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Daily commuters by car to Cambridge were faced with long delays as they woke to find the A10 closed between Stretham and Waterbeach. The articulated lorry was carrying a full load of potatoes in sacks along the major roadway between Cambridge and Ely at approximately 4:30 this morning and came off the highway at a …
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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 …
The Cambridgeshire Fire Service from Ely Station were called to Page Jewellers on Market Street at around 4.45pm today after a Mercury Spillage within the store. 2 firefighters with breathing apparatus entered the evacuated store and made safe the dangerous element and it is now bagged. At no time did anyone make contact and did …
Mercury Spillage Closes Market Street but No Concerns to Public Safety Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Sainsbury Ely has extended its parking restriction from 2 hours to 3 hours in a bid to help Ely’s parking issues. With 350 spaces plus 25 disabled, 15 parent and child spaces along with the 4 electric car charge points the store on Lisle Lane is one of the biggest parking areas in the region. …
Struggling to park in Ely? – Sainsbury are hoping to help 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 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 »
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 …
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 »
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 »
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 »
[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 »
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 »
Three heroic Ely cops, praised by the victim of a vicious attack in Cherry Hill Park, have received special awards for their professionalism and dedication during a moving ceremony last night (Thursday). Detective Sergeant John Yore, Detective Constable Peter Ware and Police Constable Alistair McKenzie received a Judges Commendation during the awards ceremony held at …
Ely police heroes honoured during moving ceremony 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 …
Where does Hickory Dickory Dock meet the Three Little Kittens while Dr Foster stands in a puddle right up to his middle and sips tea served by Polly? Or Humpty Dumpty falls off the wall, serenaded by the Grand Old Duke of York, while stars twinkle all around? The answer could be found at the …
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 …
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 production will feature three well-known episodes from the TV series: The Deadly Attachment, The Godiva Affair and Mum’s Army. In addition, a short sketch from the Dad’s Army West End show entitled The Floral Dance will also be included. The production will be staged in Soham from June 15th to 17th 2017. There is …
The award-winning Viva Theatre Company will be staging Dad’s Army in 2017 Read More »
A man known as Ollie is recovering at home after a firework exploded in his face during a horrific freak accident at Ely’s annual fireworks display. As the selfless man lay injured on the floor, witnesses overheard him say that he had “let people down”. Video footage captured by Spotted in Ely shows the moment …
Freak accident halts Ely fireworks – heroic victim heard saying he’d “let people down” 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 »
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 »
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.
From The Same Company That Brought You Sister Act Cat Theatre Company, Ely Are Back With Beauty And The Beast The Pantomime 15th -17th December 2016 Ely College Tickets on Sale Now ‘She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within…’ CAT THEATRE ARE BACK WITH BEAUTY AND THE BEAST …
'Try The Grey Stuff, It's Delicious! Don't Believe Me? Ask The Dishes!’ Read More »
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 …
Pupils from primary schools across East Cambridgeshire recently visited Ely Fire Station to learn about staying safe at home and outside. Eight different workshops were set up, during the week long event, covering road safety, the internet, railways, animal safety, water awareness, fire safety, buying of safe goods and antisocial behaviour. The special programme, known …
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 …
“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 »
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 »
Saturday 22nd October (yesterday) a home on Hitches Street Littleport was burgled. It is always particularly upsetting for a victim who has medals stolen. The photograph shows the three items: a Northern Ireland General Service Medal, the Iraq General Service Medal and the Afghanistan General Service Medal. In addition to these medals a military knife …
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 »
Once again parking has become an issue on Forehill and it seems that some people just don’t care! It has got so bad this morning that a Dews Coach got stuck at the top which blocked the road until a solution was found. The problem arises when Blue Badge Holders are unaware of the rules …
A local skills show has brought together young people and local employers to talk about career opportunities in the district. The East Cambridgeshire Career & Skills Show, organised by a partnership including Ely College, East Cambridgeshire District Council and Form the Future, is now in its third year and has continued to grow and attract …
Skills Show Helps Bridge The Gap Between Education And Employment 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 »
The group behind the car organisation East Cambs Modified had their inaugural car show at Littleport Leisure Centre and there were no reported incidences from the Police. Kyle Wassmer leader of East Cambs Modified had asked members attending the event to ensure that all the guidelines the group had put forward were adhered to. They hope …
Car show goes without a hitch despite previous concerns 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 »
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 …
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The luxury boutique Poets House Hotel, located in St Mary’s Street, Ely is calling all budding Mixologists from Ely and surrounding areas to take part in their Christmas Cocktail competition. Two very experienced Mixologists, Vio Rujoiu and Daniel Flood, run the Study Bar at Poets House so they will be looking for some creative concoctions …
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 »
