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The council has said no to Littleport becoming part of Norfolk under a radical shake-up of Parliamentary boundaries. During a full council meeting last week, East Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to ask the Boundary Commission for England to review its controversial plans for new constituency boundaries which would see Littleport becoming part of a new Norfolk …
No to Littleport being in No-rfolk, council says Read More »
Two Ely schools are celebrating after getting a prestigious “good” rating by OfSTED inspectors. Ely St Mary’s C of E Junior School and The Lantern Community Primary School have both been rated as “good” in all areas following recent inspections by OfSTED (the Office for Standards in Education). OfSTED praised St Mary’s headteacher Rebecca Ireland-Curtis, saying …
“Five more sleeps to go, five more sleeps till Santa…” Don’t panic! The big man’s not due down the chimney just yet – but children at The Lantern School in Ely got into the festive spirit this morning with a special Christmas countdown song. The reception kids were being recorded as part of Heart Radio’s …
Stunning Ely Cathedral provided the perfect backdrop for student leaders from Ely College’s sixth-form college to learn vital skills. Bishop Laney Sixth Form’s newly appointed Student Council visited the cathedral on Wednesday for the first stage of training in their new roles. The students took part in a mock committee meeting, which involved making important …
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A lucky cow caused udder chaos for rail commuters this morning but escaped uninjured after being hit by a train. While passengers may be used to hearing about “leaves on the line” causing disruption on some rail networks, it was a cow on the line which caused delays this morning, leaving some commuters una-moo-sed. An …
Holy cow! Train struck cow has lucky escape but causes udder chaos for commuters Read More »
A new train service will be introduced in 2019, taking passengers from Norwich to Stansted Airport via Ely, Spotted in Ely can reveal. The route, featuring a new fleet of trains and operated by Greater Anglia, will run in addition to the existing service from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport, run by CrossCountry. The …
A rolling stone may gather no moss – but a Russian matryoshka doll created in Ely has travelled to London to make her fortune. The doll, one of a pair of twins painted on rocks by Ely College teacher Fleur Patten, was hidden at Ely Station on Friday morning. Greater Anglia train dispatcher Jessika Ransome told …
Russian doll rock boards train to Kings Cross to make her fortune Read More »
Budding thespians from Ely College recently took part in the world’s largest youth drama festival this autumn. The students were part of a record 280,000 young people to have participated in the Shakespeare Schools Festival, run by Shakespeare Schools Foundation. Earlier this month the Ey College students performed an abridged adaptation of William Shakespeare’s farcical …
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Free courses are being offered to people with diabetes to help them manage their condition.
Free courses are being offered to people with diabetes to help them manage their condition. Last week the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust announced the extra courses, part of a number of measures being put in place following a £1.5m government cash boost to prevent and limit the effects of diabetes locally. The courses, …
A quirky new craze is rocking Ely – one psychedelic stone at a time. Hand painted rocks with different designs have been left at strategic destinations across the city by Ely resident Fleur Patten and her son George – with the hope that they will melt even the stoniest of hearts. The idea behind these …
Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s previous campaign used the slogan “Get Closer, Support the Force” – but this may become harder in Ely with the construction of a fence surrounding its police station and adjoining land. The wooden structure has been causing of-fence amongst local residents – but police say it will prevent injury and preserve the area. …
Latest addition to Ely Police Station causes of-fence Read More »
Residents of Sutton Gault were horrified to discover that their Victorian postbox had been stolen yesterday. Thieves have also smashed the brick plinth supporting the cast iron wall box, causing extensive damage. The brazen crime has been reported to Police and Royal Mail. The Victorian letter box – a piece of local history – was …
Travelling to Kenya was “without doubt the best decision I have made in my whole life,” Paris O’Keeffe told Spotted in Ely this week. The 17-year-old joined a group of Ely College students who travelled to Nakuru over half term to volunteer in slum schools. During the end of their trip, on October 26, the …
More residents in crisis are seeking help from Ely Foodbank than ever before, its boss says, warning that the problem is likely to get worse. Project director Cathy Wright told Spotted in Ely that despite East Cambridgeshire being perceived as an affluent area, many working people are struggling to keep up with the cost of …
More hard-up residents using Foodbank – and problem likely to get worse, its boss warns Read More »
