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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 »
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 »
Bar-ology is here to stay and expand claims Rob Gilkes, owner of Ely’s newest late night cocktail bar. Despite a bizarre news article published today by a local newspaper on their website, the venue on Forehill is not closing, selling or changing its name in any way. In fact, it has plans to expand. Liquid …
Bar-ology alive and kicking despite bizarre rumours circulated in local paper 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 »
Three employees from Sainsbury’s Ely have been recognised by the company for their work in the community. The large supermarket on Lisle Lane has put up a large photo on the entrance wall with the 3 employees holding a banner with 3000 on it representing the number of charities helped across the UK. Kevin, Sammi …
Recognised by Sainsbury for the Voluntary work in the area Read More »
What a run of great Football the Robins are having in the Vase this year and let’s hope it continues as Spotted in Ely sponsors the home game for the 4th round against Shepshed Dynamos on January 7th. This will be their 6th game this year in the Vase as they had to play in …
Robins on a Season to Remember as they face Shepshed in FA Vase 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 …
Woman and dog rescued from sluice gate near Prickwillow Read More »
The police led competition took place for the first time last year to engage with young people and celebrate local talent. It attracted entries in five categories, with the winning entries being displayed in Ely Police Station. This year the theme is ‘change’ and entries are accepted in any medium. The artist must live or …
Ely Police announce the return of ArtReach with ArtReach 2017! Read More »
Thousands of signatures gathered in support of saving local Minor Injuries Units, including that at the Princess of Wales Hospital Ely, were presented to Lucy Frazer QC, MP for South East Cambs, last Friday, 16th December. The signatures were collected on Ely’s Market Place and through distribution of petition sheets to schools and public facilities …
Year 11 students from Ely College, Impington Village College, Bottisham Village College and Linton Village College attended the final of a debating competition hosted and organised by Lucy Frazer MP, in a Committee Chamber in Parliament. The competition was the culmination of inter-school rounds completed this Autumn term, and two finalists from each school were …
This Christmas eve I am looking forward to being by the crib at Ely Cathedral. I will be joined by many children who will be engaging with the crib figures, surrounded by straw and probably making quite a mess! But mostly, the children will be watching and engaging with the Christ Child, the figure of …
Lots of good causes in East Cambridgeshire will receive a share of £2,500 this Christmas time – and we are looking for your nominations to decide just who should benefit. Isle of Ely Produce raised £2,500 with its popular potato race, held in Ely’s High Street in October and have joined forces with city Mayor …
your local group could receive a share of £2,500 in a Festive Giveaway! Read More »
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 …
Petition launched to "restore gritting to Ely roads" Read More »
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 …
It's not just a nativity – it's a Wriggly Nativity! Read More »
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 »
Little angels (and shepherds!) enjoyed a magical start to the festive season during a visit to Ely’s Christmas Tree Festival this morning. The Cubs group at Rainbow Pre-School, aged between two and three, got a special tour of the beautiful Christmas trees on display at the Ely Methodist Church, as well as the chance to …
Little angels enjoy a magical visit to Ely's Christmas Tree Festival Read More »
Ely foodies are in for a treat, with two shops in the same street opening their doors to the public for the first time this Saturday. The Lemon Tree Deli is replacing the highly successful Allgoods of Ely, which shut its doors in Market Place in September, after owner Tracy Allgood decided to prioritise her …
Foodies in for a treat, with two new shops opening this Saturday Read More »
The new McDonalds at the almost built Leisure Village in Ely is set to open in January of next year with promises to create over 100 new jobs and even more when the licence is granted for 24 hour opening. The leisure village which sees a new Cinema complex for Ely is now expected to …
Da da da da da Lovin'It!! McDonalds opens January 25th – over 100 jobs will be created Read More »
