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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 …
When school worker Niki Brown had the idea to turn the Octagon Tower purple for raising awareness of Pancreatic Awareness in November, she never expected what was to come next after appealing to raise just £150 to buy the filters needed to make the event happen. After turning to Spotted in Ely asking for help to promote …
A 6345 strong petition, calling for Ely’s minor injuries unit to be saved from closure, was last night handed to the NHS funding boss in our area. Campaigner Helen Wright gave the petition to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) clinical chair Dr Gary Howsam during a public meeting at The Maltings. Presenting the …
Popular petition to save Ely's minor injuries unit handed to CCG boss Read More »
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 »
This is the last week to get pitches in for the third Ely SOUP, deadline for submission is Friday 30 September, for the SOUP taking place at Market Street Brasserie on Wednesday 12 October. Have you got an idea for a project, or a workshop or group? Maybe you have a Christmas event planned, but …
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 …
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 …
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 »
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 »
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 »
Plans for a large agricultural development in Chittering have been welcomed by councillors, saying it would bring up to 120 jobs to East Cambridgeshire. Earlier this month East Cambridgeshire District Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the proposal for four glass houses to be built off Ely Road. Councillor Lisa Stubbs wished applicants AGR Renewables Limited …
New business expected to create over 100 jobs in the area Read More »
September is known for “The Biggest Coffee Morning” from MacMillan Cancer and Spotted in Ely is hosting its own event at The Market Street Brasserie, next Saturday 24th from 10am till midday and you’re all invited. We also need cakes. Our kitchen is busy with preparation but the more the merrier. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/events/1640932182885379 …
You're Invited for MacMillan Cake and Coffee Morning Read More »
By-election for North Ward in Ely on October 6th My record speaks for itself. Since moving to Ely I have changed the face of local media in an old fashioned but progressive City – yet I am still just an ordinary person who goes to work, pays rent, pays bills and lives on a weekly …
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 …
Spotted in Ely has secured assurances from Lakenheath Media Operations Officer Master Sgt Burke that the American Park will reopen once made safe. A date for reopening has not yet been decided but work is about to begin. However warning to those who abuse the use of the playground could result in the park being …
American Park to reopen but warnings to those who abuse it Read More »
Littleport could become part of South West Norfolk in a radical shake-up of Parliamentary boundaries. The Boundary Commissions for England and Wales have announced plans for sweeping reforms which would see the number of MPs in the the House of Commons slashed from 650 to 600. In its proposals, the Boundary Commission for England recommends …
Littleport could move to SW Norfolk in radical electoral shake-up Read More »
Two years ago, exhausted Ely mum Emma Smith decided she’d had enough of vegging out in front of the telly and wanted to push herself out of her comfort zone. Since cancelling her pay TV subscription, she’s taken part in 10km races, acted as an extra in MacBeth, been part of the team behind Cambridge …
The organisers of a local car enthusiast group has called off their End of Summer Meet at an Ely car park, following warnings from police to stay away. Last night East Cambs Modified posted on their Facebook page that the controversial event would be changed to a different day at a “legal location”, as police …
Modified car meet called off, organisers promising a "bigger and better" legal event Read More »
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 …
Car park closed to deter boy racers, opinions divided Read More »
The owners of a popular Sutton events venue are disappointed that an application to operate as a mixed use premises has been rejected by East Cambridgeshire District Council. Speaking to Spotted in Ely afterwards, Sally Bibby said she and her husband Sid were “disappointed” that the Rose Barn off Ely Road had been refused the …
Rose Barn owners may appeal after planning application rejected by council Read More »
A large housing development in the south of Soham is one step closer to going ahead, after getting the green light during a planning meeting of East Cambridgeshire District Council this afternoon. Developers Hopkins Homes Limited were granted approval to build 126 houses on farmland to the west of the Cherry Tree Pub on Cherrytree …
Visit Oliver Cromwell’s House at dusk and venture into the “haunted” bedroom – if you dare! The famous Ely landmark is one of 10 opening their doors to the public free of charge this weekend as part of National Heritage Weekend. From September 9 to 11, people will be able to enjoy a number of …