Feeling ill on the train? Don’t pull the emergency cord! That’s the message from Greater Anglia and the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) on how best to treat passengers if they get sick during their journey. Instead, passengers are being advised to notify train staff or call 999 if it’s a medical emergency. …
None of the colleges across East Cambridgeshire are currently offering A-Levels – but that is about to change. This week Bishop Laney Sixth Form, the name given to Ely College’s sixth-form college, launched its new prospectus for next year, which will include seven A-Levels as well as a range of other qualifications. The news will …
It’s often gin o’clock in our household. Like many mums of young children, I look forward to an occasional glass of my favourite poison after an exhausting bedtime. And what better than our locally produced Ely Gin? When I was given the chance to tag along to An Evening With Ely Gin, it was just …
Meet shoe sisters Felicity and Sharline. They may live 4180 miles apart – but their polar worlds have collided, thanks to a pair of sparkly trainers. The two girls’ lives couldn’t be more different. Felicity lives in Ely while Sharline lives in Nakuru, Kenya’s fourth largest city. At Felicity’s school, kids average 30 to a classroom …
Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman are being urged to stay safe when the steam locomotive travels from Ely on Wednesday. Network Rail is advising people to stay off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the engine tours Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk this week. Flying Scotsman is touring Britain this year, including …
Flying Scotsman to visit Ely, fans warned to stay safe Read More »
Who’s up for some ghastly, ghostly fun in the run up to Halloween? Tales of “scandal, death and horror” on Ely’s medieval streets will be the focus of a new series of ghost walks and tours, starting this Thursday (October 19). Back by popular demand, the fright night forays will allow those who dare to …
Ely ghost tours promise "scandal, death and horror" Read More »
Littleport commuters will benefit from 79 extra car parking spaces and 30 extra cycle spaces. Work to expand Littleport railway station car park began last week and is due to be completed before Christmas. East Cambridgeshire District Council hopes this will boost the number of commuters accessing the Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross line. …
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Bike thefts have spiked by 152 per cent across East Cambridgeshire, Spotted in Ely can reveal. Figures supplied to us by police today show that between April and September, 53 thefts were reported to police – up from 21 during the same period last year. Ely has been hit the hardest, followed by Littleport, with …
Cambridgeshire Archives’ move to Ely has been delayed till 2019. The archives were due to move from Shire Hall in Cambridge to the former Strikes Bowling Alley in Angel Drove next year. However, the move has now been put back to 2019, “due to the need to submit a second planning application and to bring …
Greater Anglia is hoping to give “leaves on the line” disruption the slip this autumn by fitting special wheel protection on some of its trains. The operator, working together with Network Rail, has fitted special anti-slip “Wheel Slide Protection” (WSP) technology on its class 156 trains, which include services running between Ipswich and Cambridge/Peterborough. WSP …
Train operator hopes to give “leaves on the line” disruption the slip Read More »
Breaking the speed limit is about to get harder – thanks to a new scheme operating in the city. Ten hotspots throughout Ely will initially be targeted under the Speedwatch scheme, following a pilot in Cam Drive, police announced today. Under the scheme, members of the public can get involved in monitoring the speed of …
Speedsters beware: Speedwatch now operating in Ely! Read More »
When best buddies Claire Farrow and Hannah Smith became junior hairdressers over a decade ago, they dreamt of one day running their own salon. Today that dream becomes a reality. The two mums, who met while studying at Ely College, are celebrating the opening of Farrow & Smith Hair Design. The funky salon opened today …
Junior stylists turned salon bosses Claire and Hannah are a cut above the rest Read More »
Greater Anglia is investigating why train doors were allowed to open on the wrong side, allowing two passengers to disembark, on Tuesday. The incident happened on the 1350 Peterborough to Ipswich service, which calls at Ely. It took place while members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union (RMT) were on strike regarding the …
Train doors opened on wrong side during rail strike, Greater Anglia investigating Read More »
We all love Ely – and now more tourists than ever are discovering the delights of one of England’s smallest cities. East Cambridgeshire is enjoying bumper tourism, with almost four million visitors heading to the area in the past three years, according to figures released today. Statistics show that overnight stays in the region have …
Almost 4 million visitors flock to East Cambs in three years Read More »
Three thousand years after a craftsman twisted 732g of pure gold into an intricately woven gold torc, the ancient ornament will be on display to the public this Saturday! The beautiful piece – one of the largest of its kind ever found in Britain – has been the torc of the city since it was …
