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Primary school pupils learn about the importance of bees
A primary school had a buzzing lesson on bees, thanks to a visit from a housebuilding company. Pupils at Millfield Primary School, in Littleport, were educated on the vital role of bees in the ecosystem by a team from housebuilder Vistry East Anglia
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‘They’ve still got it!’ Take That superfan camps outside stadiums before concerts
Ely’s very own Take That superfan has shared how she spent the best part of a week camping outside stadiums to be on the front row of their concerts. Sue Smith joined other ‘Thatters’ - the name given to devoted followers of the famous group
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New menu at restaurant and café in Ely
A renowned chef is bringing a new menu to a restaurant and café in Ely. Regis Crepy and his son Alex are expanding and launching Amelie at Ben’s Yard, the independent retail village in Stuntney Estate. Chef Rory Landells will lead the kitchen
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Peacocks Tearoom celebrates 20 years since pouring first cup of tea
Peacocks Tearoom welcomed more than 100 guests to its 20th anniversary celebration in Ely on Monday, June 10. The tearoom poured its first cup of tea to the public in the family living room in 2004, and has expanded over the years into the kitchen
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Catch up with the news from Soham community groups
Yvonne Long provides us with a round-up of news in Soham. Soham Community Group On Monday June 10, members of the Monday Club got together once again in The Causeway Centre. Once everyone had arrived, refreshments were served by the volunteers
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Council leader says CCC refused to host 20mph petition but hard copy available
Anna Bailey, leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, updates the public on her 20mph zone petition. In response to the sheer number of people contacting me about the 20mph zone in Ely, I decided to submit a petition to Cambridgeshire County
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St Andrew's Church in Witchford brings history to life with music night
An event of music and poetry provided entertainment for audiences at St Andrew’s Church in Witchford on June 11. The evening showcased new musicians Robin Irvine, a lute player, and alto Jennifer Bastable, who delighted the crowd with an array
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Driver of vehicle that went into a dyke arrested for drink driving
A driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after this car went into a dyke near Littleport. Police say they were called to Westmoor Drove on Friday afternoon (June 14) after witnesses reported the vehicle had gone into the water.
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'We need to work with this age group’ says officer leading workshop for young bikers
The police officer organising a free road safety workshop in Cambridgeshire for young bikers says there is a “need to work with this age group”. This is because young bikers aged between 16 and 19 is most at risk of being killed or seriously