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Support Ely’s independent businesses this Christmas by choosing My Shop is Local

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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, …

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SPOTTY IN ELY: The Lantern goes spotty dotty for Children in Need

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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 …

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SPOTTY in Ely: district goes dotty for Children in Need

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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, …

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Ely police heroes honoured during moving ceremony

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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 …

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The Rickshaw Challenge gets emotional applause as it travels through East Cambridgeshire

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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 …

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Over 1000 Women, 65 Choirs and even some from Ely make up this years Christmas Military Wives 'Home for Christmas'

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The Military Wives are back for Christmas 2016 – with their biggest release yet. Featuring over 1000 women, from 65 choirs across the UK and overseas, ‘Home for Christmas’ is an inspirational collection of twelve Christmas carols and songs. Following the enormous success of No. 1 single Wherever You Are in 2012, Military Wives Choirs …

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Ely City FC Progress to the Third Round Proper of the FA Vase to meet Welwyn Garden

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It’s becoming a very special year for The Robins as they sweep aside Wadham Lodge from Walthamstow who are of the same level league from a different part of the UK. All 3 goals came in the first half from Alex Theobald, Kelvin Enaro and Tom Williams for Ely and even while under pressure throughout …

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The award-winning Viva Theatre Company will be staging Dad’s Army in 2017

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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 …

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Freak accident halts Ely fireworks – heroic victim heard saying he’d “let people down”

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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 …

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Formula 1 and Former World Champion Damon Hill Wows Ely Cathedral

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It’s not often such sporting legends come to Ely but Monday saw Formula One and Former World Champion Damon Hill come to promote his new autobiography “Watching The Wheels”. During his talk, he spoke about his life first as a motorbike enthusiast while watching his father Graham at race courses around the world to becoming …

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Help put a smile on a child's face this Christmas

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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 …

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Asha Makes Another Wig Possible with a Chop for Little Princess

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More and more youngsters with long hair are taking part in selfless acts to help young people with cancer. Ely College student 12-year-old Asha Taylor is another young woman with hair currently measuring about 14 inches who is prepared to chop off the minimum 12 inches needed to make these wigs. The Little Princess Trust started …

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Brave musician speaks about heartbreaking loss of his daughter ahead of Christmas Music Festival for Child Bereavement UK

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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 …

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'Try The Grey Stuff, It's Delicious! Don't Believe Me? Ask The Dishes!’

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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 …

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Students taught to stay safe

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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 …

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Decision NOT to grit steep Ely street during predicted cold snap is met with a frosty response

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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 …

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Winter gritters slashed by a THIRD – councillor warns lives could be put at risk

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“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 …

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Horse rescued from Soham swimming pool during busy afternoon for fire crews

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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 …

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Gallery of Jane Fellows

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Jane Fellows takes inspiration for her work from the glass she observes everyday while working at The Stained Glass Museum in Ely Cathedral. Jane started work their as a volunteer 6 years ago. She has been doodling since young and while taking a break with children she created her work while at home and from …

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Ely Diocese Children ask Government to deal with Green Issues in a unique way

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Lucy Frazer MP took time out on Friday to visit the children at St Mary’s School in Ely to collect 2,400 green hearts! Over four days in October,  2,400 children from 55 Church primary schools across the Diocese of Ely met up at Ely Cathedral for a day of activities and worship on the themes of care …

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Pretty in Pink: Lantern kids Wear It Pink for breast cancer charity

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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 …

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Letter from Anna Bailey, County and District Councillor regarding Minor Injuries Unit

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At at time when the future of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at the Princess of Wales (PoW) Hospital in Ely still hangs in the balance, it may be confusing but I hope exciting to people, to hear that the NHS is looking at ways to redevelop the PoW site to improve the buildings and facilities. East Cambs …

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Skills Show Helps Bridge The Gap Between Education And Employment

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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 …

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The Great Soham Debate

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Year 11’s from Soham Village College took part in a debating competition championed by local MP, Lucy Frazer. The topic for the debate was “Should Grammar School’s be Reinstated?”. 8 members of the college had to debate in pairs and take sides of the proposition and opposition and each in turn give their views on …

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Shoenique star Jo's Indulgence Boutique Evening will sweep you off your feet

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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 …

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Final push to get minor injuries petition over 10,000 threshold

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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 …

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Hate crime: show compassion to victim rather than call out offender, say police

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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 …

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Ely trainer to trek Everest with "bum hip joints" to raise cash for arthritis charity

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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 …

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Killer clown craze no laughing matter – and may lead to criminal record, warn police

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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, …

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Art Unequalled celebrates the creme of British talent

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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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Ely Community Against Hate to spread "love and tolerance" at market this Saturday

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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 …

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Busy Bees Pre-School temporarily closed but "nothing to be concerned about"

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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” …

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Ghostly new tour of Cromwell’s House not for the faint-hearted

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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 …

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Elections today to choose North Ward councillor for Ely

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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 …

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Popular petition to save Ely's minor injuries unit handed to CCG boss

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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 …

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Three men charged in relation to burglaries across East Cambridgeshire

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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 …

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Choir members moved to tears following visit to Danish refugee centre

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“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 …

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"NO PARKING" on single yellow lines, kids remind Millfield parents

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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 …

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Uninsured car seized by police – and may be scrapped in two weeks

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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 …

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North Ward candidate Richard Morgan says north of city not "treated fairly" when it comes to expansion

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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 …

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Outpatients services safe – but minor injuries unit still at risk

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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 …

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Let them eat cake! Spotted in Ely's Macmillan fundraiser raises over £150 for cancer care

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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. …

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Wonderful Dahl-ing! Lantern kids celebrate centenary since Roald Dahl's birth

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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, …

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Boost for jobseekers with gardening scheme as unemployment rates released

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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 …

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The Road to Hull

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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 …

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Racing Potatoes! 

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By Austen Dack The countdown to this year’s Ely Potato Race is now on – with the team behind the event celebrating its fifth year. The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers, is being held on Saturday, October 8 and will be offiicially statrted …

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Sewage works at popular park due to finish this week – but other work to continue

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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 …

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Spotted in Ely's Mark Cooney to stand in Ely North Ward by-election

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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 …

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Drivers warned to put the brakes on speeding – or face the consequences

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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 …

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New business expected to create over 100 jobs in the area

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Plans for a large agricultural development in Chittering have been welcomed by councillors, saying it would bring up to 120 jobs to East Cambridgeshire. Earlier this month East Cambridgeshire District Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the proposal for four glass houses to be built off Ely Road. Councillor Lisa Stubbs wished applicants AGR Renewables Limited …

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You're Invited for MacMillan Cake and Coffee Morning

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September is known for “The Biggest Coffee Morning” from MacMillan Cancer and Spotted in Ely is hosting its own event at The Market Street Brasserie, next Saturday 24th from 10am till midday and you’re all invited. We also need cakes. Our kitchen is busy with preparation but the more the merrier. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/events/1640932182885379 …

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New pet supplies shop opening in Ely

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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.  

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