Retirement units have just gone on sale in Ely – retailing at £224,950 and over for a one-bedroom apartment, with weekly service charges on top. The first phase of “retirement living plus” apartments in Lisle Lane are now being sold off plan, with one-bedroom units going for at least £224,950 and two-bedroom units being sold …
A bitter row has broken out between rail bosses and union members over planned strikes next week. The RMT union is planning to strike on Tuesday and Thursday (October 3 and 5), accusing Greater Anglia of failing to ensure the future of train guards across its network, calling it a “clear threat to passenger safety”. …
Greater Anglia says passengers won't be affected if next week's rail strikes go ahead Read More »
School funding will remain at the top of Lucy Frazer’s agenda, the MP promises Spotted in Ely, announcing “an additional £3.1 million” for South East Cambridgeshire’s schools. This week Ms Frazer said that once the government’s new National Funding Formula was fully implemented, primary and secondary schools across her constituency would get a funding boost …
MP Lucy Frazer announces "additional £3.1 million" for SE Cambs schools Read More »
Ely’s new leisure centre – which will be called The Hive to reflect the area’s Fen heritage – is causing a major buzz at East Cambridgeshire District Council. Councillor David Ambrose-Smith, who chairs the community services committee, announced today that The Hive is on track to open next year. “This is a really exciting project …
Hive of activity at Ely’s leisure centre construction Read More »
Cash strapped schools across East Cambridgeshire face a funding crisis, with all of the district’s colleges set to have their budgets slashed and teaching staff reduced in the next four years, unions warn. Figures released today predict that in real terms 88 per cent of schools throughout England face crippling budget cuts by 2020, with …
East Cambs schools face further staff losses and funding cuts, unions warn Read More »
Ever wanted to play a ukulele, learn quilting, or have a go at coding and robotics? Perhaps friendship bracelets, the cosmos or weaving are more your cuppa char? These are just some of the fun activities available at Ely Library’s #FunPalaces extravaganza next week – and the best part of it is that it’s totally …
Community take over Ely Library for afternoon of free, cultural fun Read More »
Axing almost half of Cambridgeshire’s children’s centres is going to have dire effects on children’s health and wellbeing, mums and health professionals warn. With just four days to go before a consultation closes on the future of children’s centres throughout the county, a number of mothers from throughout East Cambridgeshire have voiced their concerns to …
Imagine the following scenario: your next train departs in 10 minutes. There’s a massive queue for the ticket machines and the ATM is out of order. You reach inside your pockets only to discover you’ve spent your last tenner. What do you do? Luckily rail passengers now have another option, thanks to a new scheme …
A Kirtling landowner has been served with an interim injunction, preventing her for using her plot for anything outside its original planning permission. East Cambridgeshire District Council served the injunction last Wednesday (September 13), meaning that owner Linda Watson can only use her land for equine purposes. Ms Watson had earlier told Metro that she …
Where can you find Middle Eastern style street food, oat milk lattes and scotchless eggs? The answer is at Ely’s next Vegan Fair, promising a culinary feast for foodies – regardless of diet. Launched last autumn, the Vegan Fair proved so popular that it’s set to make its return on Saturday, September 30. The fair …
One of the first mums to be treated at the Cambridge IVF clinic has expressed dismay at news that NHS-funded IVF services have been suspended throughout Cambridgeshire. Ami Cull, whose twins Enzo and Emiah were born in August 2013, called the decision “maddening”, warning it would cause heartache for countless couples. This month Cambridgeshire and …
A prosthetic leg, a stethoscope and a front door are among some of the more unusual items left on Greater Anglia trains over the past few months. Other belongings left behind include enough musical instruments to form a band, a very valuable painting, sleeping bags and pushchairs. The rail operator is now reminding passengers to …
A popular path closed to the public for the past two summers has now re-opened in Ely. Last week Anglian Water finished its work to fix a sunken path connecting West Fen Road with Cam Drive and the new Ely Leisure Village. Since June, the green space, popular with walkers, joggers,cyclists and dog walkers, has …
Parents and teachers alike have voiced their anger and concern about cuts to school budgets during a picnic at an Ely primary school this afternoon. The Lantern Community Primary School was among numerous schools and colleges nationwide to host “Fair Funding Picnics” today, organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT), the country’s biggest teaching …
Parents and teachers protest school cuts at "Fair Funding" picnic Read More »
