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Warm welcome to Soham for Nellie the tuk tuk as community reach fundraising target

40 minutes ago Clare Butler
A stylish tuk tuk that goes by the name of Nellie will now take to the streets of Soham after a fundraising campaign. Picture: NEIGHBOURHOOD CARES FACEBOOK

A stylish tuk tuk that goes by the name of Nellie will be making its way to the streets of Soham after a fundraising campaign.

Name a digger to raise funds for children's charity EACH

16:01 Clare Butler
A family construction business is encouraging people to name a digger to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). Ian Boreham, from I&S Groundworks, in Kennett, and his wife Sara have kicked off the scheme, naming a digger after their daughter Chelsey. Picture: MEAD

A family construction business is encouraging people to name a digger to raise money for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

Cambridgeshire organisation launches radical response to 'climate emergency'

15:38 Clare Butler
Cambridgeshire Climate Emergency (CCE) is hoping to take action on climate change by establishing control centres in community buildings across Cambridgeshire. Picture: CCE

A new organisation is hoping to take action on climate change by establishing control centres in community buildings across Cambridgeshire.

Active Learning Trust covering schools in Cambridgeshire appoints new CEO

14:44 Clare Butler
Active Learning Trust covering schools in Cambridgeshire appoints new CEO. Cromwell Community College in Chatteris recently joined the trust. Picture: ARCHANT

A new chief executive has been appointed of a trust that looks after schools across Cambridgeshire.

Gallery Cake, colour and fancy dress as Littleport Parkrun turns a year old

08:01 Cathy Gibb-de Swarte
Littleport Parkrun first anniversary: Ashleigh Blackman Doyle, Cathy Gibb-de Swarte, Emma Harrison and Emma Briggs. Picture: CATHY GIBB-DE SWARTE.

Littleport's first anniversary parkrun was one to remember with lots of cake, colour and fancy dress.

Gallery Fears Wisbech's oldest house could be lost after vandalism, fire, flytipping and drug abuse

12:39 Clare Butler
Fears Wisbech’s oldest house could be lost after vandalism, fire, flytipping and drug abuse. A stark contast from how it looked just two years ago (top right). Picture: BERNIE SMITH/ FACEBOOK

An historic house in Wisbech which is one of the town's oldest buildings could be closed after it has been vandalised by squatters.

New findings on Scottish soldiers' trek through the Fens to be revealed

08:30 Daniel Mason
An example of some of the new findings to be revealed. Picture: BABYLON ARTS

A local heritage project will have its findings finally unveiled this weekend.

Peter Pan provides breath of fresh air in new Ely production

07:00 Daniel Mason
An open air production of Peter Pan will be showing in Ely next month. Picture: SPOTTED IN ELY

Theatre enthusiasts in Ely will be able to get a taste of an open-air experience next month.

Proposed bid for government funding to unlock A10 dualling between Cambridge and Ely backed by Mayor Palmer

Yesterday, 17:14 Clare Butler
The A10 between Ely and Cambridge is one of the main priorities of Mayor James Palmer. He hopes it will be dualled. Picture: GOOGLE EARTH

A bid to secure funding to dual the A10 between Cambridge and Ely will be submitted next month.

Soham News

Warm welcome to Soham for Nellie the tuk tuk as community reach fundraising target

40 minutes ago Clare Butler
A stylish tuk tuk that goes by the name of Nellie will now take to the streets of Soham after a fundraising campaign. Picture: NEIGHBOURHOOD CARES FACEBOOK

A stylish tuk tuk that goes by the name of Nellie will be making its way to the streets of Soham after a fundraising campaign.

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Gallery Soham first responder coordinator Jacqueline is on a mission to get as many defibrillators installed in the town as possible

Yesterday, 14:54 Ben Jolley
Soham first responder coordinator Jacqueline Whipp is on a mission to get as many defibrillators installed in the town as possible. Soham Town Council donated a defib which was placed at Soham Fire station to allow for 24 hour access. Picture: JACQUELINE WHIPP.

A community first responder coordinator from Soham has been fundraising with the aim of getting as many defibrillators installed in the town as possible.

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Ely fisherman publishes book about his adventures as a fisherman

Yesterday, 10:33 Ben Jolley
Ely author and fisherman Henry Giles' new book, How To Catch More Salmon, is now on sale at Topping and Co Booksellers. Picture: SUBMITTED.

Ely author and fisherman Henry Giles shares his adventures in his new How To Catch More Salmon, which is now on sale at Topping and Co Booksellers in Ely.

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Ely family set to launch new children's book this weekend

Mon, 15:42 Daniel Mason
Pat Dittner is launching her family's new book, No Time For Tea, in Willingham this Saturday (June 29).

An Ely family are releasing a new children's book this weekend.

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Soham United celebrate successful campaign at annual presentation evening

Mon, 09:17 Daniel Mason
Soham United FC held their annual presentation evening recently. Picture: CLAIRE THOMPSON

Soham United Football Club celebrated a memorable season at their presentation evening recently.

