Fordham News

Illustrative image of proposed retirement bungalows, Station Road, Fordham

East Cambridgeshire District Council

'Wolf in sheep’s clothing’ retirement homes on edge of Fordham refused

Two men from East Cambridgeshire are among 20 people charged with various offences following a violent disorder before an East Anglian Derby between Norwich City and Ipswich Town on April 6.

Two men from East Cambridgeshire are among 20 people charged with various offences following a violent disorder before an East Anglian Derby between Norwich City and Ipswich Town on April 6.

Two East Cambs men among 20 charged following East Anglian Derby disorder

Yvonne Long is the Soham correspondent.

Yvonne Long is the Soham correspondent.

Community contribution

Community news and events for Soham, Fordham and Ely

Isleham Road in Fordham will close both ways to all motor vehicles today.

Isleham Road in Fordham will close both ways to all motor vehicles today.

Cambridgeshire Traffic Alerts

Road in East Cambridgeshire village to close today

Simon and Emma Percival will trek 100km over four days across the Sahara Desert.

Simon and Emma Percival will trek 100km over four days across the Sahara Desert.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Brother and sister duo to trek Sahara Desert for 'life-saving' hospice

Doris the chicken at Bottisham care home.

Doris the chicken at Bottisham care home.

Care home visit

Doris the chicken visits care home

Akshata Murty accompanied by Suzie Cleverly and Lucia Hunt, campaign with Lucy Frazer, Conservative candidate for Ely and East Cambridgeshire, in Fordham.

Akshata Murty accompanied by Suzie Cleverly and Lucia Hunt, campaign with Lucy Frazer, Conservative candidate for Ely and East Cambridgeshire, in Fordham.

National government

Akshata Murty and senior Tory wives descend on East Cambridgeshire

John Pryke writes abut the great Fordham poet Withersmem.

John Pryke writes abut the great Fordham poet Withersmem.

Historian John Pryke writes about Fordham's history

The players showed some great skills.

The players showed some great skills.

Hockey tournament

'Fantastic skills' on show at East Cambs Inter schools hockey tournament

Eileen Spanner was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge but died on Tuesday (May 7).

Eileen Spanner was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge but died on Tuesday (May 7).

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Family's tribute to woman killed in A142 crash that injured five others

Six people, including two children, have been left seriously injured in hospital after a collision on the A142 Fordham Road, between Fordham and Newmarket, at about 4.20pm on Sunday May 5.

Six people, including two children, have been left seriously injured in hospital after a collision on the A142 Fordham Road, between Fordham and Newmarket, at about 4.20pm on Sunday May 5.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Two children and four adults seriously injured in A142 crash

Three people had to be cut out of their vehicles following a collision on the A142 near Fordham on Sunday May 5.

Three people had to be cut out of their vehicles following a collision on the A142 near Fordham on Sunday May 5.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Three people had to be freed from vehicles after A142 crash

Fordham Abbey in the 1930s.

Fordham Abbey in the 1930s.

Find out more about the history of Fordham Abbey

Photo from East Cambridgeshire School's Art Exhibition 2024 prize giving ceremony, showing award winners, sponsors and Michael Corley, Babylon CEO.

Photo from East Cambridgeshire School's Art Exhibition 2024 prize giving ceremony, showing award winners, sponsors and Michael Corley, Babylon CEO.

Bishop’s Waltham Junior School

East Cambridgeshire Schools' Art Exhibition on display at Babylon Gallery

Stock image of a solar farm.

Stock image of a solar farm.

Third date set for solar farm decision

Check out the planning applications in your area.

Check out the planning applications in your area.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Check out the latest planning applications in your area (January 29)

The Ely Baby Bank is always looking for donations.

The Ely Baby Bank is always looking for donations.

Rotary Club donate £500 to Ely Baby Bank project

Fordham Mission Band playing at the Methodist Chapel Parade 1908.

Fordham Mission Band playing at the Methodist Chapel Parade 1908.

A fascinating insight into life in Fordham in the 19th Century

The village has its own fire brigade in 1889.

The village has its own fire brigade in 1889.

A fascinating glimpse into the history of one of our villages

Stock image of a solar farm.

Stock image of a solar farm.

Planning and development

Sunnica solar farm decision delayed again

East Cambridgeshire District Council made the decision to revoke the licence for the Londis shop, in Carter Street, after a review was requested by the Home Office.

East Cambridgeshire District Council made the decision to revoke the licence for the Londis shop, in Carter Street, after a review was requested by the Home Office.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Shop licence revoked after showing ‘culture of disregard for UK law’

The men of the Fordham Homeguard in WW2.

