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.
Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Woman dies on snow-affected road
A woman was killed and police dealt with more than 60 crashes on roads in Cambridgeshire over the weekend.
Dutch firm takes on Anglia trains
A new operator starts running train services across the eastern counties.
Web profile 'can hinder job hunt'
Experts urge prospective job candidates to ensure they take care of what they share on social networking websites.
New Cambridge to Jersey flights
Channel Islands-based airline Blue Islands brings back direct flights between Cambridge and Jersey, for the first time since 2006.
Seven in 'joined up' crime fight
Seven police forces pioneer a new information sharing system which promises to speed up crime detection and identification of suspects.
Project to track black squirrels
A scientist at the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge hopes to track black squirrels
Festival size increase approved
Organisers of a four-day festival in Cambs are given permission to increase its size
Travellers' transit site planned
Plans for a travellers' transit site in Peterborough are to be discussed
Burnley 1-1 Peterborough
Jay Rodriguez's solo goal rescues a point for Burnley and denies Peterborough their first win since Boxing Day.
East clubs start up youth league
Speedway teams in the East of England agree to resurrect the defunct Anglia Junior League in a bid to improve youth production.
Posh confirm failed Crawley bids
Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson confirms he failed with bids to sign Crawley pair Kyle McFadzean and Tyrone Barnett.
Jackson joins Cambridge on loan
Cambridge United sign AFC Wimbledon wideman Ryan Jackson on loan until the end of the season.
Bennett signed after Swans U-turn
Norwich City signing Ryan Bennett reveals he was heading to Swansea for contract talks before making a dramatic switch to the Canaries.
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BBC masterclass for local bands
Local musicians from Cambridgeshire are to take part in a music masterclass from BBC Introducing at the famous Abbey Road studio.
BBC Introducing Cambridgeshire
Join Kerry for live studio sessions, plus your demos and the county's gig guide.
AUDIO: Prof Hawking: Your questions answered
Professor Stephen Hawking answers questions from Today listeners
VIDEO: Honorary doctorate for Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue awarded an honorary doctorate for work promoting breast cancer awareness
Cambs celebrates Olympic heritage
Lottery funding helps Cambridgeshire and Peterborough celebrate their Olympic heritage during 2012.
Olympiad artist seeking memories
A £500,000 arts project for the Cultural Olympiad in East Anglia wants people's stories of 'home'.
Olympic torch in Cambridgeshire
The Olympic torch will stop at both Peterborough and Cambridge on its UK tour ahead of the London 2012 Games.
VIDEO: Effects of social media profile
As part of BBC Share Take Care campaign, Inside Out has been finding out how your digital footprint could harm your job prospects.
VIDEO: Wildlife 'facing a tough summer'
Nature experts have warned this summer could be the worst for wildlife for more than 30 years because of low water levels in the eastern region.
VIDEO: Private company takes over hospital
Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon has become the first NHS hospital in Britain to be managed by a private company.
VIDEO: Gene survey to test public's view
A genetics survey has been set up online to find out how many people want to know what medical conditions they may face.
VIDEO: Record profits for technology firm
Leading technology firm Arm Holdings has said it will take on 200 more people in Cambridge this year after reporting record profits.
VIDEO: Quaker tapestry goes on display
A tapestry inspired by a Quaker song and made by 4000 people across 15 countries has gone on show at Ely Cathedral.
VIDEO: Drought sparks hosepipe ban warning
The Environment Agency has warned that the eastern region faces a summer water shortage after its driest spell in 90 years.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Burnley 1-1 Peterborough
Jay Rodriguez's solo goal rescues a point for Burnley and denies Peterborough their first win since Boxing Day.
East clubs start up youth league
Speedway teams in the East of England agree to resurrect the defunct Anglia Junior League in a bid to improve youth production.
Posh confirm failed Crawley bids
Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson confirms he failed with bids to sign Crawley pair Kyle McFadzean and Tyrone Barnett.
Jackson joins Cambridge on loan
Cambridge United sign AFC Wimbledon wideman Ryan Jackson on loan until the end of the season.
Bennett signed after Swans U-turn
Norwich City signing Ryan Bennett reveals he was heading to Swansea for contract talks before making a dramatic switch to the Canaries.
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National News Headlines (Source: BBC News)
Shot girl 'was playing in shop'
A five-year-old girl was "happily playing" in a shop when she was hit by gang gunfire and left permanently paralysed, a jury hears.
Racist emails sent to archbishop
The police are called in after racist abuse was sent to the Archbishop of York following comments he made about same-sex marriage.
Accidents due to icy conditions
Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions in England led to a series of accidents.
Rhys murder witness given payout
A witness in the Rhys Jones murder inquiry is given £80,000 in compensation after his identity was revealed by Merseyside Police.
Bath gasometer 'should be saved'
The mayor of Bath, famed for its Roman and Georgian architecture, says the last of the city's gasometers should be saved from demolition.
Apprentice boost for sub builder
Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 136 apprentices at its submarine building business in Barrow, Cumbria.
TfL seeks 300 Tube station staff
London Underground is recruiting 300 Tube station staff but the RMT accuses it of plugging gaps after a 2010 cost-cutting measure.
Capello opposes FA Terry decision
England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
Police condemn gang attack on bus
An attack on a Salford bus by a gang of hooded youths was "completely irresponsible", police say.
Protesters leave Exeter Cathedral
Protesters camped outside Exeter Cathedral begin clearing their tents and belongings from the site.
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