The weekly geography quiz

GEOQUIZ: What town on New Zealand’s North Island is known for its geothermal activity? Answer: Rotorua, which has myriad hot springs, bubbling mud pools and shooting geysers. At Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, the indigenous Maori people live among ther…

Thousands of pelvic mesh victims ‘deserve redress’

A Cambridgeshire woman has welcomed a report by the Patient Safety Commissioner calling for financial redress for women harmed by pelvic mesh. In a landmark report on comprehensive options for those harmed, Dr Henrietta Hughes found that women were lef…

How to travel with your pet responsibly

As recently as a decade or so ago, it was the norm for people to kennel their pets or, ideally, find a pet sitter when they went away on vacation. Nowadays, I see Instagram reels of adventuresome cats hiking the back country with their owners unabashed…

Wisbech volunteer recognised at the Cambs LTA Awards

A stalwart from Wisbech Tennis Club has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cambs LTA Awards. Sue Beel was presented with her accolade in recognition of her contribution as a volunteer at the club for more than 45 years. During that …

Have you seen missing David Cross from Wisbech?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man who has gone missing. David Cross, 35, of South Brink, Wisbech, was last seen on January 31. He was reported missing on Sunday, February 4. Police have grown increasingly concerned for his welfar…