Four years ago new mum Lynsey Jones celebrated her first ever Mother’s Day with her parents. Over a carefree lunch, they talked about holidays and travel ambitions. That was the last time Lynsey saw her mum. A few days later she received the devastating news that she had committed suicide. This June, brave Lynsey will …
Brave Lynsey to take on mental health hike in mum's memory Read More »
Ely is fast gaining a name for itself as a haven for vegans. As well as its second special Vegan Market set for Bank Holiday Weekend, the city is also gearing up to host Cambridgeshire’s first ever yoga and vegan festival. Cambridgeshire Yoga and Vegan Fest, held at the Paradise Centre on June 11, is …
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Last year teacher Megan Carter completed the Swavesey five mile event, her first attempt at a running race. In nine days, she’ll be taking on the London Marathon. Despite being “very nervous” about taking part in the Marathon on April 23, the brave supermum will be spurred on by husband James, and twins Toby and …
The new Cambridge North Station is on track to open on May 21, making commuting easier for passengers working at the city’s business or science parks. The £50 million station is expected to carry out 3000 passenger journeys a day. A tweet posted by Local Government Association chief executive and former Cambridgeshire County Council boss …
Anglian Water is returning to a popular Ely green space to investigate why a newly laid path is sinking into the ground. A letter dated April 5 has been posted to local residents, informing them that Anglian Water plans to test the area for about three days next week to establish the cause of the …
Negotiations are currently under way with “an interested party” in a quest to find a permanent postmaster for Ely, Spotted in Ely can reveal. A Post Office spokesperson said today: “We are looking for a long-term permanent solution for Ely and we are in discussion with an interested party.” Meanwhile the branch at Central Hall, …
Negotiations under way to find permanent postmaster for Ely Read More »
A disturbing “train surfing” trend means people are dicing with death to avoid paying fares or gain notoriety on social media, local train operator Greater Anglia warns. The operator, which runs services throughout the region, has just launched an awareness campaign to coincide with the school holidays, following a spate of train surfing incidents. People …
Train surfers dicing with death, rail operator warns in new campaign Read More »
A Burwell man who assisted in a violent spree last year has been jailed for 12 months. Albert Smith, 21, of Weirs Drove, helped ringleader Thomas Lamb, 32, terrorise residents after going on the rampage in West Wratting in a series of crimes described as “horrific” by police. Lamb, of no fixed abode, was sentenced …
Siblings are known to be competitive – but luckily Felicity and Stanley didn’t get bees in their bonnets when it came to entering their school’s festive competition. That’s because the dynamic duo each won a prize in an Easter Bonnet design contest, run by Friends of the Lantern School (FOTLS). Stanley won the Reception Category, …
Siblings egg-cited to scoop Easter bonnet prizes Read More »
Ely Fire Station has swelled its ranks with two new on-call recruits. Paul Hudson, 31, and Nick Lake, 41, are among 14 new on-call firefighters to join Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service – the largest number in over five years. Paul is a furniture manufacturer and fitness fanatic who enjoys football coaching, while services project …
Little Downham’s primary school has been put under special measures, following a damning Ofsted inspection. In a report published yesterday, Downham Feoffees Primary School was found to be “inadequate” in all areas. “In accordance with section 44(1) of the Education Act 2005, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector is of the opinion that this school requires special …
Downham Feoffees Primary School in "special measures" after damning Ofsted inspection Read More »
Hoppy Feet has kept kids jumping for joy since it started in 2012. And today, the popular play group celebrated its fifth birthday at Ely Library. The group bounced into action in 2012 when mum-of-two Michelle Brown struggled to find an affordable music group in Ely that provided musical instruments, toys, games and snacks for …
Three major retailers could be coming to Ely in a new, out of town development, Spotted in Ely can reveal. A planning application has been submitted to East Cambridgeshire District Council for budget supermarket chain Lidl, bargain store B&M and DIY chain Wickes to eventually be established on 10.69 hectares of land at Octagon Business …
Three major retailers could be coming to Ely in new, out of town development Read More »
Plans to close or modify 29 level crossings across Cambridgeshire have been submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport by Network Rail. Members of the public have until April 25 to submit objections, representations and letters of support, following a number of public consultation events across the county in June and September. Following the …
Last chance to have your say on plans to close level crossings in East Cambs Read More »