Celebrate beautiful Ely with a free visit to local landmarks this weekend Read More »
Fabric-cadabra! Two girls are celebrating their sewing skills after winning a Summer Stitch competition, run by Sew Much to Do. Over the summer holidays, the Ely High Street Passage shop asked budding young stitchers to submit their sewing, knitting and crochet projects. Entries had to contain a summer theme and all material had to cost …
Sew creative: young stitchers on the cutting edge of budget design win fabulous prizes! Read More »
Are you aged between 10 and 17? Want to help save lives? St John Ambulance is opening a new cadet unit in Ely late this month, and hopes young people will volunteer to learn essential, lifesaving skills. Kat Cattani, unit manager of the cadet group in Ely, said: “We’ve had an active adult unit in …
Calling cadets! St John Ambulance launches youth unit in Ely Read More »
The future of the Princess of Wales in Ely is troubling many people in the area. A petition to keep services going has reached over 4,000 signatures. There are many advantages to the local delivery of healthcare services. In fact, in its document Fit for the Future, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group identified …
Fenland foodies are in for a meatfree treat next month, when Ely Markets host their first ever vegan festival. Organiser Alex Higgs hopes the festival will be the first in a series of events to celebrate the diversity of the markets. “This family-friendly day is for both vegans and v-curious alike, so come along and …
Ely's first vegan festival planned for next month Read More »
The monitoring and recording of the CCTV in Ely and Soham is a local responsibility. The City of Ely Council, Soham Town Council & Ely Constabulary are working in partnership to provide this service. We are preparing to recruit more volunteers to assist and play an important part in the monitoring and recording of the …
London, New York, Paris, Tel Aviv and Teipei all have gay Pride parades – so why not Ely? The founders of the newly formed Pride in Ely and Cambridge group hope a fundraiser on September 10 will set the wheels in motion for Ely’s first Pride event in 2018. A spokeswoman said: “We are all …
Ely hopes to host its own Pride party, joining cosmopolitan cities around the world Read More »
Local firm G & J Peck Ltd or better known as Pecks has been a leader in the area for agricultural supplies for over 150 years and this week it marks a new dot within its long history as it moves from its base on Lisle Lane to a much larger and more suitable accommodation …
Ely’s current Post Office may have to relocate once a new postmaster has been selected, Spotted in Ely can reveal. A Post Office spokeswoman said today that the company had received two applications from applicants interested in running the Ely branch, which is currently being operated by a temporary postmaster, with reduced opening hours and …
Ely's post office could move for the third time in as many years Read More »
Allgoods of Ely announced this morning that it is due to close its door on September 17th. The independent on Market Place has been a busy shop for the past few years but the owner has struggled to balance her work and life. While trading, its range of products have grown and has pride itself …
Ely’s new swimming pool will not have water flumes due to costs – but it will have transferrable play equipment for children’s activities instead, the councillor responsible for the development has told Spotted in Ely. Councillor Richard Hobbs, of East Cambridgeshire District Council, was responding to criticisms about the scaled down design for the new …
Ely XT has announced this years fireworks display on Cherry Hill as 12th November. The annual event which raises money for local good causes will have the usual rides, food stalls and good cause displays as well as the firework display itself which costs several thousands to put on and played to loud theatrical music. …
Love The Great British Bake Off? Love baking? Love the East Anglian Air Ambulance? Then why not set up a sweepstake and raise funds for EAAA while making some culinary creations? Last night (Tuesday) saw the second in the seventh series of The Great British Bake Off, the country’s favourite baking programme, airing on BBC1. …
Two car washes and a fire engine pull will be run by firefighters this weekend to raise cash for charity All the events are hoping to collect as much money as possible for The Fire Fighters Charity, which provides support, rehabilitation and care for fire service personnel across the country. On-call firefighters at Burwell Fire …
Firefighters to host weekend of charity events in Cambridgeshire Read More »
In October 1976, punk act The Sex Pistols signed with record label EMI, InterCity 125 trains were introduced between London and Bristol – and Little Thetford Pre-School opened its doors for the very first time. The village pre-school will be celebrating its 40th birthday with a tea party this weekend – and staff hope to …
Little Thetford Acorns to celebrate 40th birthday Read More »