Schoolchildren have been invited to unleash their imagination and creativity to design a recycling champion for the district. East Cambridgeshire District Council have launched an innovative competition aimed at primary school pupils who have been asked to draw or paint the hero – Michael. A winning design will be picked to front the “Be Like …
Recycling Hero Set To Be Brought To Life Thanks To Kids Competition Read More »
East Cambridgeshire’s schools, already some of the poorest funded in the country, will lose teachers and suffer a funding crisis unless they receive a major cash boost, the country’s biggest teachers’ unions warn. Cambridgeshire’s schools already receive £600 less per pupil than the English average, with £4200 a year being spent per pupil – some …
Ely residents can give a double gift this Christmas by stocking up on goodies from local businesses – all at the click of a button. Supporting Ely’s independent businesses is easier than ever before, thanks to a one-stop-shop that delivers local produce straight to your door. And by shopping locally for festive groceries and gifts, …
Support Ely’s independent businesses this Christmas by choosing My Shop is Local Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we know, from when we announced that Arbuckles is coming to Ely, that many people are excited. Firstly because they are coming to Ely and secondly because they won’t need to make the journey every weekend to one of the busiest restaurants in the UK. After jumping through many hoops with the development …
Children and staff alike were beary surprised when Pudsey made an appearance at the Lantern Community Primary School on Friday. The Ely primary was one of numerous schools across our district fundraising for the BBC’s annual Children in Need appeal. Youngsters swapped their purple and yellow uniforms for bright spots and fluffy headbands, each making …
SPOTTY IN ELY: The Lantern goes spotty dotty for Children in Need Read More »
Youngsters at an Ely pre-school, their parents and teachers held a special party this morning to raise money for Children in Need. The Cubs group at Rainbow Pre-School, aged between two and three, enjoyed cakes and made special Pudsey themed artwork to celebrate the BBC’s annual appeal, which raises money to help children of all …
The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge received a warm welcome from residents across East Cambridgeshire when it passed through this afternoon. Residents of all ages lined the streets of Littleport and Ely to show their support for its incredible young riders, raising money for the BBC Children in Need appeal. Each of the six young riders …
The Rickshaw Challenge gets emotional applause as it travels through East Cambridgeshire Read More »
The Military Wives are back for Christmas 2016 – with their biggest release yet. Featuring over 1000 women, from 65 choirs across the UK and overseas, ‘Home for Christmas’ is an inspirational collection of twelve Christmas carols and songs. Following the enormous success of No. 1 single Wherever You Are in 2012, Military Wives Choirs …
A white van, equestrian equipment and a large quantity of fruit and vegetables were snatched from a Witchford shop during a brazen break-in last night. Between 5.30pm yesterday (November 14) and 5.30am this morning, Scott’s Farm Shop in Sutton Road, near the A142, was raided by thieves, who forced their way in. Items stolen included …
Witchford farm shop raided during brazen break-in Read More »
News of the main act for the Big Switch On which is just a few weeks away as newly signed girl band M.O come to Ely. Signed by Polydor earlier this year, the female trio of Annie Ashcroft, Frankee Connolly and Nadine Samuels have had several views on YouTube and over 60,000 followers on Facebook. …
Big Switch On Main Act Announced – Girl Band M.O Read More »
Sainsbury’s new manager, Simon Cross is pleased to announce that the supermarket’s powers that be have updated their policies on the use of public defibrillators. The giant company has bought 100 pieces for install in 100 branches across the UK and they are now installed and working. Unlike the original purchase, these units are kept …
Sainsbury's Make a Difference in Ely by Righting a Wrong Read More »
Ely city centre came to a standstill today as crowds gathered to remember the fallen during a moving Armistice Day Ceremony. The Market Square was full of people wishing to pay their respects during a service led by the Reverend David Newton and Dave Martin of the Ely Branch of the Royal British Legion. Bugle …
Ely remembers the fallen during moving Armistice Day ceremony Read More »
It’s not often such sporting legends come to Ely but Monday saw Formula One and Former World Champion Damon Hill come to promote his new autobiography “Watching The Wheels”. During his talk, he spoke about his life first as a motorbike enthusiast while watching his father Graham at race courses around the world to becoming …