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Business News

Cambridgeshire organisation launches radical response to 'climate emergency'

15:38 Clare Butler
Cambridgeshire Climate Emergency (CCE) is hoping to take action on climate change by establishing control centres in community buildings across Cambridgeshire. Picture: CCE

A new organisation is hoping to take action on climate change by establishing control centres in community buildings across Cambridgeshire.

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Work gets underway on new warehouse in Ely for Déanta's expansion

Breaking Crisis talks to save King's Dyke level crossing project at Whittlesey after Mayor James Palmer's warning of 'preposterous' rise in costs

A10 access from business park at Littleport substandard agrees Planning Inspectorate as they refuse appeal for travel firm to build new workshop

Breaking Mayor Palmer refuses to hand over extra cash for delayed Kings Dyke crossing and says he has 'no confidence' in county council management of the project

Cambridgeshire County Council buys the lease of Wisbech cinema and three restaurants in £6.5m deal - and here's why they did it

Could East Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk become home to the UK's largest solar power plant? It certainly looks possible

Other Cambridgeshire News

Warm welcome to Soham for Nellie the tuk tuk as community reach fundraising target

40 minutes ago Clare Butler
A stylish tuk tuk that goes by the name of Nellie will now take to the streets of Soham after a fundraising campaign. Picture: NEIGHBOURHOOD CARES FACEBOOK

A stylish tuk tuk that goes by the name of Nellie will be making its way to the streets of Soham after a fundraising campaign.

Read more

Name a digger to raise funds for children's charity EACH

Cambridgeshire organisation launches radical response to 'climate emergency'

Active Learning Trust covering schools in Cambridgeshire appoints new CEO

Gallery Cake, colour and fancy dress as Littleport Parkrun turns a year old

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'This is a national treasure': 5,000-year-old fossilised oak tree discovered near Ely in 2012 will be turned into iconic table

Mon, 16:57 Clare Butler
Giant 13.4 metre 5,000 year old oak found in Ely fens

A 5,000-year-old fossilised oak tree discovered near Ely in 2012 is set to be transformed into an iconic sculptured table.

Major exhibition to herald well-known British artist in Ely this weekend

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Daniel Mason
One of John Piper's works, 'Study for Seasons'. Picture: CAROLINE CAWLEY

A major exhibition showcasing the work of a famous artist is to be held in Ely from this weekend.

Learn about famous artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn at study day in Ely

Sunday, June 16, 2019 Ben Jolley
The Babylon Gallery in Ely is hosting a fun and informative study day titled Rembrandt with Fiona Lucraft on June 24.

The Babylon Gallery in Ely is hosting a 'fun and informative' study day titled 'Rembrandt' with Fiona Lucraft on June 24.

Fund raising success for Sing! Choirs as they prepare for next big event in The Bishop's Garden, Ely

Monday, June 10, 2019 John Elworthy
Sing! Choirs has been enjoying a great round of fund raising and activity. Here they are at the Arthur Rank Hospice supporting them both chorally and taking part in a fund raising walk. Picture; SING! CHOIRS

Sing! Choirs are preparing for their next big concert - this time in Ely.

John Piper selling exhibition at Babylon Gallery in Ely

Saturday, June 8, 2019 Ben Jolley
One of the pieces of art visitors can expect to see at the Babylon Gallery's John Piper selling exhibition.

A John Piper selling exhibition is at the Babylon Gallery in Ely from Saturday 22 June to Sunday 14 July.

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Proposed bid for government funding to unlock A10 dualling between Cambridge and Ely backed by Mayor Palmer

The A10 between Ely and Cambridge is one of the main priorities of Mayor James Palmer. He hopes it will be dualled. Picture: GOOGLE EARTH

"I have killed my wife": Listen to chilling 999 call from man who strangled his wife

Robert Simpson-Scott will be sentenced at The Old Bailey in London on Thursday

Work gets underway on new warehouse in Ely for Déanta's expansion

Deanta UK Continues Expansion at Lancaster Way Business Park in Ely. MP Lucy Frazer was in attendance as work get underway. Picture: DEANTA

Bowls tournament organised by grandmothers as a thank-you for saving granddaughter's life raises £2,234 for Addenbrooke's intensive care unit

Charity bowls tournament held at Ely Beet Social Club raises more than £2,000 for the intensive care unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital: Alec Winters, Sue Piper, Chloe Moulding, Val Moulding and Gerald Moulding at the bowls tournament, which was held at Ely Beet Social Club. The team at the Addenbrooke's intensive care unit are pictured with the cheque. Picture: FAMILY.

'This is a national treasure': 5,000-year-old fossilised oak tree discovered near Ely in 2012 will be turned into iconic table

Giant 13.4 metre 5,000 year old oak found in Ely fens
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