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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 »
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 …
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 …
A SUPERHERO is flying around schools in East Cambridgeshire this week to teach children about recycling. Michael, the recycling champion for East Cambridgeshire District Council, forms the central role in an interactive performance workshop being delivered to primary school children. He was designed by nine-year-old Brooke Smith, a year four pupil at Littleport Community Primary …
Superhero Flies Into Schools to Deliver Drama Workshop Read More »
Norwich City FC Regional Development Program proved so successful in its first 18 months that Ely College & Bishop Laney Sixth College have been turned into a new Community Hub Partner which is hoped to bring benefits, not just for Ely College but also the wider community. Former Norwich City professional and Canaries Hall of …
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
“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 …
Woman and dog rescued from sluice gate near Prickwillow Read More »
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 …
Petition launched to "restore gritting to Ely roads" 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 »
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 former station commander at Ely Fire Station has hung up his helmet for the very last time, after almost three decades of service. Ely resident Alan Brown, the Head of Emergency Planning and Resilience at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, said the county is in a ‘significantly robust position’ in the event of a …
Ely’s former fire chief hangs up his helmet after almost 30 years Read More »
This Christmas we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Angela Mellor Studio & Gallery on December 3rd/4th & 10th/11th 10.30am-5pm Angela’s love of ceramics began whilst teaching in the early 70’s and she furthered her studies in 1984 at the University of East Anglia under the direction of Peter Lane, the ceramist and author, who became …
Internationally Acclaimed Artist Celebrates 10 years in Ely Read More »
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at the Lantern Community Primary School. The Ely primary is gearing up for its Christmas Fair next Saturday, which for the first time will be selling homemade mulled wine and fresh soup on top of its regular refreshments. In addition, there will be sumptuous cakes for sale, …
Mulled wine will get shoppers into festive spirit at Lantern Christmas Fair Read More »
We all love a bargain – but Black Friday sales have received bad press over the years for bringing out the worst in human nature. At FatFace Ely, they’re using the week leading up to Black Friday to do something amazing. There will be no flash sales, no pushing or shoving, no queuing up throughout …
Black Friday with a difference – raising cash for Magpas Read More »
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 »
Seeing spots? Lots and lots! This week residents young and old dug out their polka dots, fluffy ears and Pudsey costumes to raise cash for the BBC’s annual Children in Need appeal. Numerous events were held in schools, preschools, baby and toddler groups and workplaces across East Cambridgeshire. At The Lantern Goslings Pre-School in Ely, …
SPOTTY in Ely: district goes dotty for Children in Need Read More »
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Ok, so it’s only November – but tonight saw the launch of Ely Markets Festive Lates. This new event is aimed at promoting local businesses and enticing shoppers into the city centre. Entertained by Ely rockerbilly Jacen Bruce, shoppers were able to try lots of delicious street …
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 »
Tis the season to be jolly – and none more so than at Ely’s first festive late night market! With just over a week to go until Ely Festive Lates is launched, the team behind Ely Markets are gearing up for a series of events to get shoppers into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the …
Just over a week to go until Festive Lates launch! Read More »
Can you help to spread some Christmas cheer and donate a gift to a local child in need? Home-Start Cambridgeshire, a charity supporting struggling families, is collecting gift donations at local beauty salon Pure Ely – and they’re hoping the whole community will get behind it. Co-ordinator Charlotte Daleworth told Spotted in Ely: “Christmas can …
Help put a smile on a child's face this Christmas 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 »
Firefighters had a busy afternoon in Soham yesterday, rescuing a horse that had fallen into a swimming pool and extinguishing trees that were on fire at around the same time. At 4.37pm two crews from Cambridge and one from Newmarket were called to a home in The Coates to rescue a horse that had fallen …
