuel Thomas, 36, of Crest Drive, Fenstanton, has been jailed for strangling his girlfriend.

Cambridge Crown Court

Jail for abuser who told victim he would 'put her to sleep' while strangling her

Emergency services were called to Fen Drayton Primary School at around 8.30am

Emergency services were called to Fen Drayton Primary School at around 8.30am

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Dramatic photo of Fen Drayton Primary School fire as man taken to hospital

Live updates after blaze at Huntingdonshire school

Live updates after blaze at Huntingdonshire school

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Recap: Man taken to hospital after blaze at Cambridgeshire school

Matthew Douglas, of Crest Drive, Fenstanton, tried to evade arrest by hiding under his mum's bed - however, he forgot to shut the window and police soon found him.

Matthew Douglas, of Crest Drive, Fenstanton, tried to evade arrest by hiding under his mum's bed - however, he forgot to shut the window and police soon found him.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man hid under mum's bed to avoid police before arrest

One lane will be closed from Monday July 29 in both directions until the end of August.

One lane will be closed from Monday July 29 in both directions until the end of August.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Temporary speed limit on A1307 could be lifted as maintenance work begins

A number of cyclists were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital.

A number of cyclists were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Seven cyclists left injured after 'nasty crash' in Cambridge

Little Piggy Cafe is located at 21 High Street, Fenstanton.

Little Piggy Cafe is located at 21 High Street, Fenstanton.

Huntingdonshire District Council

Cafe gets permission to sell alcohol, but drinks will have to be kept indoors

Phil Meadows is competing for England in an international championship.

Phil Meadows is competing for England in an international championship.

'Over the moon' - Hunts disabled golfer selected to compete for England

Delays remain on the A1307 Cambridge Road at Fenstanton.

Delays remain on the A1307 Cambridge Road at Fenstanton.

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Dramatic pictures show emergency response to major crash on A1307

The A1307 Cambridge Road near Fenstanton is blocked following a crash between a tractor and a motorhome.

The A1307 Cambridge Road near Fenstanton is blocked following a crash between a tractor and a motorhome.

Cambridgeshire Traffic Alerts

Major crash between tractor and campervan closes A1307 at St Ives

The knife that was seized in Fenstanton.

The knife that was seized in Fenstanton.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Hunts teen carried round a knife, cannabis and cash with him

DJs Slipmatt and Sub Zero (pictured) are among the DSCNNCT headliners this weekend.

DJs Slipmatt and Sub Zero (pictured) are among the DSCNNCT headliners this weekend.

DSCNNCT Festival

DSCNNCT Festival gears up for a weekend of dance music

This detached home in Fen Drayton is for sale at a guide price of £900,000

This detached home in Fen Drayton is for sale at a guide price of £900,000

Detached home in stunning grounds for sale at £900k guide

Officers of a Royal Engineers signals section in a trench on the Doiran sector of the British front in Macedonia, 1917.

Officers of a Royal Engineers signals section in a trench on the Doiran sector of the British front in Macedonia, 1917.

First World War

Appeal launched to trace families of First World War veterans

Richard Martin, headteacher of Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School, with members of the School Council.

Richard Martin, headteacher of Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School, with members of the School Council.

Primary school celebrates improved Ofsted rating

A nail in the heel of this Cambridgeshire skeleton helped prove that the Romans used crucifixion.

A nail in the heel of this Cambridgeshire skeleton helped prove that the Romans used crucifixion.

British Museum set to display Cambridgeshire crucifixion remains

Councillor Stephen Ferguson said he supported the lifting of the designations.

Councillor Stephen Ferguson said he supported the lifting of the designations.

Air pollution concerns lifted in three areas of Huntingdonshire after 18 years

Saphia Turner, 7, from Fenstanton, has set herself another festive fundraising challenge.

Saphia Turner, 7, from Fenstanton, has set herself another festive fundraising challenge.

Charity Fundraiser

Saphia’s festive fundraising for food bank charity

The Proceeds of Crime Order was made at Cambridge Crown Court.

The Proceeds of Crime Order was made at Cambridge Crown Court.

Proceeds of Crime Order

Cambridge Crown Court

Court orders Hunts dealer to pay back money made from drugs

A man miraculously escaped harm when his car left the road and crashed into a ditch.

A man miraculously escaped harm when his car left the road and crashed into a ditch.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Ditch crash driver crashed through trees and fence

The new 100,000 sq ft facility in Fenstanton, near Huntingdon has allowed the business to increase its capacity five-fold, consolidate operations and boost efficiency to support its growth.

The new 100,000 sq ft facility in Fenstanton, near Huntingdon has allowed the business to increase its capacity five-fold, consolidate operations and boost efficiency to support its growth.

Picture framing materials supplier invests £8m into new HQ near Huntingdon

Police recovered the stolen vehilce from St Neots.

Police recovered the stolen vehilce from St Neots.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Men caught in stolen vehicle with goods stolen from Lidl

Scrappy the dog has made a 'remarkable recovery' and is back at home with his owner Davina and her mum Carol.

Scrappy the dog has made a 'remarkable recovery' and is back at home with his owner Davina and her mum Carol.

Scrappy the dog survives life-saving surgery and is now fighting fit

Disqualified driver David Stewart, 38 and of Gardener Crescent, Fenstanton, has been jailed.

Disqualified driver David Stewart, 38 and of Gardener Crescent, Fenstanton, has been jailed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Disqualified driver jailed after crash leaves passenger seriously injured

The Buckfest volunteers 'went over and above' to ensure the event was a success.

The Buckfest volunteers 'went over and above' to ensure the event was a success.

13 Huntingdonshire events to look forward to this summer

Some of the team at Little Piggy Kitchen in Fenstanton and, inset, the cafe's Piggy Pie and one of their cakes.

Some of the team at Little Piggy Kitchen in Fenstanton and, inset, the cafe's Piggy Pie and one of their cakes.

Independent cafe Little Piggy Kitchen opens in Fenstanton

Bobby Cranch breathalyser test result by Cambridgeshire Police.

Bobby Cranch breathalyser test result by Cambridgeshire Police.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drink driver disqualified from driving after blowing almost three times the limit

David Smith pictured in the George and feeding his great niece Penny.

David Smith pictured in the George and feeding his great niece Penny.

One of Cambridgeshire's oldest ever residents, David Smith, dies aged 106