Try a new form of exercise, sample a mocktail and learn about healthy living at East Cambridgeshire’s first ever Health and Happiness Day. The day, planned at empowering residents to make healthier lifestyle choices, will take place at Ely Country Park on Sunday, September 25, from 11am to 3pm. Organisers from East Cambridgeshire’s Health and …
Ely's first Health and Happiness Day planned for this month Read More »
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 …
A popular stall holder at Ely Farmers Market, locally famous for her vegetarian Scotch eggs, has just moved over to selling completely vegan homemade goodies on her stall. Elizabeth ‘Lizzi’ Flaherty, the creative force behind Food! by Lizzi, announced last week that she would be selling her last batch of veggie Scotch eggs that weekend. …
Why will the Paradise Centre stay but Paradise Pools close? The clue is in East Cambridgeshire’s Local Plan. Last week, Spotted in Ely reported that the Paradise Pools will close once Ely’s new leisure centre off the A10 is completed. This has led to numerous questions from followers, asking why the existing gym is remaining …
Why will the Paradise Centre stay but Paradise Pools close? Read More »
A horse rider who suffered a fracture after falling off her horse near Witchford has written a heartfelt message to the medics who treated her at the scene. Clare Andrews publicly thanked the East Anglian Air Ambulance on their Facebook page on August 23, a fortnight after the accident. Her friend raised the alarm after …
Injured rider thanks rescue crews, urging fellow riders to support the air ambulance Read More »
Ely came into the game after two successive away wins while Thetford after a good start had narrowly lost both of their last two games. Ely City manager Brady Stone was forced into one change from the Hadleigh starting line up with Liam Griffin not being available so central defender Ollie Brookes came back into …
The Robins give The Brecklanders a helping hand in taking all 3 point Read More »
A fast-growing craze that sees members of the public locked in a room and asked to solve puzzles to escape is set to storm Ely. A pop up Escape Room, which is an immersive interactive experience, and which has been referred to as a real-life Crystal Maze, is being launched in Oliver Cromwell’s House. Groups …
Prolific Ely fundraiser Xander Brown got to take part in a special ceremony yesterday to mark the 45th anniversary of lifesaving charity Magpas. The eight-year-old Ely St John’s School pupil, who completed a 50 mile bike ride for Magpas earlier this month, was invited to cut a birthday cake with founder Dr Neville Silverston MBE …
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 …
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, …
Turn out at MIU public meetings "exceeded our expectations", CCG says, announcing more Read More »
The opening of Ely’s state of the art leisure centre will signal Paradise lost for lovers of the existing swimming pools – but pool staff employed by the council will get to keep their jobs, enquiries by Spotted in Ely reveal. This week Councillor Richard Hobbs, chair of East Cambridgeshire District Council’s commercial services committee …
Paradise (Pools) lost when new leisure centre opens but existing gym to remain Read More »
Viva is back from the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a five star review and sell out shows. The cast and crew have had a ball and have enjoyed every second of it. Viva has been performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2005 when they first went with a small cast of 15 and …
Five star reviews and sell out shows for Viva at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Read More »
A community will come together next week to share a special cake in celebration of the first birthday of a market which has increased footfall to a town. Adams Community Market was launched in Littleport, after a butchers’, greengrocers, bakery and grocery store shut shortly after closure of the bank and pharmacy too. The aim …
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 …
Being named after one of the greatest battles of the First World War may have destined little Verdun Buck to a life of distinguished and heroic service. Born just months into the Battle of Verdun in April 1916, the Doddington boy would grow up to serve his country as a soldier and as an officer …
Ely cop's family given replacement police service medal 22 years after his death Read More »
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 …
Sport England’s Project Committee has approved a conditional lottery award of £1.5M towards the development of the East Cambridgeshire District Leisure Centre. At its full council meeting in June, East Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to proceed with the new District Leisure Centre project, subject to receiving £1.5M funding from Sport England. Confirmation of lottery award …
East Cambridgeshire Leisure Centre boosted by £1.5M Sport England grant Read More »
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 …
Council leader throws support behind minor injury units Read More »