Horse rescued from Soham swimming pool during busy afternoon for fire crews Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Hate crime is nationally on the rise – but rather than challenge perpetrators, police advise witnesses to focus on the victim instead. Sergeant Phil Priestly, of Ely Police Station, told Spotted in Ely that the best plan of action was to “empathise and be compassionate towards the victim”, rather than be drawn into an argument …
Hate crime: show compassion to victim rather than call out offender, say police 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 »
An arsonist is thought to be responsible for recently setting fire to a Haddenham hay stack, causing £25,000 worth of damage. Over 1000 bales of stray were destroyed in the arson attack at a farm on Sutton Road, Haddenham, at about 8pm on Monday, August 15. The victim is offering a £1000 reward for information …
Reward offered for information about Haddenham arson Read More »
Clowning around may land you with a public order offence, warn police to anyone contemplating taking part in the latest pranking trend. Yesterday police investigated a report of a man being assaulted by someone wearing a Halloween mask in Littleport. After reviewing the alleged incident in detail, including comprehensive CCTV footage from the immediate area, …
Killer clown craze no laughing matter – and may lead to criminal record, warn police 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Former school governor Richard Morgan says it’s important to ensure that there are enough school places to cope with Ely’s rapid development. One of four candidates standing for the City Council (North Ward), Richard says residents in the north of the city are not being “treated fairly” when it comes to expansion. “800 homes are …
Outpatients services at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital are safe for now – but the future of our minor injuries unit is still uncertain. Yesterday Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group announced that Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to work with it to provide outpatients clinics at the Princess of Wales …
Outpatients services safe – but minor injuries unit still at risk Read More »
Sewage work at a popular Ely green space, closed to the public throughout the summer, is due to be completed this week. A spokeswoman for Anglian Water told Spotted in Ely: “The new sewer has been installed and we’re carrying out the final works this week. “Our works will be completed by Friday. “We’d like …
Sewage works at popular park due to finish this week – but other work to continue Read More »
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 »
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 »
Take care on wet roads – particularly in rural areas, warn police, following 11 smashes in under eight hours last weekend. With tomorrow (September 16) forecast to be a wash out for some of the afternoon, motorists and cyclists should take extra care during Friday rush hour. Last Saturday, 11 crashes were reported to police …
Take care on wet roads, warn police after a spate of Saturday smashes Read More »
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 »
The baby swings at Cherry Hill Park have been removed due to safety concerns. Today a spokeswoman from City of Ely Council told Spotted in Ely that the popular swings were initially removed from the playground on August 15 because they needed repair. “However, it was felt that it would not be appropriate to re-erect …
Ely Markets will play host to a range of continental delicacies and delights over the long bank holiday weekend. From tomorrow (Saturday August 27) until Bank Holiday Monday (August 29), visitors to Ely Market can indulge in what the visiting continental market has to offer. An array of food stalls will hold everything from freshly …
Bon appetit! The Continental Market returns to Ely tomorrow. Read More »
Free fire safety sessions are being held for businesses in Ely next month as part of a week-long series of drop-in events across Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service fire officers are offering local business owners, managers and staff advice at the open-door events across the county as part of the Chief Fire Officers Association …
Beware of crooks pretending to be officials from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Service, threatening court action for bogus tax debt. A Cambridge grandmother with links to Ely was horrified after receiving six unsolicited phone calls from numbers in Sheffield this morning, claiming to be from HMRC. The shaken woman told Spotted in Ely that …
A free service has been launched in Ely so that patients with minor eye issues can avoid travelling to hospital for appointments and treatment. Spectacular Opticians (01353 659333, 7a High Street, Ely) is listed in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s new Minor Eye Service. Under the NHS scheme, patients aged 16 or over …
