Day: 20 May 2026

Knife Angel

Knife Angel Sharpens Focus on Knife Crime in Ely

The arrival of a powerful 27ft tall sculpture in Ely during Knife Crime Awareness Week, is highlighting the devasting impact of knife crime on families and communities. The Knife Angel, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was created by the British Ironwork Centre to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour and the need for …

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Wicken Fen Cottage

Rare Fen Cottage at Wicken Fen Granted Grade II Listed Status

Heritage experts at East Cambridgeshire District Council have been working with Historic England to help ensure Fen Cottage at Wicken Fen has finally been recognised and protected. The humble fen dwellers’ cottage has been preserved by the Trust as a visitor attraction showing how fenlanders live and worked. Originally built in 1700s with later phases …

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Coomunity grants

East Cambs Community Groups Urged to Apply for Grants of up to £1,000

Community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £1000, offered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. The groups can spend the money on new or existing projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents. Safe Soulmates, an organisation that creates safe, inclusive spaces for neurodivergent and disabled adults to connect, …

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Ely BCC visit

Ely businesses gain national attention following Chamber-led business visit

Businesses from Ely and the wider Cambridgeshire region have gained national attention following a high-profile business visit organised by Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce. The visit brought British Chambers of Commerce Director General Shevaun Haviland together with businesses and employers from across the region, including Ely-based Thorlabs and Poets House Hotel and Restaurant, to discuss the …

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