Burwell Carnival 2001

The weather held out for most of the day. This year's theme was nursery rhymes, folklore, myths and legends. Select an image to see the bigger picture.

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Little Bo Peep Big black sheep There is gold at the end of the rainbow Turning Japanese The Rainbow's winning float The old woman who hasn't yet heard of family planning Och aye the noo With age comes wisdom Start young Lots of happy faces
Albino Maltese Python 4 metres long Japanese work of art James and Luke - Samurai Warriors
A lot of work has gone into this costume First prize!
Looks like its time to go home
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Footage captures extent of blaze at nature reserve
Crews are expected to remain at the site, south of Peterborough, into next week.
'Significant' drop-off in busway passengers
Bus frequencies will decrease after a reduction in people using the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.
Botched cycle street lines were unenforceable
Adams Road in the west of Cambridge is said to be used by 3,000 cyclists per day.
Hospital's Burger King swapped for 'healthy choices'
The decision receives mixed feedback from patients as it is announced on Facebook.
Waterways closed as firefighters battle fen blaze
There will be disruption for boaters while the firefighting effort at the nature reserve continues.
'Holme Fen fire smoke is coming closer - it's scary'
Julie Heap says smoke from the fire at Holme Fen is the closest to local homes she has ever known.
Could the UK's driest region run out of water?
We put your questions to the water firm to find out what is being done to protect water supplies.
Drone footage shows progress on new 10-mile road
Footage shows work on a new £1bn, 10-mile dual carriageway between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
MPs make fireworks plea in 'tinderbox' conditions
MPs say crews are under pressure due to wildfires, including the large one at a nature reserve.
Anglian Water to look at restrictions on businesses
It could mean businesses being restricted from using water for "non-essential" reasons.
Planners approve solar farm despite green belt fears
It is hoped the development near Cambridge could power more than 13,000 homes.
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