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Turn out at MIU public meetings "exceeded our expectations", CCG says, announcing more

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More public meetings about the future of three threatened minor injury units will take place in Ely and Fenland, following the huge turnout at meetings held over the past fortnight. Today Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Health Group, which makes financial decisions about the NHS in our area, announced four further meetings planned for next month, …

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Paradise (Pools) lost when new leisure centre opens but existing gym to remain

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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 …

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Ely Progressives blame government underfunding and "poor management" for minor injuries debacle

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Underfunding of the NHS and “poor management” by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group are to blame for the potential closure of Ely’s minor injuries unit, according to Ely Progressives. The group, a coalition of Labour, Green, Liberal Democrat and non-aligned members, today added its voice to organisations calling for the unit at the …

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"No decisions" made about future of minor injury units, CCG says, calling further public meetings

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More public meetings are planned regarding the future of three threatened minor injury units and other outpatient services, following the large turnout in Ely this week. Today Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, responsible for making financial decisions about NHS services in our area, announced that it would be holding further meetings in East Cambridgeshire …

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Council leader throws support behind minor injury units

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The fight to save minor injuries units at Doddingham, Wisbech and Ely has won the support of the leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, who expressed concerns that public consultations were just a “box ticking exercise”. Councillor James Palmer, who leads ECDC, has backed Northeast Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay, who was handed secret documents by …

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Lib Dem councillor slams CCG over handling of minor injury unit plans

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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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We should expand local health services, not axe them, Ely Mayor tells public meeting

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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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"No options have been ruled out" – Lucy Frazer on future of Minor Injuries Unit

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No decisions have yet been made about the future of Ely’s minor injuries unit, Southeast MP Lucy Frazer says. Ms Frazer last week attended a meeting set up by East Cambridgeshire District Council cllr Anna Bailey (Conservative, Downham Villages ward) to discuss the threatened units at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital as well as at …

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"There was a loud metal bang and then a lot of debris" – passenger describes moment train smashed into car

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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 …

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Owner of land used for largest Cambs cannabis factory told to pay back over £400,000

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The owner of land used to grow Cambridgeshire’s largest ever cannabis factory has been ordered to pay over £400,000 by a court. Neil Badcock, 48, was convicted of conspiracy to produce cannabis in October 2013 following a trial at Cambridge Crown Court and jailed for seven years. He was arrested following a police raid on …

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Only GPs to issue repeat prescriptions in new cost-cutting scheme

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Patients used to ordering repeat prescriptions at their local pharmacy may be in for a surprise: a new scheme due to be rolled out across Cambridgeshire will require GPs rather than chemists to authorise repeat medications. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group says this would cut down on the £7.5 million worth of medicines …

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Two businesses interested in running Ely Post Office

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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. …

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Allow extra time for tractors – and only overtake when it's safe, say police

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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 …

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The purrrr-fect welcome for Mr Sainsbury's – from Mr Sainsbury's!

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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 …

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Cheers! Or should we say "kanpai"! UK's first sake brewery will be in the Fens

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East Cambridgeshire is earning itself a reputation for brewing booze. Quality booze, that is. The Fordham Abbey Estate has just been given the green light to set up the UK’s first sake brewery and an application has been submitted to set up a tiny micro brewery in Little Downham. With The Ely Gin Company becoming …

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Take it to the hoop! East Cambs' best basketball players awarded

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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 …

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Garfield's "less than prrrrrfect" behaviour got him banned, say Virgin

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Some “less than prrrrrfect” behaviour has got famous feline Garfield banned from Ely’s Virgin Holidays store, a company spokeswoman has confirmed. The Virgin Holidays spokeswoman today told Spotted in Ely: “We can confirm that Mr Sainsbury (aka Garfield) has been asked to leave our Ely store after some less than prrrrrfect behaviour recently. “As one …

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"Our young people deserve a better deal" – new Ely College principal speaks out on fairer funding blow

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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 …

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Ely celebrates its rich cultures at International Friendship Day picnic

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Cherry Hill Park took on a carnival atmosphere as people from over 20 nationalities yesterday got together to celebrate International Friendship Day. The informal picnic, organised by Ely mum of two Kate Holmes, was a fun way of bringing together the city’s friendly, diverse community and celebrating its rich cultures. Yesterday marked International Friendship Day …

