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Gallery 'They have shown desire when called upon to win games and also played some excellent football in attack' tribute to Bishop Laney, Ely, winning team

Yesterday, 16:25 Pip Davis -
A team coached through the Norwich City football development officer at Bishop Laney sixth form in Ely triumphed at the weekend. They took part in the Manchester cup which they won. They faced teams from Morocco, South Africa and England. All of the boys are local to this area and many of them play for Ely City. Picture; PIP DAVIS

This Easter weekend our football and education players from Bishop Laney sixth form college, Ely, headed to Manchester to take part in the Manchester cup for their first ever tour.

Bellway come to the aid of Cottenham village youth football team by providing them with a new kit

Monday, April 15, 2019 John Elworthy
Bellway�s Heather Markham (right) with Cottenham Colts Under 12s team and their coaches, David Burkett (left) and Simon Rose. Presentation of kit to football team. Picture; BELLWAY

A football team in Cottenham has scored a new kit thanks to a local housebuilder.

Football: Ely boss Stone hails side for Histon cup win

Thursday, April 11, 2019 Dan Mason
Ely City manager Brady Stone. Picture: IAN CARTER

Ely City defied the odds to claim cup glory once again on Wednesday night.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Survival boost as Ely City earn away success

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Mark Plummer
Sam Reed struck a vital winner for Ely City. Picture: ELY CITY FC

Ely City gave their Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division survival hopes a huge boost last Saturday.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Ely City pick up a point but slide closer to the drop

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Mark Plummer
Sam Goodge's return from injury will boost Ely City's survival bid. Picture: IAN CARTER

Ely City assistant boss Martin Grey was left with mixed emotions last Saturday.

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Mepal man returns from Boston after finishing Abbotts Six World Major Marathon in less than 10 years

Yesterday, 13:04 Harry Rutter
John Angier from Mepal (pictured) has returned from Boston, the final leg in his life-long challenge to complete the Abbotts Six World Major Marathon in less than 10 years. Picture(s): FAMILY / SUPPLIED

A man from Mepal has completed what only a handful of people in the UK have successfully finished, the Abbots Six World Major Marathon.

How many medals did you say Ely Swimming Club came away with after a series of difficult races? Yes, you heard. It was no less than an impressive 70

Mon, 14:49 Kate Millard
Ely swimmers turned in an impressive set of results.

City of Ely Swimming Club’s swimmers have embraced spring impressively over the last couple of weeks.

Learn to sail at Ely Sailing Club – beginners are welcome

Thursday, April 18, 2019 Mark Stamford
Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? Then learn to sail at Ely Sailing Club. Picture: MARK STAMFORD.

Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family?

Three, two, one and Three Counties Running Club members are GO!

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Sarah-jane Macdonald
It was a fantastic weekend of running for Three Counties Running Club Members. TCRC saw the Lone Ranger, the Dynamic Duo and the Terrific Trio racing in marathons. Picture: CLUB.

It was a fantastic weekend of running for Three Counties Running Club Members.

Busy weekend for Ely cyclists - with a crash or two thrown in for good measure but overall some good individual performances

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Dan Bromilow
Darran Bennett en route to winning his age group in the VTTA 25 race. Credit Davey Jones. Rob Golding racing on the E33/25 course near Newmarket. Credit Davey Jones. Mikie Burrell riding one of the technical features of the Olympic MTB course. Credit Richard Howes. Mathew Eley riding one of the technical features of the Olympic MTB course. Credit Francesca Eley.

Ely & District Cycling Club - B&T Motor Repairs riders Mathew Eley and Mikie Burrell were both racing in the HSBC UK National MTB series at the weekend.

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Man who randomly assaulted 75 year-old man in Ely causing him to suffer life changing injuries jailed for a year

Christopher Ivison who has been jailed after a random attack in Ely left his 75 year-old victim with life changing injuires. Picture; CAMBS POLICE

Death announced of Roy Alfred Carter, aged 87, who for three decades was head of physical education and geography at Witchford Village College

Roy Carter whose death has been announced. The photos have been provided by his family and are reflect in part his sporting achievements in Cambridgeshire and beyond. Picture; FAMILY

Mepal man returns from Boston after finishing Abbotts Six World Major Marathon in less than 10 years

John Angier from Mepal (pictured) has returned from Boston, the final leg in his life-long challenge to complete the Abbotts Six World Major Marathon in less than 10 years. Picture(s): FAMILY / SUPPLIED

Fenland named by Electoral Reform Society as top of their 'rotten boroughs' on two counts - and candidate apathy is blamed for putting us there

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Anger at scrapping of local plan as councillors debate future of East Cambridgeshire

Anger at scrapping of local plan as councillors debate future of East Cambridgeshire. BBC breakfast show host Chris Mann was joined by Cllr Anna Bailey, Cllr Lorna Dupre and Labour candidate for Ely North Rebecca Denness. Picture: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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