Play in the St Neots Thursday football league powered by Leisure Leagues last night's Week 5 action of the St Neots Thursday 6-a-side Premier League Football tournament left spectators and fans on the edge of their seats The highlight of the evening came from 'Six On Fire' who delivered an exceptional performance to secure a resounding 9-2 triumph over 'Wilsons Wanderers' The star player of the match was undoubtedly Marcus topping the scoring charts in the Premier League division this week.Meanwhile 'Maradona Kebab' managed to pull off an exciting 4-2 win against 'F.C demonstrating an impressive synergy amongst their team players This victory further intensifies the Premier League standings as we cross the halfway mark of the season.In what was expected to be a closely contested match a one-sided affair unfolded as 'Tyrones Troops' outclassed 'Ego Fc' with a remarkable 9-0 victory The Troops showed unparalleled dominance on the field reinforcing their reputation as one of the strongest contenders in the Premier League division The St Neots Thursday league is shaping up to be filled with suspense and thrill as these top-tier teams continue to showcase their prowess in the Premier League division The exceptional performances have set the stage for more exciting confrontations in the following weeks as the teams prepare to battle it out on the pitch once again and the quest for the Premier League title continues More than 1,000 meters of copper cable has been damaged Copper cable thieves have struck again in St Neots causing significant disruption to Openreach services in the Cambridgeshire town It's the second time the vandals have targeted the town in the space of a month ISP Review reported that the copper cables were likely stolen in the early hours of yesterday morning (March 17) Openreach confirmed to the publication that the vandals behind the theft targeted the "same section” of the town as they struck the first time around The incident occurred on a bridge to the south of the town The company confirmed to DCD today (March 18) that more than 1,000 meters of underground cables were deliberately damaged overnight “We are deeply disappointed that this community near St Neots is facing the consequences of criminal acts targeting our network," said an Openreach spokesperson "These attacks cause extensive disruption to local lives threaten the safety of vulnerable individuals and result in significant inconvenience for residents and businesses “Our engineers are assessing the full extent of the damage Repairs start this evening and will continue throughout the week as work is restricted to overnight hours due to the location on the busy A428 We are committed to restoring service as quickly and safely as possible." Copper theft is a common challenge for telecom companies such as BT subsidiary Openreach due to the high value of the material Last year, Openreach suffered copper thefts in the New Forest, Hampshire, and County Tyrone However, Essex Police last year jailed a gang responsible for the thefts of copper broadband and phone cables totaling an estimated £1 million ($1.30m) including indirect costs from Openreach across several counties in the UK Openreach is currently in the process of deploying its fiber network across the UK The company is aiming to cover 25 million premises by the end of next year The company previously told DCD that it's worked hard to clamp down on the copper theft and attacks that have impacted its network. Openreach said its network is protected by an alarm system which notifies of any malicious cuts or theft. It has also marked its copper with forensic technology to track potential sales of stolen material Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia The outage is likely to be impacting several hundred customers (the previous event impacted 380) and could potentially take several days to fully resolve due to how it occurred between two high traffic roundabouts and a busy bridge crossing (requires temporary traffic lights and other safety measures) the perpetrators of such crimes never have any regard for the harm they cause to locals some of which are dependent upon related services Feedback from the local area describes a nearby field where several hundred metres worth of core copper telecoms cable appears to have just been laid in parallel on the ground after being ripped up This is not usually something that metal thieves would leave behind although it’s possible they could have been rumbled while attempting to complete the theft We’re still awaiting an update from Openreach but local residents and network operators have been helping to provide additional details The incident itself is known to have started at just after 2:30am yesterday morning and it will take all week to fully repair the damage Some 1,000 metres of copper cable has been damaged we are also hearing that Police recovered two stolen vehicles and around 500 metres of the cable from a nearby field which is the same location as mentioned earlier If they stole the previously replaced cable then there’s also a good chance that it may have been forensically tagged We’ve now had a full comment from Openreach on all this facing the consequences of criminal acts targeting our network more than 1,000 metres of underground cables were deliberately damaged These