Ely and Cambridgeshire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Ely and Cambridgeshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Disruption warning over heavy rain and thunderstorms
Parts of the region could see frequent lightning and up to 30mm (1in) of rain in an hour or less.
Defibrillator installed after police help save man
Ewan Patrick says he is "just glad something good" has come from his ordeal.
New free school on course for September opening
A county council says the school will provide enough secondary places for local children.
Suspected tree vandalism 'sad and frustrating'
A community group discovers scores of tree saplings flattened in a playing field.
Schools rated good despite recent criticism
The schools receive a boosted rating from the education watchdog, despite parent and staff concern.
Cheese rolling - what's it all about?
The village of Stilton brings back a quirky festival, but what exactly is cheese rolling?
The general election across Cambridgeshire
Both Labour and the Lib Dems are targeting seats in what is a historically "true blue" county.
Coroner worried about flooding after driver's death
A coroner says unless the "risk of standing water is reassessed" there could be more fatalities.
University gets £5m to fund heart disease research
British Heart Foundation says the funding recognises the "incredible research" at Cambridge.
Police issue warning after spate of burglaries
A wedding dress, passport and bank cards are among the stolen items.
Overturned tractor causing A14 delays
The eastbound carriageway is closed as fuel has leaked across the highway.
Mental health staff fears over number needing help
An NHS trust says there are ?significant resource issues? in regards to its mental health services.
Butterfly art aims to spark climate conversation
Butterflies act as an early warning indicator of changes in the environment, scientists say.
Amnesty week sees 150 knives and swords handed in
A week-long amnesty was held from 13 May at police stations in Peterborough and Cambridge.
Former refugee becomes deputy lord lieutenant
Rizwan Rahemtulla is the first Muslim to be appointed to the role in Cambridgeshire.
Charlotte Edwards Cup holders Vipers claim first win
Holders Southern Vipers claim their first Charlotte Edwards Cup win, as South East Stars also triumph.
Cambridge midfielder McConnell signs three-year deal
Teenage Cambridge United midfielder Glenn McConnell signs a new three-year contract with the League One club.
Teenager Perrin stars in Charlotte Edwards Cup
Davina Perrin hits an unbeaten 79 off 48 balls as Central Sparks beat Sunrisers, and there also wins for Thunder and South East Stars in the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
Defender rolls back the years to Wembley victory
Ex-Cambridge United player Josh Coulson recalls the day he pushed Ian Miller into Wembley history.
Cureton named new Cambridge City manager
Former Norwich, Bristol Rovers, QPR and Colchester striker Jamie Cureton becomes the new manager of non-league Cambridge City.
National treasure meets Ainsley Harriott
Ainsley Harriott's new TV show filmed at Cambridgeshire's Wimpole Estate.
Gold medal garden for Cambridgeshire hospital
Award-winning Chelsea garden is to be relocated to Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Why is Ely junction so important?
There have been fresh calls for upgrades to two rail junctions connecting East Anglia.
Queen continues royal legacy in Newmarket
Queen Camilla has become the patron of National Horseracing Museum.
Injury will not end Sayers career
British Olympic javelin thrower Goldie Sayers says she does not want her elbow injury to put an end to her career.
Ahern to face corruption charge
Newmarket jockey Eddie Ahern and ex-West Brom footballer Neil Clement are charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Ferguson expects Gayle interest
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is hoping another club will not sabotage Dwight Gayle's proposed move to London Road.
Cardiff 1-2 Peterborough
Struggling Peterborough secure a deserved win to end Championship leaders Cardiff City’s 100% home record at Cardiff City Stadium.
Injured Barnett returns to Posh
Striker Tyrone Barnett returns to Peterborough after suffering a knee injury during his loan spell at Ipswich.
Berry lay-off blow for Cambridge
Cambridge United midfielder Luke Berry will be out of action for up to 10 weeks following a knee operation.
Pompey extend Mendez-Laing loan
Portsmouth extend the loan period of Peterborough United winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing until the beginning of January.
Pilot dies after Spitfire crash in Lincolnshire field
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
Boy, 17, arrested after woman stabbed to death on beach
One woman has died and a second is in a serious condition in hospital after the attack on Friday.
Body recovered from river in search for wanted man
Cambridgeshire Police are not treating the death in the River Nene in Peterborough as suspicious.
Raye lights up Big Weekend in Luton
This year's BBC Radio 1 festival is taking place over three days, with record-breaking Brit Award winner Raye topping the bill today.
Bronze Age replica boats ready to launch
Volunteers spent 700 hours using replica tools and fire to carve out the Bronze Age-style log boats.
Boy who died in flat fall was amazing, says brother
Jason Campbell pays tribute to Renoy Ellis, 12, who died after he fell from a flat in south London.
Cotswolds tourism causing 'chaos', villagers claim
Residents in some of the Cotswolds' prettiest villagers complain about the problems of tourism.
Rooney appointed Plymouth Argyle head coach
Championship club Plymouth Argyle appoint former England striker Wayne Rooney as their new head coach.
Overturned campervan causes six-mile queues
Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the M27.
Fire at ex-criminal hospital that held Kray twin
A blaze at the old Broadmoor Hospital site in Berkshire has been extinguished, says fire service.
Dover delays: Long queues for passengers at port
One passenger says he was waiting in queues with no toilets or anywhere to change his baby's nappy.
Giant town crier's 40 years of service celebrated
Martin Wood, who stands at 7ft 2in tall, will sign autographs at the exhibition.