3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (75+ words) Ely Standard Ely Hero Awards finalists confirmed ahead of ceremony The finalists for this year's Ely Hero Awards have been confirmed ahead of the ceremony this week. The awards, taking place on September 11, recognise individuals and organisations making a difference…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (289+ words) The Spice Girls have posted an apparent callout for fans of theirs who can “sing and dance”. A cryptic video was shared on the pop group’s Instagram page which featured a newspaper ad from The Stage, the same trade paper…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (329+ words) Ely’s art community is demanding action after a long-standing arts and crafts shop announced it will close. Tindalls Art and Graphics will shut its doors for the final time on September 15, after more than 30 years of trading. The business will…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (194+ words) Four comedians are set to take to the stage at The Maltings in Ely for an evening of stand-up comedy on September 25. The event brings together Ivo Graham, Glenn Moore, Stephen Bailey and Alexandra Haddow for a night of stand-up…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (303+ words) The Haddenham Steam Rally will return this weekend, bringing more than 800 exhibits and two days of entertainment to families in East Cambridgeshire. The 51st annual rally takes place on September 12 and 13 and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. Organisers say…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (188+ words) The author of Trainspotting is set to give a book talk in Ely this month. Irvine Welsh will be at The Lighthouse Auditorium, in Chapel Street, on Tuesday September 22. He will be speaking about his new novel, which is titled…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (637+ words) The scores are on the doors - food businesses across East Cambridgeshire have been awarded top marks in the latest round of hygiene inspections. A total of 790 premises currently hold a food hygiene rating in the district, with 83% achieving the highest…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (122+ words) A 90th birthday celebration brought together family, fellow residents, and care home staff for a day of music and laughter. John, a resident ambassador at Hilton Park Care Home in Bottisham, marked the milestone surrounded by family, fellow residents, and staff,…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (284+ words) A road safety scheme is backing sober drivers with offers of free or discounted drinks. The ‘I AM DES’ campaign, now running in Cambridgeshire, rewards designated drivers with soft drinks at participating pubs and bars as a thank you for…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) A new "modern British" restaurant is now open for business at Ely Leisure Village. The new eatery, grain kitchen & bar, calls itself a "modern British restaurant with global influences". It serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and offers a menu featuring…...