A short story competition has been launched for budding writers, with cash prizes up for grabs.

Writers are asked to send in an unpublished story of 500 words to author Rosemary Westwell at rjwestwell@hotmail.com (include your name, address and phone number(s)).

The deadline is September 4. First prize £50, second prize £25 and third prize £10.

Winners will be announced at the Writers’ Day event in Ely library on October 17. To reserve your place, contact Rosie at rjwestwell@hotmail.com