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Update on Stretham expansion amid concerns people may ‘risk lives crossing the road'
Councillors are hoping a solution has been found to their safety concerns about a new development on the edge of a village. Earlier this year, fears were shared about the potential safety of people trying to cross the road outside a new 83 home
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Young bikers offered £100 voucher to attend road safety workshop
Police are hosting a workshop in Soham for bikers aged between 16 and 19 – and those taking part will receive a £100 voucher to spend on protective equipment. The group is most at risk of being killed or seriously injured on the roads and the
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D-Day 80th anniversary: Littleport beacon lighting and singalong
Littleport Royal British Legion organised a lighting of the Littleport beacon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The ceremony was attended by senior members of the fire service and members of the town council. Afterwards, Kathryn
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Ely Lamb Hotel manager praises response of fire brigade after blaze
The manager of an Ely hotel has praised the response of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service following a blaze yesterday (Thursday June 6). Crews from Ely and Soham were called to a fire at the Lamb Hotel on Lynn Road at 10.06am. Firefighters
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The Hair Company at Ben's Yard in Ely crowned best new salon
An Ely business was crowned 'best new salon' at a national competition. The Hair Company, which is based at Ben's Yard on the Stuntney Estate, won the title at the Hair and Beauty Awards 2024. Their team of eight also came 11th out of the
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D-Day 80th anniversary beacon lighting ceremony in Ely
A poignant beacon lighting ceremony took place in Ely on Thursday evening (June 6) to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Among those in attendance were bugler Laurine Green and Reverend Alan Jesson, chaplain of Ely Royal British Legion. Ellee
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Drug dealer escaped from police while in hospital
A drug dealer ran away from police to avoid getting arrested and then escaped custody while receiving treatment in hospital. Reece Reddington was handed a two year prison sentence after pleading guilty to his crimes at Peterborough Crown Court
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New associate priest licened for four parishes
An ordained minister has been licensed as associate priest at four local parishes during a joyous church service. The Ven Richard Harlow, representing Bishop Dagmar, granted the position to Rev Jill at the Grunty Fen Group service, which was held
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Large knife discovered by member of the public in Ely
A member of the public made a shocking discovery while out on a walk in Ely. The walker found a large knife which had been left discarded. After making the discovery, the member of the public visited Ely Police Station and handed the knife
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Five-day closure of A1123 Stretham Road in Wilburton due to road works
A major East Cambridgeshire road is set to close today (June 7) Streatham Road on the A1123 near Wilburton is set to close to all motor vehicles for five days between June 7-17. Cambridgeshire County Council have said the road will be treated
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Latest Fens reservoir proposals to be presented at public events
The team behind a new reservoir planned for the Fens is hosting a series of public events to present its latest proposals to the public. The proposed reservoir is located between Chatteris and March, close to Wimblington and Manea, and around