Harry Sindle’s passion for helping out at Ely College library has paid off, with the student being one of five shortlisted nationwide for the prestigious Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards in London. The award ceremony, held at Portcullis House, Westminster, last week, recognised the impact of Harry’s work at Ely College and its …
Harry heads to Westminster for Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards Read More »
Cutting down on waste is a key priority for East Cambridgeshire District Council when it ends its household waste collections and street cleaning contract with Veolia in April, the local authority says. ECDC will be bringing its waste services in-house, with its trading arm, East Cambridgeshire Trading Company (ECTC), providing the services rather than through …
If you live in East Cambridgeshire, chances are you’ve visited Ely Cathedral many times. But have you ever noticed how many different shapes there are inside the iconic Ship of the Fens? Youngsters from Rainbow Pre-School in Ely got to explore twinkly stars, rings-a-roses and even octagons, squares, triangles, spirals and crosses when they went …
Twinkle twinkle little star, how many shapes in Ely Cathedral do you think there are? Read More »
Thirteen Ely College students last week took part in a book award ceremony in Cambridge, with the winners picked by young readers across the county. And one Ely College student, Hannah Meek, received a special award herself, after winning a prize for her design of a trophy for the award. The students were part of …
A charity helping elderly and vulnerable residents to secure their homes against burglars is £7000 better off after being named Hopkins Homes’ Cambridgeshire Charity of the Year. Yesterday Hopkins Homes announced that the Bobby Scheme had won the competition, which invites members of the public to vote for their favourite local charity. The Ely Foodbank …
Bobby Scheme named Hopkins Homes' Cambridgeshire Charity of the Year Read More »
Hands up if you want to be happier! Local woman Kathryn Pearcey is looking at setting up a Happy Cafe in Ely for people to chat, share resources and promote a more fulfilling way to live, based on Action for Happiness, a scheme patronised by the Dalai Lama. Kathryn told Spotted in Ely: “Ely is …
Wanted: people to help set up a Happy Cafe in Ely Read More »
We consider pets to be part of the family – and thanks to animal-loving firefighter Neil Hoskin, every fire station in Cambridgeshire is now equipped with special animal oxygen masks. The Smokey Paws masks are designed to help save the lives of four-legged, two-legged, and even no-legged friends. Station and area commanders from across Cambridgeshire …
Animal friendly oxygen masks provided to fire stations across Cambs Read More »
Popular children’s author Julian Sedgewick used to visit Ely College when his sons attended the school. Last week the keen broadcaster and writer visited once again – this time to inspire students wanting to improve their literary skills as part of a World Book Day promotion. A regular visitor to the college, Julian put the …
Knife juggling children’s author Julian Sedgewick wows students at Ely College Read More »
Ely Cathedral will host a spectacular light show next month to raise awareness of families escaping war-torn Syria. In the first show of its kind ever seen in the district, the cathedral will light up with colours and images, as well as featuring poignant artwork by local children, highlighting the plight of refugees. On the …
Ely Cathedral to host spectacular light show to raise awareness of refugees Read More »
It takes a brave person to set up a business with their sibling! But sisters Claire Harrison and Holly Hodge, the creative talent behind The Isle Bakery, Ely’s newest cake shop, assure us there are no food fights in the kitchen when they’re busy baking! The two Ely women love whisking up “beautiful cakes that …
Sisters share a slice of the action at Isle Bakery Read More »
A discarded cigarette is thought to be responsible for causing a fire at an Isleham home yesterday afternoon. The shed was completely destroyed and the kitchen badly damaged as a result of the fire. Only the intervention of fire crews prevented the blaze from obliterating the rest of the house, firefighters say, warning smokers to …
Storm Doris is battering East Cambridgeshire, causing chaos for commuters and causing some colleges to shut early. A driver had a lucky escape after a tree was ripped from its roots, collapsing onto a car in Martins Lane, Witcham. Councillor Mike Bradley, pictured right with Councillor Lisa Stubbs, closed the road and put out traffic …
Foodies are in for a treat with a return of Ely’s popular Vegan Fair in early May. Following Ely Markets’ highly successful first Vegan Fair in October, the team will be back in early May Bank Holiday weekend, this time returning for a delicious two-day special. This time they will be joined by a Vintage …
Ely’s Minor Injuries Unit is one step closer to becoming a Local Urgent Care Hub, after getting the green light from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group. Yesterday afternoon the CCG’s governing body endorsed the business case for the first phase of the project, which has been approved by its clinical executive committee. Campaigner …
Ely's Minor Injuries Unit one step closer to becoming an Urgent Care Hub Read More »