attacks cause extensive disruption to local lives Our engineers are assessing the full extent of the damage We are committed to restoring service as quickly and safely as possible We urge people to call 101 to report any suspicious activity around our network to the Police; if members of the public do believe a crime is in progress then they should dial 999.” So they replaced it all again with copper rather than taking the opportunity to replace with fibre… and then it goes and happens again‍♂️ Openreach can’t simply replace one section of copper with fibre as these are two largely separate networks with different end-user connections/setups This is why the whole migration process for going from copper to FTTP is a gradual It’s very hard to joint a copper cable to a fibre cable How many weeks would you like customers to be out of service for while every single building has FTTP installed this place is a paradise for copper cable thieves The ducts are partially running through bushes and partially under the bridge They can literally steal the cable without being spotted by anyone Not surprised considering it’s home to a group of anti social locals although they usually commit their crimes far away from where they live or stole those vehicles so that side of things may have little to do with the local area At least they have a raison etre and know what they want and what they are doing If this were HMG there would be a band of dancing monkee celebrities who could be brought on to distract from and mitigate the bad PR Comments RSS Feed Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" recently held a training day at the club for 15 NHS staff who are living with Parkinsons disease alongside some of their partners The thoughts of Ed Kirkham are detailed below: “We are all part of an online support group for healthcare professionals living and working with Parkinson’s disease but even after many years of being an online community until this recent event we had never met in person I’m a huge advocate of table tennis for people with Parkinson’s it’s an essential part of my disease management Despite being diagnosed 5 years ago aged 37 Having attended Parkinson’s training days with Mark before I knew how well he understood is and how brilliantly he tailored his sessions to our needs Mark handled the day brilliantly along with his assistant Phil The hall was filled with admirable determination We struggled to get everyone off the tables at the close of play and there is already talk of sending a group to the Parkinson’s table tennis world championships in Helsingborg in November We would like to say a massive thank you to Mark and St Neots Table Tennis Club for hosting us and helping some NHS staff learn to play and love table tennis” UCLan North of England Cadet & Junior 2 Star Gold for Karabardak in Montenegro Cates and Rainford dominate Island Finals Night Website by Jask Creative Without the budget to buy near their Zone 3 home Zoshia and Will took the plunge to move 60 miles out of the capital Homes & Property | Where to live renting and decorating in London from our award-winning experts I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice By moving 60 miles north Zoshia Lowndes and Will Plant have been able to swap a pokey and dark one-bedroom rented flat for a three-bedroom house of their own have found that the compensations of homeownership in a small market town with great train links to the capital more than outweigh the wrench of leaving Before the move Zoshia, a buyer for a cosmetics company, and Will, a council officer specialising in digital inclusion, were paying £1,350pcm to rent a modern flat in Turnpike Lane Although their budget might have allowed them to buy a flat right out in the deepest London suburbs they didn’t fancy the idea of a compact home miles from anywhere “We both come from Staffordshire with lots of green space and so outside space was really important to us,” says Will The couple also wanted a home that was commutable to London and they favoured new build “Neither of us are well versed in home renovations,” says Will Beyond that the southern counties were their oyster and they began their research on Google, eventually spotting the Wintringham development just over a mile east of St Neots town centre in Cambridgeshire Despite never having heard of St Neots before the couple decided to go and take a look They were impressed by the houses being built by Urban&Civic and they said goodbye to London in May 2023 Their property cost £360,000 and their monthly mortgage payments come in at £1,600pcm “After we left we heard that the rent on our old flat had been put up to £1,650pcm Zoshia now works from home two or three days per week and spends the rest of the time in her London office The train journey from St Neots takes 50 minutes The move has opened up a new lifestyle to the couple who they bought a couple of months after moving “It feels a lot safer as a woman to go running alone Making friends on a new development has proved natural Wintringham will eventually include 2,800 new homes London leaver: 'Our friends in Devon are like family and they all live close by' London leaver: 'I moved 22 times in 17 years in London it's calming mooring my boat in Ware' London leaver: 'I would never have written a book if I was stuck in Wimbledon' “I think moving has made us a little bit more sociable,” says Will “There is a sense that everyone is in the same boat and a new community is being built And the couple are also enthusiastic about picturesque St Neots with its riverside festivals Will admits he does miss London’s museums and galleries but Zoshia’s commute means she has plenty of opportunity to keep up with her London friends “I think that I was going off London for a few months before we moved,” she says “It doesn’t feel like I am missing out on anything.” Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer 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impressive total of three goals.In another match Seized Up faced a challenging opponent in OLC OLD BOYS Their relentless pursuit of the ball and solid defensive strategies led to a well-deserved win Expected Toulouse triumphed over Queen's Park Strangers with a scoreline of 6-2 Despite the Queen's Park Strangers' determined efforts Expected Toulouse's offensive strength proved too formidable The final match of the week saw a close contest between ST.KNEEOPS SPARTANS and Untrainaballs with the latter clinching a narrow 2-1 victory In a game characterized by its nail-biting intensity both teams showcased great skill and determination reflecting the high competitive spirit in the division the eight week of the St Neots Friday League in the Premier League division was filled with action For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 06:14 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 cloud will increase from off the North Sea to bring a few light showers during the day Some bright or sunny spells developing by late-afternoon Staying dry with some lengthy clear skies overnight Turning chilly with a touch of grass frost in places Largely dry with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells on Wednesday with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells throughout the period Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Renovation work to upgrade St Neots Fire Station to provide a modern and sustainable facility for crews and the community the station will be the first in the county to be completely carbon neutral There will also be other energy efficiencies included as part of the renovation Improvements to the station include extensions to the front and rear of the building Assistant Chief Fire Officer Stuart Smith said: “This is a really welcome renovation to help modernise the station and equip our crews with a much-improved workplace as well as a better facility for the community the station will remain operational so the crew will continue to respond to emergencies when they are needed “Including modern technological developments allows us to ensure we are making our facilities fit for the future and helping reduce our carbon impact This will help us ensure that we are keeping up with the growth and development we continue to see across our county in a sustainable way.”  Building work is expected to last until summer 2025 and is being carried out by Neville Special Projects Every effort will be made to keep any disruption to a minimum and the local community’s patience is very much appreciated Click here to find a fire station near you Copyright and corporate identity Privacy Policy Accessibility Incidents Fire Authority Current Vacancies Emergency planning Organisation Structure Procurement Expenditure Senior Officer Pay Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters,Hinchingbrooke Cottage Play in the St Neots Monday football league powered by Leisure Leagues In the exciting week 8 of the St Neots Monday Football League last night's games brought a series of compelling results in both the Premier League and Division 1.In the Premier League Breast Rummage Albion dominated their game against Unathletico Madrid Their triumph was largely fueled by top scorer Ben setting a new individual game high for the season Other notable Premier League matches saw Mole FC blank DCDC FC 5-0 Law Abiding Sigurdssons defeat Inter Yournan 7-3 and PSV Hangover emerge victorious over White Yardies with a scoreline of 4-2.Meanwhile Ivel Valley edged out Dortmund Wanderers in a closely contested match ATG No Idea FC showed their prowess with a 4-1 win over Only Fools And Ballers Cunning Stunts also had a strong showing with a 7-2 win against Salad Munchers FC MMFC had an impressive 9-4 win over Aston Villagers.As we move into the second half of the season the competition in both the Premier League and Division 1 remains fierce With top scorers like Ben and Nick F leading their respective divisions there's no telling who will come out on top as they promise even more thrilling football action By 2025-04-14T09:45:00+01:00 St Neots site has had a comprehensive refurb may not be big enough to replicate his award-winning nearby Childerley Gate Service Station but it takes inspiration from that forecourt with the shop having a cosy yet comprehensive feel sits on the main road in the middle of the town As we pull up we find Tom chatting to a technician working on an AdBlue pump fixing a teething problem the likes of which will be familiar to anyone who has undertaken such major works a specialist forecourt electrician who’s “the best in the business” fixing issues other sparkies might struggle with This level