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 …