Twelve bright Ely College students recently got a taste of uni life when they “graduated” from a special scheme at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. The high-achieving year eight students, all part of the college’s Brilliant Club, stunned academics at UEA by not only completing the demanding programme but also achieving maths problems …
Brilliant bright sparks from Ely College wow uni academics with their maths skills Read More »
A new car park due to be built near Ely Station will make travelling to the new Cambridge North railway station much easier for Ely commuters, councillors say. As reported in Spotted in Ely earlier this month, East Cambridgeshire District Council’s planning committee unanimously gave the green light for the new 128 space car park. …
Commuting to Cambridge by rail about to get easier, councillors say Read More »
Girlpower will take Ely by storm next month as the city celebrates its annual SHINE event. Aimed at building courage, confidence and character, SHINE aspires to empower girls in years seven to nine from across East Anglia, exploring ways of overcoming obstacles through a range of activities. Main organiser Rachael Heffer, says: “The Shine Girls …
A group promoting cycling in East Cambridgeshire is furious about Cambridgeshire County Council’s decision to axe plans for an underpass from its southern bypass construction. Ely Cycling Campaign yesterday called the decision to drop the promised underpass “short-sighted”, accusing Cambridgeshire County Council of showing “little commitment to sustainable transport in rural areas” and neglecting cyclists …
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Love Horrible Histories? Curious about Cromwell? Join Professor A. Bismal for a tour with a difference this half term. Oliver Cromwell’s House will be showing families “the bits teachers are too grossed out to tell you”. Warning: it’s not for the faint hearted! Hot on the heels of their haunted tours of Ely, the team …
Kids' Cromwell House tours promise "the bits teachers are too grossed out to tell you" Read More »
Three Cambridgeshire charities could be in for a cash boost – with the public getting to vote for their favourite. Yesterday Hopkins Homes launched a new scheme, which will see three of six shortlisted charities receiving a share of £10,000. Between now and 5pm on February 24, members of the public can vote online for …
Vote for your Cambridgeshire Charity of the Year Read More »
A construction skills day at Cambridge Regional College has cemented interest in the booming building sector among Ely College pupils. The 18 Year 11 construction students from Ely College got to operate an excavator as part of a major career event, designed at encouraging more people to take up building apprenticeships. The students said it …
Construction day cements interest among Ely College students Read More »
People power has saved our Minor Injuries Unit from imminent closure, with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group today announcing plans to pilot urgent care hubs in Ely, Wisbech and Doddington this spring. Spotted in Ely can confirm that the CCG is putting together a formal business case for the three hubs, which is …
Minor Injuries Units to be piloted as Urgent Care Centres Read More »
An Ely mum of two battling a degenerative disease that leaves her in debilitating pain and causes life threatening health complications is fundraising for an electric wheelchair so that she can regain some of her independence. Brave Ria Hockey, 34, decided to share her heartbreaking story with Spotted in Ely in the hope that it …
Brave Ria hopes electric wheelchair will help her get her life back Read More »
A fire sparked by sunlight beaming onto a mirror in Witchford has prompted the Fire Service to remind homeowners about potential fire hazards cause by everyday household items. The owners of the Main Street property returned to their smoke-filled home yesterday to find the smoke alarms sounding. A vanity mirror left on a dressing room …
A charity supporting struggling families has been “overwhelmed” by people’s kindness towards local children in need in the run up to Christmas. Beauty salon Pure Ely collected donations of children’s gifts before Christmas on behalf of Home-Start Cambridgeshire, which supports hundreds of families each year. The presents were then handed out to youngsters by Father …
Charity “overwhelmed” by generosity to children’s Christmas gift appeal Read More »
Two Soham firemen and a Burwell firefighter have been recognised for their long service to the Fire Service during a prestigious awards ceremony. Soham crew commander Giles Fuller and firefighter David Hobbs both received the Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded after completing 20 years’ long and meritorious service to the fire and rescue …
Ely College students took time out from their regular studies last week to focus on their health instead, as part of their first ever PLEDGES and Futures Day. PLEDGES are a set of challenges that students are expected to complete during the course of their time at the college. By completing certain sets of challenges, …
Ely College Students learn about healthy choices during first PLEDGES day Read More »
The issues that caused Ely Post Office to be mysteriously closed this week have now been resolved, according to the Costcutter’s owner and the Post Office. A Post Office spokeswoman told Spotted in Ely that the company is trying to find a “permanent solution for Ely”. At 1pm today (Friday), the Costcutter shop at Central …