Formula 1 and Former World Champion Damon Hill Wows Ely Cathedral Read More »
“We are back in business and moving forward”. That’s the message from Ely College principal Richard Spencer. Since taking up his post in the summer, Mr Spencer has been on a massive mission to win back the hearts and minds of the local community, making a raft of radical changes, recruiting staff and hoping to …
Ely College "back in business and moving forward" Read More »
More and more youngsters with long hair are taking part in selfless acts to help young people with cancer. Ely College student 12-year-old Asha Taylor is another young woman with hair currently measuring about 14 inches who is prepared to chop off the minimum 12 inches needed to make these wigs. The Little Princess Trust started …
Asha Makes Another Wig Possible with a Chop for Little Princess Read More »
On the last Saturday of October, Ely Cathedral hosted a celebration of 150 years of Reader Ministry. The day celebrated Readers and their ministry with workshops, worship, the sharing of ideas and the giving of thanks. Readers are lay people, called by God, who have then been trained and licensed by the Church to preach, …
A Celebration of Readers from the Eastern Region Read More »
She may only be 23 years old but a life long local Laura Weller is taking the Tattoo industry by storm by winning not one but 2 awards within the last 14 months. It was a by chance encounter over the internet that salon owner Beynur Kaptan saw then fine art student Laura’s work and immediately asked her …
Beynur Apprentice Laura Scoops 2 Awards in 2 Years Read More »
A musician who lost his baby daughter 13 years ago is hosting a major Ely fundraiser to support other people dealing with the grief of child bereavement. Legendary Ely rockabilly Jacen Bruce, who’s headlining at the Minister Tavern’s Christmas Music Festival on November 27, has picked Child Bereavement UK as his chosen cause for the …
The Foggy Fens lived up to their name, providing the perfect backdrop to Halloween. Despite forecasts of clear skies tonight, the morning mist lingered on, giving trick or treaters an extra thrill. Here are some of your fabulous Halloween pics.
Not content with being a centre for historical attractions, quaint tearooms and Hollywood Blockbuster filming hot spots, Ely is now gaining a place on the map for its specialist markets. Yesterday’s Ely Vegan Fair – the city’s first – drew massive crowds from across the region, wanting to try some animal free treats. Vegans, veggies …
Another Big Switch On is drawing upon us as the streets of Ely close to start Christmas in what has been promised to be bigger than ever! This year the switch on will be 25th November with the return of the Living Nativity, members of “Churches Together in Ely” will be bringing the story of …
Four weeks to Ely's Christmas Start with another Big Switch On Read More »
One of Ely’s steepest streets will NOT be gritted this winter, leading to major concerns about carnage on the roads. Spotted in Ely can reveal that Back Hill, one of Ely’s busiest routes in and out of the city and also one of its steepest, will NOT be gritted this year. While some weather forecasters …
While many people across the East Cambridgeshire area enjoy Halloween and Trick or Treat, there are a few who do not celebrate the tradition. Many who don’t are our elderly and vulnerable and while dressing up as ghouls, ghosts and fairies to many children is just fun, many older children often do the same and …
“Savage” cuts to winter gritting routes across East Cambridgeshire could leave villages isolated and put lives at risk, Lib Dem councillor Lorna Dupre warns. Writing on her blog today, the district councillor for Sutton and county councillor for Coveney, Little Downham, Mepal, Pymoor, Sutton, Wardy Hill, Way Head, and Witcham attacked a decision to slash …
Winter gritters slashed by a THIRD – councillor warns lives could be put at risk Read More »
Lucy Frazer MP took time out on Friday to visit the children at St Mary’s School in Ely to collect 2,400 green hearts! Over four days in October, 2,400 children from 55 Church primary schools across the Diocese of Ely met up at Ely Cathedral for a day of activities and worship on the themes of care …
Ely Diocese Children ask Government to deal with Green Issues in a unique way Read More »
Jarl & Joanne Ford along with colleagues Siobhan and Neil have opened a new pet friendly environment store “Isle of Pets” in the grounds of Isle of Ely Vets on West Fen Road. Jarl tells us, “We want to listen to peoples pet needs and we are very happy with day 1, but we have …
Locals Bob and Carol Banks who are very active Cambridge Open Studio members show off their work which is inspired by their visits to the UK coastline. Coast is an exploration in Pastels and Silver of some of the different coastlines we have visited in the past few years. From the windswept Norfolk coastline to …