Two businesses have expressed an interest in running Ely Post Office, which is currently being operated by a temporary postmaster. Today a Post Office spokeswoman told Spotted in Ely that the organisation was waiting for the two interested parties to submit formal applications so that it can hopefully move forward with appointing a permanent postmaster. …
Two businesses interested in running Ely Post Office Read More »
Think tractor when driving around East Cambridgeshire is the message from police – and only overtake when it is safe to do so. The A142 is particularly congested with agricultural traffic and high sided vehicles at this time of the year. Police are advising drivers to be extra patient and take special care along this …
Allow extra time for tractors – and only overtake when it's safe, say police Read More »
Garfield’s “less than prrrrrr-fect” behaviour may have got earned him the equivalent of a cat ASBO from Ely’s Virgin Holiday store – but the new manager of Sainsbury’s was clearly thrilled to be greeted by the famous feline on his first day of the job. A black cat crossing your path may be seen as …
The purrrr-fect welcome for Mr Sainsbury's – from Mr Sainsbury's! Read More »
High achieving (and reaching) basketball players from across the area were recently awarded during the East Cambs Warriors Basketball Club AGM. A number of players were recognised for their contributions to the club and were presented with trophies on July 20. The club’s Facebook page said: “It has been a long and successful season with …
Take it to the hoop! East Cambs' best basketball players awarded Read More »
Fancy yourself as a bit of a foodie? Are you the host with the most? Can you serve up some posh nosh to strangers? Know the difference between a ceviche and a quiche? Most importantly – can you keep cool when things heat up (both in and out of the kitchen)? The makers of hit …
Final call for Fen foodies to appear on Come Dine With Me Read More »
The new principal of Ely College has spoken out about his dismay at discovering that Cambridgeshire’s schools, which receive some of the lowest investment per pupil in the country, will not be getting fairer funding in 2017. Speaking to Spotted in Ely, Richard Spencer said: “In terms of fair funding, my view is simple: I …
A LARGE amount of suspected illegal substances were seized during a police raid on a Littleport property on Thursday. Led by PC Andy Free from Ely Police Station, officers executed a search warrant in Upton Place under the Misuse of Drugs Act after investigating reports of antisocial behaviour. Using a specially trained drugs dog from …
"Substantial" stash discovered during Littleport raid Read More »
A Strawberry Tea Party last weekend, hosted by the parents of Ely cancer survivor Michelle Black, has raised over £900 for Breast Cancer Care. The party on Sunday included a raffle with prizes donated by friends and local businesses. There were also games like guess the sweets in the jar, guess the cuddly toys birthday …
Strawberry Tea raises over £900 for Breast Cancer Care Read More »
Since news first broke yesterday about secret plans to axe minor injuries units in Ely, Doddington and Wisbech, things have been happening fast. Spotted in Ely’s #saveourminorinjuriesunit campaign – to keep the Minor Injuries Unit open at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely – has had an overwhelming response from local residents, with numerous …
It would be “outrageous” to close Minor Injury Units at Ely, Doddington and Wisbech, North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has told Spotted in Ely this evening. Mr Barclay said he had decided to publicise a leaked report by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, recommending the closure of the three units. He has …
Minor Injury Unit closure risk "outrageous" says NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay Read More »
With the high temperature set to continue throughout the week, the region’s ambulance service is advising people how they can beat the heat and stay safe. During the weekend’s heatwave, the service saw a surge in 999 calls. Over a 72 hour period (15th-17th July), the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received …
Ambulance service advise public to beat the heat Read More »
On 9 June the Rotary Club of Ely, with support from the Rotary Clubs of Soham and Littleport, took 64 children from Highfields School and 30 helpers and assistants to Wicksteed Park. Three buses from Grey’s of Ely, plus the school’s own minibus, took the excited children on a very sunny day to the Park. …
Littleport badminton club held their 5th annual Jim Burns Memorial tournament in memory of their late chairman Jim Burns. 16 players entered the completion which is a handicapped singles event. The semi finals featured 2 previous winners and 2 previous runners up, with Zahid Ahmed (2012 & 2015 winner) beating Doug Marsh (2012 runner up) …
