Doddington News

The new outdoor gym at The Abbey playing fields on Beech Avenue in Doddington.

New outdoor gym at playing fields in Doddington

One of the jets involved in the suspected sonic boom.

One of the jets involved in the suspected sonic boom.

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'It sounded like an explosion': Suspected sonic boom shakes houses across Fenland

Tina Leonard and her mum

Tina Leonard and her mum

Doddington pub landlord's casino night aims to raise £3k for 'indespensible' charity

The prize bingo night hosted by Askham Village Community at the Manea British Legion on August 31.

The prize bingo night hosted by Askham Village Community at the Manea British Legion on August 31.

Bingo night raises funds for village's Christmas lights committee

Three people had to be freed from their car after a crash in Benwick Road, Doddington, on August 29.

Three people had to be freed from their car after a crash in Benwick Road, Doddington, on August 29.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Three people freed from car after crash in Doddington

Doddington Horticultural Society held their 77th Summer Village Show

Doddington Horticultural Society held their 77th Summer Village Show

Village's annual summer show hailed 'best yet' by community

Mc SKA-THY will perform at The Three Tuns in Doddington on August 3

Mc SKA-THY will perform at The Three Tuns in Doddington on August 3

Mc SKA-THY to perform at Doddington pub's first ska night

Members of the public have just a few weeks left to share their views on the proposed Fens Reservoir project.

Members of the public have just a few weeks left to share their views on the proposed Fens Reservoir project.

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Last few weeks to offer feedback on reservoir proposals

Doddington gears up for annual Summer Village Show

Doddington gears up for annual Summer Village Show

77th Summer Village Show set to be biggest yet in Doddington

Tina Leonard completed the skydive in memory of her mum Shirley Key.

Tina Leonard completed the skydive in memory of her mum Shirley Key.

Daredevil pub landlady’s charity skydive in mum’s memory

Football fans watching England play in the EUROs quarter final on Saturday

Football fans watching England play in the EUROs quarter final on Saturday

EURO 2024: Fenland pubs where you can watch England's semi-final game

Ladies That Lunch of Doddington with their Grand National themed float, which was crowned the winner of the senior entry.

Ladies That Lunch of Doddington with their Grand National themed float, which was crowned the winner of the senior entry.

Hundreds of people turn out to support Doddington's annual carnival and sports day

Some of the amazing sports-themed scarecrows in Doddington

Some of the amazing sports-themed scarecrows in Doddington

Scarecrow sports stars take over Doddington ahead of village carnival day

All the action from Doddington Carnival & Sports Day 2023

All the action from Doddington Carnival & Sports Day 2023

Doddington Village Sports and Carnival returns this weekend with a moving parade

The pavilion at Doddington Recreation Ground, on Benwick Road, was targeted during an attempted break-in at 1am on June 24.

The pavilion at Doddington Recreation Ground, on Benwick Road, was targeted during an attempted break-in at 1am on June 24.

Key safe stolen during 1am attempted break-in at Doddington Pavilion

Police and fire crews were called to Newgate Street in Doddington on June 18.

Police and fire crews were called to Newgate Street in Doddington on June 18.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police and fire engine called to Newgate Street in Doddington

Doddington could lose its playground in Benwick Road if volunteers do not come forward to help with repairs.

Doddington could lose its playground in Benwick Road if volunteers do not come forward to help with repairs.

Save Benwick Road playground volunteer appeal by Doddington committee

David and John Saunders, who dressed in period attire, brought fascinating items, and shared their stories with residents.

David and John Saunders, who dressed in period attire, brought fascinating items, and shared their stories with residents.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day Darlings perform at Askham Village Community in Doddington on 80th anniversary

Some of The Anglian Players cast who will perform Drinking Habits at Doddington Village Hall from May 31 to June 2.

Some of The Anglian Players cast who will perform Drinking Habits at Doddington Village Hall from May 31 to June 2.