Kind-hearted kids from The Lantern Community Primary School were pretty in pink on Friday to raise funds for the UK’s leading breast cancer charity. Classes in years four to six at the Ely school donned a stunning array of pink garments, with some even dying their hair in different shades. Youngsters taking part in the …
Pretty in Pink: Lantern kids Wear It Pink for breast cancer charity Read More »
The third Ely SOUP took place at Market Street Brasserie on Wednesday 12 October. Filled to capacity and with a wonderful community atmosphere, the audience listened to three pitches from local community groups. John and Tyler volunteers from the K-9 project spoke about the project and impact that it has on them personally. If you …
Year 11’s from Soham Village College took part in a debating competition championed by local MP, Lucy Frazer. The topic for the debate was “Should Grammar School’s be Reinstated?”. 8 members of the college had to debate in pairs and take sides of the proposition and opposition and each in turn give their views on …
Busy entrepreneur, mum, teacher and events organiser Joanna Branson has plenty to keep her on her toes. Her small business, Shoenique – Life is Too Short for Boring Shoes, won the Grafton Centre’s Mumpreneur Award in Cambridge last year. Her EastEnders themed stilettos swept soap star Luisa Bradshaw-White off her feet at the London Gay …
Shoenique star Jo's Indulgence Boutique Evening will sweep you off your feet Read More »
Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie during a special series of late night markets in the run up to Christmas. Next month Ely Markets are launching Ely Festive Lates – a chance for families to get into the Yuletide spirit while shopping from local makers, enjoying street food and live music …
Ely Festive Lates will get shoppers into Christmas spirit Read More »
Gallery of Applefest 2016
A petition to prevent the closure of three threatened minor injuries units at Ely, Doddington and Wisbech has almost got enough signatures to require the Government to respond to it. The Parliamentary petition, started by Carol Harley, has had 3482 signatures so far online. When you factor in the signatures put on paper, the number …
Final push to get minor injuries petition over 10,000 threshold Read More »
Five years ago Ely fitness trainer Tim Megginson was diagnosed with severe arthritis and had to undergo an operation on both his hips. In three days time he and three friends will be trekking up Mount Everest to raise money for a charity close to his heart. Spotted in Ely caught up with Tim while …
Ely trainer to trek Everest with "bum hip joints" to raise cash for arthritis charity Read More »
Artists from far and wide will be displaying their creations at Art Unequalled – a special Ely exhibition celebrating the creme of British talent. Art Unequalled will feature a fabulous collection of arts and crafts from across the country, featuring the work of established contributors as well as some fresh faces. It will include work …
Art Unequalled celebrates the creme of British talent Read More »
A new Ely group is hoping to spread “love and tolerance”, following shocking revelations that a neo-Nazi group recently held a two-day gathering in Haddenham. Ely Community Against Hate will be holding a stall at Ely Market this Saturday to reassure people that Ely is a tolerant place that welcomes people of different nationalities. Joel …
Ely Community Against Hate to spread "love and tolerance" at market this Saturday Read More »
Ambulance Chasers! Fourteen teams battled it out in Ely this weekend over the quarter-a-mile course laden with a 20kg bag of spuds, all of which had been grown by farmers in the Fens surrounding the city. The two-man team from the Cambridge Ambulance Service were crowned worthy champions, winning their heat before, in the final, …
Ambulance Crew Show Why They Are No Couch Potatoes Read More »
Ely’s newest late night bar, Bar-ology, is currently recruiting – and you don’t need to know the difference between a Flaming Ferrari and a Sidecar to get your bartending skills into gear! With just 20 days to go until Bar-ology on Fore Hill opens its doors on October 28, owner Rob Gilkes says the main …
Ely's newest late night bar is looking for staff Read More »
A popular Littleport pre-school has been temporarily closed but staff say there is “nothing to be concerned about”. A source told Spotted in Ely today that parents of youngsters attending Busy Bees Pre-School in Grange Lane were asked to “collect their kids immediately” and that the facility would be shut “until at least half term” …
Busy Bees Pre-School temporarily closed but "nothing to be concerned about" Read More »