The men of the Fordham Homeguard in WW2.

John Pryke remembers the Fordham men who made the ultimate sacrifice

Spring flowers at Holy Trinity Church in Bottisham.

Spring flowers at Holy Trinity Church in Bottisham.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

East Cambs villages receive Pride of Place grants

Suffolk Police were called just before 7am to reports of a collision on Fordham Road at the junction with Windmill Hill heading east.

Suffolk Police were called just before 7am to reports of a collision on Fordham Road at the junction with Windmill Hill heading east.

Suffolk Constabulary

Crash involving lorry and van leaves driver with injuries

Cambridgeshire Police were called at 5:35pm with reports of a burglary in Mill Lane in Fordham.

Cambridgeshire Police were called at 5:35pm with reports of a burglary in Mill Lane in Fordham.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Investigation launches after burglary in village last night

The property is one of a number set aside by East Cambridgeshire District Council to help local residents struggling to get on the housing ladder.

The property is one of a number set aside by East Cambridgeshire District Council to help local residents struggling to get on the housing ladder.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Applications invited for affordable home in village

A car caught fire following a crash in Station Road near Fordham on October 18.

A car caught fire following a crash in Station Road near Fordham on October 18.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Car catches fire after crash

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging those who use chimneys to get them swept at least once a year.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging those who use chimneys to get them swept at least once a year.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Chimney fire leads to important message for users

Teams from Cadent worked to stop the large gas escape in Fordham last night.

Teams from Cadent worked to stop the large gas escape in Fordham last night.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Gas pipe repaired and residents go home after leak

Residents of Fordham in East Cambridgeshire have been evacuated following an incident involving a gas main.

Residents of Fordham in East Cambridgeshire have been evacuated following an incident involving a gas main.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Gas main incident leads to road closure and resident evacuation

Terry Mackender took this photo in late afternoon in Little Thetford.

Terry Mackender took this photo in late afternoon in Little Thetford.

Check out this week's Ely Standard reader photos

The Bishops' double-double wedding took place in Fordham in 1914.

The Bishops' double-double wedding took place in Fordham in 1914.

A Look Back in Time

Looking Back: Fascinating story of a 'double-double' wedding

The vehicle was missing two tyres and had a partially worn alloy.

The vehicle was missing two tyres and had a partially worn alloy.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drink driving charge as car driven with two tyres and worn away alloy

As a fifth generation East Cambridgeshire business, Fresh & Proper is keen to establish relationships with local suppliers to champion local produce and source those items directly.

As a fifth generation East Cambridgeshire business, Fresh & Proper is keen to establish relationships with local suppliers to champion local produce and source those items directly.

Retailers partner to launch ‘Together with Morrisons’ store in village

An appeal has been launched following an arson attack on Indian Garden 2 restaurant in Fordham on Monday (August 14).

An appeal has been launched following an arson attack on Indian Garden 2 restaurant in Fordham on Monday (August 14).

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cause of Indian Garden 2 fire is now believed to be arson

40 firefighters were called to the restaurant in Church Street at around 6am.

40 firefighters were called to the restaurant in Church Street at around 6am.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Investigation launched to determine cause of Indian Garden 2 fire

A serious fire has taken place at Indian Garden 2 restaurant in Fordham this morning (August 14).

A serious fire has taken place at Indian Garden 2 restaurant in Fordham this morning (August 14).

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Serious fire burns at Indian Garden 2 restaurant in Fordham

A spokesperson from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service says the fire is now under control.

A spokesperson from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service says the fire is now under control.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Forty firefighters at the scene of building fire

A parent and their child at Ely Baby Bank's base in Fordham.

A parent and their child at Ely Baby Bank's base in Fordham.

Ely Baby Bank grows to welcome 100 weekly visitors

A car crashed into a stationary van in Murfitt's Lane, Fordham, on Sunday July 9.

A car crashed into a stationary van in Murfitt's Lane, Fordham, on Sunday July 9.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Car crashes into stationary van

Princess Margaret visited Charles Townsend Nursery, although this appeared to be a private visit.

Princess Margaret visited Charles Townsend Nursery, although this appeared to be a private visit.

Old record books reveal fascinating history of Fordham

More than 500 people marked 25 years of packaging company, DS Smith’s, Fordham plant on June 23.

More than 500 people marked 25 years of packaging company, DS Smith’s, Fordham plant on June 23.

More than 500 people mark 25 years of packaging company’s Fordham plant

Dick Hatley, and his wife Gladys, will mark their 70th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2023.

Dick Hatley, and his wife Gladys, will mark their 70th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2023.

Couple to mark their 70th wedding anniversary