Brownies in Soham got a special visit from the police last week – for all the right reasons! PCSO Ian Hawkins visited the Brownies on Friday to assist them with how to keep safe while trying to obtain their Out and About badge. To get the badge, the girls have to take part in a …
Firefighters were called to two separate blazes in Ely in 12 hours last weekend. At 12.58am on Saturday, crews from Littleport and Ely attended a house fire in Kent Close. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire and positive pressure ventilation fans to clear smoke. The crews returned to …
Fire crews called to two accidental fires in 12 hours Read More »
At the age of just 32, Ely mum Michelle Black heard two words that would change her life: “breast cancer”. Having just had her second child, Michelle was shocked to discover she had the disease at such a young age. “I couldn’t take in what was happening and was scared of what the future held …
Zoe and Zareen host this month’s Ely Soup at Sylhet Restaurant on Market Street courtesy of owner Zahid with Ely Community First Responders, Invisible Illness Support Group and Pos+Ability inviting the attendees to vote for the £260 in the pot. The Soup movement was first started in Detroit USA, has a way of bringing community …
Ely’s Little Princess Sophia Isaacs went for the chop last weekend, raising an incredible £765 for kids battling cancer – more than seven times her initial target. When you factor in Just Giving donations, her sponsored haircut has so far raised £882.50 for The Little Princess Trust, a charity supplying real hair wigs to youngsters …
Selfless Sophia gets the chop for kids with cancer Read More »
Revellers attending Aquafest last weekend got a taste of life on the home front when a pop-up exhibition about the wartime years came to Ely. Run by Viva Arts in Soham, Street Life 1939-1945 aims to show people what life was like for local families living during World War II, focusing on life on the …
A cake maker, magician and secondary school were some of the 28 businesses taking part in a special celebration of local organisations and retailers in Ely today. Handcrafted Cupcakes, entertainer Sammy Magic Magic, of Razamatazz Magic Emporium, Ely College and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices were some of the businesses, charities and organisations represented at Ely …
Ely & District/B&T Motor Repair riders were in action on both days of the weekend, on Saturday, Cliff Loveday and Phil Gosling took part in the Norwich ABC 10, where club honours went to Cliff Loveday, but only just, with a finishing time of 23:06, just three seconds ahead of Phil Gosling who crossed the …
A group campaigning to resettle Syrian refugees in East Cambridgeshire is delighted by the support it received from residents attending Aquafest last weekend. The Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign (ERRC) had a stall at Aquafest on Sunday to raise awareness about its drive to help Syrians fleeing persecution and atrocities in the war torn country. As …
Campaign group heartened by compassion for Syrian refugees Read More »
The Post Office is advertising for a retailer to take over the running of its Ely branch, after the previous postmaster lost his contract, Spotted in Ely can reveal. Interested parties have until July 13 to register their interest on the Post Office corporate website. According to the advertisement, the successful applicant will be in …
A woman had a lucky escape when her car smashed into a tree in a dyke at Littleport on Wednesday. Shortly before midday police were called to Victoria Street, after a driver suffered a medical emergency before losing control of a car near The Swan pub. The 60-year-old woman was found conscious and breathing, shaken …
You’ve heard the old cliche about firefighters rescuing cats up tree – but a local cop took on the role of horse whisperer in Mepal yesterday. At 4am on Sunday police were called by their ambulance colleagues who had witnessed ponies wandering across the highway. PC Guy Spencer helped to return a horse which had …
Mane man PC Spencer harnesses his horse whispering skills Read More »
Two Ely primary schools and a Soham care home are battling it out for your green tokens at Ely Waitrose this month. The Isle of Ely Primary School, Soham Lodge Care Centre and the Lantern Primary School are all in the running for Waitrose’s Community Matters scheme for July, with shoppers invited to contribute their …
Two Ely schools and a Soham care home need your green tokens! Read More »
It’s been a busy time for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with the helicopter called out nine times in the space of just four days. On Thursday night, at about 11pm, the air ambulance was called to Little Downham, after a man in his 80s suffered a cardiac arrest. He was treated at the scene …