of detail sets the tone for our conversation Tom explaining that when the new hardstanding was poured at St Ives the manholes and tank fill-points were finished with small localised concrete surrounds laid around them so that if any future issues require them to be dug out Tom chose a local concrete firm for this job a principle that runs through many of the decisions made when choosing shop suppliers We work with local bakeries for fresh bread every day sandwich fillings come from another local family business that no one else in the area is using for their food to go It’s the same with cakes: we have them delivered in every two days the sausages and bacon come from a butcher rather than a wholesaler We’re really trying to drive that quality.” Tom has managed to fit a lot in without making it feel cramped That might have something to do with the tasteful décor with its blue panelling around the till point and flagstone floor finishes the subtle LED strip lights making one wonder how we used to deal with the industrial starkness that fluorescent tubes once gave shops Finishes are high-end and provide a pleasant ambiance but St Neots feels high-end and distinctive and the philosophy behind Childerley is clearly transferrable to smaller locations but not necessarily sell goods at a premium price,” Tom explains the hand car wash operating to the rear of St Neots on the day of our visit doesn’t quite gel with the overall Highland philosophy but Tom explains the lease on this runs out within a month but it’s not what we’re going for here.” He adds that he was happy extend the car wash company’s lease by a month so they could find a new site and use up all their chemicals which seems like a good way of doing business Phase two of the development will see that area of the forecourt redeveloped and a new jet wash bay installed “We thought the days of people wanting to wash their own cars were gone” Tom says “but our jet washes are really popular The trade we’ve hit at Childerley Gate exceeded what we expected That’s given us confidence to go back to it – if it’s premium equipment with non-harmful chemicals and the snow foam that everyone likes.” Branded shop fascia is to be installed imminently Also set for a makeover is the rollover car wash which Tom says Highand Group will renew partly as it’s already in situ so planning isn’t needed – though even here as he explains that as good as jet washes are “An elderly person who doesn’t want to get out of their car and do it themselves for example – a rollover perfect for them.” “We’re going to put a brand new Adriateh rollover in – really high end It’s a big family firm from Croatia and they’re petrol heads; they really care about cars.” after the five-year stint as a carpenter that he embarked on after leaving school beginning his forecourt career on the shop floor as a sales assistant before steadily taking on more senior roles “I’ve always been told that if you want to run a business Dad’s motto is ‘don’t ask anyone to do something you wouldn’t do yourself.’ At the time I did get it Given this grass-roots grounding, it’s unsurprising that Tom is alert to the industry’s challenges, and our conversation soon turns to tougher topics, prompted by the recent break-in at his forecourt near Royston “There’s a big problem with the abuse frontline retail staff can get Just this morning I went to one of my sites and one of the cashiers was in the kitchen crying large male in his 40s” had subjected the cashier to significant threats and abuse but this was a fully grown male to a young female adding that his shops are never single-manned during the day and that he’s considering implementing 24-hour opening with night-hatch service to prevent break-ins despite this not necessarily being commercially justified relaying another incident that saw customers mindlessly damage and steal stock while adding that he has had to replace one site’s bathroom fittings twice within the last year due to vandalism His honesty about this challenging aspect of the sector seems all the more necessary given data from the Association of Convenience Stores indicate retail workers suffered 1.2 million incidents of abuse in the last 12 months Tom is now halfway to operating the 10 forecourts he aims to be running by the time he turns 40 giving him seven years – a target that seems reasonable as there might be a sixth site in the offing if things go the way he thinks they might Flagstone floor finishes are well chosen; bakery will sit to the left of coffee station And while it might be easier to achieve 10 forecourts more quickly by going down the commission-operator route that doesn’t fit in with the business model he’s committed to building and that’s a lot – we have well over 100 staff – but having control over the quality the customer service and the whole image of the site is what we want “The brand I’m trying to build and the quality of forecourts I’m trying to build I need to make sure that every forecourt I buy fits that mould and that every forecourt I build is an improvement on the last.” Given his eye for detail and enthusiasm for the sector not to mention the affinity he clearly has for the people who work with him it’d take a brave man to bet against Tom achieving those goals Register now Site 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