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Family-friendly triathlon gears up in Waterbeach
A free family-friendly event involving swimming, biking and running is set to take place at Waterbeach. The event is organised by Urban&Civic in partnership with British Triathlon and Cambridge Sports Lake Trust. It is scheduled for Saturday
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SEND school to expand to meet ‘urgent demand’ for places
Plans have been revealed to create 50 ‘urgently’ needed school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Cambridgeshire County Council is planning to expand the Highfield Littleport Academy, in Elmside, Littleport
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Councils to challenge funding mechanism of £600m solar farm
Councils in Cambridgeshire have joined forces with local authorities to challenge the funding mechanism required for the final stages of a £600m solar farm. Cambridgeshire County Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Suffolk County Council
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'Treasure Island' brings adventure to Ely Cathedral's Dean’s Garden
An open-air theatre production of 'Treasure Island' is to be staged at Ely Cathedral’s Dean’s Garden. Following last year's 'The Wind In The Willows', this year's show aims to deliver an even more thrilling experience for audiences. The performances
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Rotary Club of Ely shows support at city Pride event
On August 3, Ely Rotary Club members supported the city's Pride event. The club often lends support to a variety of community initiatives, such as Eel Day, 4D dance festival, Soham Beer Festival, as well as organising their own public occasions
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Cambridgeshire artist turns to chalk pastels amid mental health struggles
An Ely-based artist is showcasing his work, having used art as a lifeline through long-term anxiety, agoraphobia, and depression. Paul Jefford, who only began using chalk pastels a few years ago, is the featured artist at Cambridgeshire Expressive
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Calls to scrap plans to build 540 homes on edge of Soham as decision date set
A decision date has been set on whether 540 new homes should be built on the edge of Soham, as calls are made for the development to be abandoned. The plans have faced backlash with over 280 objections being lodged and fears shared about the impact
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Drug dealer with fake name hid cocaine in lay-by bin on A142 in Ely
A drug dealer from London has been jailed after he hid cocaine in a lay-by bin in Ely. Ditjon Hoxha, 29, was parked up in the lay-by on the A142 near Barway when he caught the eye of Cambridgeshire Police officers on patrol in Ely. Hoxha was