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Our Minor Injuries Unit – the story so far

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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 …

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Minor Injury Unit closure risk "outrageous" says NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay

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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 …

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Petition launched to save Minor Injuries Unit

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A PETITION has been launched urging health bosses to reconsider secret plans to shut down Ely’s Minor Injuries Unit. As reported here, a leaked document by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) recommends axing the unit, due to financial pressure. Ely woman Emma Watson has launched a petition, calling on CHG petitioning clinical …

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Fury over closure recommendation for Ely's Minor Injuries Unit

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Don’t even THINK about axing our Minor Injuries Unit is the message from local residents, following a leaked report recommending its closure. Patients from across East Cambridgeshire have reacted furiously to the news that the popular service at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital may be shut down due to a lack of finances. Speaking to …

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Is your Vehicle Secure

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​A recent spate of vehicle crime in Ely City has underlined the need for people to check that they are locking their cars. Over the previous two weeks seven vehicles have been entered, and property stolen. Over night between 20th and 21st of July four vehicles were targeted in Cardinals Way, Gateway Gardens, and Broad …

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Hollywood blockbuster Assassin's Creed being filmed in Ely today

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Ely Cathedral has been closed to the public today so that its interior can be filmed for Hollywood blockbuster Assassin’s Creed. The grounds immediately by the cathedral have been sealed off and visitors are being offered special deals to visit other tourist attractions, such as Oliver Cromwell’s House. Due for release on December 21, Assassin’s …

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Bad news for Cambs schools – no fairer funding for at least another year

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Cambridgeshire’s schools have received some shocking end-of-term news: despite getting some of the lowest investment per pupil in the country, the government has temporarily put the brakes on fairer funding. As students and teachers prepared for the start of the school summer holidays, Education Secretary Justine Greening announced that plans to bring in fairer funding …

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KIDS OUT 2016

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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. …

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Get creative, have your art displayed at Kings College – and raise cash for local charities

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Get creative with a canvas, get your masterpiece displayed and raise money for local charities in the process. For the first time, the charity art exhibition, organised by Cambridgeshire Timebanking Partnership, has been opened up to entrants across Cambridgeshire. A similar contest has previously run in the south of the county. Entrants of all ages …

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Charity bingo night to raise cash for Angie and Marlene's favourite charity

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Two friends who recently raised over £500 in a memorial walk to remember two fellow Tesco employees who tragically died within a day of each other are holding a bingo to raise even more money for their chosen charities. Shirley Hammond and Mel Starling, who both work at Tesco Ely, have organised the charity bingo …

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Week with Ely Police "the best experience of my life", says Ely College student

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An aspiring cop who recently spent a week at Ely Police Station got to help store seized drug equipment, accompany a PCSO on a school visit and show a blind visitor around the station – and almost as importantly, he learned how to make a “perfect cup of tea”! Ely College student William Andrews, 14, …

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​Press Release: Department for Transport announces funding for Ely Bypass

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The Department of Transport has approved funding of £16 million for the Ely Bypass. The Ely Bypass, which has been in the pipeline for around a decade, would significantly improve delays on the A10 and around Ely. The reduction in congestion would bring huge benefits to those who use these busy main roads, cutting travel …

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Selfless Sophia gets the chop for kids with cancer

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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 …

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Wonder Women complete London to Cambridge Ultra Challenge in under 10 hours

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Singing and laughing has helped five East Cambridgeshire supermums complete a gruelling 50km trek through the Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire countryside, escaping with just one blister each. Team Wonder Women were among 1000 adventurers walking, jogging or running in the London to Cambridge Ultra Challenge on Saturday to raise money for several good causes. The team …

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Local businesses celebrate Independents' Day

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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 …

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Campaign group heartened by compassion for Syrian refugees

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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 …

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Paw Patrol pups help Little Thetford pre-school raise over £1000

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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 …

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Lantern pupils help make summer fete the best ever

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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 …

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Creating new homes for Barn Owls in the Ouse Washes

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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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Selfless Sophia set to get locks bobbed this Saturday for kids with cancer

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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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