Voting has taken place all day and counting has been completed which sees John Yates as the new City Councillor for the North Ward. Mark Cooney of Spotted in Ely who also stood was the first to congratulate Councillor Yates as he took over 50% of the votes. Mark said, “John is one of Ely’s …
Prepare to be scared during a new tour with a twist: an alternative guided tour of Oliver Cromwell’s House this Halloween warns visitors to “be prepared for unexplained bumps and noises”. For the first time, ghost hunters will be treated to an evening look around the 12th Century building, which has “a variety of visitors …
Ghostly new tour of Cromwell’s House not for the faint-hearted Read More »
Elections are taking place today to select a candidate for Ely’s North Ward. Polling stations are open until 10pm at three locations. The four candidates battling it out for the parish council role are Mark Cooney (Spotted in Ely), Richard Morgan (no description at time of standing), Edward Carlsson Browne (Labour Party), and John Yates …
Elections today to choose North Ward councillor for Ely Read More »
Ely’s Victoria Badminton Club perform above expectation at the Cambridgeshire’s Best of Best Tournament. Ely’s James Wilson teamed up with ex member Sara Cunnington to take the mixed doubles title, beating our own Neil Place (partnering Hannah Sharman) in the final. In the Mens Doubles James Wilson and partner Campbell Wilson (From Comberton) beat last …
When school worker Niki Brown had the idea to turn the Octagon Tower purple for raising awareness of Pancreatic Awareness in November, she never expected what was to come next after appealing to raise just £150 to buy the filters needed to make the event happen. After turning to Spotted in Ely asking for help to promote …
A 6345 strong petition, calling for Ely’s minor injuries unit to be saved from closure, was last night handed to the NHS funding boss in our area. Campaigner Helen Wright gave the petition to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) clinical chair Dr Gary Howsam during a public meeting at The Maltings. Presenting the …
Popular petition to save Ely's minor injuries unit handed to CCG boss Read More »
“The images drawn by the children moved many choir members to tears,” said Sing! Choirs director Kathryn Rowland after performing to 80 refugees near Ely’s twinned town Ribe. Members of a regional choir sang to holiday makers and church goers during a recent visit to Denmark – but it was their performance to refugees that …
Choir members moved to tears following visit to Danish refugee centre Read More »
This is the last week to get pitches in for the third Ely SOUP, deadline for submission is Friday 30 September, for the SOUP taking place at Market Street Brasserie on Wednesday 12 October. Have you got an idea for a project, or a workshop or group? Maybe you have a Christmas event planned, but …
What’s even better than cake? Cake that raises cash to help cancer patients. Spotted in Ely’s second ever Macmillan Coffee Morning today has so far raised over £150. Hosted at Ely’s new Market Street Brasserie, the charity fundraiser featured cupcakes, brownies and other sweet treats made by friends, supporters and members of Spotted in Ely. …
By Austen Dack The countdown to this year’s Ely Potato Race is now on – with the team behind the event celebrating its fifth year. The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers, is being held on Saturday, October 8 and will be offiicially statrted …
Spotted in Ely editor and creator Mark Cooney has thrown his hat into the ring, announcing that he will stand for the Parish of Ely’s North Ward By-Election, and promising more transparency from local politicians if elected. The by-election for a new parish councillor will take place across three polling stations from 7am until 10pm …
Spotted in Ely's Mark Cooney to stand in Ely North Ward by-election Read More »
When it comes to planning a wedding, Every Little Helps. Beautiful bride Lindsey Adams arrived at Ely Registry Office in a red Ferrari – but departed as Lindsey Ellinor in a Tesco Delivery Van after marrying Carl Ellinor. The iconic delivery van, driven by Krisztian Bakos, added a personal touch to the wedding for Tesco …
Every Little Helps: couple leave wedding in Tesco van Read More »
An Ely woman has been touched by the kindness of strangers during a stressful walk along the river today. Ashley Kay Gifford contacted Spotted in Ely as she never got the chance to properly thank two boatmen who rushed to her aid after one of her dogs felt poorly with a bout of arthritis. Her …
Strangers rush to woman's rescue after poorly dog struggles to walk home Read More »
A faulty bread maker is thought to be responsible for a fire that ripped through an Ely kitchen early this morning. Fire crews from Littleport and Chatteris were called to the fire on Orchard Estate at 6.36am. Wearing breathing apparatus they extinguished the kitchen fire using a hose reel and cleared the smoke using a …