The Anglian Players to perform Drinking Habits at Doddington Village Hall

1st Doddington Guides and Brownies at March Station, during their ‘Try the Train’ trip hosted by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership.

1st Doddington Guides and Brownies at March Station, during their ‘Try the Train’ trip hosted by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership.

Fenland District Council

'Try the Train' trip for local guides and brownies group

Ashley Baker, of Wood Street, Doddington, has been jailed for controlling and abusing his partner for seven years.

Ashley Baker, of Wood Street, Doddington, has been jailed for controlling and abusing his partner for seven years.

Cambridge Crown Court

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Jail for violent domestic abuser who controlled partner for seven years

Fenland's Street Pride groups have many volunteer events planned throughout May.

Fenland's Street Pride groups have many volunteer events planned throughout May.

Fenland District Council

Why not give Fenland Street Pride a try this May?

The proposed reservoir in the Fens.

The proposed reservoir in the Fens.

First look at proposed reservoir near Chatteris, Doddington and March

Arnoldas Stasys has been sentenced following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Wimblington Road, Doddington, on January 31 this year.

Arnoldas Stasys has been sentenced following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Wimblington Road, Doddington, on January 31 this year.

Cambridge Crown Court

Self-taught cannabis grower sentenced for £56k drugs bust

Doddington-based personal trainers Emily Morris and Will Mason

Doddington-based personal trainers Emily Morris and Will Mason

Fitness instructors from the Fens and Hunts are up for regional Muddy Stilettos award

The Inbetweeners actor Joe Thomas left £20 ticket-buyers disappointed with his stand-up comedy set at Doddington Village Hall on March 22.

The Inbetweeners actor Joe Thomas left £20 ticket-buyers disappointed with his stand-up comedy set at Doddington Village Hall on March 22.

Inbetweeners star’s stand-up set in Fen village leaves £20 ticket-buyers disappointed

Doddington Village Sports & Carnival is hosting a fundraising quiz night at The Three Tuns pub in New Street on Saturday March 23.

Doddington Village Sports & Carnival is hosting a fundraising quiz night at The Three Tuns pub in New Street on Saturday March 23.

Fundraising quiz night at village pub

Pupils from Lionel Walden Primary School in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, sang in the Voice in a Million 2024 at Wembley Arena in London on March 20.

Pupils from Lionel Walden Primary School in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, sang in the Voice in a Million 2024 at Wembley Arena in London on March 20.

Fenland pupils sing at Voice in a Million Wembley Arena concert

Doddington hairdresser Tessa Davies is celebrating 25 years of her business Tessa's Hair Design, which is based in New Street.

Doddington hairdresser Tessa Davies is celebrating 25 years of her business Tessa's Hair Design, which is based in New Street.

Independent hairdresser celebrates 25 years in business

Temporary traffic lights are currently in place at New Street, Doddington, until March 21.

Temporary traffic lights are currently in place at New Street, Doddington, until March 21.

Three-way traffic lights in centre of Fenland village for three days

Doddington Road, which links Chatteris and Doddington, is shut to motorists today (Tuesday March 19).

Doddington Road, which links Chatteris and Doddington, is shut to motorists today (Tuesday March 19).

Cambridgeshire Highways

Busy Fenland road closed today

The George team, from left to right: Elisha, Wayne, Scott, Alison, Marta, Emily and Ryan.

The George team, from left to right: Elisha, Wayne, Scott, Alison, Marta, Emily and Ryan.

Food Standards Agency

Fenland village pub's massive food hygiene rating improvement

Snooker professional Joe Perry visited Askham Village Community care home in Doddington.

Snooker professional Joe Perry visited Askham Village Community care home in Doddington.

Care home resident's wish comes true with visit from snooker pro

Doddington Road, which links Chatteris and Doddington, will be shut to motorists on March 19.

Doddington Road, which links Chatteris and Doddington, will be shut to motorists on March 19.

Cambridgeshire County Council

One-day closure for busy Fenland road

This uninsured, untaxed van was seized by police in Doddington on February 29.

