East Cambridgeshire
Regional news stories from East Cambridgeshire
Council Faces Scrutiny Over Arts Funding as Crematorium Plan Proceeds
East Cambridgeshire District Council is facing criticism after approving a multi-million pound crematorium project while refusing to financially support the Babylon Gallery, a...
Ely Graffiti Vandal Sentenced After £7,000 Trail of Damage
A 52-year-old man from Ely who branded himself a “street artist” has been sentenced after scrawling graffiti tags across dozens of locations in...
Landfill Fire Near Ely Prompts Health Warning
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a large fire that broke out at a landfill site on Pools Road in Wilburton, near Witchford,...
Littleport Cannabis Factory Ringleader Jailed After Exploiting Vacant Home
An electrician who turned a vacant Littleport house into a cannabis factory has been jailed after a judge condemned his role in contributing...
Historic Ely Building to Become Hotel Extension
A Grade II-listed building in Ely will undergo a transformation into hotel accommodation after East Cambridgeshire District Council granted planning permission. The property,...
Ely’s New Community Cinema Set to Roll at The Maltings
Ely’s cultural scene is set for a cinematic boost as Ely Community Cinema prepares to launch next month at The Maltings. Backed by...
Former Prezzo Restaurant in Ely Set for Transformation
A former Prezzo restaurant in the heart of Ely is in line for a significant transformation if new planning proposals are approved. East...
Ely Based CMR Surgical Hits 30,000 Milestone with Revolutionary Robot
CMR Surgical has announced a major milestone in its mission to transform surgery: more than 30,000 procedures have now been performed globally using...
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Stormzy Honoured with Cambridge Doctorate for Philanthropy
British rapper and philanthropist Stormzy is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge, recognising his outstanding contributions to education,...