Faulty bread maker caused kitchen blaze, fire service says Read More »
Plans for a large agricultural development in Chittering have been welcomed by councillors, saying it would bring up to 120 jobs to East Cambridgeshire. Earlier this month East Cambridgeshire District Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the proposal for four glass houses to be built off Ely Road. Councillor Lisa Stubbs wished applicants AGR Renewables Limited …
New business expected to create over 100 jobs in the area Read More »
September is known for “The Biggest Coffee Morning” from MacMillan Cancer and Spotted in Ely is hosting its own event at The Market Street Brasserie, next Saturday 24th from 10am till midday and you’re all invited. We also need cakes. Our kitchen is busy with preparation but the more the merrier. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/events/1640932182885379 …
You're Invited for MacMillan Cake and Coffee Morning Read More »
During the last week of the summer term, members of the Rotary Club of Ely were busy presenting Usborne Dictionaries for Life to year 6 pupils at primary schools in and around Ely. The presentations were organised by the Ely Rotary Club vocational service chairman Viv Doji. In total 155 dictioneries were presented to pupils …
Spotted in Ely has secured assurances from Lakenheath Media Operations Officer Master Sgt Burke that the American Park will reopen once made safe. A date for reopening has not yet been decided but work is about to begin. However warning to those who abuse the use of the playground could result in the park being …
American Park to reopen but warnings to those who abuse it Read More »
Littleport could become part of South West Norfolk in a radical shake-up of Parliamentary boundaries. The Boundary Commissions for England and Wales have announced plans for sweeping reforms which would see the number of MPs in the the House of Commons slashed from 650 to 600. In its proposals, the Boundary Commission for England recommends …
Littleport could move to SW Norfolk in radical electoral shake-up Read More »
Two years ago, exhausted Ely mum Emma Smith decided she’d had enough of vegging out in front of the telly and wanted to push herself out of her comfort zone. Since cancelling her pay TV subscription, she’s taken part in 10km races, acted as an extra in MacBeth, been part of the team behind Cambridge …
The organisers of a local car enthusiast group has called off their End of Summer Meet at an Ely car park, following warnings from police to stay away. Last night East Cambs Modified posted on their Facebook page that the controversial event would be changed to a different day at a “legal location”, as police …
Modified car meet called off, organisers promising a "bigger and better" legal event Read More »
An Ely car park will be closed tomorrow night in an unusual step to prevent boy (and girl) racers from congregating there, following complaints from local residents. Yesterday East Cambridgeshire District Council announced that Angel Drove Car Park would be closed from 7pm on Saturday, September 10, until 7am the following day, apologising for “any …
Car park closed to deter boy racers, opinions divided Read More »
The owners of a popular Sutton events venue are disappointed that an application to operate as a mixed use premises has been rejected by East Cambridgeshire District Council. Speaking to Spotted in Ely afterwards, Sally Bibby said she and her husband Sid were “disappointed” that the Rose Barn off Ely Road had been refused the …
Rose Barn owners may appeal after planning application rejected by council Read More »
A large housing development in the south of Soham is one step closer to going ahead, after getting the green light during a planning meeting of East Cambridgeshire District Council this afternoon. Developers Hopkins Homes Limited were granted approval to build 126 houses on farmland to the west of the Cherry Tree Pub on Cherrytree …
Visit Oliver Cromwell’s House at dusk and venture into the “haunted” bedroom – if you dare! The famous Ely landmark is one of 10 opening their doors to the public free of charge this weekend as part of National Heritage Weekend. From September 9 to 11, people will be able to enjoy a number of …
Celebrate beautiful Ely with a free visit to local landmarks this weekend Read More »
Fenland foodies are in for a meatfree treat next month, when Ely Markets host their first ever vegan festival. Organiser Alex Higgs hopes the festival will be the first in a series of events to celebrate the diversity of the markets. “This family-friendly day is for both vegans and v-curious alike, so come along and …
Ely's first vegan festival planned for next month Read More »