This uninsured, untaxed van was seized by police in Doddington on February 29.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Van without insurance or tax seized by police in Fenland village

The George pub in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, has been given a food hygiene rating of zero.

The George pub in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, has been given a food hygiene rating of zero.

Fenland pub receives zero-star food hygiene rating

The fried breakfast and eggs benedict at The Three Tuns in Doddington.

The fried breakfast and eggs benedict at The Three Tuns in Doddington.

Popular pub in Fenland village is now serving breakfast

Fenland Group Practice staff member Cat Carman is a finalist in The Skills for Health Our Health Heroes Awards.

Fenland Group Practice staff member Cat Carman is a finalist in The Skills for Health Our Health Heroes Awards.

Fenland GP practice worker nominated for national award

Police are searching the Forty Foot Bank after a motorist drove through the road closure and fled the scene.

Police are searching the Forty Foot Bank after a motorist drove through the road closure and fled the scene.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police search launched as motorist flees scene after driving through road closure

The car that crashed in Primrose Hill, Doddington, on February 10.

The car that crashed in Primrose Hill, Doddington, on February 10.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drink driving arrest after ditch crash in Fenland village

Florence, a resident at Askham Village Community in Doddington, celebrating her 100th birthday with family.

Florence, a resident at Askham Village Community in Doddington, celebrating her 100th birthday with family.

Cambridgeshire resident celebrates 100th birthday

67 cannabis plants were uncovered in various rooms of the Doddington house.

67 cannabis plants were uncovered in various rooms of the Doddington house.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambridge Police discover cannabis factory in Doddington home

Police and forensic unit teams in Wimblington Road, Doddington, this morning.

Police and forensic unit teams in Wimblington Road, Doddington, this morning.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cannabis factory discovery in quiet Fenland village leads to two arrests

Police carried out a pre-planned warrant at a property in Wimblington Road, Doddington, on January 31.

Police carried out a pre-planned warrant at a property in Wimblington Road, Doddington, on January 31.

Andy Tate Labour Conference Blog

Heavy police presence in quiet Fenland village - here's why

A chimney caught fire in Wood Street, Doddington, on New Year's Eve.

A chimney caught fire in Wood Street, Doddington, on New Year's Eve.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Chimney fire in Fenland village on New Year's Eve

Doddington Hospital offers new clinic for patients awaiting surgery

Doddington Hospital offers new clinic for patients awaiting surgery

Doddington Hospital offers new clinic for patients awaiting surgery

Rob and Tina Leonard of The Three Tuns in Doddington

Rob and Tina Leonard of The Three Tuns in Doddington

Village pub landlords celebrate nine years at the helm

Gladys Kightly with MP Steve Barclay and Gladys' daughter Sue

Gladys Kightly with MP Steve Barclay and Gladys' daughter Sue

Care home's eldest resident turns 107-years-old tomorrow

Lionel Walden Primary School in Doddington has lost power this morning.

Lionel Walden Primary School in Doddington has lost power this morning.

Storm Babet: Village school loses power

Last year's Doddington Christmas lights display.

Last year's Doddington Christmas lights display.

Fundraiser launched for village’s Christmas lights display

A firefighter at the scene of the blaze in Fen View, Doddington, this evening.

A firefighter at the scene of the blaze in Fen View, Doddington, this evening.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of fire in Fenland village confirmed

Fire crews at the scene of the blaze in Fen View, Doddington

Fire crews at the scene of the blaze in Fen View, Doddington

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Neighbour went outside to see ‘car and garage alight and house filling with smoke’

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a house fire in Fen View, Doddington.

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a house fire in Fen View, Doddington.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

House fire in Fenland village

Park Ladies Football Club fearlessly faced off against the March Bears Rugby Club men's team

Park Ladies Football Club fearlessly faced off against the March Bears Rugby Club men's team

Charity showdown unites women's football and men's rugby teams for a worthy cause