Ely’s High Street Passage took on a carnival atmosphere as local businesses gathered to celebrate its first ever street party. Organiser Annabel Reddick, of Burrows Bookshop, said about eight local businesses were involved in organising the High Street Passage Summer Party – a free event for the whole family to enjoy. “It’s just to bring …
“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 …
Lib Dem councillor slams CCG over handling of minor injury unit plans Read More »
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 …
We should expand local health services, not axe them, Ely Mayor tells public meeting Read More »
An Ely address was raided by police yesterday after complaints of antisocial behaviour. Shortly after 8.30am police from Ely Station executed a warrant on an address in Downham Road, following “intelligence that the premises were being used to supply and take class A drugs”. Sgt Phil Priestley, leading the operation, said: “The address has been …
Ely house raided after reports of Class A drug dealing Read More »
Lovers of American cuisine will be delighted to hear that Arbuckles is coming to Ely. The family owned restaurant, a favourite with those who love their steaks sizzling, their burgers big and their mojitos moreish, announced today that it would be opening a branch at the new Cineworld leisure complex in February 2017. The 175 …
Yeehaw! Popular American diner Arbuckles is coming to Ely! Read More »
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 …
"No options have been ruled out" – Lucy Frazer on future of Minor Injuries Unit Read More »
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 …
Wand making, potion brewing and natural art were all the rage at Fenland Pixies and Fairies today. The magical, sell-out event, hosted by Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, also included making beautiful head-dresses and planting wildflower seeds in decorated pots alongside fairies made out of clay. It was part of a range of children’s summer activities …
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 …
Owner of land used for largest Cambs cannabis factory told to pay back over £400,000 Read More »
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 …
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 …
Only GPs to issue repeat prescriptions in new cost-cutting scheme Read More »
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 »
Not only is the future of our minor injuries units at risk – other outpatient services may also be affected, the theme of a public consultation suggests. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which is responsible for making decisions regarding the funding of NHS services in our area, is hosting the three public meetings, …
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 »
Twelve mums from across East Cambridgeshire took part in a mass breastfeeding session as part of Ely’s first ever Big Latch On event. Organised by the Ely branch of the NCT, the event was also attended by a member of the breastfeeding team as well as local breastfeeding counsellor Megan Stephenson. Megan said: “All the …
Ely mums take part in global breastfeeding event 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 »
Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded the estimated £35 million Ely Southern Bypass contract to VolkerFitzpatrick. The 1.7m single carriageway that includes a viaduct crossing and bridge over the railway line. The A142 is a trouble spot currently for long queues of traffic but the new road way between the A142 Stuntney Causeway and A142 Angel …
Out of sight, out of mind, is the message from police to residents, following a couple of burglaries in East Cambridgeshire recently in which tools left on the premises were used to help the crooks gain entry. In both cases, ladders were used to access open windows upstairs. On their Facebook page, Policing East Cambridgeshire …
Keep tools out of sight, out of mind to deter crooks, say police Read More »
Students at Ely College are set to enjoy plenty of fresh food and a whole new dining experience when they head back in September, this is thanks to a new deal with education caterer Pabulum. Pabulum is the catering partner for Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), which Ely College joined in July. Pabulum, which caters …
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 …
Cheers! Or should we say "kanpai"! UK's first sake brewery will be in the Fens 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 »
Last Saturday saw about 75 classic cars line up on Palace Green opposite Ely Cathedral. Owners for all over the region display their gleaming vehicles of various ages. The oldest vehicle was produced in 1937 and the newest was just 8 years old. Organised by the Cambridge and District Classic Car Club, this is the …
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 …
Garfield's "less than prrrrrfect" behaviour got him banned, say Virgin Read More »
The future of Lodestar is now under threat for future years as they cancel this year due to low ticket sales. In a Facebook post tonight, Doug from Lodestar said, Dear all, I am deeply saddened to tell you that I have had to cancel LodeStar. Ticket sales were far too low to run the …
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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