London, New York, Paris, Tel Aviv and Teipei all have gay Pride parades – so why not Ely? The founders of the newly formed Pride in Ely and Cambridge group hope a fundraiser on September 10 will set the wheels in motion for Ely’s first Pride event in 2018. A spokeswoman said: “We are all …
Ely hopes to host its own Pride party, joining cosmopolitan cities around the world Read More »
Ely’s new swimming pool will not have water flumes due to costs – but it will have transferrable play equipment for children’s activities instead, the councillor responsible for the development has told Spotted in Ely. Councillor Richard Hobbs, of East Cambridgeshire District Council, was responding to criticisms about the scaled down design for the new …
Ely XT has announced this years fireworks display on Cherry Hill as 12th November. The annual event which raises money for local good causes will have the usual rides, food stalls and good cause displays as well as the firework display itself which costs several thousands to put on and played to loud theatrical music. …
Try a new form of exercise, sample a mocktail and learn about healthy living at East Cambridgeshire’s first ever Health and Happiness Day. The day, planned at empowering residents to make healthier lifestyle choices, will take place at Ely Country Park on Sunday, September 25, from 11am to 3pm. Organisers from East Cambridgeshire’s Health and …
Ely's first Health and Happiness Day planned for this month Read More »
A horse rider who suffered a fracture after falling off her horse near Witchford has written a heartfelt message to the medics who treated her at the scene. Clare Andrews publicly thanked the East Anglian Air Ambulance on their Facebook page on August 23, a fortnight after the accident. Her friend raised the alarm after …
Injured rider thanks rescue crews, urging fellow riders to support the air ambulance Read More »
A fast-growing craze that sees members of the public locked in a room and asked to solve puzzles to escape is set to storm Ely. A pop up Escape Room, which is an immersive interactive experience, and which has been referred to as a real-life Crystal Maze, is being launched in Oliver Cromwell’s House. Groups …
The opening of Ely’s state of the art leisure centre will signal Paradise lost for lovers of the existing swimming pools – but pool staff employed by the council will get to keep their jobs, enquiries by Spotted in Ely reveal. This week Councillor Richard Hobbs, chair of East Cambridgeshire District Council’s commercial services committee …
Paradise (Pools) lost when new leisure centre opens but existing gym to remain Read More »
Sport England’s Project Committee has approved a conditional lottery award of £1.5M towards the development of the East Cambridgeshire District Leisure Centre. At its full council meeting in June, East Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to proceed with the new District Leisure Centre project, subject to receiving £1.5M funding from Sport England. Confirmation of lottery award …
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“Anodyne”, “bland” and “dreadful” are the words that Liberal Democrat councillor Lorna Dupré has used to describe the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s blueprint for health in our area. On her blog, written after the public meeting in Ely to address the future of minor injury units and outpatient services, the county councillor for …
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Rather than slashing services at the Princess of Hospital, we should be looking at boosting them as our city continues to grow, Ely Mayor Ian Lindsay told a packed public meeting yesterday. A former RAF physician, Mr Lindsay said expanding services at the hospital would make more sense than scrapping them, saying that none of …
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Lovers of American cuisine will be delighted to hear that Arbuckles is coming to Ely. The family owned restaurant, a favourite with those who love their steaks sizzling, their burgers big and their mojitos moreish, announced today that it would be opening a branch at the new Cineworld leisure complex in February 2017. The 175 …
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A passenger on a train involved in a collision with a car at Stretham this afternoon has praised staff for their quick actions following the crash. A man was airlifted to hospital with head injuries following the horrific smash at Nairns Level Crossing, near Stretham, just after 2.30pm. The passenger, who Spotted in Ely has …
Not only is the future of our minor injuries units at risk – other outpatient services may also be affected, the theme of a public consultation suggests. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which is responsible for making decisions regarding the funding of NHS services in our area, is hosting the three public meetings, …
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