Banging tunes, glow sticks, funky moves… Anyone entering Treetops Soft Play on Monday would be forgiven for thinking they’d just wondered into a hot new club. But those planning to take part in Clubbercise Ely’s opening night on January 23 will be raving AND behaving, getting a wicked workout while dancing to some old school …
Raving AND behaving at Clubbercise Ely – a workout with a difference! Read More »
Post Office customers in Ely have been shocked that the city’s only branch has been mysteriously shut since yesterday. Meanwhile a permanent postmaster has STILL not been found for Ely – eight months after the last one lost his contract. Yesterday (Monday) morning a notice went up in the Costcutter in Ely, saying “problem with …
How do you feel about 11,400 new homes being built across East Cambridgeshire in the next 19 years? That’s one of the proposals set forward by East Cambridgeshire District Council, which yesterday launched its second public consultation to hear public views on its draft Local Plan. The plan also says Soham’s town centre is “under …
Have your say on major expansion plans throughout East Cambs Read More »
A long-running Sutton playgroup has announced it will close next month due to a lack of public support. Scamps babies and toddler’s playgroup, which meets at the Brooklands Centre on Wednesday mornings, yesterday announced on its Facebook page that the group would not continue beyond February. “Further to our meeting this morning and due to …
The controversial construction of 11 properties on Ely’s Barton Road is one step closer, with building due to start next month. Coaches visiting the city will no longer be able to use the long stay parking spaces near the city centre and will instead be urged to use a new coach parking facility near Witchford. …
Controversial construction on Barton Road to start next month Read More »
The family of a Brinkley man tragically killed in an horrific crash last week have paid tribute to his courage, determination and desire to “make a difference”. Chris Clements, 40, was travelling in a wheelchair close to the road at about 2.25pm last Wednesday (January 5) when he was involved in a collision with a …
Tributes paid to brave Brinkley man killed in horror crash Read More »
Back Hill and other routes in East Cambridgeshire are now back on the winter gritting route, following a major public outcry. As well as reversing its policy on night time street lighting, Cambridgeshire County Council has decided to restore last winter’s gritting routes – but it warns that even gritted roads can become icy in …
“We don’t feel safe anymore”. That’s the message from residents, terrified to venture outside since their neighbourhoods have been plunged into darkness as part of a cost saving plan by Cambridgeshire County Council. As reported by Spotted in Ely, the council has reversed its unpopular policy of turn street lights off at night, following a …
Residents welcome lighting u-turn but say black spots leave them scared at night Read More »
A Witchford dad is among five firefighters to dance alongside Diversity on TV on New Year’s Day after wowing producers with their zombie-themed safety video. Cambridge Black Watch crew commander Jeff Whitlam, 40, will be joining colleagues Myles Strickland, 23, James Ball, 35, Chloe Housden, 26, and Dom Mould, 29 as they perform on Diversity …
Zombie firefighters Steal the Show with Diversity on New Year's Day Read More »
A dog walker and her pet Collie had a lucky escape after getting stuck in a sluice gate near Prickwillow yesterday (Tuesday). Fire crews from Ely and Cambridge were called to Lark Bank just before 6pm to rescue the woman and her dog after they became trapped in four-and-a-half metre deep water. A specialist team …
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A carpenter and supermarket assistant have just switched careers to join the frontline at Ely Fire Station. Carpenter Craig Fishpoole, 30, of Sutton, was an on-call firefighter for eight years at Cottenham and Sutton Fire Stations, while Linton supermarket assistant Richard Gethin, 20, was an on-call firefighter at his local station. Both men will be …
Plans to give major Ely roads the slip when it comes to winter gritting have been met with an icy response from the city’s Liberal Democrats, who have launched a petition to “restore gritting to Ely roads”. Ely Liberal Democrats plan to raise the issue during a meeting with Cambridgeshire County Council tomorrow (Tuesday). In …
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It’s not just a nativity – it’s a Wriggly Nativity, complete with skipping sheep and dancing angels! Even Mary and Joseph are getting their groove on in this Christmas favourite, currently being practised by Year 1 students at the Lantern Community Primary School in Ely. The five and six-year-olds in Robins and Doves classes have …
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Ely College students recently got to build and test their own wind turbine models as part of a special scheme aimed at giving them a taste of careers in science and technology. They also got to learn about a super sonic, jet and rocket fueled racing car that’s being developed with the hope of eventually …
Budding Ely College engineers put their energy into wind power Read More »
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