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Ask for Angela Initiative Relaunched in East Cambs

Spotted in Ely yesterday (Monday) relaunched the initiative where a simple code word could help someone who feels insecure for many reasons while on a night out. With the help of East Cambridgeshire District Council and the local Police, the “Ask For Angela” initiative is to be relaunched and reintroduced into local licenced establishments over the …

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Safety Partnership Relaunches Community Campaign For Vulnerable People

A campaign which aims to help residents recognise risks in the community and help protect vulnerable people who might not be able to look out for themselves has relaunched this week. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership has relaunched a campaign to help keep vulnerable people safe in the district as well as educate residents …

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Police investigate ivory trafficking in Little Thetford

Police investigating reports of ivory trafficking have executed warrants in Little Thetford. No arrests were made, but a notice was posted publicly, advising residents that warrants had been executed “at an address in your community”. The action was carried out yesterday by officers from the Cambridgeshire Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) in conjunction with the National …

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East Cambs youth invite US school shooting survivors to Ely

A local youth group is fundraising to bring survivors of one of America’s deadliest high school shootings to Ely. During an exclusive interview with Spotted in Ely yesterday, members of the East Cambs Youth Consultation Panel revealed they needed to raise at least £10,000 to bring eight students and two chaperones over in October. They’re …

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Fordham crime prevention evening aims to reduce thefts

Residents will be advised on how to protect their homes and belongings from crooks during a special crime prevention workshop in Fordham this week. The event is part of a police day of action on Wednesday (February 21) across Cambridgeshire. It’s Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s biggest ever crime prevention event, involving 40 police officers, 80 PCSOs and …

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East Cambs Cadets face "heartbreaking" closure unless new leader found

Find a new leader or face closure. That’s the “heartbreaking” message for Police Cadets in East Cambridgeshire. The hugely popular unit has been running for almost three years, catering for 30 teens, aged between 13 and 18. The team volunteers in the community, supporting local police, delivering crime prevention advice and acting as mystery shoppers …

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Answers to missing landlady’s fate “lie in Ely”, police say

Two decades after an Ely landlady disappeared without trace, police hope members of the public will help them solve the tragic mystery and find closure for her family. Those in charge of investigating the case believe Deborah Steel was murdered – and that someone in Ely holds the answers. The former Royal Standard landlady was …

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Latest addition to Ely Police Station causes of-fence

Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s previous campaign used the slogan “Get Closer, Support the Force” – but this may become harder in Ely with the construction of a fence surrounding its police station and adjoining land. The wooden structure has been causing of-fence amongst local residents – but police say it will prevent injury and preserve the area. …

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Bobby Scheme named Hopkins Homes' Cambridgeshire Charity of the Year

A charity helping elderly and vulnerable residents to secure their homes against burglars is £7000 better off after being named Hopkins Homes’ Cambridgeshire Charity of the Year. Yesterday Hopkins Homes announced that the Bobby Scheme had won the competition, which invites members of the public to vote for their favourite local charity. The Ely Foodbank …

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Little angels enjoy a magical visit to Ely's Christmas Tree Festival

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 …

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Ely police heroes honoured during moving ceremony

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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Students taught to stay safe

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

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

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

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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Three men charged in relation to burglaries across East Cambridgeshire

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

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

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

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

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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Take care on wet roads, warn police after a spate of Saturday smashes

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 …

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Modified car meet called off, organisers promising a "bigger and better" legal event

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

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

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

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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Lantern pupils help make summer fete the best ever

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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DRUGS IN EAST CAMBS CLAMPDOWN – Operation Edison a success story

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last Friday saw the completion of a week long secret operation conducted by East Cambs Police which saw several individuals arrested and charged for under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Code name Operation Edison, many local officers spearheaded by Sergeant Phil Priestly and followed by local members of the press. The mission …

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New Police Initiative Launched to offer Support and Advice about Healthy Living to Youth

Local Police Crime Reduction Officer, Sue Loaker, will be launching a new initiative in May 2016 which is titled ‘Sue’s Essentials’. ‘Sue’s Essentials’ is a project that is being launched to protect the dignity and comfort of young ladies and men in East Cambs. We recognise that (unfortunately) there are some people that are struggling to …

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Police ask for Youth of Ely to brighten up the local station

The Police at Ely are calling on all youngsters to help brighten their workplace and make the building a more welcoming place for the public by running a competition to celebrate young local talent. Called “Art Reach 2016” they will be accepting entries in any form that can be wall mounted. There are four categories. Those …

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Bad Parking? After this weeks Police activity, you have been warned

A round up of this weeks activity on parking and traffic reassurance work at our local schools. Our PCSOs have visited Millfield Primary (Littleport) St. Mary’s, St. John’s, Weatheralls (Soham), and Isleham Primary. The officers have responded to concerns with a mixture of guidance, words of advice and the issuing of 18 fixed penalty notices …

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E-Cop Alert – How To Avoid Being A Victim Of Online Auction Scams?

Online auction sites are regularly targeted by fraudsters advertising desirable items for sale which are below market value, but do not exist. Fraudsters use a variety of techniques to persuade the potential buyer that the item is genuine and that any advanced payment will be protected or reimbursed should the product be faulty or not …

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Are you interested in becoming a Speedwatch Volunteer?

Areas that need extra volunteers are Soham, Witcham, Kennett, Snailwell, Fordham, Chippenham and Isleham although we welcome anyone from any area. The Community Speedwatch scheme (CSW) allows the public to get actively involved in monitoring the speed of vehicles travelling through their neighbourhood. It is used in areas where speeding h…as been identified as a priority …

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Police launch the Volunteer Police Cadets

We’re delighted to be launching a Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme in Cambridgeshire.  The scheme will promote a practical understanding of policing among all young people and encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship through volunteering in the community. It will also provide opportunities for structured youth engagement and diversionary activities. Vital to the successful …

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