Air ambulance called out nine times in just four days Read More »
Paw Patrol were on a roll at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school & Children’s Club Fun day on Saturday. Fire dog Marshall and police pup Chase were on the case, making a guest appearance and helping the pre-school raise over £1000 towards its running costs. The annual Sports and Fun day started off with running races …
Paw Patrol pups help Little Thetford pre-school raise over £1000 Read More »
An Ely primary school fundraising for a lifesaving defibrillator is £4000 better off, following its most successful summer fete in history – and its success is largely down to its pupils. Members of Friends of the Lantern School, the Lantern Community School’s fundraising committee, are thrilled by the support their Summer Fete received on June …
Lantern pupils help make summer fete the best ever Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has purchased land close to Ely railway station with the aim of providing additional car parking spaces for commuters. The land is close to the Tesco ‘Click and Collect’ depot at The Dock. Subject to obtaining planning approval, the Council is aiming to provide at least 100 new car parking spaces …
East Cambs purchases land for a commuter car park Read More »
At last week’s meeting Calene Easey became the newest member of the Ely Hereward Rotary Club, Ely’s evening Rotary Club. Calene who works at the Littleport Timebank, was welcomed by Club President Janet Porter, and will be helping he club next Sunday when the two Ely Rotary Clubs will be holding the annual Ely Aquafest, …
1,100 red, gold, blue and green ties will be handed out to students as Ely College is set to become part of Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) on Friday 1 July 2016. Ely students will be greeted by students from other CMAT schools across Cambridgeshire, and will each receive one of the four coloured ties …
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Get creative with a canvas and see your own art exhibited at the prestigious Kings College, Cambridge! ‘Connections’ a charity art exhibition is open to artists and non-artists – young and old! Entrants can purchase a 12 inch canvas for £10 and produce their own work of art. Entries will be exhibited anonymously at Kings …
A local Barn Owl Recovery project in partnership between the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership and the Barn Owl Conservation Network (BOCN) has been working hard to increase the population of Barn Owls in the area by recreating a connected habitat across the Ouse Washes Landscape. Research has taken place to establish the locations of existing …
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An overturned lorry brought caused major gridlocks on the A142 near Mepal yesterday morning. The 32 tonne flat bed lorry overturned after the driver suffered an unrelated medical emergency shortly after 10am. The driver was taken via ambulance to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and did not suffer major injuries. No other vehicles were involved in …
Haddenham Beer Festival is back! The Beer Festival Committee has been doing some of its finest work to create a second event for this summer, which promises to be as much family fun as last year’s, if not more(!) . There are an impressive list of bands playing on all 3 days, listings can be found on …
Selfless Sophia Isaacs – the Ely schoolgirl featured on the front cover of E4Ely Magazine back in May – will have her luscious locks bobbed this Saturday to help youngsters battling cancer. She has already raised £425 (£497.50 including Gift Aid) for The Little Princess Trust, a charity supplying real hair wigs to kids who’ve …
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Service to commemorate Cambridgeshire soldiers who fought at the Battle of the Somme to take place at Ely Cathedral, 1 July, 11am – 12 noon, 100 years on from the first day of fighting. Local residents are invited to a commemorative service to be held on the 100th anniversary of the first day of the …
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The East Anglia Air Ambulance was called to Littleport on Monday, after an elderly woman suffered a broken leg. Dr Nathan Howes and critical care paramedic Jemma Varela attended the incident in Parson’s Lane yesterday lunchtime, after receiving reports of a woman in her 90s having a fall. The medics treated the patient before sedating …
Ely Police Station welcomed its youngest addition to the team today – work experience student William Andrews. The 14-year-old Ely College student will be spending the week at the station, gaining an insight into policing across East Cambridgeshire. William, who hopes to join the police when he leaves school, started his first day attending a …
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