Two school friends recently celebrated 40 years of on-call firefighting with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service. Martin Claydon, 61, and Philip Hubbard, 59, were presented with a framed certificate and glass flame award, in front of the whole crew, by Chief Fire Officer Chris Strickland at their station in Burwell. Both Martin and Philip joined …
Burwell school mates celebrate 40 years of firefighting Read More »
The speaker for Ely City Amnesty Group’s seventh annual lecture is Paul Joseph, a close friend and political ally of Nelson Mandela. The South African was just 16 when he became an activist, was jailed, became an Amnesty prisoner of conscience – and fled to Britain in 1965, where he and his family obtained political …
Amnesty Lecturer and Friend of Nelson Mandela Speaks 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 »
Ely Vikings Korfball Club are conquering the hearts and minds of young and old athletes alike with their addictive brand of sport, fostering gender equality and all-round skills. Now the Vikings, who play at Ely College on Monday nights, are looking to boost their members. Last year their first senior team won the overall Cambridgeshire …
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 »
Have you got what it takes to becomes Ely’s Top Quiz Team? Mayor Ian Lindsay is asking for teams of 6 to come and support his 2 nominated charities Pos+Ability and The Red Cross at the Mayor’s Charity Quiz on Thursday 20th October at 7pm. Night at the Maltings in Ely will include a sausage …
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 »
Police warn that burglaries are higher than normal for this time of the year. Burglary detectives in Ely last week charged three men in connection with two burglaries across East Cambridgeshire. On Thursday (September 22), police charged two men, aged 32 and 26, with burgling a house under renovation in Burwell on September 15. A …
Three men charged in relation to burglaries across East Cambridgeshire 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 »
Their message is loud and clear: youngsters, parents and teachers at Millfield Primary School in Littleport are fed up with people parking illegally during pick up and drop off. PCSO Annie Austin visited the school last week, responding to concerns about poor parking. She arranged for students to produce a series of letters spelling out …
"NO PARKING" on single yellow lines, kids remind Millfield parents Read More »
An uninsured car being driven around Ely on Saturday night has been seized by police. Special Constable Mark Gillibrand, responsible for having the 2004 Ford Mondeo car confiscated, described driving uninsured as “a very selfish offence” because lawful drivers have to shoulder the burden in their insurance premiums – “and worse if they become a …
Uninsured car seized by police – and may be scrapped in two weeks 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 »
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. …
There’s never a Dahl moment at The Lantern School in Ely. Actually on Friday, year two students got to experience a whole Dahl day! The children were taking part in celebrations across the country to celebrate 100 years since the birth of legendary children’s writer Roald Dahl, the talent behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, …
Wonderful Dahl-ing! Lantern kids celebrate centenary since Roald Dahl's birth Read More »
Job seekers in Ely are being encouraged to sign up for a gardening project that aims to improve their chances of finding work. Helping Hands Gardening Programme, part-funded by Sanctuary Housing and managed by Voluntary and Community Action East Cambridgeshire (VCAEC), will support applicants with free training and valuable work experience that can make them …
Boost for jobseekers with gardening scheme as unemployment rates released Read More »
Isle of Ely Produce opened their doors not once but twice recently for a double open day first farmers on Friday and then chip shop owners on Sunday. They also held a farmers’ dinner at the Cathedral and launched the 2016 Ely Potato Race. Already they have pledged over £2,500 for local charities On day …
'From Field to Frier' – Double open day success for top local firm. Read More »
The road to Hull is now becoming a regular trip for Ely District/B&T Motor Repairs Cycling Club member, Matt Eley, and this weekend saw a fruitful one aswell, taking part in the SSLL Racing Team event on the V718 course, Eley posted a time of 19 minutes 28 seconds over the 10 mile course, a …
Do you fancy pitching a project at the third Ely SOUP? Are you local to the Ely area, with a project or idea up your sleeve that needs a little help to get off the ground? Or perhaps you know someone else who does? We can help you! There are no limits to what your …
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 »
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 »
Kill your speed or face the consequences, police warn speeding motorists, following a crackdown in East Cambridgeshire today. This morning special constables Tom Howard and Mark Gillibrand clocked two drivers whizzing through Ely Road between Ely and Littleport at speeds of 44mph and 48mph in a 30mph zone. Both drivers were pulled over and served …
Drivers warned to put the brakes on speeding – or face the consequences 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 »
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 …
A popular Ely veterinary surgery will be opening up a shop in October. The Isle Vet Group on West Fen Road has started ordering stock for its new Isle of Pets store, which plans to sell pet food, healthy treats, toys and accessories. For more information click here.
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 »
What do Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Tales of the Unexpected have in common? They were all penned by Roald Dahl. Schools across Cambridgeshire have been taking part in celebrations to mark the much loved author’s centenary this week. Children at Spring Meadows School and The King’s School in Ely …
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 …
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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 …
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The owner of a successful Ely delicatessen says the difficult decision to close down her business was cemented after an exhausting summer. With just over a week to go until Allgoods of Ely shuts its doors for the last time, Tracy Allgood told Spotted in Ely she will miss the people coming into the shop …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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